Courses

Introduction to The Early Childhood Academy: TO BEGIN CLASS, CLICK ON INTRODUCTION BELOW AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. Class Description: Incorporating a math center in your early childhood environment will help children develop math skills and concepts that encourage problem-solving and critical thinking.  Learn the benefits of having an early childhood math learning […]

Introduction to The Early Childhood Academy: TO BEGIN CLASS, CLICK ON INTRODUCTION BELOW AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. Class Description:  A writing center isn’t just about writing.  It is a communication center – a place for children to practice the various stages of writing.  Discover the benefits of having a writing center in

Introduction to The Early Childhood Academy: TO BEGIN CLASS, CLICK ON INTRODUCTION BELOW AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. Class Description:  When working with young children, effective communication is a essential part of building relationships and encouraging children’s emotional and intellectual development.   This class will discuss ways to positively and effectively communicate with children

Introduction to The Early Childhood Academy: TO BEGIN CLASS, CLICK ON INTRODUCTION BELOW AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. Class Description: The first few years of a baby’s life shows significant brain growth and development. Caregiver of babies should support healthy brain development by providing positive and enriched experiences.   This class explains the parts of

Introduction to The Early Childhood Academy: TO BEGIN CLASS, CLICK ON INTRODUCTION BELOW AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. Class Description:  The benefits of a well-organized mealtime routine range from providing children with nutritious meals to helping them achieve a lifelong appreciation for healthy foods.  Additionally, children take ownership of their food when they

Introduction to The Early Childhood Academy: TO BEGIN CLASS, CLICK ON INTRODUCTION BELOW AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. Class Description:  STEM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) have filtered down from the high school level through the middle school, into the elementary school, and now into the preschool classroom.  Early encouragement of investigation

Introduction to The Early Childhood Academy: TO BEGIN CLASS, CLICK ON INTRODUCTION BELOW AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. Class Description:  Puppets have the uncanny ability to help children understand their world through a variety of interactions.  They are appropriate in every area of the curriculum.  Discover how to integrate puppet play into your

Introduction to The Early Childhood Academy: TO BEGIN CLASS, CLICK ON INTRODUCTION BELOW AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. Class Description:  Outdoor play is important for every child, as it promotes physical, social and emotional development.  Learning happens everywhere, including outdoors.  This class highlights the many benefits of outdoor play, as well as clarifies playground

Introduction to The Early Childhood Academy: TO BEGIN CLASS, CLICK ON INTRODUCTION BELOW AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. Class Description:  How a caregiver bonds with an infant reflects on the person they will become later in life.  The attachment between baby and caregiver impacts a child’s physical, social, and emotional health.  This class explains

Introduction to The Early Childhood Academy: TO BEGIN CLASS, CLICK ON INTRODUCTION BELOW AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. Class Description:  Blocks have captured the imaginations of generations of children. They are also the cornerstone of developmentally appropriate play. Discover how block play encourages social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills in children. This class