Early Learning Workshops
Our Mission is to empower and engage child care providers by providing top-notch training with hands-on activities and developmentally appropriate resources to better the lives of children and families in our area. Providers will have the materials and ideas to put into practice current child development theories. Handouts include picture books, resource books, and educational materials. Please register on www.occrra.org. Schedule is subject to change. Questions? Call Nikhita Bhatia (513) 345-6505.
Important Note:
**Ohio Approved is the new Step Up Approved.
It includes all Step Up requirements as well as Ohio Dept. of Education requirements. As of July 1, 2017, all providers needing to fulfill Step Up requirements for Star rating will need to get Ohio Approved hours.
Workshop Schedule
Location: Zoom
ST #10163956
Creating Effective Schedules & Transitions
Learn how to create effective schedules and smooth transitions that support children’s learning, engagement, and positive behavior. Explore practical strategies for planning daily routines and implementing productive transitions in early childhood settings.
Location: Zoom
ST #10163965
Preparing for Kindergarten
Identify the basic skills children need to learn before kindergarten. Walk away with quality PBS resources and practical strategies to partner with families in preparing young children to be successful in kindergarten.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164090
Math Play: Engaging Preschoolers in Number Relationships & Operations
Learn playful strategies for fostering young learners’ understanding of number relationships and operations. And, explore the Ready to Learn Engagement Design—Watch, Play, Explore, Share—as a framework to engage children in learning through interactive, media-rich activities.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164091
Establishing Ecosystem to Implement the Science of Reading in the Classroom
Learn how to create a classroom environment that supports the Science of Reading. Explore strategies to strengthen early literacy skills and build a strong foundation for lifelong reading success.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164092
STEM Learning in Early Childhood: Building Curious Minds
Explore the core components of STEM and learn how to integrate age-appropriate science, technology, engineering, and math experiences into your classroom. Gain practical, hands-on strategies that foster curiosity, problem-solving, and exploration in young children.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164098
Raising Resilient Children
Learn how to support children’s emotional well-being using PBS KIDS and Sesame Street resources. Explore practical strategies to build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and foster confidence in young learners.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164119
Tiny Hands Big Concepts: Exploring Measurement & Sorting in Preschool
Discover how sorting and measurement build essential early math skills in preschoolers. Participants will explore hands-on activities and strategies to help young learners recognize attributes, categorize objects, and use non-standard measurement tools while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving in the classroom.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164120
Playful Learning with Arts & Writing
Learn ways to provide meaningful literacy experiences where children develop an understanding of the meaning of language and early writing development through art. Attendees will learn that early writing is both a literacy activity and a fine motor skill.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164121
Spark Scientific Inquiry with Nature
Discover practical strategies to spark children’s curiosity through nature-based, play-focused learning. Learn how to create engaging outdoor experiences that encourage observation, questioning, investigation, problem-solving, and early science skills.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164122
Social Emotional Learning in Young Children
Participants will add quality lessons to their teacher and caregiver toolbox on how to teach children to regulate their emotions. In addition, caregivers will gain an understanding of practice and play learning experiences that help children with self awareness of emotions and self management.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164141
Creating Effective Schedules & Transitions
Learn how to create effective schedules and smooth transitions that support children’s learning, engagement, and positive behavior. Explore practical strategies for planning daily routines and implementing productive transitions in early childhood settings.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164143
Preparing for Kindergarten
Identify the basic skills children need to learn before kindergarten. Walk away with quality PBS resources and practical strategies to partner with families in preparing young children to be successful in kindergarten.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164144
Math Play: Engaging Preschoolers in Number Relationships & Operations
Learn playful strategies for fostering young learners’ understanding of number relationships and operations. And, explore the Ready to Learn Engagement Design—Watch, Play, Explore, Share—as a framework to engage children in learning through interactive, media-rich activities.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164145
Establishing Ecosystem to Implement the Science of Reading in the Classroom
Learn how to create a classroom environment that supports the Science of Reading. Explore strategies to strengthen early literacy skills and build a strong foundation for lifelong reading success.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164146
STEM Learning in Early Childhood: Building Curious Minds
Explore the core components of STEM and learn how to integrate age-appropriate science, technology, engineering, and math experiences into your classroom. Gain practical, hands-on strategies that foster curiosity, problem-solving, and exploration in young children.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164149
Raising Resilient Children
Learn how to support children’s emotional well-being using PBS KIDS and Sesame Street resources. Explore practical strategies to build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and foster confidence in young learners.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164150
Tiny Hands Big Concepts: Exploring Measurement & Sorting in Preschool
Discover how sorting and measurement build essential early math skills in preschoolers. Participants will explore hands-on activities and strategies to help young learners recognize attributes, categorize objects, and use non-standard measurement tools while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving in the classroom.
Location: Zoom
ST #10164151
Playful Learning with Arts & Writing
Learn ways to provide meaningful literacy experiences where children develop an understanding of the meaning of language and early writing development through art. Attendees will learn that early writing is both a literacy activity and a fine motor skill.
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FAQs
We conduct station tours Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm. If you would like to set up a station tour or request a special tour date or time please call at Dan Virzi (513)-345-6582 or email: dvirzi@cetconnect.org.
Our community workshops help parents, educators and child care providers extend the learning value of our educational program offerings. Click here for a complete list of community workshops. For more information or to register for a workshop call Nikhita Bhatia (513)-345-6505 or email at: nbhatia@cetconnect.org.
CET’s Ready to Learn service is designed to help young children become effective learners. Use “View, Read, Do” to extend your child’s television learning.
