Curriculum & Learning Styles

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

Most of us love a good story and so do children! Children’s books and stories open up new worlds for children and endlessly spark their imaginations. They can be used in many ways—helping children to i

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

Most of us love a good story and so do children! Children’s books and stories open up new worlds for children and endlessly spark their imaginations. They can be used in many ways—helping children to identify and express feelings, extending their knowledge and interests, and supporting other curriculum areas just to name a few. Come let us inspire you to think creatively and continue keeping stories alive.

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Understanding the Growth and Core Development of Children and Youth
• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 Discover the amazing learning experiences that can take place outside the walls of your classroom! Whether playing a new game or lying on the ground gazing at the sky, children can become inspired by 

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 Discover the amazing learning experiences that can take place outside the walls of your classroom! Whether playing a new game or lying on the ground gazing at the sky, children can become inspired by playing and learning outside. We will explore easy activities for small and large groups that can be used on the spur of the moment or on that perfect puddle jumping day. Learn how to bring the spirit of the outdoors back into the classroom for further investigation and fun. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Understanding the Growth and Core Development of Children and Youth
• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio-Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 Sensory Learning in the Classroom explores why it is so essential for all ages, especially in early childhood for sensory needs and how it affects the students' behavior. In this training, we

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio-Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 Sensory Learning in the Classroom explores why it is so essential for all ages, especially in early childhood for sensory needs and how it affects the students' behavior. In this training, we dive deeply into how to be "sensory detectives" and add hands-on activities to support the child's needs. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Understanding the Growth and Core Development of Children and Youth
• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Donna Jasak

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

  Join us for an overview of What is Project Based Learning?  We already know that Elementary-age students benefit from engaging, authentic projects.  Content-rich projects, often based in science or social stu

Facilitator

Donna Jasak

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

  Join us for an overview of What is Project Based Learning?  We already know that Elementary-age students benefit from engaging, authentic projects.  Content-rich projects, often based in science or social studies, build background knowledge that influences comprehension and can increase student motivation to read, write, and learn mathematics because they are engaged by the topic and have an immediate, meaningful reason to apply these skills.  Learn how you can start to incorporate more student-led project based learning in your program.  (for OST) 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Donna Jasak

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

    Science can be fun and incorporates many other aspects of the curriculum.  In this hands-on workshop we will define STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)and discuss strength based strategies for

Facilitator

Donna Jasak

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

    Science can be fun and incorporates many other aspects of the curriculum.  In this hands-on workshop we will define STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)and discuss strength based strategies for adding STEM activities to your program.  We will also address barriers for implementation of STEM and practice and create STEM activities.   

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Donna Gorman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 As young children develop skills at different rates, it is important for Early Childhood Educators to provide curriculum that is appropriately challenging for the children in their class. In this session, we 

Facilitator

Donna Gorman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 As young children develop skills at different rates, it is important for Early Childhood Educators to provide curriculum that is appropriately challenging for the children in their class. In this session, we will look at tangible ways to adapt our curriculum to meet the changing needs of the children in our care. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

Yes

Facilitator

Nancy Toso

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres 

Description 

 Language and literacy can be incorporated into all aspects of your day.   Discover strategies to use in your daily interactions with children, and how relationships, conversations, materials, and activities can all be used t

Facilitator

Nancy Toso

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres 

Description 

 Language and literacy can be incorporated into all aspects of your day.   Discover strategies to use in your daily interactions with children, and how relationships, conversations, materials, and activities can all be used to support children’s language and literacy development. We will also explore the criteria for choosing great books for young children and storytelling techniques. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio - Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres 

Description 

  Shake, shake your sillies out! Music is the first multiple intelligence to form in a child’s brain. Moving connects the brain to learning new ideas and skills. Join Sunshine Through Motion to learn to sing, 

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio - Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres 

Description 

  Shake, shake your sillies out! Music is the first multiple intelligence to form in a child’s brain. Moving connects the brain to learning new ideas and skills. Join Sunshine Through Motion to learn to sing, dance, and make fun movements that help the children remember new ideas and skills.  We also explore alerting and calming activities that soothe the body and brain.  Movements and music help produce healthy children by fostering their Wellness and Mindfulness. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio - Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres  & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 Play is a self-selected and self-directed activity. We, as teachers, want to encourage and foster the child’s interest in their chosen play activities. Based on scientific research, we discuss 

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio - Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres  & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 Play is a self-selected and self-directed activity. We, as teachers, want to encourage and foster the child’s interest in their chosen play activities. Based on scientific research, we discuss how to create an enriched space for the best learning. Having the child use their whole self: mind, body, and spirit, enables the child to learn and grow through the sheer pleasure of playing.  

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

Yes

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio - Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres 

Description 

 Smooth and effective transitions in the classroom increase student learning. Behavioral challenges often occur during changes. We discuss how a good plan of action, proper sequencing of activities, and the up

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio - Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres 

Description 

 Smooth and effective transitions in the classroom increase student learning. Behavioral challenges often occur during changes. We discuss how a good plan of action, proper sequencing of activities, and the upfront prep work are required to help ensure smooth and effective transitions. We also discuss which changes are the most disruptive for the child and strategies to help avoid them and reduce their impact.  

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio - Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

  For most people, outside is a place to regroup, explore, and learn about the world around us. In this training, we look into why it is so vital for young children to get outside. We discus

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio - Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

  For most people, outside is a place to regroup, explore, and learn about the world around us. In this training, we look into why it is so vital for young children to get outside. We discuss making children’s time more valuable by analyzing structured play vs. free play. Also, we share ideas on how to most effectively utilize both structured and free play to improve socialization skills, imagination, and curiosity. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio - Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres

Description 

 Is it necessary that all the children actively participate in circle time? Is circle time merely a time filler? In this training, we go deeper into the reasons we feel we need circle time and then explore different

Facilitator

Michele Aloisio - Aldorasi

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres

Description 

 Is it necessary that all the children actively participate in circle time? Is circle time merely a time filler? In this training, we go deeper into the reasons we feel we need circle time and then explore different developmentally appropriate options. We explore ways to make it enjoyable for all the children and ways to change up the traditional ways of conducting circle time. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

 Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

(In-person ONLY)

 Young children need time to practice using their fine motor skills (such as pinching and
grasping) in everyday situations. Although it can be tempting for adults to jump in to
help with us

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

 Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

(In-person ONLY)

 Young children need time to practice using their fine motor skills (such as pinching and
grasping) in everyday situations. Although it can be tempting for adults to jump in to
help with using scissors, to finish buttoning or snapping shirts or pants or tying shoes
because it is faster, it is important young children get the opportunity to finish these
activities because it helps them work on developing their fine motor skills. Come to this
training to discover fun activities for the classroom which support them as they grow
in this area. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Understanding the Growth and Core Development of Children and Youth
• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

 Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

  Children are fascinated by the world around them! Their endless “why” and “how” questions help us see their natural curiosity in action. Teaching science can be an intimidating task. But it doesn’t have 

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

 Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

  Children are fascinated by the world around them! Their endless “why” and “how” questions help us see their natural curiosity in action. Teaching science can be an intimidating task. But it doesn’t have to be! Teaching science is not about having “the right answers” to every question. It is about being willing to partner with children on their journey of discovery. We are already doing science in our programs without realizing it! This training will focus on how to get comfortable and be inspired by what children can teach us about the world. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 Do you sometimes feel ill equipped to foster development of math in your program? You are not alone. This training will give you confidence that you are already doing math in the classroom. Come learn how 

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 Do you sometimes feel ill equipped to foster development of math in your program? You are not alone. This training will give you confidence that you are already doing math in the classroom. Come learn how to reframe activities to highlight math concepts and strategies for creating a math rich environment for the children in your program. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

   What can recyclable materials, household items, and rocks have in common? They are tools for an open-ended approach to play and learning. Allowing children to use simple, everyday materials in unconventi

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

   What can recyclable materials, household items, and rocks have in common? They are tools for an open-ended approach to play and learning. Allowing children to use simple, everyday materials in unconventional ways supports their natural curiosity, sparks their imagination, and generates new understandings of their world. We will revisit the excitement of play for ourselves. The aim of this training is to invigorate our teaching practice and discover new possibilities for stimulating the minds of young children to make, do, and be! 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 It’s time to get wiggling! Discover how to utilize music and movement to enhance comprehensive development, support creative expression, build confidence and self-esteem, and foster teamwork. We will ident

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

 It’s time to get wiggling! Discover how to utilize music and movement to enhance comprehensive development, support creative expression, build confidence and self-esteem, and foster teamwork. We will identify and discuss benefits for children of all ages and learn how culture is transmitted through music and movement. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

(In-person ONLY)

 Turn hungry kids into healthy kids! Nutrition and physical fitness significantly affect brain development in young children. Since 90% of brain development happens by age five we need to fo

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

(In-person ONLY)

 Turn hungry kids into healthy kids! Nutrition and physical fitness significantly affect brain development in young children. Since 90% of brain development happens by age five we need to focus on both of these aspects of children’s lives. We can encourage children to build healthy habits by engaging in fun activities across the curriculum areas. Join us to hear about and experience activities that will motivate children to get and stay healthy at home and school. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)

Description 

 Anti-bias curriculum is an approach to teaching and learning designed to increase understanding of all kinds of differences to help value and respect them. We will explore how biases and prejudices that

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Inf, Tod, Pres & SA

(up to age 8)

Description 

 Anti-bias curriculum is an approach to teaching and learning designed to increase understanding of all kinds of differences to help value and respect them. We will explore how biases and prejudices that individuals may not even be aware of impact their dealings with others. You will leave with a better understanding of your own values and beliefs and of how to empower children of diverse cultures, races, abilities, and gender identities. 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres  & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

(Online ONLY)

 You might be asking yourself, what is a loose part? Loose parts can be almost anything! Any item that can be moved, combined, taken apart, put back together….think LEGO but common objects you

Facilitator

Suzanne Wildman

Target Audience

Early Childhood Educators 

& Leaders 

Target Age Group

Tod, Pres  & SA

(up to age 8)  

Description 

(Online ONLY)

 You might be asking yourself, what is a loose part? Loose parts can be almost anything! Any item that can be moved, combined, taken apart, put back together….think LEGO but common objects you might find around the house or outside. Rocks, boxes, hula hoops, cushions, golf tees, buttons: the sky is the limit! Loose parts are endlessly fascinating to children who are the masters of imagination. They are usually FREE or budget friendly, often recyclable, and you’ll be amazed at what your children create with the most insignificant objects. Once you see the value of loose parts, your curriculum will never look the same! 

Hours of Webinar

2hrs  

MA EEC Core Competency

• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum

Addresses Diverse Learners

No