How do we get more done in a day without working 24/7?  This class offers tools and techniques to help prioritize and manage our time.  You'll learn how to make and maintain a schedule.  Learn how to get things done....... read more

Making decisions seems like a pretty straight-forward process but we can certainly enhance the quality of our decisions by defining the problem and thinking through all the options before making a decision. Learn how to think differently about issues and....... read more

Animals can teach us so much about life and help children build both academic and social skills.  Learn how to determine if an animal is right for your program and how to select the right pet.  And if having an....... read more

Preschool Directors are responsible for all aspects of the daily operations, activities, and planning of their centers which includes the hiring, managing, and leadership of staff.   This class is designed to guide Preschool Directors in creating and fostering an environment....... read more

Identifies paperwork that should be included in a staff orientation, discusses job descriptions and personnel policies in general, and describes a facilities tour. Goal: to learn the steps to ensure new staff are supported through the onboarding process This mobile-friendly class is....... read more

Discusses items that should be included in a personnel policy (training, benefits, dress codes, responsibilities, etc) in order to avoid problems down the road. Also, provides guidelines for corrective action. Goal: to learn about topics that should be included in....... read more

Discusses the difference between discipline and punishment, how to discipline a young child, steps to positive behavior, dealing with power struggles and management techniques. Goal: to understand how to manage behaviors and learn techniques to promote positive behavior This mobile-friendly class....... read more

Discusses issues such as biting, aggression and temper tantrums. Uses the acronym H.O.T. to identify situational issues that need to be dealt with first. Goal: to understand how to handle different behaviors including biting, aggression and temper tantrums. This mobile-friendly class....... read more

Discusses learning styles, temperaments, control time, family values and cultural differences and choices. Goal: to understand learning styles, cultural issues and teaching children responsibility. This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.   What customers are....... read more

This class discusses practical issues around mealtime. It deals with such matters as showing respect, accepting responsibility, cleanliness, having fun with nutrition, table habits and incorporating artwork into the meal time scenario. Goal: to learn good lunchtime habits and how....... read more

This class describes the process of making a good rule list and helps you to develop a plan for writing effective, clear rules from scratch. Goal: to learn categories of rules and difficulties if used incorrectly This mobile-friendly class is....... read more

This class identifies basic information about bullying, who is involved, myths, markers, and types. It also discusses common sense concepts to use to intervene and stop bullying from happening in your child care setting. Goal: to understand bullying from identification....... read more

New Interactive Course Format Early childhood educators are responsible for shaping the minds of our future generation. This online training class helps Early Child educators explore different attitudes that are beneficial in developing the cognitive, social, and emotional skills....... read more

Discusses the physical development of the infant, including: hand-eye coordination, sensory development, developmental norms. Also, looks at principles of growth and development and developmentally appropriate practice. Goal: to identify normal ranges of infant development and promote developmentally appropriate practices This mobile-friendly....... read more

Discusses the emotional and cognitive development of the infant, including: attachment/bonding; the beginning of language; and emotional milestones. Goal: to understand importance of bonding, emotional development and expression This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.

Discusses the physical development of the toddler and the effect that play and nutrition have upon development. Also covers immunizations. Goal: to identify and understand physical development for toddlers and the importance of play. This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device,....... read more

Discusses the emotional, cognitive, language and social development of toddlers. Goal: to identify and understand emotional, language, cognitive and social development for toddlers. This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.  

Discusses the physical development of the preschooler and the effect that play and nutrition have upon development. Also covers immunizations and health issues. Goal: to understand motor skill for preschool children and the importance of play. This mobile-friendly class is accessible....... read more

New Interactive Course Format Early childhood educators are responsible for shaping the minds of our future generation. This online training class helps Early Child educators explore different attitudes that are beneficial in developing the cognitive, social, and emotional skills....... read more

Animals can teach us so much about life and help children build both academic and social skills.  Learn how to determine if an animal is right for your program and how to select the right pet.  And if having an....... read more

Discusses sequencing the curriculum, basic needs – Maslow’s Hierarchy, and lesson plans. Goal: to learn basic curriculum development and creating lesson plans This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.   What customers are saying about....... read more

Discusses developmental stages in art, play and name writing, language arts and music. Goal: to learn how to prepare effective curriculum for creative subjects, such as art, play, name-writing, language arts and music This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any....... read more

This course provides an introduction into dramatic play, art centers and science activities.  Learn how to set-up each of these centers, what children learn from each and how to develop curriculum to support each of these areas. This mobile-friendly class is....... read more

Discusses block centers, table toys and manipulatives, and outdoor activities. Goal: understand different ways to combine physical activities with educational goals to provide a broad range of learning opportunities This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.  

A thorough class on the topic of Safe Sleep and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) discussing cause, risk factors, preventive measures, dealing with a SIDS death, and the Pre-School and SIDS. Goal: to understand, assess, and reduce risk of SIDS,....... read more

Discusses feeding plans for infants through pre-school age, avoiding feeding problems, food pyramids for children, and specific nutrient recommendations. Goal: to understand food prep and feeding issues for young children This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones........ read more

Discusses the physical development of the infant, including: hand-eye coordination, sensory development, developmental norms. Also, looks at principles of growth and development and developmentally appropriate practice. Goal: to identify normal ranges of infant development and promote developmentally appropriate practices This mobile-friendly....... read more

Discusses the emotional and cognitive development of the infant, including: attachment/bonding; the beginning of language; and emotional milestones. Goal: to understand importance of bonding, emotional development and expression This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.

This class identifies signs that can be used with infants, discusses when to teach them these signs, and discusses the many benefits of using sign language with infants. Goal: to learn signs that can be used with infants and the....... read more

Deals with why babies cry, types of crying, assessing the situation, comfort measures, managing specific situations, and coping. This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.   What customers are saying about this class: "I really....... read more

Discusses the physical development of the preschooler and the effect that play and nutrition have upon development. Also covers immunizations and health issues. Goal: to understand motor skill for preschool children and the importance of play. This mobile-friendly class is accessible....... read more

Discusses the emotional, cognitive and language development of preschoolers. Explores principles of growth and development and school readiness. Goal: to identify and understand emotional, language and cognitive development issues This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and....... read more

Discusses the reasons for a preschool fitness program. Identifies the contributing factors to the current health crisis among children and outlines the benefits of physical fitness for preschool children. Goal: to learn about the medical issues facing small children and....... read more

The class discusses the 6 components of an effective exercise program and the reasons and benefits for each. Goal: to learn about the benefits of fitness for children and to develop an effective preschool fitness program This mobile-friendly class is....... read more

Discusses the importance of warming up before exercising listing the common mistakes and the "must do's." Guides you through developing your own warm-up exercises. Goal: to learn the importance of and the proper techniques for warming up before exercising This....... read more

Discusses the importance of teaching preschoolers sports skills, outlining the do's and don'ts and details 11 specific skills that can be taught. Goal: to learn how to teach children sports skills and create unique routines​ This mobile-friendly class is accessible on....... read more

Discusses the physical, emotional and cognitive development of school age children. Additionally, focuses upon learning styles and conflict resolution. Goal: to identify and understand physical, emotional and cognitive development of school-age children This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including....... read more

Discusses feeding plans for infants through pre-school age, avoiding feeding problems, food pyramids for children, and specific nutrient recommendations. Goal: to understand food prep and feeding issues for young children This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones........ read more

Discusses the physical development of the toddler and the effect that play and nutrition have upon development. Also covers immunizations. Goal: to identify and understand physical development for toddlers and the importance of play. This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device,....... read more

Discusses the emotional, cognitive, language and social development of toddlers. Goal: to identify and understand emotional, language, cognitive and social development for toddlers. This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.  

This class identifies signs that can be used with toddlers, discusses when to teach them these signs, and discusses the many benefits of using sign language with toddlers. Goal: to learn basic signs and the benefits of signing with toddlers This....... read more