Union County Early Childhood Trainings
Thompson Child & Family Focus provides In-Service Training for Early Childhood Professionals to broaden their knowledge base of best practices. By expanding their knowledge, Early Childhood Professionals will be better equipped to impact the quality of their program.
- In order to accomodate all participants, please register by the deadline.
- If a participant is unable to attend, we request that you cancel your registration as soon as possible.
- Participation is FREE and limited to Early Childhood Professionals in Union and Cabarrus counties.
For more information contact Sandye Tobias at 704-817-1613 or by email: stobias@thompsoncff.org.
New Location for all Trainings:
New Testament Baptist Child Development Center
2603 Goldmine Road, Monroe, NC 28110
Time for all Trainings: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
It’s Circle Time, Now What!| Thursday, February 23, 2012
Participants will be able to prepare and implement a developmentally appropriate circle time, Demonstrate appropriate circle time activities, create an appropriate circle time plans, and apply it to their classroomsRegistration:01/18/12 through 02/17/12. Click here to register
Working with Parents Around Issues of Discipline |Thursday, March 22, 2012
It is never easy to broach the topic of discipline to a parent whose child exhibits challenging behaviors. This workshop will provide childcare providers with adequate information regarding “why”, “how”, “when” and “where” this delicate issue should be handled with parents.
Registration: 02/17/12 through 03/16/12.
Outdoor Learning Environments That Work| Thursday, April 12, 2012
In this training participants will learn why being outdoors is important for children and how they can incorporate learning centers into their outdoor environments. We will look at outdoor environments and discuss ideas to incorporate into your own environment. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to create outdoor learning space and maintain interest with children.Registration:03/07/12 through 04/06/12.
Caring for the Caregiver| Thursday, April 26, 2012
Childcare providers care for children all day! Although it is a very rewarding job, teachers are often burned-out due to neglect of their own mental and emotional health. Come to this workshop and let’s brainstorm ways to avoid burn-out while taking excellent care of our children.Registration: 03/21/12 through 04/20/12.
Small Steps, Big Strides| Thursday, May 17, 2012
Participants will discuss the importance of fine & gross motor development while modeling appropriate activities to encourage success.