Parent and Provider Education – Classes in child development for parents and providers, including CPR & First Aid. All classes are free and open to the public. Check our calendar for specific dates and times.
Early Care and Education Classes – (At our Tahoe office. ECE credits available through Lake Tahoe Community College.) Topics include Working with Children, Baby Steps: Infant Toddler Development Birth to 36 Months, Problem Solving Choices, Guiding Young Children’s Behavior, Room to Grow, Teaching New Skills Through Play, Mandated Child Abuse Reporting, Business of Family Child Care, Working with Parents, and more. These classes are also posted on our calendar.
Redirecting Children’s Behavior - A series of classes using a positive approach to create self-motivated, cooperative, and respectful children. Families can learn alternatives to deal with challenging and frustrating behaviors.
Play & Learn - A free play group for parents and children that offers developmentally appropriate early education experiences for young children, ages birth through five. Experiential instruction provides information for parents and providers about activities that promote development and Kindergarten readiness; teaches positive guidance techniques that support discipline; and provides appropriate special needs referrals when there are concerns about development.
View our Winter 2009 Play & Learn flyer for a list of session dates and topics.
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 9/6/2007
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 9/20/2007
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 10/18/2007
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 11/1/2007
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 11/15/2007
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 12/6/2007
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 1/3/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 1/24/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 2/21/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 3/6/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 3/27/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 4/17/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 5/15/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 5/29/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 9/19/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 10/2/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 10/16/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 11/6/2008
Play & Learn Activity Sheet 12/4/2008
Caring for Kids – Grandparents, relatives, friends, neighbors, nannies, and babysitters can receive information, resources, and support through personal visits, Play & Learn play groups, video resource packets, or in office consultations. Participants may also be eligible for free toys and art materials. Click here to view details.