Children & Family Resource Center

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 […]

We all want to build a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom for all children.  For this to happen, we need to learn about the effects of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on brain development.  In this training, we will take a closer look at the challenging behaviors caused from trauma and start to ask, “What […]