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SUMMARY:Outdoor Wonders: Integrating Nature and Pattern Recognition in Early Learning
DESCRIPTION:Step outside and learn with nature! \nThis hands-on training helps early childhood teachers use nature in their classrooms. You will learn how to help children find patterns and shapes in natural elements- like leaves\, flowers and trees. \nWe will play and explore together! You’ll see how to use what is outside to teach math in fun ways! \nYou’ll learn how to: \n• Help children recognize patterns in nature and increase observation skills\n• Bring nature into your learning space- no matter your location\n• Support learning for all ages and school settings \nNature is all around us- let’s use it to help children learn and grow! \nThis training will be outdoors rain or shine! Please wear appropriate clothing. There is also some walking\, as well as sitting on the ground: please bring a portable chair if you wish. \nTrainer: Elyssa Yunker \nSTARS Hours: 3 \nLocation: Jennings Park\, Marysville
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/outdoor-wonders-integrating-nature-and-pattern-recognition-in-early-learning-2/
LOCATION:Jennings Park\, Marysville\, 6915 Armar Road\, Marysville\, WA\, 98270\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farm to ECE: An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about how you can strengthen your classroom or program’s connection to food and nutrition?  Farm to ECE: An Introduction is designed to support you in finding ways to make those connections.  This training will offer a variety of ideas and practical ways to implement them\, from taste tests to gardening to field trips. \nIn this self-paced online training\, you will learn about: \n\nFarm to ECE\, and how it connects to meet CACFP standards and best practices\nExperience-based learning in the classroom\, garden\, and community\nStarting and maintaining a garden\, and connecting with local food sources\nEngaging families\, staff\, and the community in your Farm to ECE activities\n\nPlease note: This training is hosted on Canvas\, and is self-paced.  You are required to participate in discussion boards\, and will take a 7-question quiz at the end of the class to receive STARS credit in MERIT.  This class should take you approximately two hours to complete; you have until September 30\, 2026 to complete all of the content and pass the quiz.   \nThis training awards 2 STARS hours upon completion. \nAfter you register for this class\, you will be emailed instructions on how to access this class via Canvas within 2 business days.  Please note that your first confirmation email will not include those details.  You can email childcare@oppco.org with any questions you may have! \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/farm-to-ece-an-introduction-3/
LOCATION:Virtual: Canvas
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SUMMARY:Using Music to Foster Joyful Learning\, Connection\, and Positive Classroom Communities
DESCRIPTION:Music is a powerful and joyful tool for supporting young children’s learning\, development\, and sense of belonging. In this interactive professional development session\, educators will explore practical ways to use music\, movement\, rhythm\, and creative expression to enrich routines\, ease transitions\, support classroom management\, and foster positive learning communities. \n\nGrounded in active\, hands-on learning\, this training invites participants to experience music from a child’s perspective through singing\, movement\, instrument play\, finger plays\, and collaborative participation. Expect an energetic session where we’ll motor around in our pretend vehicles\, hand-clap and high-five with partners\, drum our feelings\, tap rhythm sticks\, and create rich musical experiences together. Along the way\, educators will discover how music supports language\, cognitive\, motor\, and social-emotional development while fostering creativity and self-expression. \n\nDesigned for educators of all musical backgrounds—no musical “talent” required!—participants will leave with ready-to-use songs\, chants\, activities\, and practical strategies to create joyful\, engaging\, and musically rich learning environments. Join us for a playful\, inspiring experience! \n  \nThis free\, in-person training will be facilitated by Audrey Schwind of Music Together Fairhaven.  Please note that this training is not offered for STARS hours. This training will also be video recorded for submission to both DCYF and Music Together\, and participants will sign a photo release for the training.
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/using-music-to-foster-joyful-learning-connection-and-positive-classroom-communities/
LOCATION:BAAY\, 1059 N State Street\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
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SUMMARY:NW Early Achievers Orientation: Afternoon Session
DESCRIPTION:This session is a great opportunity for both new and current providers to ask questions\, better understand requirements\, and explore how Early Achievers can support your program’s growth and success. Please note: This session is for informational purposes only. STARS hours will not be awarded. This is intended for providers in the Northwest (NW) Region only. \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n\nLearn how Early Achievers works\, including levels and expectations\nUnderstand the benefits of participation for both providers and families\nExplore available supports\, including coaching and financial incentives\nLearn how to get started or move forward within the Early Achievers system\n\n  \nThis session will be held on Teams typically on the third Thursday of every month. If an evening session would work better for your schedule\, please return to our calendar and select the evening course instead. \nYou are currently registering for the afternoon session: \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nA Teams invitation and meeting link will be emailed to you before the session\, so please review the instructions carefully beforehand. \n 
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/nw-early-achievers-orientation-afternoon-session-2/
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SUMMARY:NW Early Achievers Orientation: Evening Session
DESCRIPTION:This session is a great opportunity for both new and current providers to ask questions\, better understand requirements\, and explore how Early Achievers can support your program’s growth and success. Please note: This session is for informational purposes only. STARS hours will not be awarded. This is intended for providers in the Northwest (NW) Region only. \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n\nLearn how Early Achievers works\, including levels and expectations\nUnderstand the benefits of participation for both providers and families\nExplore available supports\, including coaching and financial incentives\nLearn how to get started or move forward within the Early Achievers system\n\n  \nThis session will be held on Teams typically on the third Thursday of every month. If an afternoon session would work better for your schedule\, please return to our calendar and select the afternoon course instead. \nYou are currently registering for the evening session: \n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nA Teams invitation and meeting link will be emailed to you before the session\, so please review the instructions carefully beforehand. \n\n \n 
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/nw-early-achievers-orientation-evening-session-2/
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SUMMARY:Implementing Emergent Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Emergent Curriculum is an approach that allows young children’s interests to take the lead! In this training\, participants will learn about how teachers can implement emergent curriculum. This training will cover: the role of the adult\, child\, and environment; the importance of play-based learning; how assessment works in an emergent curriculum; and creating plans using the Washington ELDGs. Join us to play and learn together!   This training meets requirements for Early Achievers Records Review – Standard 2: Curriculum. \nTrainer: Allie Bishop \nTraining Date and Time: Saturday\, September 12\, 10 am – 2:30 pm (with a 30 minute lunch break) \nLocation: 415 W. Gates St. Mount Vernon\, WA \nSTARS: 4 Hours \nCore Competencies: Curriculum and Learning Environment\, Level 1-3
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/implementing-emergent-curriculum-5/
LOCATION:Mount Vernon Training Room\, 415 W. Gate St\, Mount Vernon\, 98273\, United States
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Family Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:The research is clear; parent involvement is critical to children’s educational success. Explore strategies for managing difficult conversations\, understanding cultural and societal influences that affect families and how to support them\, as well as improved overall communication and relationship building. Participants will engage in group activities\, small and large group discussion and gain valuable resources to increase parent engagement\, foster stronger relationships and enhance partnerships for the benefit of children in their care. This is a virtual training\, via Zoom. \nTrainer: Allie Bishop \nSTARS Hours: 2.5 \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/enhancing-family-partnerships-3/
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