Thread Alaska

May 2020

Date / Time	Category / Class	Location	Cost
May 2, 2020 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Observing and Recording Children's Behavior Introduction to the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) This session will provide information on the Ages & Stages questionnaire (ASQ -3), a 5-domain, parent-normed screening tool. The session will include interactive exercises and opportunity for questions and discussion. Workshop leader is certified in ASQ-3 training and/or have early childhood...	STATEWIDE thread Southeast AK ZOOM Video Conferencing	FREE
May 4, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Planning a Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment Ninos Sanos en Guarderia Libre de Toxicos Facilitado por Alaska Community Action on Toxics, este entrenamiento cubrirá temas de cómo reducir la exposición a químicos dañinos que interrumpen el desarrollo de salud y educación temprana. También aprenderemos sobre pequeñas...	STATEWIDE thread Interior/Northern AK ZOOM Video Conferencing	FREE
May 4, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Positive Ways to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development Mindfullness for Children Mindfulness is for everyone and is daily proving its efficacy across the world. I want you to join me to understand the many benefits of this practice in early childhood and how to incorporate mindfulness throughout the children’s day. ...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
May 5, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Positive Ways to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development Understanding the Impact of Trauma of Children's Behavior Trauma results from an event or series of events that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotional harmful or threatening and has a lasting adverse effect. We will discuss how trauma effects the adults in the children’s life that we care for and how it effect the children...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
May 5, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Planning a Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment ERS - Reading area - Books, Reading, and Luring in Literacy This training focuses on integrating fun and effective literacy practices into your home or classroom. Based on fundimentals from the Environmental Rating Scale, we will look at how providers can help foster a love of books, reading and all things literacy in young children. It’s all about...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
May 5, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Positive Ways to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development Atencion Plena Mindfulness para ninos La atención plena “Mindfulness” es para todos y diariamente demuestra su eficacia alrededor del mundo. Quiero que te unas a mí para comprender los muchos beneficios de esta práctica en la primera infancia y cómo incorporar la atención plena...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
May 6, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Planning a Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment Healthy Children in Toxic Free Childcare Facilitated by the Alaska Community Action on Toxics, this training will cover how to reduce children’s exposures to harmful chemicals that disrupt early childhood development and health. We will learn about small measurable actions we can take to make the environment our children grow in a...	STATEWIDE thread Interior/Northern AK ZOOM Video Conferencing	FREE
~~May 6, 2020~~ Cancelled	Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism Introduction to Early Learning Guidelines Planning curriculum to achieve important learning goals is one of the aspects for effective teaching of young children. In this training participants will reference the Alaska Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) as a tool to develop intentional planning activities and strategies for supporting...	ANCHORAGE thread Southcentral AK thread Main Office	FREE
May 7, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Positive Ways to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development Circle Time A Gathering of Friends During this time of gathering together we will experience how music and movement transforms circle time or family group time into something enlivening and engaging for the young child, meeting them exactly where they need to be met socially, emotionally and physiologically. We will share different...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
~~May 9, 2020~~ Cancelled	Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Infant Toddler Symposium Come for a full day of learning and networking to the thread’s Infant/Toddler Symposium. The symposiums are geared to teachers who work with children from birth to age 35 months. Session topics will focus on Infant/toddler development, learning, behaviors & environments. A light...	FAIRBANKS thread Northern/Interior AK 1222 Cowles Street - Raven Landing	FREE
May 12, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Cooking with Kids Cook with us! We will be discussing the benefits of cooking with children in the classroom and sharing best practices for how to get picky eaters to try new foods. Cooking with kids sets them up for healthy futures. Take away some great recipes to try in the classroom right away! ...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
May 13, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism Introduccion de Guia Temprana de Aprendizaje de Alaska Principios de Desarrollo y Educación Temprana Introducción de Guía Temprana de Aprendizaje de Alaska Planificar un currículo para lograr metas de aprendizaje es uno de los aspectos más importantes y efectivos para educación temprana efectiva. En...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
May 14, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism Introduction to Early Learning Guidelines Planning curriculum to achieve important learning goals is one of the aspects for effective teaching of young children. In this training participants will reference the Alaska Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) as a tool to develop intentional planning activities and strategies for supporting...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
~~May 16, 2020~~ Cancelled	Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Infant Toddler Symposium Come for a full day of learning and networking to the thread’s Infant/Toddler Symposium. The symposiums are geared to teachers who work with children from birth to age 35 months. Session topics will focus on Infant/toddler development, learning, behaviors & environments. A light...	KENAI thread Southcentral AK 902 Highland Ave.	FREE
~~May 16, 2020~~ Cancelled	Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) Early Childhood Workshop CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) Early Childhood Workshop 9 am - 4 pm Saturday, May 16, 2020 Free training. Lunch will be provided. CATCH Early Childhood (CEC) is designed to nurture a love of physical activity, provide an introduction to classroom-based gardening and nutrition, and...	ANCHORAGE thread Southcentral AK BP Energy Center	FREE
~~May 16, 2020~~ Cancelled	Planning a Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment Heartsaver - First Aid, CPR & AED Certification The Heartsaver: First Aid, CPR & AED Certification is a research-proven course from the American Heart Association. Facilitated by Mat-Su Med Training, the Heartsaver course teaches the critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. Skills...	ANCHORAGE thread Southcentral AK thread Main Office	FREE
May 18, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Principles of Child Development and Learning Pink is for Girls, Blue is for Boys...or is it? Facilitated by Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest, this session will examine how we talk to young children about gender. Participants will learn about gender identity, gender expression, and gender roles and think about the ways that we may encourage gender stereotypes during playtime...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
May 19, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Math Made Fun Come learn how to teach preschoolers and school-age children math in a fun and engaging way. Math is all around us and it is our jobs to make learning fun and exciting. Learn some tips and tricks to excite and motivate your students when it comes to learning early math concepts. ...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
May 20, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Full STEAM Ahead Focus on Science for Preschoolers Science is one aspect of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning. This class will provide strategies for planning science activities to help preschoolers learn, develop skills, and positive attitudes about science. ...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
~~May 27, 2020~~ Cancelled	Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation How to Take the Scary out of Asking Federal and State Legislatures to Support Early Learning Programs with Current and Future COVID-19 Funding Let's do this together! Literally. In this training the idea is to virtually show and do. First, we will examine the current COVID-19 funding and how it relates to child care programs and services. We will also examine current digital ways to connect to federal and state...	STATEWIDE thread Interior/Northern AK ZOOM Video Conferencing	FREE
~~May 28, 2020~~ Cancelled	Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development More Than Counting: A Playful Math Approach Mathematical understanding in early years is a strong predictor of academic sucess in later schooling. However, research shows that math is a topic some teachers find stressful and difficult to teach. Come to this training to explore how you might set up mathematically playful learning...	STATEWIDE thread Southcentral AK Zoom Video Conferencing	FREE
~~May 30, 2020~~ Cancelled	Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Infant Toddler Symposium Come for a full day of learning and networking to the thread’s Infant/Toddler Symposium. The symposiums are geared to teachers who work with children from birth to age 35 months. Session topics will focus on Infant/toddler development, learning, behaviors & environments. A light... (Details)	ANCHORAGE thread Southcentral AK Alaska Pacific University (APU) 4104 University Dr.	FREE

Event
Saturday May 02 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM THREAD SOUTHEAST AK STATEWIDE Observing and Recording Children's Behavior Introduction to the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) This session will provide information on the Ages & Stages questionnaire (ASQ -3), a 5-domain, parent-normed screening tool. The session will include interactive exercises and opportunity for questions and discussion. Workshop leader is certified in ASQ-3 training and/or have early childhood... (Details)
Monday May 04 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM THREAD INTERIOR/NORTHERN AK STATEWIDE Planning a Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment Ninos Sanos en Guarderia Libre de Toxicos Facilitado por Alaska Community Action on Toxics, este entrenamiento cubrirá temas de cómo reducir la exposición a químicos dañinos que interrumpen el desarrollo de salud y educación temprana. También aprenderemos sobre pequeñas... (Details)
Monday May 04 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE Positive Ways to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development Mindfullness for Children Mindfulness is for everyone and is daily proving its efficacy across the world. I want you to join me to understand the many benefits of this practice in early childhood and how to incorporate mindfulness throughout the children’s day. ... (Details)
Tuesday May 05 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE Positive Ways to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development Understanding the Impact of Trauma of Children's Behavior Trauma results from an event or series of events that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotional harmful or threatening and has a lasting adverse effect. We will discuss how trauma effects the adults in the children’s life that we care for and how it effect the children... (Details)
Tuesday May 05 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE Planning a Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment ERS - Reading area - Books, Reading, and Luring in Literacy This training focuses on integrating fun and effective literacy practices into your home or classroom. Based on fundimentals from the Environmental Rating Scale, we will look at how providers can help foster a love of books, reading and all things literacy in young children. It’s all about... (Details)
Tuesday May 05 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE Positive Ways to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development Atencion Plena Mindfulness para ninos La atención plena “Mindfulness” es para todos y diariamente demuestra su eficacia alrededor del mundo. Quiero que te unas a mí para comprender los muchos beneficios de esta práctica en la primera infancia y cómo incorporar la atención plena... (Details)
Wednesday May 06 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM THREAD INTERIOR/NORTHERN AK STATEWIDE Planning a Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment Healthy Children in Toxic Free Childcare Facilitated by the Alaska Community Action on Toxics, this training will cover how to reduce children’s exposures to harmful chemicals that disrupt early childhood development and health. We will learn about small measurable actions we can take to make the environment our children grow in a... (Details)
Wednesday May 06 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK ANCHORAGE CANCELED Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism Introduction to Early Learning Guidelines Planning curriculum to achieve important learning goals is one of the aspects for effective teaching of young children. In this training participants will reference the Alaska Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) as a tool to develop intentional planning activities and strategies for supporting... (Details)
Thursday May 07 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE Positive Ways to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development Circle Time A Gathering of Friends During this time of gathering together we will experience how music and movement transforms circle time or family group time into something enlivening and engaging for the young child, meeting them exactly where they need to be met socially, emotionally and physiologically. We will share different... (Details)
Saturday May 09 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM THREAD NORTHERN/INTERIOR AK FAIRBANKS CANCELED Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Infant Toddler Symposium Come for a full day of learning and networking to the thread’s Infant/Toddler Symposium. The symposiums are geared to teachers who work with children from birth to age 35 months. Session topics will focus on Infant/toddler development, learning, behaviors & environments. A light... (Details)
Tuesday May 12 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Cooking with Kids Cook with us! We will be discussing the benefits of cooking with children in the classroom and sharing best practices for how to get picky eaters to try new foods. Cooking with kids sets them up for healthy futures. Take away some great recipes to try in the classroom right away! ... (Details)
Wednesday May 13 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism Introduccion de Guia Temprana de Aprendizaje de Alaska Principios de Desarrollo y Educación Temprana Introducción de Guía Temprana de Aprendizaje de Alaska Planificar un currículo para lograr metas de aprendizaje es uno de los aspectos más importantes y efectivos para educación temprana efectiva. En... (Details)
Thursday May 14 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism Introduction to Early Learning Guidelines Planning curriculum to achieve important learning goals is one of the aspects for effective teaching of young children. In this training participants will reference the Alaska Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) as a tool to develop intentional planning activities and strategies for supporting... (Details)
Saturday May 16 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK KENAI CANCELED Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Infant Toddler Symposium Come for a full day of learning and networking to the thread’s Infant/Toddler Symposium. The symposiums are geared to teachers who work with children from birth to age 35 months. Session topics will focus on Infant/toddler development, learning, behaviors & environments. A light... (Details)
Saturday May 16 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK ANCHORAGE CANCELED Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) Early Childhood Workshop CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) Early Childhood Workshop 9 am - 4 pm Saturday, May 16, 2020 Free training. Lunch will be provided. CATCH Early Childhood (CEC) is designed to nurture a love of physical activity, provide an introduction to classroom-based gardening and nutrition, and... (Details)
Saturday May 16 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK ANCHORAGE CANCELED Planning a Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment Heartsaver - First Aid, CPR & AED Certification The Heartsaver: First Aid, CPR & AED Certification is a research-proven course from the American Heart Association. Facilitated by Mat-Su Med Training, the Heartsaver course teaches the critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. Skills... (Details)
Monday May 18 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE Principles of Child Development and Learning Pink is for Girls, Blue is for Boys...or is it? Facilitated by Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest, this session will examine how we talk to young children about gender. Participants will learn about gender identity, gender expression, and gender roles and think about the ways that we may encourage gender stereotypes during playtime... (Details)
Tuesday May 19 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Math Made Fun Come learn how to teach preschoolers and school-age children math in a fun and engaging way. Math is all around us and it is our jobs to make learning fun and exciting. Learn some tips and tricks to excite and motivate your students when it comes to learning early math concepts. ... (Details)
Wednesday May 20 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Full STEAM Ahead Focus on Science for Preschoolers Science is one aspect of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning. This class will provide strategies for planning science activities to help preschoolers learn, develop skills, and positive attitudes about science. ... (Details)
Wednesday May 27 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM THREAD INTERIOR/NORTHERN AK STATEWIDE CANCELED Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation How to Take the Scary out of Asking Federal and State Legislatures to Support Early Learning Programs with Current and Future COVID-19 Funding Let's do this together! Literally. In this training the idea is to virtually show and do. First, we will examine the current COVID-19 funding and how it relates to child care programs and services. We will also examine current digital ways to connect to federal and state... (Details)
Thursday May 28 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK STATEWIDE CANCELED Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development More Than Counting: A Playful Math Approach Mathematical understanding in early years is a strong predictor of academic sucess in later schooling. However, research shows that math is a topic some teachers find stressful and difficult to teach. Come to this training to explore how you might set up mathematically playful learning... (Details)
Saturday May 30 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM THREAD SOUTHCENTRAL AK ANCHORAGE CANCELED Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Infant Toddler Symposium Come for a full day of learning and networking to the thread’s Infant/Toddler Symposium. The symposiums are geared to teachers who work with children from birth to age 35 months. Session topics will focus on Infant/toddler development, learning, behaviors & environments. A light... (Details) (Register)