January
* CPR/Basic First Aid
Sheri Blackwell - register for classes by calling 775-848-9890
January 30th Monday Virtual Pre-K – How Does it Work for Providers and Parents?
Karen Mack – Cooperative Extension Office
February
Febuary 15th WednesdayDisaster Preparation for the Child Care Setting
Marty Elquist – Children’s Cabinet
Participants will learn about the disasters most likely to occur in Nevada, why all child care providers should have a disaster plan, and different forms and methods you can use to create your plan.
Febuary 23rd Thursday Project Learning Tree – Environmental Education
Karen Mack – Children’s Cabinet
March
March 5th Monday Follow My Lead – Physical Development, Health, Nutrition & Obesity
Karen Mack – Children’s Cabinet
* CPR/Basic First Aid
Sheri Blackwell - register for classes by calling 775-848-9890
*Annual Appreciation Dinner
April
April 11th WednesdayThe State of Nevada: Advocacy Tools You Can Use
Marty Elquist – Children’s Cabinet
Come learn about the latest child care data from The Children’s Cabinet’s recent market rate survey! Participants will learn about the ways this info can be used to inform our elected officials about why child care is essential to the future of our state.
April 20 and 21st *NevAEYC Conference in Las Vegas
April 23rd MondayRespiratory Emergencies – Severe Allergic Reactions and Asthma
Sheri Blackwell – Imagination Station
Look at how to recognize and handle respiratory emergencies and asthma. This also includes working effectively with parents. Learn when and how to safely give an EpiPen and how to include children with allergies in everyday curriculum and celebrations.
April 24th TuesdayWhat to Do With the Mad That You Feel
Karen Mack - Children’s Cabinet
This workshop explores anger, where it comes from and how young children can gradually learn the self-control necessary to manage their anger and channel it into productive activity. This workshop will also suggest ways to intervene when children act out or lose control.
May
*It All Begins With Me – “Let’s Move Childcare” – Margaret Oberg What is the provider’s role in preventing obesity? Learn about guidelines for Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move Child Care”, the five main goals to “Healthy Kids, Healthy Future”, and why yu should participate. Learn about being a healthy lifestyle role model. There will be activities and handout of ideas to get us moving.
*The Three C’s – Tracie Lansford What are the three C’s? Come and lean what they are and how they relate to children
*CPR w/ Basic Life Support – Sheri Blackwell – Imagination Station
June
*Science Class at the Discovery Museum
*Yoga for Providers and Children – Rori Lee or Kathleen Randolph
July
*Summer of Fun – Ideas for making the most of the warm weather
*CPR w/Basic Life Support – Sheri Blackwell – Imagination Station
August
*Pediatric Dentistry and Proper Nutrition –
September
*Open Minded =Open Ended – Morningstar Helvey This interactive class will explore learning centers and hands-on activities to empower children. Be prepared to step outside the box and learn something new to do with your children.
*Cooking with Kids – Tracie Lansford and Tammy Bock Learn how easy it is to cook with your kids, what kids learn while cooking, and why it is so important. Fun, friendly, and easy meals your kids will love.
*CPR w/Basic Life Support – Sheri Blackwell – Imagination Station
October
Oct. 8th -*First Aid – Sheri Blackwell – Imagination Station
*Winter Crafts and Activities – Margaret Oberg Fun ideas for keeping cold hands and busy minds happy. Enjoy the hands on experience for creating some make and take holiday gift ideas.
November
*New Provider Training – 9AM to 5PM – Communicable Disease; SIDS; CPR w/Basic First Aid; Tips and Tricks to Make Your Job Easier
*ECE Celebration - RAEYC
*Tax Class – Bill Goff All your tax questions will be answered including what to claim, how to minimize income, what are the best computer tax programs, which taxes pertain to child care, and any new tax laws.
December
*Finding Your Smile Again and How to Overcome Burnout – Tammy Bock Here are great ideas for effectively dealing with the “I need a career change” days. Learn new ways to manage stress and discuss the importance of why it is necessary to take time out for you!
*Multicultural Awareness – How to Make all Families Feel Welcome – Margaret Oberg How do you measure up in multicultural situations? Learn ways to help children and parents from any culture feel welcome in your day care setting.
