This training introduces early learning workforce professionals to the Social and Emotional Development Domain of the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS). It provides an overview of the organizational structure and standards in the domain, along with an opportunity for collaborative discussion about what standards in this domain look like in relation to developmentally… Read more »

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This training introduces early learning workforce professionals to the Physical Development and Motor Skills Domain of the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS). It provides an overview of the organizational structure and standards and strands in the domain, along with an opporunity for collaborative discussion about what standards in this domain look like in… Read more »

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This training introduces early learning workforce professionals to the Approaches to Play and Learning Domain of the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS). It provides an overview of the organizational structure and standards and strands in the domain, along with an opporunity for collaborative discussion about what standards in this domain look like in… Read more »

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Infants and toddlers are natural scientists—touching, banging, dropping, watching, and discovering how the world works. This beginner-friendly training helps early childhood educators recognize and intentionally support the STEM learning already happening in daily routines and play. Participants will explore simple, developmentally appropriate ways to embed science, technology, engineering, and math into caregiving moments using the… Read more »

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The goal of this training is to equip teachers of infants and toddlers to design, implement, document, and reflect on open-ended, developmentally appropriate process-art experiences that support sensory, motor, social-emotional, and language development.

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Preschoolers are natural scientists; touching, testing, building, asking “why?” all day long. What if you could take those curious moments and turn them into powerful STEM learning without adding more to your plate? This session will show you how everyday materials, simple questions, and playful exploration can spark big thinking in little learners. Whether you… Read more »

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Step into a world where early literacy comes alive! Explore how to create engaging, literacy-rich environments that support young learners’ development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This session offers practical strategies, and tools to strengthen early literacy through play and everyday routines.

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This introduction to visual arts in the ECE setting will equip and motivate teachers to engage children through practical and educational creative expression and discovery experiences.

post by: Candy DeHart