Working With Young Children During COVID-19 May 28, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Join HiMama on May 28 for their HiMama Helps webinar, “Working With Young Children During COVID-19.” About This session will explore ways to support young children as new guidelines refine what "normal" looks like in child care. Presenters will discuss the following: how to prepare young children to return to a child care setting, how to […] Free
Saving for Your Child’s College Tuition May 29, 2020, 10:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Saving for college isn't impossible. All you need is a plan. The Pennsylvania 529 College and Career Savings Program two plans and many investment options that have helped over 205,000 families of all income levels answer one of their biggest financial concerns: how to afford college. Join the Pennsylvania 529 College and Career Savings Program […] Free
Learning to Play, Playing to Learn: Encouraging Play within Early Childhood Classrooms May 29, 2020, 12:00 pm “Play acts as a mechanism into courageous, creative, and rigorous thinking in adulthood.” (T. Bruce,., 2013) The benefits of children’s play can be life-lasting, as long as the experiences are developmentally appropriate, positive, and engaging. This free online course focuses on children’s play and the role of play in early education settings. Participants will take […] Free
Let’s Move! Family Dance Party May 30, 2020, 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm Join the Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) on May 30 for a 20-minute dance class and dance jam session! Let's Move! Family Dance Party offers a low impact workout that the whole family can enjoy. This session will also feature a new coloring book page from KST's archive of performances. Registration To register and learn more, […] Free
Connecting with Families Through the Child’s Behavior June 1, 2020, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Are you interested in learning how to use a child's behavior to open up communication with the family? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on June 1 for their course, "The Power of Observation: Connecting with Families Through the Child’s Behavior." About When providers share with families specific details of what they notice about their children—such as […] $30