Early Learning Events

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Kids in Christ Academy
3827 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109

Training Description

This session builds teachers’ foundational understanding of how a research-informed early learning curriculum is structured—and why play is central to how children learn.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.

Talented Tots
155 South Platte Clay Way
Kearney, MO 64060

Training Description

This session builds teachers’ foundational understanding of how a research-informed early learning curriculum is structured and why play is central to how children learn.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
 

Thursday, May 14, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.

Sunshine Daycare & Learning Center LLC.
1903 Route 291
Harrisonville, MO 64701

Training Description

This session focuses on daily execution: planning, prepping, observing and communicating with families—all grounded in the idea that intentional play drives learning. It is part two of the "Let Them Play" training set. Part one is helpful but not mandatory.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Franklin P. Norman Community Center
200 N. Ash St.
Nevada, MO 64772

Program Description

We will explore how young children develop early engineering concepts through tinkering, making and hands-on problem-solving to create engaging, inclusive experiences that foster creativity, persistence and critical thinking.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Kids in Christ Academy
3827 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109

Training Description

This session focuses on daily execution: planning, prepping, observing and communicating with families—all grounded in the idea that intentional play drives learning.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.

Talented Tots
155 South Platte Clay Way
Kearney, MO 64060

Training Description

This session focuses on daily execution: planning, prepping, observing and communicating with families—all grounded in the idea that intentional play drives learning.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Thursday, June 18, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Franklin P. Norman Community Center
200 N. Ash St.
Nevada, MO 64772

Program Description

We will define Instructional Support, practice open-ended questioning, explore common classroom materials, and develop wonder based, flexible, curriculum aligned activity to use in their setting. Attendees will leave with strategies that support curiosity, deepen language development and strengthen classroom relationships.