 New
Classes for Child Care Providers 2008
Where can I get the child care training hours?
The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, in partnership with
the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, is making it easier
for you to get 10 hours of classes during the year. Check the
schedule (PDF) for exact times and locations, or
contact your
county
office of the Cooperative Extension Service.
See Our 2008 Provider Training Dates and
Locations (PDF)
Topics for 2008 include:
Save Money on Taxes
Working families with children can save money with special tax
credits. Learn money-saving tips and other useful information such
as the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, Tax Credits for Child
Care and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.
Values for Early Childhood Educators
Early childhood education is a profession that is important and
vital to our society. Codes and standards can guide you in difficult
situations. Discover the “do’s and don’ts” for professional early
childhood educators.
Healthy Habits Start Early
Being physically active in the early years has physical, social,
and emotional benefits, and it can lead to a reduced risk of chronic
diseases later in life. Learn how to increase physical activity
levels in children and yourself, as you model an active lifestyle.
Taking Care of Me
Young children need to develop an appreciation and accept
responsibility for their own bodies. This lesson incorporates
activities to teach children to keep their bodies clean and the
importance of enough rest.
Beyond the Grocery Store: Where Does My Food Come From?
If you were to ask young children where their food comes from,
what would they say? In this lesson, children learn about farming
and that their food doesn’t just appear in the grocery store. Use
the activities in this lesson to connect young children with
agriculture and the food they eat.
Let’s Party with Fun and Healthy Food
Food is an important part of any celebration in every culture.
Make sure healthy food is part of the celebrations in your early
childhood program. Use the tips and activities in this lesson to
make special occasions healthy and fun for all.
More Than Just Crayons: Creative Art Experiences for Young
Children
Art activities are beneficial for a young child’s development.
Children love the process of applying paint to paper, gluing things
together and pounding a lump of clay. In this lesson, learn the
stages of art development, types of art materials to use and a
variety of fun art activities.
Sandcastles and Mud Puddles
Grab your sand bucket and water funnels, and discover what
children learn when engaged in sand and water play. Learn how to
select appropriate materials and a variety of indoor and outdoor
activities.
If you are planning to build your own sandcastle, visit the
following sites for instructions. You can also do your own search
and locate many different plans for simple to elaborate sand boxes.
Being an Influence for Good: Children and Moral Development
Although child care providers and parents may influence children
intentionally through modeling behaviors and talking about beliefs
and values, they also influence children unintentionally in a
variety of ways. We need to invite children to consider the meaning
and value of being human.
Discovering and Encouraging Strengths in Children
Sometimes we think of children only in terms of our problems and
weaknesses - which is a good way to assure that problems will get
worse. When we think of children in terms of their strengths and
abilities, they are happier and better behaved - and they develop
even more strengths.
The Best Care will provide you with verified training through the Arkansas
Early Childhood Professional Development System.
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