This is a five-hour ECE course for classroom teachers and includes the following topics:

  1. The Playground is a Classroom too - 1 hour
  2. Positive Discipline Strategies  - 1 hour
  3. STEM in the ECE Classroom - 1 hour
  4. The Importance of Play - 1 hour
  5. Providing Responsive Care - 1 hour


IMPORTANT:

In order to successfully complete the course, you will need to have the ability to download documents and type into them, save documents as PDFs, and upload them back into the course.

This course is best completed on a computer or tablet. Mobile phones are not ideal.

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About the instructor

Early Childhood Education Instructor

Miriam Dressler

Owner & Director of Learning & Education at Bloom Early Education Owner & Early Childhood Education Consultant & Trainer at August Education Education: B. Primary Education | M.Ed Other: WA State MERIT Trainer, CDA Professional Development Specialist | Validator: National Accreditation Commission

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • How to use this course

    • Introduce yourself!
  • 2

    The Playground is a Classroom Too!

    • The Outdoors - A Unique Opportunity

    • What Are Children learning Outdoors?

    • P.I.L.E.S - What are children learning outdoors?

    • Transfer of Learning

    • Transfer of Learning Activity

    • Using the Playground for Creative Art

    • Art on the Playground

    • More ideas for Art on the Playground
  • 3

    Positive Discipline Strategies

    • Direct Positive Discipline

    • Positive Reactions to Challenging Behaviors

    • Using Natural Consequences

    • Using Logical Consequences

    • Making Amends

    • Think About It!

    • Positive Discipline Task
  • 4

    STEM in the ECE Classroom

    • Introduction to STEM

    • What is STEM?

    • Science

    • Science in the Sensory Area

    • Technology

    • Find the Tools

    • Engineering

    • Fun with Engineering!

    • Mathematics

    • Math in All Learning Centers
  • 5

    The Importance of Play

    • What is Play?

    • Play Q & A

    • How Much Should Children Play?

    • Rules for Safe Play

    • Toys for Boys, Toys for Girls
  • 6

    Responsive Care in The ECE Classroom

    • Responsive Care - Definition

    • Understanding Responsiveness

    • One Child

    • Common Needs in your Classroom

    • What Can You Do?

    • Responsive Care Plan

    • Individual Care Plan
  • 7

    Last Step

    • Request for Certificate

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