Wright County Early Childhood Conference
Trainings

 

 

All trainings meet Wright County Child Care licensing and CCR&R grant requirements.

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KEYNOTE: “Play Counts” ~ Denita Dinger                                                                  (CC II, CDA 2)  
Denita’s passion for following a child's lead to create opportunities for young children to learn and grow is contagious. You will leave her session with a new appreciation for yourself and a fresh perspective on the important role you play in the lives of young children. Idea after idea will be shared demonstrating the learning potential found by being “un”derful: thinking outside the box, sharing stories, feeling the beat, providing opportunities and simply following young children's lead! You will gain confidence that play indeed counts!

Firmly believing that listening to children will produce the most amazing learning opportunities, Denita thrives on thinking outside the box, and on her toes to enhance play-centered learning. She has been the owner and operator of Giggles and Grins, a family child care home in Sioux Falls, SD. Denita uses her BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education to not only find clever ways for young children to learn through natural discovery and investigative play, but to also "sell" play to parents who are expecting "worksheet learning".

 

SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS

 

It’s Not a Box (Denita Dinger) – Session 1 A                                                                   (CC IV, CDA 2)

Fostering imaginations is one of the things Denita LOVES the most about her job as a professional brain developer. Sadly, technology has taken some of the imagination out of play. Never fear (da--- dada daaaaa!) this workshop will give you tons of ways to put it right back in! Books, songs, props and techniques that inspire imaginations will be shared. Be cautioned, your imagination will be refueled as well -- you just might fly out of this workshop on the back of a trombone playing bumble bee!!

 

Arts vs. Crafts: What’s the Difference (Michelle Anderson) – Session 1 B                        (CC II, CDA 2)

This class will discuss the difference of Arts and Crafts and the importance of including both Arts and Crafts into your program.  We will have some fun Spring craft ideas, including Earth Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day crafts. 

 

Contracts & Policies (Lori Hameister) – Session 1 C                                                      (CC VII, CDA 5)

Participants will acquire the knowledge and confidence to be better able to promote their business and succeed as a business. Content includes: what are the child care trends that will affect your business, how to identify the benefits of your program, five key marketing strategies, how to compete against child care centers and exempt providers, and how to determine what to charge parents.

 

Top Ten Childcare Problems (Becky Thelen) – Session 1 D                                          (CC II, CDA 3)

Children make learning personal and meaningful by exploring how to get along with others, learning how things work and by trying to do things for themselves. On some days, this process can be a battle. This training will explore sure-fire solutions for battling the child care problems of…whining, meltdowns, hurting behaviors, bathroom battles, mealtime mischief, naptime blues, not listening, power struggles, Sassing Back, The Screamer.

 

SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS

 

Brains-on, Fun-on with Hands-on Science (Denita Dinger) – Session 2 E                       (CC II, CDA 2)  

All the senses will be on and learning will explode (not the building) when you set up these fun, easy, BRAIN-ON science activities. Enrich vocabularies, improve observation skills, work cooperatively, heighten the senses and most importantly….have fun through science! You will leave this workshop excited for Monday morning!

 

Infant Toddler (Joan Mick) – Session 2 F                                                                      (CC I, CDA 8)

Join us in looking deeply into just why toddlers are defiant, funny, lovable and feisty. What makes them behave in ways that mystify and sometimes frustrate us? Learn how to get along well and enjoy this trying time of development for children and those who care for them.

 

1-2-3 MAGIC! Effective Discipline for ages 2 to 12 (Lori Hameister) – Session 2 G          (CC IV, CDA 3)

Kids are just kids! In addition to being delightful, charming and affectionate, children can also present the adults in their lives with a steady diet of difficult behavior: whining, arguing, teasing, fighting, yelling, tantrums and pouting. The 1-2-3 Magic! program has practical and easy-to-use discipline techniques for families and educators. You will come away from this training with some techniques that are down-to-earth, kid-friendly and make a dramatic impact in a short time.

 

LANA: Learning about Nutrition through Activities (Becky Thelen) – Session 2 H          (CC VI, CDA 1)

Learning about Nutrition through Activities (LANA) is aimed at helping young children develop healthy eating habits and learn to taste, eat and enjoy more fruits and vegetables. Join us and Lana the Iguana to learn fun, research-based ways to implement healthy eating into your day!

If you have any questions, please e-mail or call us at 763-463-5909.