Great, Free Classes

TODDLER CLASS OVERVIEW - Learn about the Toddler CLASS tool that assesses interactions between teachers and children ages one to three.  This Thursday, 9/4/14 6-8 pm at ASCC 2708 N Fourth Street Ste C-1 Flagstaff.  Respond to this e-mail or call 928.714.1716 to sign up.

MEDIA’S INFLUENCE ON BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR - Explore the positive and negative effects of screen media and the national recommended guidelines related to screen exposure for children. Thursday, 9/11/14 6-8 pm – location changed to North Country HealthCare 2920 N Fourth Street Flagstaff – training facility is located in the middle of the parking lot.  Respond to this e-mail or call 928.714.1716 to sign up.

Training workshops in Page, AZ Saturday, 9/13/14 at Desert View Elementary School 462 S Lake Powell Blvd Page, AZ:

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS 9-11 am – Explore communication styles and tools to enhance communication and partnerships with families and staff.

CHILDREN’S PLAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR 

LEARNING AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT 11:30-1:30 pm – Discover how language, math, problem-solving, social cooperation, independence, self-esteem, culture and values are developed and take place during play. 

BUILDING BLOCKS TO EARLY LEARNING – Discuss and participate in activities the help build the foundation for learning before children enter kindergarten since 90% of the brain develops by the age of 5.  Friday, 9/26/14 9-12 pm at Federated Head Start 400 W Aspen Flagstaff.  Respond to this e-mail or call 928.714.1716.

Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards Language and Literacy Standard Module Training Saturday, 10/25/14 9 am – 4 pm 3100 N West St Flagstaff (behind Cedar Safeway) – exposure to verbal and written language provides young children with the opportunities to begin acquiring a basic understanding of the concepts of literacy and its functions.  Through play, children create meaning from language and communicate with others using verbal and non-verbal language, pictures, symbols, and print.  In this six hour session, participants will actively explore the Language and Literacy Standard.  Register at http://www.ade.az.gov/onlineregistration under early childhood