United Way Success By 6
Spring Early Learning Series

Join us for these evenings of learning and growth. Anyone who works with young children in a classroom or home setting can benefit from these trainings. Space is limited, so please sign up as soon as possible. 

Sign up for one, two, or all three sessions!

February 10, 2020       6:30 to 8:30 pm
McCarthy Baptist Church, 2710 South Belt Highway
Big Body Play
Trainer: Ronda Chesney
Play is so very important to children’s overall development. We will discuss what rough and tumble play means, how it looks, why it is important, and possible ways to allow it with children. Overall motor development will be discussed and the presenter will share ideas to help support children’s fine motor skills.

March 23, 2020  6:30 to 8:30 pm
McCarthy Baptist Church, 2710 South Belt Highway
Program Management
Trainer: Lea Parker, InterServ
Operating your own program is an admirable goal, but do you really know what it entails? There are multiple areas of expertise required to realize this goal besides child development knowledge. Learn about the legal aspects (such as mandated reporting), compliance (licensing rules, city codes), and interpersonal relationships (staff, parents, volunteers, etc.), and more from a seasoned early care and education professional.

April 27, 2020    6:30 to 8:30 pm
Wyatt Park Christian Church, 2623 Mitchell Avenue
Active Learning
Trainer: Shari Williams, The Family Conservancy
Learn about the 5 ingredients of Active Learning: Materials; Manipulation; Choice; Child Communication, Language and Thought; and Adult Scaffolding. Participants will explore ways to include active learning in their environments, adult-child interactions, curriculum and daily routines.