Learn how to turn meals into fun learning experiences. This training will explore developmentally appropriate health and nutritional practices with hands-on learning. Providers will learn to link learning to healthy meals that are appropriate for children. (2 Credit Hours) Fee: $10.00 Presenter: Candice Dillard, Quality Consultant, SSPC 6:30-8:30pm  

Start Safe: A Fire and Burn Safety Program Even very young children can learn how to be safe from fire and burns. Brought to us by Safe Kids is Start Safe: Fire, a program designed to teach preschoolers and their families about fire and burn safety at home. All the Start Safe: Fire resources incorporate […]

This is a comprehensive physical activity based program dedicated to improving health and development in North Carolina’s children. The New Movement Guide includes more than 80 developmentally appropriate lesson plans for children birth to age five. All participants will receive a kit. Plan to come and Be Active! (3 Credit Hours Fee: FREE Presenters:  Shelly […]

Part of the newly revised SUPERvision series by DCDEE. All children present challenging behaviors at one time or another. This module addresses the issue by teaching the providers how to develop a plan to interact with children in a manner that will prevent misbehavior, promote positive relationships and guide children to self-control. Regional Module presented, […]

Learn the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS. We will review NC Child Care Laws and Regulations regarding SIDS and Safe Sleep practices. (Two credit hours Cost: $10.00 Presenter: Shelly Martin, Quality Program Manager, SSPC 6:30-8:30pm

Exposure to pesticides from indoor applications is linked to chronic illness and impairing brain development, and children are especially vulnerable. Join us for this training where you will receive more than just 2.0 DCDEE in-service training hours, but the opportunity to partner with Toxic Free NC and enhance your center’s visibility through taking a Toxic […]

Join us for a fun and informative workshop on what we can do to protect and promote our honeybees and our kids health and safety! There will be a kid-friendly documentary screening and Q&A as well as interactive activities. You’ll be able to make your own “DIY” Bee Safe Insecticide Spray which is a safe […]

In this session, we will discuss what literacy is, how to introduce literacy to your daily routine and the importance of emergent literacy skills in the classroom. In addition, we will also discuss ways to support emerging language and literacy skills in children of all ages. (2 credit hours) Cost: Free Presenters: Candice Dillard, Quality […]

Start Safe: A Fire and Burn Safety Program. Even very young children can learn how to be safe from fire and burns. Brought to us by Safe Kids is Start Safe: Fire, a program designed to teach preschoolers and their families about fire and burn safety at home. All the Start Safe: Fire resources incorporate […]

In this session, we will discuss what vocabulary is, how to introduce vocabulary to your daily routine and the importance of early emergent literacy skills in the classroom. In addition, we will also discuss ways to support emerging language and literacy skills in children of all ages. Cost: $10.00, Location Smart Start of Pender County. […]