Compass Trainings

This training is being held on Monday 10/21/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in ARLINGTON, ABC Preschool, 60 Pond Ln, Arlington. Bottle to sippy cup- Crib to bed- Every transition is a big step for our little ones!  This often creates a struggle for parents and caregivers.  We will discuss several common childhood transitions and share tips and techniques to make each transition as smooth as possible. We will focus on the developmental stage of the child and how understanding their stage of development can give us important information to support our children through these changes.

This training is being held on Tuesday 11/19/19 6:30- 8:30pm, in CAMBRIDGE- The Cambridge Family YMCA, 820 Mass Ave. Cambridge, Ma.  Do you sometimes feel ill equipped to foster the development of math in your program? You are not alone. This workshop will give you confidence that you are already doing math. Come learn how to reframe activities to highlight math concepts and strategies for creating a math rich environment for the children in your program.

This training is being held on Thursday 11/21/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in HAVERHILL, Haverhill YMCA, 81 Winter St. Haverhill. During this interactive training, we will cover basic ASL that can be used in the  early childhood classroom.  We will begin with learning the foundational alphabet signs, common phrases used with children.  ASL words that can improve behavior in little ones and then move into singing and signing some of our favorite classroom songs!

This training is being held on Wednesday 11/20/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in LEOMINSTER- Fidelity Bank, 9 Leominster Connector, Leominster. Discover how gender bias in early childhood reaches beyond the ways we socialize; bias is embedded in the books, materials and lessons we share, and teacher interactions with children.  Identify how gender bias can be part of the hidden curriculum of lessons taught implicitly to children.

This training is being held on Monday 11/4/19 from 6:30-8:30pm in MARLBOROUGH at The Cottage Children's Center, 197 Union St. Marlborough.  Come learn practical ways to help children with sensory processing challenges.  Learn engaging hands-on activities to incorporate in your classroom and understand why children need to “feed their need” to move.

This training is being held on Tuesday 11/19/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in QUINCY - The Wollaston Child Care Center, 47 Weston Ave. Quincy, Ma.  Do children feel loved? Most would answer, “Of course!” This workshop will look how different children give and receive love and care in five different ways. And because human behavior says that we nurture and love in the way we need it, not in the way others need it, adults have to adjust to how children accept love. Come find out how to make those adjustments! 

This training is being held on Monday 10/21/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in STONEHAM - The Purpose School, 1 Church St. Stoneham, Ma.  Do children feel loved? Most would answer, “Of course!” This workshop will look how different children give and receive love and care in five different ways. And because human behavior says that we nurture and love in the way we need it, not in the way others need it, adults have to adjust to how children accept love. Come find out how to make those adjustments! 

This training is being held on Thursday 11/7/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in STONEHAM - The Purpose School, 1 Church St. Stoneham, Ma.  Difficult transitions, tempers and behaviors based upon trauma can make for a tough day for the child and everyone.  Come learn some new hands on techniques and skills to support your little ones.  Examine how and where these behaviors may stem from, and how you can support in altering the behavior to support the childs needs.  

This FREE training is being held on Tuesday 10/22/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in in Quincy - The Wollaston Child Care Center, 47 Weston Ave. Quincy, Ma. . We will examine the variety of situations that young children face that cause them stress and anxiety (for example, divorce, homelessness, loss, parent in the military, etc.).  You will also learn strategies that you can use to help children experiencing trauma more fully live their lives.

This FREE training is being held on THURSDAY 10/24/19 from 6:30-8:30pm in MARLBOROUGH at The Cottage Children's Center, 197 Union St. Marlborough.  Identify the various types of special needs, examine what is in an IEP (Individual Education Plan) and explore specific strategies for adapting activities for children on IEPs with physical, occupational, speech and language, or cognitive goals.

This FREE training is being held on Monday 10/28/19 6:30- 8:30pm, in ATTLEBORO- Robbins Children's Programs, 803 North Main St. Attleboro. In this training you will identify the key elements to developing trusting, productive relationships with parents.  You will learn strategies to enhance your communication skills, gain confidence in your ability to communicate effectively with parents, and discuss how to have a successful and rewarding Parent - Teacher Conference.

This FREE training is being held on Tuesday 10/29/19 6:30- 8:30pm, in CAMBRIDGE- The Cambridge Family YMCA, 820 Mass Ave. Cambridge, Ma.  Children are fascinated by the world around them. They’re endless “why” and “how” questions help us see their natural curiosity in action. For some of us, teaching science feels like an intimidating task. It need not be! Teaching science is not about having “the right answers” to children’s questions. It is about being willing to partner with children on their journey of discovery. We are already doing science in our programs without realizing it. This hands-on workshop will focus on how to “get comfortable” and be inspired by what children can teach us about the world.

This FREE training is being held on Monday 11/18/19 6:30- 8:30pm, in ATTLEBORO- Robbins Children's Programs, 803 North Main St. Attleboro. Children's success in school and social relationships is significantly dependent on their ability to recognize, appropriately express and control their emotions. Discover the factors, which affect the development of this vital skill. You will learn practical strategies to support young children in developing emotional regulation.

This FREE training is being held on Wednesday 11/20/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in ARLINGTON- ABC Preschool, 60 Pond Ln. Arlington. Healthy stress is a natural part of life, including childhood.  Children need to be challenged in order to grow and develop.  However, today, healthy stress is frequently displaced by toxic stress.  Toxic stress occurs when life's demands consistently outpace our ability to cope with those demands and this harmful, prolonged exposure has a lifelong impact on brain development and overall growth and development. Learn techniques to overcome stress in the classroom for children and teachers alike.

This FREE training is being held on Wednesday 12/4/19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in LEOMINSTER- Fidelity Bank, 9 Leominster Connector, Leominster.  Explore why, what, who, where and how we observe and record children's behavior. Practice observing and recording and learn how to develop individual children's goals to plan curriculum based on your observations.