Early Learning Workshops
Our Mission is to empower and engage child care providers by providing top-notch training with hands-on activities and developmentally appropriate resources to better the lives of children and families in our area. Providers will have the materials and ideas to put into practice current child development theories. Handouts include picture books, resource books, and educational materials. Please register on www.occrra.org. Schedule is subject to change. Questions? Call Nikhita Bhatia (513) 345-6505.
Important Note:
**Ohio Approved is the new Step Up Approved.
It includes all Step Up requirements as well as Ohio Dept. of Education requirements. As of July 1, 2017, all providers needing to fulfill Step Up requirements for Star rating will need to get Ohio Approved hours.
2 hours
Learn strategies to help children develop critical thinking skills. Apply scientific inquiry methods to playful experiences. Learn creative and flexible thinking to solve problems.
2 hours
Building personal relationships with children is essential. Learn ways to engage in one-to-one interactions to form safe, nurturing relationships with children, families and staff.
2 hours
Every child brings different family values and experiences. Connect learning to the family and help children feel good about the uniqueness of their families.
2 hours
Learn to talk to children so they are not worried and feel safe. Use play and learning experiences to help children have healthy, safe habits, and learn self-awareness and self-management.
Workshop Schedule
FAQs
We conduct station tours Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm. If you would like to set up a station tour or request a special tour date or time please call (937) 220-1708 or email: dthevenin@thinktv.org.
Our community workshops help parents, educators and child care providers extend the learning value of our educational program offerings. Click here for a complete list of community workshops. For more information or to register for a workshop call Tina Spaulding (937-220-1670) or email at: tspaulding@thinktv.org.
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