23 Courses
Child Development (CD)
An Infant Development course focuses on children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth from birth to 12 months. It gives participants an in-depth understanding of developmental milestones, attachment theories, and responsive caregiving practices. Topics often include sensory and motor development, early communication and language, fostering secure attachments, and creating stimulating, safe environments. This course equips caregivers and educators with the knowledge and skills to support healthy development during this critical first year of life.
Child Development (CD)
A Preschool Development course focuses on the growth and learning of children aged 3 to 5 years, emphasizing cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development. Participants explore vital milestones and strategies to support creativity, problem-solving, early literacy, and numeracy skills through play-based and hands-on activities. Topics include fostering independence, managing group dynamics, and creating enriching, age-appropriate learning environments. This course equips educators, caregivers, and parents with tools to nurture curiosity and prepare children for a successful transition to formal schooling.
Child Development (CD)
A School-Age Development course focuses on the growth and learning of children aged 6 to 12 years, addressing their cognitive, emotional, social, and physical milestones. Participants explore strategies for fostering critical thinking, emotional regulation, social relationships, and academic skills. Topics often include promoting independence, managing behavior, supporting peer collaboration, and designing activities that balance structure and creativity. This course equips educators, caregivers, and parents with practical tools to help school-age children achieve their full potential at home, in school and in extracurricular settings.
Child Development (CD)
A Toddler Development course explores the unique physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of children aged 1 to 3 years. Participants learn about critical developmental milestones, early learning behaviors, and strategies for fostering independence, communication, and problem-solving skills. The course covers emotional regulation, social interactions, language acquisition, and creating supportive, engaging environments. Designed for caregivers, educators, and parents, it provides practical tools to nurture toddlers’ growth and lay the foundation for future learning and development.
Child Development (CD)
Children are constantly on the move. Throughout this course, you will learn the differences between gross and fine motor skills, the importance of movement throughout the day, and how it benefits students even at a young age.
Child Development (CD)
This course explores how educators, caregivers, and parents can design and implement environments that foster both play and learning, which are key to supporting a child's overall development. The course consists of five comprehensive lessons, each focusing on different aspects of creating an optimal environment for children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. This summary provides an in-depth overview of each lesson, highlighting the core concepts and strategies discussed throughout the course.
Child Development (CD)
Children learn a lot from what they play with. Many toys have labels that state what age they are good for. However, that is not the only thing to consider when looking for toys or creating activities in your classroom. Throughout this course, you will learn different ways to identify if a toy or activity is developmentally appropriate for the students in your classroom.
Child Development (CD)
Friendship begins at a young age. Throughout this course, you will gain an understanding of what friendship is at different ages and how to promote friendship and social skills for young children.
Child Development (CD)
From Restless to Restful: Mastering Calm in the Classroom is designed to transform rest time from a source of stress into a restorative and peaceful part of the day. By understanding the developmental value of rest, creating a well-designed rest time environment, managing smooth transitions, and addressing common challenges, educators can foster a calm and supportive atmosphere where all children can thrive. This course equips educators with practical tools and techniques to ensure that rest time becomes an opportunity for children to recharge physically, emotionally, and mentally, resulting in a more harmonious and productive classroom environment.
Child Development (CD)
By embracing the principles and practices discussed in this course, you will be equipped to create enriching literary experiences that nurture the growth and development of the young learners in your care.
Child Development (CD)
"Nature’s Playground: The Power of Outdoor Play for Child Development" explores how outdoor play serves as a critical element in fostering children's physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Across three in-depth lessons, this course equips educators and caregivers with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to create and facilitate enriching outdoor play environments. Through understanding the importance of outdoor play, designing safe and stimulating spaces, and facilitating meaningful play experiences, participants will leave empowered to enhance children's learning and well-being in outdoor settings.
Child Development (CD)
Transitions can sometimes be among the most chaotic times of the day. Throughout this course, you will learn how to ease your students into transitions from activity to activity.
Child Development (CD)
Preparing a child for school is more than teaching them the basics. You also want to consider their social and emotional skills. Throughout this course, you will learn how social and emotional skills could impact a child's success in the future.
Child Development (CD)
Through this four-lesson course, educators will learn how to assess readiness, work collaboratively with
families, implement developmentally appropriate practices, and troubleshoot common challenges in potty training.
Child Development (CD)
Child development has been researched for many years. Throughout this course, you will learn about different theorists who helped shape the principles and domains we use today in education.
Child Development (CD)
Child development is a significant focus when working in childcare. Throughout this course, you will gain an introductory view of what children need to meet their developmental goals and learn that many factors could influence their development.
Child Development (CD)
In this course you will learn about the safety, health & hygiene, and classroom organization skills necessary to be a teacher for 2 year olds.
Child Development (CD)
In this course you will learn about the safety, health & hygiene, and classroom organization skills necessary to be a teacher for 3 and 4 year olds.
Child Development (CD)
In this course you will learn about the safety, health & hygiene, and classroom organization skills necessary to be a teacher for 6 week – 12 month old's.
Child Development (CD)
In this course you will learn about the safety, health & hygiene, and classroom organization skills necessary to be a teacher for 12 - 24 month olds.