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Nurturing Curious Scientists with PBS KIDS Elinor Wonders Why: Anytime, Anywhere! , December 15, 2020

Log in to the Learning Lab at the link above with your NAEYC account credentials and search for "Nurturing Curious Scientists" in the catalog. If you do not have a NAEYC member or nonmember account, you will need to create one in order to access the Learning Lab platform.

Elinor Wonders Why, the newest series from PBS KIDS, centers around Elinor, an observant and curious bunny rabbit, and her friends Ari, a funny and imaginative bat, and Olive, a perceptive and warm elephant. In each episode, Elinor models the foundational practices of science inquiry and engineering design -- including her amazing powers of observation and willingness to ask questions and investigate. Elinor Wonders Why encourages children and parents to ask their own questions and experience the joy of discovery and understanding together.

As we highlight Elinor’s world, NAEYC members will learn more about the wonderful array of FREE resources available in English and Spanish and develop new ways to ignite children’s early science and literacy learning and fortify the school-home connection. Joined by PBS KIDS staff, advisors, and educators who have helped develop just in time digital games and media-rich resources, the goal of the webinar is to Illustrate learning resource features and opportunities for immediate use in the classroom and family childcare programs, as well as remote learning.

Elinor Wonders Why was developed as part of the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative with funding from the U.S. Department of Education and Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Making and Tinkering at Home and at School

Making and Tinkering at Home and at School , April 23, 2020

Presented by Cate Heroman and Lianna Kali

Join Cate Heroman, author of Making and Tinkering with STEM , and Lianna Kali, Project Director for The Tinkering Studio in San Francisco’s Exploratorium, as they share strategies for delightful investigations to try at home and at school.

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Families and Educators Supporting Learning at Home

Families and Educators Supporting Learning at Home , April 30, 2020

Presented by Karen Nemeth and Kelly Ramsey

Join authors Karen Nemeth and Kelly Ramsey, authors of  Families and Educators Together: Building Great Relationships that Support Young Children , for a discussion of strategies and resources that will help you reach out to diverse families of young children and build great relationships that support young children.

Talking to and Supporting Children and Ourselves During the Pandemic

Talking to and Supporting Children and Ourselves During the Pandemic , May 7, 2020

Presented by David J Schonfeld, MD​

Join David J Schonfeld, MD for suggestions for early childhood educators on how to talk with young children about the recent pandemic to promote their understanding and adjustment, as well as practical advice that can be shared with parents on how to support their children’s adjustment and how they can serve as effective models of coping techniques. Adults are impacted at least as much as children, so a focus of the presentation will address professional self-care. Free resources available from the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement and the Coalition to Support Grieving Students will be highlighted.

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Questions about COVID-19 in ECE Programs

Questions about COVID-19 in ECE Programs , May 21, 2020

Presented by Michele Cheung, MD MPH, FAAP

Our hearts go out to all who have been infected by COVID-19 and those whose lives have been disrupted by this pandemic. We are particularly concerned about the significant impacts this public health crisis is having on our nation's child care and early learning programs, including educators, families, and children. In collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics, join NAEYC for an informational webinar with Dr. Michele Cheung who will provide an overview of COVID-19 and general preventive measures. She will review guidance for child care programs to reduce the risk of infection and spread within those settings.

Please note: The information in this presentation is current as of May 2020. Please check the following links for updated guidance:

American Academy of Pediatrics

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Questions about the presentation should be directed to [email protected] . 

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Interested in general health and safety in ECE programs? Purchase Healthy Young Children . 

Recorded Webinars (Without Certificates of Attendance)

Covid-19 crisis.

  Paying Yourself, Your Staff, and Your Bills: Helping Child Care Programs Understand and Navigate SBA Loan Options,  April 9, 2020 (opens in new window).

Cómo pagarse a sí mismo, a su personal y sus deudas— Entendamos las opciones de préstamos SBA para programas de cuidado infantil,  April 10, 2020 (opens in a new window).

Accreditation

2019 revision of early learning program assessment item (part 1).

Presented by the NAEYC Early Learning Program team

Watch this webinar to learn more about a revision to an assessment item in the Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards & Assessment Items.

2019 Revision of Early Learning Program Assessment Item (Part 2)

Perfecting Your Program Portfolio

This webinar provides strategies on how to create and strengthen your program and classroom portfolios to be able to focus on what matters most in the Streamlined Accreditation Model.

Creative Arts

Nurturing creativity.

Presented by Rebecca Isbell and Sonia Akiko Yoshizawa

Find out how you can inspire children’s creative thinking across all areas of learning—including science, math, reading, technology, social studies, and the arts—with the authors of Nurturing Creativity: An Essential Mindset for Young Children’s Learning .

NAEYC's online module , HOT Creativity, provides additional resources on the inherent value of open ended art experiences, and how technology can be incorporated into creative classroom experiences. Learn more and enroll today!

Coping with Stress and Violence

Sensitive locations and beyond: roles and responsibilities for early childhood educators working with children in undocumented families.

Presented by Lauren Hogan (Sr. Director, Public Policy and Advocacy, NAEYC), Lucy Recio (Sr. Policy Analyst, NAEYC), Hannah Matthews (Deputy Executive Director for Policy, CLASP), and Rebecca Ullrich (Policy Analyst, Child Care and Early Education, CLASP).

There are 5.8 million children under age 6 with at least one immigrant parent in this country. Many of you are serving them as educators and may have questions as you do so in today's current climate. Watch this webinar and hear from our presenters who answer questions, such as "What does it mean to be a sensitive location?" "How should you handle immigration enforcement actions at or near your programs?" "How do you collect information while respecting privacy and meeting families’ comprehensive needs?" "How can you support staff members who are feeling stressed and overwhelmed?"

Creating Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms

Presented by Barbara Sorrels and Katie Statman-Weils

On April 12, 2018, NAEYC hosted a webinar on the topic “Creating Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms.” In the United States, the number of young children who have experienced a traumatic event in their lives is increasing. As early childhood educators, we are often the first responders for identifying individual needs and setting up strategies that lead to positive learning environments. This webinar identifies behavioral signs that children dealing with trauma may exhibit, as well as effective strategies that can be used to create trauma-sensitive classrooms. Presenters include: Barbara Sorrels, executive director of The Institute for Childhood Education and author of the award-winning book Reaching and Teaching Children Exposed to Trauma, and Katie Statman-Weils, an adjunct instructor at Portland State University who focuses on equity and guidance strategies that improve social and emotional development and self-regulation for all learners.

Disabilities

Planning for an inclusive classroom: supporting young children with disabilities.

Presented by Pam Brillante

Watch this webinar to uncover how to best understand and implement inclusionary practices into the classroom that will help children with developmental delays or disabilities participate successfully alongside their peers. The author of NAEYC's new publication, The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the Classroom , will be presenting this webinar with tips straight from the book.

Culturally Appropriate Positive Guidance for Young Children in Our Care

Presented by Zeynep Ercan

Watch this webinar for tips on how early childhood professionals can transform their thinking around children’s actions by using culturally appropriate positive guidance and how educators can practice the idea of cultural responsiveness in the context of guidance issues linked to variations in family practices. Presenter Zeynep Ercan is the author of the article, “Culturally Appropriate Positive Guidance," which subsequently appeared in the publication, Spotlight on Young Children: Social and Emotional Development .

Advancing Equity: Maximizing Learning in Diverse Classrooms

Presented by Tyrone Howard and Maurice Sykes

On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, NAEYC hosted a webinar on advancing equity and its commitment to all children reaching their full potential. Watch this hour-long presentation as Tyrone Howard and Maurice Sykes discuss practical, classroom-based strategies for teacher and child agency in the service of social and racial justice.

Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator

Presented by Stephanie Feeney and Nancy Freeman

Join us for a webinar discussion with the authors of Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator: Using the NAEYC Code, Third Edition . In this webinar, Stephanie Feeney and Nancy Freeman, share what to expect in the new edition of one of its bestselling publications, as well as how to identify and address ethical issues by applying the NAEYC Code.  

Family Child Care

How to provide high quality family child care.

Presented by Marie L. Masterson and Lisa M. Ginet

On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, NAEYC hosted a webinar with the authors of the publication, The Essentials: Providing High-Quality Family Child Care . Watch this webinar for resources and practical tips on how you can engage with families, strengthen your influence, and identify the challenges and opportunities of your everyday work.

Family Engagement

Families plus educators together: building great relationships that support young children.

Presented by Derry Koralek, Karen Nemeth and Kelly Ramsey

Home–school relationships have always been a cornerstone of children’s success and well-being. But cultivating positive, supportive partnerships between educators and families is an ongoing process, one that requires reciprocal respect and communication to grow.

This webinar is presented by the authors of NAEYC’s publication, Families and Educators Together: Building Great Relationships that Support Young Children. During this webinar, Derry Koralek, Karen Nemeth and Kelly Ramsey explore ways to engage families in your early childhood community with resources straight from the book, the six principles of family engagement, reflection questions, and more!

Facilitated Leadership and Family Engagement — Learning with and from Families

Presented by Debbie LeeKeenan and Iris Chin Ponte

On Tuesday, December 4, 2018, NAEYC held a webinar with Debbie LeeKeenan and Iris Chin Ponte, the authors of the latest publication, From Survive to Thrive: A Director's Guide for Leading an Early Childhood Program . In this webinar, Debbie and Iris explore why engaging families in their children’s education through facilitated leadership is critical to the success of each child and the program as well as practical tips for how to welcome and involve all families.

Guidance and Challenging Behaviors

Higher level thinking, brain science, inspiring higher-level thinking in young children.

Presented by Janis Strasser and Lisa Mufson Bresson

On Tuesday, January 23, 2018, NAEYC hosted a webinar with the authors of one of NAEYC’s bestselling books, Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending Children's Thinking . This webinar explores how asking rich, thoughtful questions that meet children at their individual developmental levels—an approach grounded in Bloom’s Taxonomy— extends children’s thinking in the classroom and beyond.

NAEYC's online modules provide additional resources and examples of higher order thinking skills for young children. Learn more and enroll today!

Oral Language and Literacy Instruction for Preschoolers

Judith Schickedanz and Molly Collins

The authors of the book, So Much More than the ABCs , Judith Schickedanz and Molly Collins offer examples that illustrate how language-related skills and literacy skills instruction can be integrated within classroom experiences. According to research, preschoolers should acquire foundational knowledge in two general domains related to literacy: oral language and literacy skills.

To access the handouts for this webinar, visit the links below:

Making the Most of Informational Text in the Classroom with PBS KIDS

Did you know that use of informational texts is an important strategy to make sure children are reading and writing for a real-world purpose?

PBS KIDS and NAEYC hosted a webinar on Wednesday, September 25, 3-4 p.m. EDT to discuss strategies for supporting children ages 4-8 develop knowledge, skills, and dispositions with informational text.

Molly of Denali, a series from PBS KIDS, features video content, interactive games, and real-world activities for use in and out of the classroom. This webinar provides an overview of informational text through authentic science and social studies contexts as modeled by Molly and her friends. This webinar highlights how Molly of Denali resources can be used by educators, and identify ways for educators to partner with local PBS stations to support early learning through technology and media.

Playful Math: How to Teach Essential Concepts with Fun Mathematical Games

Presented by Deborah Stipek, Jessica Young, and Kristen Reed

On May 2, 2018, NAEYC presented a webinar on playful math instruction. Watch this webinar for fun games that preschoolers love to play—and that teaches important mathematical concepts (like categorization, cardinality, and one-to-one correspondence). This webinar also explores why early math matters, activities with clear learning goals, and how to use games to develop mathematical thinking and positive attitudes. The speakers of this webinar include: Deborah Stipek (Heising-Simons Development and Research in Early Math Education (DREME) Network), Jessica Young (EDC), and Kristen Reed (EDC).

Bring Math Problem-solving and Teamwork to Your K-3 Classroom

Presented by NAEYC, PBS KIDS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Today’s children are more in tune with media and technology than any prior generation. This dynamic opens up exciting new opportunities for early childhood educators to bring research-based, media-rich resources into our kindergarten and primary grade school settings. Yet many of us may not know where and how to find trusted, high-quality content.

Enhancing Knowledge and Skill Development by Gently Guiding Play

Presented by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Shayna Cook

Watch this recorded presentation as our presenters, psychology expert Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and policy analyst Shayna Cook, dig into the latest research on why play is critical to children’s learning and development. This video will help educators learn strategies to gently guide play in ways that boost knowledge and skill development. Administrators and policy makers will discover why recent brain research supports increased time for play-based learning.

Power to the Profession

Power to the profession: a conversation with nafcc and naeyc.

Presented by Marica Cox Mitchell and Mary Beth Testa

Are you an early childhood educator working in a family child care setting? Want to know about Power to the Profession? Join Marica Cox Mitchell from NAEYC and Mary Beth Testa from the National Association of Family Child Care to find about more about this exciting initiative and some important decisions that may affect you! Listen and make your voices heard!

Presented by Rhian Evans Allvin

In this webinar, NAEYC's CEO, Rhian Evans Allvin, shares why now is the time to advance an unified early childhood education profession and what you can do to help.

Public Policy & Advocacy

Child care development and block grant (where are we now).

Presented by Lauren Hogan, Helen Blank, and Hannah Matthews

On May 3, 2018—Lauren Hogan, the Senior Director of Public Policy & Advocacy at NAEYC, presented a webinar with special guests Helen Blank from the National Women’s Law Center, and Hannah Matthew from CLASP, on the largest-ever funding increase for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. We answer questions that many of you have asked, such as: So how did that happen? And what does it mean for you, as educators, advocates, and parents? How can you be an advocate for wise spending of the dollars—and what can we do now to make sure the funding continues?

Early Ed For President

Presented by NAEYC's Public Policy Team

NAEYC’s Public Policy team hosted a webinar on the non-partisan Early Ed for President electoral advocacy campaign. This webinar shared information about the campaign's messages and activities and offered opportunities for educators to engage in becoming the best possible advocates for opportunity and excellence.

One of Us: Key findings from new NAEYC research on K-3 educators

With generous support from the Richard W. Goldman Family Foundation, NAEYC was able to conduct research that asked and answered these important questions and more! During this webinar, Rhian Evans Allvin and our team of researchers from FM3 and Public Opinion Strategies discuss key findings from the research; including, the priorities and perspectives of educators working from kindergarten through third grade.

Growing the Demand for Quality

Presented by Dave Metz

Join the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as we release new market research that can inform our collective efforts to align the perspectives of parents and early childhood educators on the issue of financing high-quality early childhood education. This webinar explores the three critical and interrelated issues that were posed throughout the market research by presenter Dave Metz (Principal and President of FM3).

Support Early Science Learning in the Classroom with PBS KIDS

Presented by Anthony Durborow (NAEYC), Pam Johnson (Ready to Learn, CPB), Anne Lund (Ready to Learn, PBS Kids), Jessica Andrews (WGBH), Aaron Morris (PBS Kids), and Cynthia Putman (Ready to Learn)

Learn about exciting new PBS Kids shows and resources for science learning, gain practical knowledge about selecting and using quality media, and understand ways to partner with your local PBS station to support early learning through media.

Back to School: Making and Tinkering With STEM

Presented by Cate Heroman

Watch as Cate Heroman, the author of the NAEYC’s bestselling publication, Making and Tinkering With STEM , shares tools and resources (including sample design challenges) inspired straight from the book that educators can easily use in the classroom.

NAEYC's online modules provide additional resources and examples of making & tinkering activities in the classroom. Learn more and enroll today!

Making and Tinkering With STEM

Teaching and learning STEM subjects is more accessible than ever before! Watch as the author of NAEYC's newest publication, Making and Tinkering with STEM , shares tools and resources from the book (including sample design challenges) that both novices and seasoned advocates of the makerspace movement can easily follow.

Overview of Revisions to the Standards and Competencies

Presented by Mary Harrill, Elisa Huss-Hage, Sarah Lemoyne, and Bweikia Steen

Watch this webinar as our presenters discuss the recently revised draft Position Statement on “Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators”. Presenters include: Mary Harrill (NAEYC), Elisa Huss-Hage (Owens Community College), Sarah Lemoyne (Zero to Three), and Bweikia Steen (George Mason University).

Technology and Media

Children and families as creators & storytellers: new digital directions for learning at home.

Technology and Interactive Media in Early Childhood Programs

Presented by Chip Donohue (Erikson Institute), Roberta Schomburg (Fred Rogers Center, St. Vincent College), and Sabrina Burroughs (Erikson Institute)

Technology, Transmedia and Today’s Classroom: New Approaches to Teaching Early Math to Preschoolers

Today’s children are more in tune with media and technology than any prior generation. This dynamic poses many challenges while also opening up exciting new opportunities for early childhood educators to bring research-based, media-rich resources into our preschool settings. Yet many of us may be struggling to find and use trusted, high-quality content and resources.

Trainings & Webinars