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Explorations Early Learning
04/01/2025 | Babies In The Rain
Like it or not, since everything infants and toddlers encounter is new, exciting, and a chance to learn, caregivers are Professional Role Models. Based on the book, Babies In The Rain, this session looks at the importance of the emotional environments caregivers create with young children. It also looks at the significance of Here and Now caregiving and meeting children where they are developmentally.
$20.00
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Description
Like it or not, since everything infants and toddlers encounter is new, exciting, and a chance to learn, caregivers are Professional Role Models.
Based on the book, Babies In The Rain, this session looks at the importance of the emotional environments caregivers create with young children. It also looks at the significance of Here and Now caregiving and meeting children where they are developmentally.
Outcomes / Goals
Attendee will:
- Understand how their mood/emotional state impact the children in their care
- Understand the importance of child-caregiver relationships
- Understand why it is important not to rush children through their childhoods
Competency Area
- Alabama | Child Growth And Development / Child Development
- Illinois | Interactions, Relationships, And Environments
- Michigan | Interactions And Guidance
- Missouri | Understand And Demonstrate Positive, Caring, Supportive Relationships And Interactions
- Nebraska | Relationships And Social-Emotional Guidance
- Oklahoma | Interactions With Children
- South Dakota | Guidance And Behavior Management
- Wisconsin | Guidance And Nurturing
- CDA | Positive Ways To Support Children’s Social And Emotional Development
Clock Hours
Available in 60 and 90-minute formats
Agenda
This is the breakdown for the 60-minute version of the session:
| Topic | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 05 minutes | Monologue |
| Don’t Rush | 10 minutes | Discussion |
| Emotional Relationships | 40 minutes | Discussion |
| Conclusion | 05 minutes | Monologue |
Related Resources
This session is based in part on content from my books:
- Babies In The Rain
- Finding Your Smile Again
- Keeping Your Smile
Content Level
Beginner / Intermediate
Age Group Focus
- Toddlers (12 months to 36 months)
- Preschool (36 months to 5 years)
- School Age (5 years to 12 years)
- Adults
Target Audience
- Family Child Care Providers
- Child Care Center Teachers
- Child Care Center Directors
- Head Start Teachers
- Head Start Administrators
- Early Head Start Teachers
- Service Coordination Staff
- Technical Assistance Specialists
- Home Visitors
- Parents
