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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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