Compass Trainings

This training is being held on Tuesday 8/11/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online.  Strong communication with parents is always important but during this time of reopening, uncertainty and confusion, communication is even more important.  We will discuss strategies to support parents with their questions and concerns with the continuing COVID crisis and the reopening of child care.

This training is being held on Monday 8/17/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online.  Shake, shake, your sillies out! Music is the first multiple intelligence to form in a child’s brain. Moving connects the brain to learning new ideas and skills. Through Motion children learn to sing, dance, and make fun movements that help them remember new ideas and skills.  We also will  explore alerting and calming activities that soothe the body and brain.  Movement and music help produce healthy children by fostering their wellness and mindfulness.

This training is being held on Tuesday 8/18/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online. Learn techniques for reducing stress and anxiety for students and educators. Examine self care and mind-fullness ideas for every day.

This training is being held on Wednesday 8/19/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online.  Social Distancing with our youngest kids is nearly impossible, but with precautions in place, we make it possible.  Emotional connection is a critical part of the Infant Curriculum and in this trainings, we will discuss the importance of building these connections while still adhering to state guidelines on COVID and reopening. 

This training is being held on Thursday 8/20/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online.  We will explore the developmental foundations of separation anxiety and discover strategies to help the child, parent and teacher successfully navigate through this challenging period. We will also examine how to meet the needs of children returning to your program in the midst of our current crisis.

This training is being held on Monday 8/24/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online. Transitions can be hard especially after being away from friends and teachers. We will discuss different ways to help the children and parents get back into the classroom and make it a positive routine. Smooth and effective transitions in the classroom increase student learning. Behavioral challenges often occur during changes. We discuss how a good plan of action, proper sequencing of activities, and the upfront prep work required to help ensure smooth and effective transitions. We also discuss which changes are the most disruptive for the child and strategies to help avoid them.

This training is being held on Tuesday 8/25/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online. Have you ever wondered how to get families and caregivers more involved?  There has never been a more-timely moment to strengthen our relationships with families, during COVID.  We can help parents understand what the research tells us. They are a child’s first and best teacher. Families will be surprised to discover how easy it is to partner with us in supporting children’s learning at home. Learning together is a win-win for everyone!

This training is being held on Wednesday 8/26/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online. How project based learning can help after-school programs enhance curriculum, especially with social distancing guidelines. Join this workshop to learn project based learning basics and we will share many resources to support you. 

This training is being held on Thursday 8/27/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online. One of the biggest job of early childhood is to help the child grow socially and emotionally.  We as teachers need to look at emotions first then look at the social aspect.  In this workshop, we will discuss how teaching self-regulation can lead to self-discipline. When we have all the pieces working together, we can see growth and positive thoughts form into a well-balanced child.  During this time with Covid, this is one the most important topics we can discuss. All these strategies and helpful tips can make the transition back in the school environment a little more comfortable. 

Session 1: Outdoor Classroom - Tuesday, September 8th 6:30-8:30pm ONLINE!

Session 2: Games and Active Play - Tuesday, September 15th 6:30-8:30pm ONLINE!

Session 3: STEM Lab - Tuesday, September 22nd 6:30-8:30pm ONLINE!

Session 4: Literacy and Fine Arts - Tuesday, September 29th 6:30-8:30pm ONLINE!

We will broaden understanding of basic terms, concepts, and issues relevant to LGBTQ children and families. Learn how to integrate positive, non-threatening LGBTQ topics into your program and we will explore concrete strategies, including storybooks and art activities, to support LGBTQ children and families.

This training is being held on Wednesday 9/16/20 6:30- 8:30pm, ONLINE!  Join us via Zoom online. Behavior Management and Social Distancing - How do we supervise and support positive behavior from 6 feet away?  We will look at varying methods of connection and positive discipline that can be done from a distance to help children build self-regulation and display positive behaviors.