Jessica Johnson

Learn easy, stress-free ways to stay fit and healthy in your daily work with young children. This training will help you care for yourself, support your coworkers, and model healthy habits for children. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes!   Presenter: Roxanna Pepper, Early Childhood Program Consultant   Credit: 1.5 hours   Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 […]

Understanding bias is crucial for children as it empowers them to recognize and challenge stereotypes, fostering a more inclusive and tolerant mindset. By promoting awareness of bias, children develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and the ability to navigate diverse perspectives, contributing to a more equitable and harmonious society. Presenter: Shannon Kiggen, Behavior Support Specialist Credit: 2 hours […]

Sometimes walking into an early childhood classroom can feel chaotic. There are so many little bodies moving throughout, but often only a teacher or two. Trying to figure out how to keep everyone happy and prevent undesirable behaviors can be such a challenge. In this training, we will be learning all about the nine temperament […]

In today's interconnected and diverse world, the ability to cultivate inclusive spaces is crucial for fostering collaboration, innovation, and children's academic success. This course is designed to empower individuals, organizations, and communities to create environments that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion for young people in their lives professionally and personally. Presenter: Shannon Kiggen, Behavior Support […]

Participants will develop an understanding of developmentally appropriate activity planning based on group and individual needs of the younger preschool children in their care. We will review the developmental stages of cognitive, social-emotional, physical development, communication and play of younger preschoolers (3s).   Presenter: Jessica Johnson, Early Childhood Program Consultant   Credit: 2 hours   Questions Contact: Jessica […]

Ready, Set, Refocus! is an interactive training designed to help preschool educators capture children's attention, create smoother transitions, and foster calm, engaged learning environments. Participants will explore a variety of developmentally appropriate attention getters, including songs, movement, chants, and visual cues, while learning strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and increase participation throughout the day. Through […]

Come and learn new ideas for transitioning from activity to activity.  From songs to learning games to play we will learn and share ideas about ways to keep children occupied so that hands and bodies and minds stay busy. Presenter: Roxanna Pepper, Early Childhood Program Consultant Credit: 2 hours Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected] *Please […]

Participants will develop an understanding of developmentally appropriate activity planning based on group and individual needs of the younger preschool children in their care. We will review the developmental stages of cognitive, social-emotional, physical development, communication and play of older preschoolers (4s).   Presenter: Jessica Johnson, Early Childhood Program Consultant   Credit: 2 hours   Questions Contact: Jessica […]

Nurturing relationships are critical to the healthy development of infants and toddlers, and are essential to adult wellness. The focus of this training is on the components of important  relationships that sustain us throughout our lives, and how we can build them with young children. Join us as we look into the process of developing […]

As teachers it is important that we communicate effectively, efficiently, and professionally with both our co-workers and with the parents of the children in our care. By doing so we provide a healthy, happy environment where children can learn. Come discuss some of the common challenges we face including time restraints, differing opinions, and different […]