Prof. Dev. Mentoring Consultations
What we do
Thirty plus years of working in the early childhood field has resulted in a mass of knowledge and ideas that we want to share with others - teachers, childcare providers, education specialists, and others who care about and for young children. We hope to provide inspiration!
Our topics are gateways to explore how children learn through play and how instructors, teachers, caregivers and parents can best serve the developmental needs of the children in their lives.
Knowledge grows, when children have the time and space to explore and make discoveries about interesting objects and ideas, they incorporate new learning with old.
We invite you to sample the content of one of our training sessions.
Using What We Have: The Many Uses of Cardboard in the Classroom
Topics: Professional Development or Informational Talks
Exploring Process Art
Creating with Nature: Exploring Land Art
Nurturing Drawing / Illustrating with Children 3 - 8 years Old
Small World Play
Loose Parts Play
Props for Block Play
Props for Transportation Play
Props for Food Play
Prop Boxes for Dramatic Play: Around the Home and Family
Preschool Scientists: Physical Properties
Preschool Math
Math Play with Toddlers: The Teacher’s Role in Creating Space for Little Ones to Explore Math Concepts
Sensory Exploration
Toddlers at Play: Creating an Environment for Child-led Exploration
Bookmaking in the Early Childhood Environment
Literacy for Pre-Readers
Froebel’s Gifts: The Foundation of Early Childhood Education
The Value of Play
Create Your Own Topic - We will work with you to craft a training session that is just right for your staff!
DETAILS:
Length: 60 - 120 minutes
Group Size: up to 35 participants
Medium: Virtual via Zoom or In-Person
Availability: Daytime, Evenings, or Weekends
UPCOMING VIRTUAL TRAINING
Alone, In Pairs, and In Groups: How using what we know about approaches to learning and social and emotional skill development to create extended flexible play opportunities every day - 3 class series - Tuesdays - January 14, 28, and February 11th - 7pm - 8pm (attend all three classes)
If you are using QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship Funding for training, simply email us at thewonderroomny@gmail.com - include: training topic/ date, as well as your Quality Improvement Specialist’s name and email.
Otherwise, register through the link below.
More Services
MENTORING
Consultation and Coaching (individual or small group) - Inquire with questions.
CREATING THOUGHTFUL PLAY SPACES
An educational design and organization service
Creating Thoughtful Play Spaces - assistance with decluttering and organizing play and art spaces in homes or classrooms. Thoughtful Play Spaces is a way to rethink your home or classroom space. Creating spaces that encourage focused play and learning, decrease stress, and are functional for both children and adults.
VIRTUAL OPTION - Virtual conversations with Chris, Certified Organizational Specialist and Educator, specializing in play areas and kid craft areas in classrooms and homes. Get tips, ideas, and inspiration for your spaces! PURCHASE ON OUR GIFT CERTIFICATES page.
IN-PERSON OPTION - Chris will work with you in your classroom or home space to declutter and generate an organizational plan that will work best for you! AVAILABLE WITHIN 10 MILES of BALLSTON LAKE, NY ONLY. EMAIL CHRIS at thewonderroomny@gmail.com TO GET STARTED!
*consultation service only. We are not contractors.
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Contact us for detailed descriptions, current rates, and to schedule a training or service for your group.
