10:00
- 11:15 AM Workshops
A.
Contracts and Policies
– When your contract and policies are clear, your parents
are happy to follow them and you have less trouble enforcing them.
This class will take you through the nitty gritty of creating
clear and concise policies that will make your days and your day
care run more smoothly. Karen Bradley presenter,
is a former teacher and coach, with 14 years of experience as
a day care provider and considers herself the “happiest
day care provider in Eagan”. Come to Karen’s class
to “Get Happy”.
B.
More, More, More - The Over Indulged Child -
We all love to indulge our kids but when does indulgence become
over indulgence? Does your child want more, more, more? Learn
how the overindulged child can lack daily life skills and have
an inability to relate to others. Learn to recognize the symptoms
and how to get you and your child on the right track again. Presented
by Barbara Wagner, PCI Area Coordinator and 2003
Provider of the Year.
C.
Lots and Lots of Language
- Explore with Pam Bohm, an Early Childhood Services
Coordinator and experienced trainer, the many activities that
encourage young children’s language development. Bring meaningful
language experiences into your environment through fun story times,
songs and other activities designed to promote language use and
development.
D.
Holiday Crafts and Snacks
- Enhance your holidays with fun, easy crafts and snack ideas.
Paulette Pelletier, PCI Area Coordinator and
experienced trainer will present lots of ideas to make the holidays
not only more fun but less stressful throughout the year.
E.
Enabling Our Children To Succeed
- Have you ever gotten tired of telling your children no? In this
workshop Carol Nusbaum, Director of Field Operations
for Providers Choice, Inc., will share techniques to get children
involved in problem solving and decision making so they can make
their own discoveries about whether or not they may be able to
reach their goals. We will explore parenting options, appropriate
messages to give children and the importance of offering age appropriate
choices. We’ll also share a technique for involving your
own children in your day care setting.
F.
Cent$ible Meals
– The cost of food has risen sharply in the past year putting
a pinch in many budgets. This workshop, presented by Margy
Johansen-Kong, PCI Area Coordinator will share tips and
meal ideas which can help participants get more ‘bang for
their buck’ while providing healthful, satisfying meals.
This workshop fulfills the annual training requirements for CACFP
participants.
G.
Celebrate You -
Does your self esteem need a shot in the arm? Come and get a pat
on the back, and some ideas for how to do the “balancing
act”, as we explore the wonderful world of child care and
how great you are at it. This class is presented by Lynnrae
Francis-Fors, LPN and 1990 PCI Provider of the Year.
H.
Surrounding Your Children: Early Care Environments
- We are all affected by our environment. Our physical surroundings
affect how we feel, how comfortable we are, how we relate to others,
and how successfully we accomplish what we set out to do. For
young children, the environment is particularly important. The
size, colors, lighting, furniture, and arrangement of your environment
all influence how children learn. Planning your environment will
support the goals that you have for your business and the children
in your care. Presented by Tammy Wachter, owner
/ operator of Kidsville Family Child Care and 2006 PCI Provider
of the Year.
11:45
- 1:00 PM Workshops
I.
Contracts and Policies
- Presented by Karen Bradley. See “A”.
J.
More, More, More - The Over Indulged Child
- Presented by Barbara Wagner - See “B”.
K.
FIT-4-U, Fitness and Fun 4 Kids
Learn how exercise can help reduce the health risks in children,
help them become better listeners and demonstrate a more positive
outlook on life. This fun class will show you ways to easily incorporate
new and fun fitness activities into your day. Presented by Kathy
Juaire Daulton, educator, fitness trainer and co-founder
of Twirly Sue and Crew.
L.
Lots and Lots of Language
- Presented by Pam Bohm. See “C”.
M.
Holiday Crafts and Snacks
- Presented by Paulette Pelletier. See “D”.
N.
Predatory Offenders
– This popular informative workshop is back by popular demand.
Do you know if any predatory offenders might be living in your
neighborhood? If so, what can you do to keep your children safe?
What is public information about predatory offenders and what
is it you don’t know? Learn the facts from the Minnesota
Department of Corrections.
O.
Enabling Our Children To Succeed
- Presented by Carol Nusbaum. See “E”.
P. Surrounding Your Children: Early
Care Environments
- Presented by Tammy Wachter. See “H”
Ada
believes that your child care provides a sense of community
for the children you care for and for their parents too. Values,
sense of self, decision making and coping skills are but a few
of the life lessons learned. Understanding and expecting respect,
having a sense of responsibility, and an internal awareness
of belonging are key building blocks for a child’s self
esteem. What a great opportunity you have as a family child
care provider, because these messages will resonate throughout
a child’s life journey. These are valentines that endure.