Events

Explore the wonders of nature in this workshop titled "Bringing the Outdoors Indoors: Environmental Education in Early Childhood." This session focuses on innovative strategies for integrating environmental education into the early childhood classroom, helping educators create engaging, nature-inspired learning experiences. Participants will discover practical methods for incorporating natural materials, fostering environmental stewardship, and designing hands-on […]

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series: Part 1 - March 12 from 12:00PM - 1:30PM Part 2 - March 19 from 12:00PM - 1:30PM Part 3 - March 26 from 12:00PM - 1:30PM Learn the basics of successful grant seeking for 501(c)(3) early childhood programs. We’ll cover: What grants are and why they […]

This training will be conducted in English with Arabic interpretation. Anti-Bias in Early Childhood This workshop equips early childhood educators with strategies to create inclusive, anti-bias environments where every child feels valued and respected. Participants explore biases, stereotypes, and systemic inequities, while learning practical ways to integrate equity, cultural diversity, and social justice into curriculum, […]

¡Celebra la diversidad en el aula! En este taller inspirador sobre “Enseñanza Culturalmente Receptiva: Integrando libros, música y tradiciones diversas en las experiencias de aprendizaje de primera infancia,” exploraremos cómo crear entornos donde cada niño y niña se sienta visto, valorado y representado. Descubre formas divertidas y accesibles de incorporar historias, canciones y costumbres de […]

Social development unfolds through play. From simple sensory exploration with infants to complex cooperative games in preschool, we explore Mildred Parten’s Six Stages of Play along with the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bandura. This training helps early childhood educators recognize, support, and extend children’s play as a foundation for social-emotional and cognitive growth. Participants […]

Join us for this FREE virtual class designed for parents and caregivers of young children in early childhood education. This interactive training provides practical tools and strategies to help you understand, prevent, and address bullying. Participants will learn how to recognize the signs that a child may be experiencing or engaging in bullying, how to […]

Formerly called the Denver Child Care Task Force, the Denver CCAP Collaborative was founded to give Denver child care providers a voice in the community and an opportunity to meet and connect with Denver Human Services Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) staff. The Collaborative discusses policy and funding issues that affect large and small child […]

We will  review definitions of expressive/ receptive language, what verbal and nonverbal communication looks like, and language development research. Throughout the course, we will discuss strategies to support language development in early childhood, and in contrast, common adult behaviors that are not conducive to language learning and their effects on children’s communication. We will review […]

This training introduces early childhood educators and caregivers to Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities and demonstrates how these stages form the foundation for emotional growth, resilience, and relationships. Participants will explore the Circle of Communication and learn strategies to support children’s emotional development through co-regulation, observation, and responsive interactions. This training emphasizes practical […]