JANUARY
January 5 (Tuesday) Rori Lee- Yoga for Providers and Children
Need to relax? This interactive class will go over basic yoga, relaxation, and meditation for the children as well as the providers! If you have a yoga mat, please bring it.
January 18 (Monday) Sheri Blackwell- CPR w / Basic Life Support
Want a fun alternative to learning CPR? Then this is the right class for you! During this training you will learn Lay Rescuer CPR for Adult, Child & Infants, along with proper techniques to deal with choking and keeping yourself safe while helping others. You will have plenty of hands on experience while being in a fun & low-pressure environment. This class is from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Class is $25.00 (non-refundable) for members and $30.00 (non-refundable) for non-members.
January 20 (Wednesday) NNCCA Board meeting
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend a board meeting! Please call 746-8865 for details and information on this month’s meeting.
January 28 (Thursday) Children’s Cabinet Resources
The Children’s Cabinet has many resources for providers and for their parents. Tonight’s class will give us an insight on how to access these resources and pass them on to our parents.
FEBRUARY
February 4 (Thursday) Karen Mack- What to do with the Mad that you feel
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.
February 16 (Tuesday) Margaret Oberg- Spring and Summer Crafts, Activities
Let’s have fun with hands on learning. Fun filled ideas to keep little minds and hands busy. Enjoy the hands on experience of creating some crafts, including Valentines Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gift ideas.
MARCH
March 3 (Wednesday) Diane Branson- Working with Children with Special Needs
It can be difficult to work with children with special needs. Diane Branson is from Early Intervention and will be here to answer questions and give strategies to give children with special needs the nurturing environment they need.
March 15 (Monday) Sheri Blackwell- CPR w / Basic Life Support
Want a fun alternative to learning CPR? Then this is the right class for you! During this training you will learn Lay Rescuer CPR for Adult, Child & Infants, along with proper techniques to deal with choking and keeping yourself safe while helping others. You will have plenty of hands on experience while being in a fun & low-pressure environment. This class is from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Class is $25.00 (non-refundable) for members and $30.00 (non-refundable) for non-members.
March 17 (Wednesday) NNCCA Board meeting (Date Changed)
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend a board meeting! Please call 746-8865 for details and information on this month’s meeting.
March 26 (Friday) NNCCA Annual Appreciation & Election Dinner!!!
A delicious dinner will be served. We will have fabulous prizes too!!!! For more details, please check our website regularly, and watch for your invitation in the mail.
March 23 (Tuesday) Tammy Bock and Traci Lansford- Cooking with Kids
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. Please bring one easy recipe on a card to share with others. (10 to 15 cards)
APRIL
April 6 (Tuesday) Heather Sergi- Eat Right
How do you make sure that the children in your care are eating right? Are all the meal components being served, and are you giving them the right portion sizes for their age? This class is the one to give you those answers and more. Plus, how to plan your meals for all to enjoy and not lose your sanity or your pocketbook with kid friendly meals.
April 21 (Wednesday) Dr. Cariann Champagne- Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Cariann is a pediatric dentist in Sparks. She will be here to talk about dental hygiene in children and what we can do as providers to assist in the care of their teeth.
April 26 (Monday) Sheri Blackwell- Basic First Aid
This training will provide the Lay Rescuer with the knowledge to recognize the different signs and symptoms of emergency situations, and the basic skills required to assist the patient or victim in crisis. We will also go over some everyday injuries and how to protect yourself, people around you as well as the patient. This class is from 6:30pm-8: 30pm. Class is $25.00 (non-refundable) for members and $30.00 (non-refundable) for non-members.
MAY
May 6 (Thursday) Marci Hosier-Behmaram- Where Will the Children Play?
With children being shuttled to and from one activity to the next, do you ever wonder, “Why don’t children PLAY anymore?” This class is based on the PBS special “Where Will the Children Play?” and explores the effects today’s society has on children when they don’t have a chance to get outside and play.
May 17 (Monday) Sheri Blackwell- CPR w / Basic Life Support
Want a fun alternative to learning CPR? Then this is the right class for you! During this training you will learn Lay Rescuer CPR for Adult, Child & Infants, along with proper techniques to deal with choking and keeping yourself safe while helping others. You will have plenty of hands on experience while being in a fun & low-pressure environment. This class is from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Class is $25.00 (non-refundable) for members and $30.00 (non-refundable) for non-members.
May 19 (Wednesday) NNCCA Board meeting
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend a board meeting! Please call 746-8865 for details and information on this month’s meeting.
May 26 (Wednesday) Karen Mack- Let’s Learn with Science: Science Activities for Young Children
We will talk about basic skills that children learn from participating in science projects. We will discuss how science fits in with the rest of the curriculum, and we will participate in hands-on science activities.
JUNE
June 15 (Tuesday) Tammy Bock and Traci Lansford- Last Child in the Woods: Nature-Deficit Disorder
The child in nature is an endangered species. The way children understand and experience nature has changed radically since we were children. Children’s physical contact and intimacy with nature is fading. Learn about how important it is to get children outside and have them experience nature. Learn about the effects that nature or the lack of experience in nature has on our children.
June 30 (Wednesday) Washoe County Health District- Demystifying Washoe County Regulations: Implementation and Problem-Solving for Providers
This session will include an overview of the recent health and safety regulation changes, ways to incorporate them, and an opportunity for Q&A. We will demonstrate how the regulation changes can be implemented and give examples of some low-cost solutions. This class does not meet the requirements for “Signs of Illness.”
JULY
July 8 (Thursday) Amy Barthel- Music in our Hearts, Home and Preschool
This class will cover age appropriate songs, dances, and musical activities to use with your children ages 0-5. This is an interactive class. Please be ready to get up and dance and sing!
July 14 (Wednesday) Becky Carter-Steele- Early Literacy Skills: More Than Just ABC’s
Participants will learn about the foundations for early literacy and how to promote early literacy in family child care settings.
July 19 (Monday) Sheri Blackwell- CPR w / Basic Life Support
Want a fun alternative to learning CPR? Then this is the right class for you! During this training you will learn Lay Rescuer CPR for Adult, Child & Infants, along with proper techniques to deal with choking and keeping yourself safe while helping others. You will have plenty of hands on experience while being in a fun & low-pressure environment. This class is from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Class is $25.00 (non-refundable) for members and $30.00 (non-refundable) for non-members.
July 21 (Wednesday) NNCCA Board meeting
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend a board meeting! Please call 746-8865 for details and information on this month’s meeting.
AUGUST
August 4 (Wednesday) Melissa Krall- Injury Prevention in the childcare setting
Melissa joins us from REMSA and the Safe Kids Program and will discuss strategies for keeping kids safe while in our care.
August 24 (Tuesday) Vicki Fisher- Car Seat Safety
Did you know that 90% of car seats are installed incorrectly? If you transport children, this class is for you!
SEPTEMBER
September 8 (Wednesday) Morningstar Helvey- Open Minded = Open Ended
This interactive class will explore learning centers and hands- on activities to empower children. Be prepared to step outside of the box and learn something new to do with your children!
September 15 (Wednesday) NNCCA Board meeting
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend a board meeting! Please call 746-8865 for details and information on this month’s meeting.
September 20 (Monday) Sheri Blackwell- CPR w / Basic Life Support
Want a fun alternative to learning CPR? Then this is the right class for you! During this training you will learn Lay Rescuer CPR for Adult, Child & Infants, along with proper techniques to deal with choking and keeping yourself safe while helping others. You will have plenty of hands on experience while being in a fun & low-pressure environment. This class is from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Class is $25.00 (non-refundable) for members and $30.00 (non-refundable) for non-members.
September 21 (Tuesday) Becky Carter-Steele- Flexible, Fearful, and Feisty
Participants will learn about the characteristics that make up the different types of temperament. Strategies for helping children with each temperament type will be discussed, as well as learning about goodness of fit for caregivers.
September 30 (Thursday) Marci Hosier-Behmaram- Chants, Fingerplays and Stories
Children need to hear language in order to learn language. Learn the importance of doing chants, finger plays and stories with the children in your care. We will do several chants and finger plays and will discuss storytelling that is age appropriate for the children in your care.
OCTOBER
October 7 (Thursday)Bill Goff- Understanding Taxes in Home Child Care
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 childcare, and any new tax laws.
October 11 (Monday) Sheri Blackwell- Basic First Aid
This training will provide the Lay Rescuer with the knowledge to recognize the different signs and symptoms of emergency situations, and the basic skills required to assist the patient or victim in crisis. We will also go over some everyday injuries and how to protect yourself, people around you as well as the patient. This class is from 6:30pm-8: 30pm. Class is $25.00 (non-refundable) for members and $30.00 (non-refundable) for non-members.
October 19 (Thursday) Margaret Oberg- Fall & Winter crafts & activities
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
November 3 (Wednesday) Marci Hosier-Behmaram- Bringing the Outdoors In
With the winter months ahead of us, we’ll need ideas for those stormy days when going outside just isn’t an option. This interactive class will give us ideas for how to keep sunshiny faces on our children when it’s raining outside.
November 9 (Tuesday) Shari Johnson- CLASS TBA
November 15 (Monday) Sheri Blackwell- CPR w / Basic Life Support
Want a fun alternative to learning CPR? Then this is the right class for you! During this training you will learn Lay Rescuer CPR for Adult, Child & Infants, along with proper techniques to deal with choking and keeping yourself safe while helping others. You will have plenty of hands on experience while being in a fun & low-pressure environment. This class is from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Class is $25.00 (non-refundable) for members and $30.00 (non-refundable) for non-members.
November 17 (Wednesday) NNCCA Board meeting
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend a board meeting! Please call 746-8865 for details and information on this month’s meeting.
DECEMBER
December 2 (Thursday) Tammy Bock- Finding Your Smile Again and How to Overcome Burnout
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!
December 8 (Wednesday) Karen Mack- Creative Arts
What is creativity? Learn the stages of artistic development, what every creative art program needs and the teachers’ role in creative art. This hands-on workshop includes creative art activities and an activity packet full of creative art ideas.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED ALL THE CLASSES PRESENTED FOR 2010. IF YOU HAVE ANY CLASSES YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR - PLEASE LET US KNOW, OR COME TO A BOARD MEETING!!!!!
Have a Wonderful Holiday Season!
We will see you back in 2011!!!!!
