2626 S Clearbrook Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
United States
This highly interactive 12-hour training prepares teachers implement The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool, 5th or 6th edition, in their classrooms. Teachers will learn about the Creative Curriculum framework, which includes guidance on what and how children learn, the physical environment, caring and teaching, and partnering with families. Teachers will become familiar with the 38 Objectives for Development and Learning that inform every aspect of teaching. They will explore additional curriculum resources such as Mighty Minutes®, Intentional Teaching Cards™, Book Discussion Cards™, and Book Conversation Cards™ (included in optional Expanded Daily Resources). Additionally, the training will support teachers in how to implement the three main parts of a meaningful study and understand how to integrate content into daily events through intentional experiences.
Requirement: All participants must have access to a copy of the 5th or 6th edition to participate in this training. Check your local library, STARNET, or The Center’s Library to obtain these books if your program has not purchased them. Attendees must attend all day, both days to receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Participants will:
- Recognize how the research based objectives for development and learning include the knowledge, skills and behaviors that are most predictive of school success
- Examine the three aspects of an effective learning environment
- Plan strategies and responses that support children's behavior and self regulation skills
- Develop strategies to integrate content learning into daily instructional experiences
- Use long term investigations with embedded learning opportunities to help children find answers to their questions
- Explain how the curriculum resources can be used together to offer meaningful learning experiences and facilitate communication with children's families