AT-A-GLANCE
Upcoming Webinars for Educators.
Children’s Lively Minds, Active Bodies and Tender Hearts
Come learn about the developing brains of young children and how you can apply this research into your daily practice with children.
Infant Toddler Care (1/3)
This session will look at current knowledge about development, some interesting new ideas about neurodiversity and identity, and how we can put this all together in our daily work with children.
Infant Toddler Care (2/3)
This session will focus on bringing more joy into the lives of children and their teachers! We will look at some creative environments and experiences that others have designed for their infant and toddler programs.
DEI (1/3)
In these sessions, we will turn the lens inward to examine segments of the Jewish community that are not always represented in teaching materials and on classroom walls.
Stories From the Field - The What, The How and the Why
Participants will understand what Stories from the Field are and how they highlight the educator’s voice and reflective process.
Rhythms of the Jewish Year - Birthdays
As a result of participating in the Rhythms of the Jewish Year sessions, participants will grow their knowledge of Jewish holidays and the rituals associated with them.
Gender Identity
Gain confidence using LGBTQ-inclusive literature in an early childhood environment (whether in the classroom or in personal life)
DEI (2/3)
In these sessions, we will turn the lens inward to examine segments of the Jewish community that are not always represented in teaching materials and on classroom walls.
Intentional Teaching Practices through a Complementary Curriculum Approach (1/5)
Join us for session 1 of 5. Each session is dedicated to practical strategies for offering both clear guidance and open-ended discovery experiences, and how to support children's sense of independence and communal responsibility.
Rhythms of the Jewish Year - Havdalah
As a result of participating in the Rhythms of the Jewish Year sessions, participants will grow their knowledge of Jewish holidays and the rituals associated with them.
Red Flags
Participants will understand how issues with sensory integration and receptive and expressive language impact a child's individual experience in the classroom, as well as behavior, plus much more!
Pedagogical Leadership
Deepen your understanding of pedagogy and pedagogical leadership through a social-constructivist, Reggio-inspired lens.
Intentional Teaching Practices through a Complementary Curriculum Approach (2/5)
Join us for session 2 of 5. Each session is dedicated to practical strategies for offering both clear guidance and open-ended discovery experiences, and how to support children's sense of independence and communal responsibility.
Creating Jewish Inspired Spaces
Participants will learn how to interpret various invitations and provocations through Jewish lenses. They will also be introduced to new and innovative materials that can be used in the classroom to elevate seamless Judaism.
Infant Toddler Care (3/3)
Learn more about reflective practice and how it can be the key to our adult mental health and create more authentic partnerships with adults. Together we will discover how things affect us and why.
Rhythms of the Jewish Year - Celebrating Families
As a result of participating in the Rhythms of the Jewish Year sessions, participants will grow their knowledge of Jewish holidays and the rituals associated with them.
Intentional Teaching Practices through a Complementary Curriculum Approach (3/5)
Join us for session 3 of 5. Each session is dedicated to practical strategies for offering both clear guidance and open-ended discovery experiences, and how to support children's sense of independence and communal responsibility.
Nourishment
Attendees will learn how to Empower Children's Self-Awareness, Support the Adult Role in Nourishment, Protect the Right to Play, and Advocate for Children's Rights.
Intentional Teaching Practices through a Complementary Curriculum Approach (4/5)
Join us for session 4 of 5. Each session is dedicated to practical strategies for offering both clear guidance and open-ended discovery experiences, and how to support children's sense of independence and communal responsibility.
Process over Product
Participants will learn about a variety of materials that they can bring back into their classrooms.
Intentional Teaching Practices through a Complementary Curriculum Approach (5/5)
Join us for session 5 of 5. Each session is dedicated to practical strategies for offering both clear guidance and open-ended discovery experiences, and how to support children's sense of independence and communal responsibility.
DEI (3/3)
In these sessions, we will turn the lens inward to examine segments of the Jewish community that are not always represented in teaching materials and on classroom walls.
Rhythms of the Jewish Year - Simchat Torah
As a result of participating in the Rhythms of the Jewish Year sessions, participants will grow their knowledge of Jewish holidays and the rituals associated with them.
American Holidays Through the Equity Lens: Juneteenth
Join us for this transformative workshop, focused on constructing truly meaningful and equitable Jewish engagements for this significant American federal holiday, Juneteenth.
Newish to Jewish: Life Cycle & Ritual
In this warm and welcoming session, we’ll explore the background of Jewish baby namings, end of life customs, and everything in between.
Children’s Behavior and Positive Psychology
Participants will explore the development of positive psychology principles in early childhood including wonder, creativity, and joy.
Rhythms of the Jewish Year: Passover
There are some things that are just core to what we do as Jewish early childhood educators. The rhythms of the Jewish year imbue our schools with an energy that becomes a part of us. In this session, we will focus on Passover, festival of freedom.
Newish to Jewish: Tradition!
In this warm and welcoming session we’ll uncover the reasons behind why families in your community may kiss the mezuzah when entering a room, choose not to drive on Shabbat, or wear all white on Yom Kippur.
Rhythms of the Jewish Year: Purim
There are some things that are just core to what we do as Jewish early childhood educators. The rhythms of the Jewish year imbue our schools with an energy that becomes a part of us. In this session, we will focus on the holiday of Purim.
Self-Regulation: Links to Behavior and Mental Health
Participants will explore core concepts in the social and emotional development of young children including emotion regulation, behavior, and mental health.
Rhythms of the Jewish Year: Israel
The rhythms of the Jewish year imbue our schools with an energy that becomes a part of us. Among those rhythms is the celebration of Israel’s birthday in the spring. By the time spring comes, we often feel that the topic of Israel deserves a more extended treatment. This is why we are beginning to think about it during winter!
American Holidays Through the Equity Lens: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Join us for this transformative workshop, focused on constructing truly meaningful and equitable Jewish engagements for this significant American federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Foundations of Child Development
Participants will gain a broad understanding of the development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through a whole child perspective that situates cognitive, social and emotional, and motor development in family and community context.
American Holidays Through the Equity Lens: Thanksgiving
Join us for this transformative workshop, focused on constructing truly meaningful and equitable Jewish engagements for this significant American federal holiday, Thanksgiving.
Rhythms of the Jewish Year: Chanukah
There are some things that are just core to what we do as Jewish early childhood educators. The rhythms of the Jewish year imbue our schools with an energy that becomes a part of us. In this session, we will focus on Chanukah, the festival of lights.
Newish to Jewish: Torah & Other Texts
Join this warm and welcoming session to learn more about Torah and other Jewish texts you may come across working in a Jewish Early Childhood environment.
Becoming Reggio Inspired: Fostering Curiosity and Connection in your Early Childhood Setting
During this virtual event, we’ll discuss a brief history of the Reggio Emilia Approach and explore the fundamental principles (and how to apply them).
Rhythms of the Jewish Year: Shabbat
There are some things that are just core to what we do as Jewish early childhood educators. The rhythms of the Jewish year imbue our schools with an energy that becomes a part of us. In this session, we will focus on the weekly celebration of Shabbat.
American Holidays Through the Equity Lens: Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day
Join us for this transformative workshop, focused on constructing truly meaningful and equitable Jewish engagements for this significant American federal holiday, Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day.
Rhythms of the Jewish Year: Sukkot
There are some things that are just core to what we do as Jewish early childhood educators. The rhythms of the Jewish year imbue our schools with an energy that becomes a part of us. In this session, we will focus on the joyous fall harvest festival of Sukkot.