Child Care Solutions

FALL Training Schedule
September Thru November 2006

These classes are held at our

Location On:

6724 Thompson Road

just north of Carrier Circle

(unless otherwise noted)

 

General Information

We all have policies and procedures so there is order in our day.  The following are our policies and procedures for handling refunds & registration:

 

Training Registration Form:

We now have a printable on-line version of our current Training Registration Form.  Click here to download.

You will need to complete a registration form per person and mail it with full payment.  If you wish to pay by Visa or MasterCard you may call our main phone line.

 

General Registration Information:

Everyone must pre-register for workshops prior to the date of the workshops so we can be sure to have room and materials for those attending. The lower rates listed for workshops are for people or programs that are current members of Child Care Solutions.  If your membership has expired, you can either pay the non-member rates or send in your membership renewal application and then pay the member rates.

 

Class Cancellations:

We very rarely cancel our trainings and we ask participants to use their best judgment on driving in severe conditions.  If you want to know if we have cancelled a class you can call our Class Cancellation line at (315) 446-1220 ext 331.  This line is used to report the status of the food checks as well as give class cancellation notice. 

 

Payment Information:

Payment is required with your registration form.  We accept checks, money orders, EIP vouchers or Visa/MasterCard.  We also accept cash if you register in person at our office.  If you waiting for an EIP voucher, you will need to send full payment with your registration form.  When you receive your voucher, sign and date it and send it to us.  We will verify you have paid for the workshop listed on the voucher and refund your payment.

 

Registration by Mail:

You can register for trainings by mail using the Training Registration Form.  An individual form must be completed for each person attending trainings and submitted with full payment (check, money order, EIP, PO or credit card information).

 

Registration by Phone:

You can register for trainings by phone using Visa or MasterCard for payment.  To register this way call the main office line at (315) 446-1220 ext. 0 so Terrie or Pam can help take your request.

 

Refund Policy:

We will give refunds or credit vouchers if you cancel your registration with at least three (3) business days notice before the workshop.  We cannot give refunds if you do not show up for class unless there are special circumstances.  We will review those on a case-by-case basis.  We are not able to refund fees for CPR and First Aid even with 3 days' notice because capacity is limited and demand is high.

 

Training Attendance Policy Regarding Children:

Training seminars and Workshops are for adults only and we ask that people do not bring children to the sessions.  If you absolutely cannot make child care arrangements, give us a call and ask about our on-site training program.

 

EIP Scholarship Information:

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services has a scholarship for people who work in regulated child care programs called the Educational Incentive Program (EIP).  To use this scholarship to pay for trainings, you must first apply to get a voucher.  You can get an application on-line at www.tsg.suny.edu.  You can also pick one up at our office or have us mail one to you.  This application is sent to Albany and will take a few weeks to receive.  If your application is approved, you will be mailed an award voucher reflecting the workshop name and date.  You will then need to sign and date this voucher and send it to us to receive reimbursement for payment made.

 

Training Category Information:

Regulated child care programs and providers are required to earn 30 hours of training in each licensing / registration period.  All of the following categories must be covered, and we list categories offered under each training.  

  1. Principles of Early Childhood Development

  2. Nutrition & Health Needs of Infants & Children

  3. Child Day Care Program Development

  4. Safety & Security Procedures

  5. Business Record Maintenance & Management

  6. Child Abuse & Maltreatment Identification & Prevention

  7. Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Abuse & Maltreatment

  8. Statues & Regulations Pertaining to Child Day Care

  9. Identification & Education Pertaining to Shaken Baby Syndrome

Special Training Credits

After researching the standards for granting CEU's and learning that we met all of them, and after talking with other agencies that award them, we have decided to award CEU's for our trainings.  CEU's are required to renew the CDA credentials, and we now have many candidates who are ready to renew.  One Continuing Education Unit (1 CEU) is equal to 10 hours of training, so our 5 hour trainings are worth .5 CEU's; our 2 hour trainings are worth .2 CEU's etc.  CEU's earned will be reflected on your training certificates.  

 

Parking Information:

If you are coming to a workshop on a weekday between 8:30am - 4:30pm, use the front entrance of our building.

 

If you are coming to a workshop in the evening or on a Saturday, use the driveway on the left side of our building to park in the back.  Use the door marked "Community Room."

 

Directions to our location.

 

THANK YOU for respecting our policies and THANK YOU for your hard work

and dedication to the children of our community.

CPR And First Aid Trainings

 

First Aid and CPR courses are open to Child Care Solutions members only.  These are American Red Cross courses, and successful participants will earn a Red Cross certificate.  Enrollment in CPR and First Aid courses is limited, so please register early for CPR and First Aid.  To serve as many people and programs as possible, we limit enrollment in each course to 2 people from each child care center or group family child care program.

 

We offer Community CPR rather than Infant/Child CPR classes so that participants will meet the CPR segment of the requirements for giving medications to children of all ages, including school age children over the age of 8.  Community CPR covers procedures for rescue breathing, choking and CPR for infants, children and adults!  (CPR and First Aid covers Safety & Security category.)

 

Interested in CPR and Fist Aid at your site?  We can do that!  We offer CPR and First Aid on-site for members at the $100 level.  Call Laura Cummings, our CPR Coordinator, at (315) 488-9386 for details or to make arrangements.

 

We are not able to issue refunds for these classes.

 

First Aid

Course is not offered

this quarter.

 Covers everything you need to learn to offer 1st Aid to a child.  This is a Red Cross course & participants will earn a certificate.

 

Fee: $18/person

Community CPR

Saturday, September 23

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Community CPR covers rescue skills for infants, children and adults.  It is especially valuable for people working in school-age programs.  This is a Red Cross course & participants will earn a certificate.

 

Fee: $23/person

Community CPR & First Aid COMBINATION Class

Saturday, October 28

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This covers all you need to know in both Community CPR and First Aid.  This is a Red Cross course & participants will earn a certificate.

 

Fee: $35/person

Community CPR & First Aid COMBINATION Class

Saturday, November 18

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This covers all you need to know in both Community CPR and First Aid.  This is a Red Cross course & participants will earn a certificate.

 

Fee: $35/person

 

 

 

SACC Training

 

Professionalism in School Age Child Care

 

Wednesday, September 27
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

It may be hard to feel like a professional when you are covered in paint, cleaning up snacks and moving furniture as you set up or take down your room.  However, you are a professional school age child care provider and with that comes specific expectations.  Join us to take a close look at our industry standards for professionalism. 

Presenter:  Gretchen Kinnell

Program Category:  3, 4, 5

Ecological Model of Youth Development-The Theory of Urie Bronfenbrenner

 

Wednesday, October 25
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Urie Bronfenbrenner, Cornell Professor and human development theorist, passed away recently.  His theory called The Ecological Model of Human Development is truly fascinating.  How do we all interact as a community? How does that interaction affect and assist the development of our children?  We will share an exciting activity on this theory learned at a recent School Age Child Care Conference.  It really makes the theory come alive and will help you relate it to your work with children and their families.

Presenter:  Amy Heller

Program Category:  1, 3

Prop boxes in SACC: What They Are, How They Work & Why You'll Love Them

 

Thursday, November 9
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Collections of materials stored together and available for children to use on their own are referred to in school age care as “prop boxes.”  What is so important about prop boxes? According to the writers and planners of the New York State School Age Care Credential as well as many school age program assessment tools, prop boxes in the school age setting are essential.  According to people who work in school age programs, prop boxes are life-savers!  Join us and explore prop boxes as a way to allow school age children to explore and expand their interests in the world. 

Presenter:  Amy Heller

Program Category:  1, 3, 8

Are you working in a registered school age child care program?

Would you like to qualify as a site supervisor?

 

The NYS SACC Credential may be just what you're looking for.

 

Call Amy at 446-1220 ext 347 for information.

She is guiding other people through the process, and she'd be glad to talk with you.

The School Age workshops listed above are $4.50 for members and $6.50 for non-members.

 

 

 

 

Evening Workshops

 

ALL Evening Workshops are held from:  6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Evening Workshop FEES are:  $4.50 each for members and $6.50 each for non-members.

Refunds and vouchers are available ONLY with notice of 3 business days.

PARKING - For all Evening Workshops is in the back of our building; use the Community Room door.

 

Developing Contracts for Your Family Child Care Program

 

Tuesday, September 12

When you are a family child care provider, one part of your job is taking care of children.  The other part is taking care of business.  Well-written contracts are an essential part of your business; they set up expectations and form the foundation of your relationship with parents.  Join us for an introduction to this important aspect of your work.  

Presenter: Marta Hewitt 

Program Category:  4, 5, 8

Multicultural Music

 

Wednesday, September 13

The world is full of music! Join us for an interactive workshop illustrating the importance and power of music with children. What skills can be taught and gained with music as the guide? Come and sing, chant and maybe even dance to a world of music.  You’ll learn lots of new songs, chants and music activities to use with children.

Presenter:  Amy Heller

Program Category:  1, 3, 8

Understanding Shyness in Young Children What Research Can Tell Us

 

Monday, September 25

Scientists tell us that some people have a genetic tendency to be shy.  How this tendency is reflected in children’s personality and behavior, however, is shaped by the child’s environment.  This is important to those of us who work with young children because classrooms and group settings are often sources of anxiety for children who are shy.  Join us to learn the latest information on this important topic and ways you can offer environments and interactions that help shy children. 

Presenter:  Grethcen Kinnell

Program Category:  1, 3, 4

Quality A$$e$$ment as a Basis for Accessing Grant$

 

Wednesday, September 27

More and more, organizations who give grants want to know that their money is well spent.  One way they determine this is by requiring applicants to tell how they will measure the impact of the funding.  This is where quality assessment tools can really help.  Quality assessment tools such as the Clifford and Harms Environmental Rating Scale and the Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation make it possible to measure improvement in a concrete way.  This kind of assessment is used in two of Child Care Solutions’ Programs – Child Care Safe and Sound and the Early Literacy Project.  They can also be used as the basis for applying for funding through other funders.  In this workshop we will take you through the process of using quality assessment tools as the basis for your requests for funding for a variety of programs and from a variety of funders.    This workshop is a must for people who want to increase their grantwriting skills and for people who want to increase their ability to get grants.

Presenter:  Gretchen Kinnell

Program Category:  3, 5

Ecological Model of Youth Development-The Theory of Urie Bronfenbrenner

 

Tuesday, October 3

Urie Bronfenbrenner, Cornell Professor and human development theorist passed away recently. His theory called The Ecological Model of Human Development is truly fascinating. How do we all interact as a community? How does that interaction affect and assist the development of our children?  We will share an exciting activity on this theory learned at a recent School Age Child Care Conference.  It really makes the theory come alive and will help you relate it to your work with children and their families.

Presenter:  Amy Heller 

Program Category:  1, 3

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: How Program Planning Affects Children's Behavior

 

Wednesday, October 4

 

It is no surprise that children’s behavior can be challenging at times… and sometimes can get downright ugly!  But how might your daily planning play a role in their behavior?  How much is too much?  How much is too little?  What kinds of experiences and activities contribute to a successful day?  Can thoughtful planning really make a difference in children’s behavior?  Join us to look at how you can put together a program plan that will help reduce children’s problem behaviors.  Learn what to consider when planning for your program, and bring out the best in all your children. 

Presenter: Marta Hewitt

Program Category:  3, 4, 5

Spoiling or Building Trust?

 

Tuesday, October 10

What are the myths and truths about babies when it comes to holding, cuddling, rocking and comforting?  Can babies be “spoiled” from picking them up too much?  At what age should babies learn to soothe themselves?  How do babies learn to trust or mistrust adults?  Join our Region 3 Infant/Toddler Coordinator, as we dispel the myths and learn the truths about spoiling babies.  Sponsored by the Region 3 Infant/Toddler Technical Assistance Network.

Presenter: Desalyn DeSouza

Program Category:  1, 2, 3

Preparing Children & Families for "Big" School: What Does Kindergarten Transition Mean for Me?

 

Thursday, October 12

Does your local school district have a plan for Kindergarten transition?  And exactly what does that mean, anyhow?  Join a panel of local Kindergarten teachers as they share with us, from their perspective, what happens when young children transition from preschool programs into Kindergarten.  We will lead a discussion as Kindergarten teachers share what they are teaching in their classrooms today, what skills are most important for children to have as they enter Kindergarten, and how early childhood educators can be a part of the important transition process.   There will be an opportunity for you to ask the panel questions.  

Presenter: Barbara Iwinski

Program Category:  1, 3, 5

Thoughtful Thinking About Child Abuse & Shaken Baby Syndrome

 

Monday, October 16

You often tell us that you want more opportunities to ask questions and more time to consider different aspects of possible child abuse and maltreatment scenarios and situations.   Michelle Haas from Catholic Charities Alliance is one of your favorite presenters, and she has a wealth of experience and knowledge related to this topic.  Join her at this session where you can bring your own questions and scenarios to discuss.

Presenter: Michelle Haas

Program Category:  6, 7, 9

The Top 10 Tips for Working with Toddlers

 

Monday, November 6

If you have toddlers, you know that they are not like any other age group.  What works with preschoolers does not work with toddlers.  don't let this drive you crazy.  Come and learn the truth and the secrets about how toddlers think and behave.  This is one of Gretchen's "save-your-sanity" workshops.   

Presenter: Gretchen Kinnell

Program Category:  1, 4

Medical Malarkey

 

Tuesday, November 7

Should you really put butter on a burn?  Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?  Bring your myths and join our health consultant for a fun look at medical myths, folklores and legends.  We will then give you information that is true, up-to-date and research based.  This workshop will help you base your practice on solid knowledge rather than on what you may have heard "somewhere" from "someone" at "some point".

Presenter: Jerena Barkins

Program Category:  2, 4

Ten Ways to Integrate Literacy Across the Curriculum

 

Monday, November 13

How are literacy and language connected?  What does brain research say?  Why do infants and toddlers chew books?  Should you read the same story over and over again?  Do you take a holistic approach to language development?  How can you make your program more dynamic to promote literacy?  Join us for the answers and return to your program with ten easy ways to support language and literacy.

Presenter: Patti Sofranko 

Program Category:  1, 3    

Do the Right Thing: Activities for Moral Development

 

Tuesday, November 14

Compassion, cooperation, fairness, integrity, patience, respect, responsibility and self-reliance are only a few of the many basic values that children learn to help them become successful adults.  While parents are a child’s first and most important teacher of values, the child care setting can be very helpful in supporting children’s moral development through activities, songs and stories.  Join us for this workshop that will provide you with a better understanding of moral values as well as activities to promote their development.   

Presenter: Pat Beck 

Program Category:  1, 2, 3

What Every Child Care Provider Should Know About Shaken Baby Syndrome

 

Wednesday, November 15

 

 

Here it is!  Requests for more thorough information on Shaken Baby Syndrome keep coming, and we are happy to deliver.   What is Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and how does it occur?  What are the symptoms of SBS and how is it diagnosed?  What is the most common trigger for SBS and how can it be prevented?  Where can families and professionals get more information on SBS?  Join us for the answers to these and other questions.

Presenter: Marta Hewitt  

Program Category:  6, 7, 9

What You Must Know About Biting If You've Got Toddlers

 

Tuesday, November 28

If you’ve got toddlers in groups, you have probably experienced biting – more than you ever thought possible.  Working with toddlers who are biting can be very frustrating because they bite so quickly and for so many reasons.  In this session we will look at what you need to know to understand why toddlers bite – and more important – how to deal with biting effectively and appropriately.  You’ll learn strategies to prevent biting, ways to help the child who bites and even suggestions to help the child who was bitten.  This session will be full of practical ideas.  Gretchen Kinnell is the presenter and the workshop is based on her book No Biting!  Policy and Practice for Toddler Programs.

Presenter: Gretchen Kinnell 

Program Category:  1, 3, 4

Writing Policies for Your Family Child Care Program

 

Tuesday, December 5

When you are a family child care provider one part of your job is taking care of children.  The other part is taking care of business.  Writing policies for your program is necessary.    In this workshop we will look at why you need policies for your program, what policies to consider, and how to write policies that work for everyone.  Join us for an important introduction on this very important aspect of your work.

Presenter: Marta Hewitt 

Program Category:  4, 5, 8

Evening Workshop FEES:  $4.50/workshop/person for members and $6.50/workshop/person for non-members.

 

 

 

Afternoon Workshops

 

ALL Afternoon Workshops are held from:  1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Afternoon Workshop FEES are:  $3.50 each for members and $5.50 each for non-members.

Refunds and vouchers are available ONLY with notice of 3 business days.

PARKING - For Afternoon Workshops use the front entrance of our building.

 

Multicultural Music

 

Tuesday, September 19

The world is full of music! Join us for an interactive workshop illustrating the importance and power of music with children. What skills can be taught and gained with music as the guide? Come and sing, chant and maybe even dance to a world of music.  You’ll learn lots of new songs, chants and music activities to use with children.

Presenter:  Amy Heller

Program Category:  1, 3, 8

Understanding Shyness in Young Children: What Research Can Tell Us

 

Tuesday, September 26

Scientists tell us that some people have a genetic tendency to be shy.  How this tendency is reflected in children’s personality and behavior, however, is shaped by the child’s environment.  This is important to those of us who work with young children because classrooms and group settings are often sources of anxiety for children who are shy.  Join us to learn the latest information on this important topic and ways you can offer environments and interactions that help shy children.

Presenter:  Gretchen Kinnell 

Program Category:  1, 3, 4

What Every Toddler Teacher needs to Know About Biting

 

Thursday, September 28

If you’ve got toddlers in groups, you have probably experienced biting – more than you ever thought possible.  Working with toddlers who are biting can be very frustrating because they bite so quickly and for so many reasons.  In this session we will look at what you need to know to understand why toddlers bite – and more important – how to deal with biting effectively and appropriately.  You’ll learn strategies to prevent biting, ways to help the child who bites and even suggestions to help the child who was bitten.  This session will be full of practical ideas.  Gretchen Kinnell is the presenter and the workshop is based on her book,  No Biting!  Policy and Practice for Toddler Programs .  

Presenter: Gretchen Kinnell

Program Category:  1, 3, 4

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: How Program Planning Affects Children's Behavior

 

Thursday, October 5

It is no surprise that children’s behavior can be challenging at times… and sometimes can get downright ugly!  But how might your daily planning play a role in their behavior?  How much is too much?  How much is too little?  What kinds of experiences and activities contribute to a successful day?  Can thoughtful planning really make a difference in children’s behavior?  ?  Join us to look at how you can put together a program plan that will help reduce children’s problem behaviors.  Learn what to consider when planning your program and bring out the best in all your children!

Presenter: Marta Hewitt

Program Category:  3, 4, 5

Ecological Model of Youth Development-The Theory of Urie Bronfenbrenner

 

Wednesday, October 11

Urie Bronfenbrenner, Cornell Professor and human development theorist, passed away recently. His theory called The Ecological Model of Human Development is truly fascinating. How do we all interact as a community? How does that interaction affect and assist the development of our children? Come join us as we learn about this theory and how we can use this knowledge as a way to understand and to support children and families in our community. 

Presenter: Amy Heller

Program Category:  1,3

Spoiling or Building Trust?

 

Thursday, October 12

What are the myths and truths about babies when it comes to holding, cuddling, rocking and comforting?  Can babies be “spoiled” from picking them up too much?  At what age should babies learn to soothe themselves?  How do babies learn to trust or mistrust adults?  Join our Region 3 Infant/Toddler Coordinator, as we dispel the myths and learn the truths about spoiling babies.  Sponsored by the Region 3 Infant/Toddler Technical Assistance Network. 

Presenter: Desalyn DeSouza

Program Category:  1, 2, 3

Thoughtful thinking About Child Abuse

 

Monday, October 16

You often tell us that you want more opportunities to ask questions and more time to consider different aspects of possible child abuse and maltreatment scenarios and situations.   Michelle Haas from Catholic Charities Alliance is one of your favorite presenters, and she has a wealth of experience and knowledge related to this topic.  Join her at this session where you can bring your own questions and scenarios to discuss.

Presenter: Michelle Haas 

Program Category:  6, 7, 9

The Top 10 Tips for Working with Toddlers

 

Monday, November 6

If you have toddlers, you know that they are not like any other age group.  What works with preschoolers does not work with toddlers.  don't let this drive you crazy.  Come and learn the truth and the secrets about how toddlers think and behave.  This is one of Gretchen's  "save-your-sanity" workshops.

Presenter: Gretchen Kinnell 

Program Category:  1, 4

Medical Malarkey

 

Tuesday, November 7

Should you really put butter on a burn?  does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Bring your myths & come join our health consultant for a fun look at medical myths, folklores & legends.  We will give you information that is true, up-to-date and research based.  This workshop will help you base your practice on solid knowledge rather than on what you may have heard "somewhere" from "someone" at "some point."      

Presenter: Jerena Barkins 

Program Category:  2, 4

Ten Ways to Integrate Literacy Across the Curriculum

 

Monday, November 13

How are literacy and language connected?  What does brain research say?  Why do infants and toddlers chew books?  Should you read the same story over and over again?  Do you take a holistic approach to language development?  How can you make your program more dynamic to promote literacy?  Join us for the answers and return to your program with ten easy ways to support language and literacy.

Presenter: Patti Sofranko  

Program Category:  1, 3

Do the Right Thing: Activities for Moral Development

 

Tuesday, November 14

Compassion, cooperation, fairness, integrity, patience, respect, responsibility and self-reliance are only a few of the many basic values that children learn to help them become successful adults.  While parents are a child’s first and most important teacher of values, the child care setting can be very helpful in supporting children’s moral development through activities, songs and stories.  Join us for this workshop that will provide you with a better understanding of moral values as well as activities to promote their development. 

Presenter: Pat Beck 

Program Category:  1, 2, 3

What Every Child Care Provider Should Know About Shaken Baby Syndrome

 

Thursday, November 16

Here it is!  Requests for more thorough information on Shaken Baby Syndrome keep coming, and we are happy to deliver.   What is Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and how does it occur?  What are the symptoms of SBS and how is it diagnosed?  What is the most common trigger for SBS and how can it be prevented?  Where can families and professionals get more information on SBS?  Join us for the answers to these and other questions.    

Presenter: Marta Hewitt 

Program Category:  6, 7, 9

Afternoon Workshop FEES:  $3.50/workshop/person for members and $5.50/workshop/person for non-members.

 

 

 

SINGLE Saturdays

 

Young Children and the Fine Arts

When we think of music and art for young children, what usually comes to mind are songs and art projects that are "just so darn cute."  Some really great thinkers including Lillian Katz, Mary Ann Kohl and Anita Olds really challenge us, however, to think beyond "cute" and to begin thinking in terms of "beauty".  In this set of workshops, we would like to look at how the fine arts - music art and drama can be incorporated into the lives of children in early childhood settings.

 

All Saturday workshops are from 9:00am to 2:30pm

 

Member Fees:  $35.00 each Saturday or

$100.00 for all 3 Saturdays

 

Non-Member Fees:  $45.00 each Saturday or

$125.00 for all 3 Saturdays

 

If you want to cover all training categories and save a little money sign up for

all 3 Saturdays.  Check off the Fall SAT Package on your registration form

and you'll automatically be signed up for all three Saturdays.

This covers all 9 categories and 15 training hours.

 

Each individual needs to fill out a registration form and send it in.

 

Drama & Self Expression for Young Children

Saturday, October 14th

Young children spontaneously become involved in dramatic play as an enjoyable way to resolve internal conflicts, problem solve, address important questions, and try on different roles they observe from the social relationships with others in their life.  This section of the Saturday series will focus on Drama in the child care setting which is not limited to the dramatic play area.  We will share many ways to enrich drama through storytelling, language activities, songs, and outdoor play.  We will also look at how and why indicators of child abuse often show up in children’s dramatic play.

 

Presenter: Pat Beck 

Categories:  2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

 

The Visual Arts for Young Children

Saturday, November 4th

Spend an exciting day with Amy who has a fine arts degree learning how you can use master art works in many forms such as books, posters and even postcards to—to create beauty in your environment and to  use as a way to develop curiosity, observation skills, vocabulary in young children.  You will help children to appreciate the beauty of everyday scenes that have been painted by the hands of a master artist.  This approach is used extensively in Italy   and we’d love to introduce it to you.  Join us for a day of true beauty – and then take beauty back to your program!

 

Presenter: Amy Heller 

Categories:  1, 2, 3, 4

 

Heart & Soul: Music and Dance for Young Children

Saturday, November 18th

What’s on your CD player?  Young children love “children’s songs” and there is nothing wrong with having a good collection of them.  When it comes to music, children need even more; they need the opportunity to hear a rich variety of music by many artists and composers and folk music from all kinds of cultures – and not just our favorite music!  People have been dancing since the dawn of civilization to express themselves, to add to the enjoyment of music, to tell stories and just for the sheer pleasure of moving!  In this workshop we will help you incorporate all kinds of music into your day – and help you develop all kinds of opportunities for children to dance, dance, dance.