Preschool Classroom Management

Classroom Tools for Emergent Literacy

Language and literacy development are essential components of high-quality early childhood education. Children who are able to build emergent literacy skills be...

Cooking up Success in the Preschool Curriculum

This training is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills to incorporate cooking activities into their curriculum. The training emphasizes th...

DAP for Preschool

Developmentally Appropriate Practice is key when implementing a high quality program and classroom. In this course, we will help you identify what DAP looks lik...

Designing Your School Age Classroom

Teachers and administrators must know the basics in order to create an effective school age classroom: effective classroom design and thorough lesson plans that...

Facilitating Learning in the Preschool Classroom

Educators use a variety of strategies to support child learning in the early childhood education classroom. Through a mixture of intentional planning and indivi...

Management Basics: Leadership, Planning and Budgeting

Managing childcare programs requires knowledge and skills in business and management practices as well as components of professionalism. Administrators who have...

Moving About the Classroom: Effective Transitions for Everyday

Lunch is running late, the children have finished the small group activity, what do you do now? Transition activities are helpful and needed tools that teachers...

Playful Spaces: Designing the Infant & Toddler Classroom

Designing a classroom space that is both functional and inviting can lend itself to being a challenging task. This three-hour training was created to help infan...

Stressbusters: Stress Management for Childcare Providers

Job related stress affects caregiver as well as the quality of care provided. In order to be successful, caregivers must learn how to manage stress in their liv...

The Montessori Classroom: Theory to Practice

This is a two hour version of our training “Montessori Made Simple: For Today's Teachers”. This course delves into the core principles of Montessori educati...

The Subtle Teacher: Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom

Effective communication extends beyond words. This course empowers child care providers to unlock the power of nonverbal cues. Learn to recognize and respond to...

1,2,3, Eyes on Me: Classroom Safety

As a teacher, you play many roles in a child care setting, from educator, friend, role model, to resource, but your number one role is always going to be keepin...

45-Hour Preschool Curriculum

In this course, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of curriculum planning and execution tailored for children aged two to five years. Through...

Beautiful Junk: Using Recycled Materials in the Classroom

Unleash creativity and go green! "Beautiful Junk" equips educators with the know-how to transform everyday recyclables into engaging learning tools. Explore the...

Beyond the Classroom: Connecting Families to Essential Services

Child care providers play a vital role in connecting families to the resources they need to thrive. This course gives you the tools to identify, select, and pro...

Building Equity: Inclusionary Practices in Preschool

Child care providers play a vital role in creating inclusive environments that support every child's growth and development. This intermediate level course cove...

CDA Bridge Bundle: Preschool

The CDA Bridge Bundle: Preschool is a self-paced online training for Maryland child care providers who already hold a 90-hour certification (including the 45-...

CDA Bridge Bundle: Preschool without Portfolio Review

The 30-hour Bridge Bundle for Maryland Child Care Providers is a specialized training program designed to help child care professionals in Maryland who already ...

CDA: Creating the Outdoor Classroom

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development The natural environment can ...

CDA Infants/Toddlers: Classroom Setup

Veteran teachers know the secret of an effective classroom setup and its influences on child behavior and expectations. Well, this does not have to be a secret ...

CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review

The CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review is a 120-hour, self-paced online training designed for early childhood educators working with children ages 3...

CDA Preschool Renewal

Reignite your passion for preschool education with our dynamic CDA Preschool Renewal course, crafted to reaffirm your expertise and dedication to shaping the br...

Chef's in the Classroom

Cooking is not just creating fun, nutritious food--it is also an opportunity for children to learn and practice their skills! When we plan cooking lessons for c...

Childcare Management

Managing a childcare facility requires a variety of skills in both #early-childhood education and business management practices. When we as administrators are e...

Classroom Arrangement: The Second Teacher

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment The #classroom is more than a location...

Classroom Designers ONLINE

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Not all #classrooms are created equal. ...

Classroom Management is Collaboration!

Successful #teachers have learned the secret to effective #classroom management...collaboration! We have created this course to help childcare providers underst...

Classroom Positivity

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism One of the key components to successful #ea...

Classroom Setup for Child Care

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Also known as the "Second Teacher," #cl...

Classroom Tools for Emergent Literacy

#Language and literacy development are essential components of high-quality early childhood education. Children who are able to build emergent literacy skills b...

Creating the Natural Outdoor Classroom

Even from an early age, children love to be around and connect with nature! As our world gets smaller, it is especially important to encourage this love of the ...

Cultures in the Classroom

Cultural understanding and acceptance is a concept that is essential for all human beings across the world. When we begin teaching these concepts to our younges...

DAP for Preschool

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development One of the first steps of cre...

Designing Your School-Age Classroom ONLINE

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Well-designed and implemented environme...

Engaging Parents in the Montessori Toddler Classroom

This course empowers Montessori educators to create a truly collaborative learning environment for toddlers.  Participants delve into the Montessori philosophy...

Inclusive Montessori: Supporting Diverse Learners in the Classroom

In today's classrooms, educators need to be prepared to support a diverse range of learners. This course equips early childhood educators with the skills to ada...

Mastering Observation Techniques in the Montessori Classroom

In this course, child care providers will learn the critical role that observation plays in understanding and supporting children's development in a Montessori ...

Moving About the Classroom: Effective Transitions for Everyday

Lunch is running late, the children have finished the small group activity, what do you do now? Transition activities are helpful and needed tools that teachers...

Preschool Assessments & Observations

Effective early childhood education relies on accurate assessment and observation. This course provides child care providers with the knowledge and skills to id...

Roadmapping Preschool Curriculum

Spicing Up the Classroom: Learning Centers

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Child care professionals are ...

Teacher/Child Interactions in the School-Age Classroom

School-age growth and development are very different from that of preschoolers and therefore, interactions with school-age children must be different as well. T...

Technology as a Classroom Tool

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Technology today has changed ...

Understanding Print Knowledge in Preschool

Research has shown that without a strong foundation in reading, children are left behind at the beginning of their educational careers. Preschool teachers need ...