Jessica Johnson

This training event has been cancelled.   Cultural intelligence is crucial for children to learn early on because it fosters a natural appreciation for diversity, promotes effective communication across cultures, and helps them develop a global mindset. By practicing this skillset early on, children gain the skills to navigate an interconnected world with respect, empathy, […]

This session will provide information about the North Carolina Rated License assessment project and the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition (FCCERS-3). Definitions and requirements of the scale will be reviewed, and there will be time to answer questions.   Presenter: Carrie Nelson & Sara Anderson, Assessors with North Carolina Rated License […]

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This training focuses on classroom tools to help guide children in the expectations of the classroom. The five tools (prompt, polite, productive, patient, and prepare) are to help build successful learning environments for all children. Teachers will learn how to engage the strategies one by one, how to practice the strategies, and the importance of […]

This training event has been cancelled.   Learning new skills is hard, and when you’re a preschooler every skill is new. Learning to manage your own behavior can be the hardest skill of all. Teaching self-management can be an intensive process, but it’s a skill that is crucial to kindergarten readiness. When children can navigate […]

Using a warm and affectionate tone of voice and body language helps reassure and comfort children. Come learn about your tone, how important your tone is, and strategies for shaping your classroom.   Presenter: Roxanna Pepper, Early Childhood Program Consultant   Credit: 2 hours   Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected]   *Please arrive early so […]

The number one area most early childhood educators ask for help with is Challenging Behaviors.  Did you know 80% of challenging behaviors can be prevented by implementing some basic effective strategies?  The Pyramid Model for Promoting Social-Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children has laid out 5 big strategies to help you succeed in supporting […]

This training event has been cancelled.   Get inspired and come create your dream classroom environment! You will draw from your own sense of style, design, aesthetic, and comfort as you work on your space. Think beyond the traditional classroom and build an environment that generates wonder and curiosity and creates connections and a sense […]

Just say, ‘thank you.’” How many times do children hear – and parents and caregivers say – that phrase? Let’s teach our young children an “attitude of gratitude” rather than to just respond to reminders to say “thank you.” Attend this learning event for the definition on gratitude, the stages of gratitude, 4 key social […]

Infant, Child, Adult CPR and AED use will be covered in this 4.5 hour training. This training will also cover First Aid. Participants will receive a card from the American Heart Association upon successful completion of the course. Cost: $65.00 Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected] *Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the […]