Provides practical information and guidelines to help in the hiring of new employees. Discusses finding qualified applicants, pre-interview phone calls, applications and references, and the interview process. Goal: to learn how to find & select the most qualified candidates This....... read more

Discusses the director's responsibilities and roles as a leader, in managing people, time and finances, and in marketing the child care facility. Also, discusses staffing issues and performance evaluations. Goal: to learn general duties of childcare administration This mobile-friendly class....... read more

Discusses the teacher's role in the classroom as communicator and educator; hiring techniques: selecting applicants, hiring techniques and interview formats; and creating personnel files. Goal: to understand teachers' roles and learn good hiring techniques This mobile-friendly class is accessible on....... read more

This class discusses policy and procedures. It looks at personnel policy, evaluation policy, discipline policy, child abuse policy and general child care policies. Goal: to understand employment policies and ensure compliance This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including....... read more

Discusses program management, efficiency, resources to be managed and the importance of managing relationships. Goal: to learn how to manage your program efficiently and effectively This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.  

This class is designed to teach you how to train other individuals or groups. It also provides insight on the different ways that people learn and effective teaching styles to address those. You'll also learn about creating an environment conducive of effective learning....... read more

This class discusses the why and how of staff meetings, along with some suggestion for making this time more enjoyable for all. Goal: to learn various meeting formats, create an agenda and run an effective meeting. This mobile-friendly class is....... read more

This one hour training is designed especially for new or non-teaching staff such as a non-teaching director, secretary/bookkeeper/office manager, cook, custodian, enrichment teacher, or you are an assistant teacher, floater or substitute who is either new to the field or....... read more

Identifies and discusses the three basic parts of communication: elements, methods and styles and how they impact our ability to communicate effectively. Discusses cultural considerations and common barriers to effective communication. Goal: to identify communication elements, barriers, styles, listening skills....... read more

You are about to learn an effective process and powerful sequence of strategies that can make you one of those graceful, strong and sensible people we all love to be around. The Chill Pill is simply a combination of a....... read more

From everyday tasks of managing your program to motivating and inspiring your staff, learn the basics of leadership and it's importance in the child care field. Goal: to learn the essential elements of being a great leader This mobile-friendly class....... read more

Finding and hiring the best staff can be a challenge.  Keep them at the top of their game by supporting their development. Learn simple and effective methods and tools for coaching and developing inspired and engaged employees. Goal: to learn how....... read more

💰 For a limited time Only $4 🎟️ Use Discount Code at checkout : ZOOCLASS5 --> Animals can teach us so much about life and help children build both academic and social skills.  Learn how to determine if an animal....... read more

This course provides an introduction to the history, philosophy, and teaching methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, including differences between academic early learning programs and the Montessori Method. Goal: to provide useful information for early childhood educators who are interested in....... read more

What preschooler doesn't love to sing and dance and make music?  Learn the benefits of music in the classroom, both for children and adults!  Get great ideas for music-themed crafts and activities for the classroom, too! Goal: to learn the....... read more

This course will help you survive and even thrive during any crisis. Learn about what is needed for a crisis management plan, how to handle a crisis and the steps needed to recover after a crisis.   This class is....... read more

Preschool Directors are responsible for all aspects of the daily operations, activities, and planning of their centers which includes the hiring, managing, and leadership of staff.   This class is designed to guide Preschool Directors in creating and fostering an environment....... read more

Promotes humor as a way of relieving stress, identifies good humor versus bad humor, describes how to apply humor in the workplace and discusses the positive benefits of using humor.   Goal: to learn about what humor is appropriate for....... read more

Identifies paperwork that should be included in a staff orientation, discusses job descriptions and personnel policies in general, and describes a facilities tour. Goal: to learn the steps to ensure new staff are supported through the onboarding process This mobile-friendly class is....... read more

New Interactive Course Format This course is for early childhood educators who want to learn what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how to use it in simple, safe, and fun ways with child. It will show how AI can....... read more

The budgeting process need not be an intimidating task.  A well-developed budget can be an extremely effective tool to guide your business decisions and support profitable operations. This course provides practical tips on creating, managing and analyzing a budget for a child care....... read more

This course discusses the importance of developmental stages, NAEYC’s curriculum standards, and strategies to supplement and enhance the curriculum, fostering diverse learning opportunities for children.' Goal: to make the most of the early years and foster a young child’s desire....... read more

This classes discusses the Employee Handbook. Such topics as philosophy, job description, dress code, compensation, benefits package. continuing education and grievance resolution are covered. Goal: to understand employment policies and prepare a handbook to guide staff on proper conduct, responsibilities....... read more

This class will focus on the two most consistent uses of transportation in child care facilities: field trips and before/after school transportation.  This class also covers safety on and off the facility van or bus. Goal: to guide teachers and program....... read more

Discusses how to develop a marketing plan, how to survey the cost/effectiveness of certain types of advertising and how to measure the success of your plan. Goal: to learn how to develop, implement and measure a marketing plan This mobile-friendly....... read more

This class discusses basic information concerning special needs children. It covers such topics as the American Disabilities Act (ADA), types of disabilities you may encounter, health and safety issues, environmental changes and available resources. Goal: to understand how to accommodate children....... read more

Discusses how to ease the introduction of a child to child care by introducing them to the physical environment, the daily schedule and providing structure and guidance. Goal: to learn ways to assist children in adapting to childcare and help....... read more

We all want to be successful and see our businesses grow! One of the most important things to focus on to achieve your business goals is good financial management. This intermediate-advanced course will provide a easy-to-follow process to help you....... read more

The COVID virus has changed our lives in so many ways.  Learn more about what is currently known about the virus, how to identify symptoms and what to do when someone gets sick. You'll also learn how to clean and....... read more

Discusses the difference between discipline and punishment, how to discipline a young child, steps to positive behavior, dealing with power struggles and management techniques. Goal: to understand how to manage behaviors and learn techniques to promote positive behavior This mobile-friendly class....... read more

Discusses the relationship between mind and body, types of relaxation exercises and how to put together a relaxation script for children. Goal: to understand the relationship between mind and body and how to develop relaxation routines for children This mobile-friendly....... read more

Discusses how to ease the introduction of a child to child care by introducing them to the physical environment, the daily schedule and providing structure and guidance. Goal: to learn ways to assist children in adapting to childcare and help....... read more

Discusses how a caregiver can help provide a secure environment for children with attention given to addressing various types of insecurity and separation anxiety. Goal: to learn to create secure environments, address insecurity, understand attachment and deal with separation anxiety........ read more

This is an intermediate-level course that discusses how to assess a child's temperament, how to support different temperaments and provides management tips for all temperaments. Goal: to understand temperament traits and how to support different temperaments This mobile-friendly class is accessible....... read more

This class is updated from our previous Skills for Everyday Living.  Updated with new content, this class will discuss habits, what they are, and how they are formed.  It also describes many good habits with suggestions on how to encourage them in the....... read more

Learn how to prevent bullying in your child care center with a committee approach. This class covers the importance of organization, policies, short and long term planning, tracking systems, and motivation.  Goal: to understand the rationale for and important aspects....... read more

This course provides food for thought and concrete suggestions for working with young children with special needs and/or challenging behavior; in most cases the information presented applies regardless of a specific diagnosis or lack thereof. Goal: to learn strategies to....... read more

Children's lives seem so easy and care-free, how can they possibly be stressed? The reality is that children experience stress just like adults and often they don't have the coping skills to help them manage the stress. This class discusses....... read more

Discusses positive guidance techniques, how to write and use a rule list and the importance of follow through. Goal: to learn how to manage behaviors through positive guidance, effective rules lists and consistent follow through This mobile-friendly class is accessible....... read more

This class explores the best means of controlling behavior in a preschool fitness class. It identifies good measures that can and should be used and ineffective measures to be avoided. Goal: to learn how to manage children's behavior in a preschool....... read more

Discusses challenges of each developmental stage by age group, the development of the self-esteem, individuality and the caregiver's personal self development. Goal: to understand age-appropriate emotional development, self-worth, self-esteem and self-efficacy This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including....... read more

Discusses the importance of self regulation skills for children and gives guidance to helping them develop such skills through modeling, environmental changes and guidance. Goal: to understand self-regulation skills and create a supportive environment This mobile-friendly class is accessible on....... read more

This is an intermediate-advanced class on managing challenging behaviors.  A basic course in behavior management may be helpful prior to taking this class. Goal: is to introduce proven disciplinary techniques that will promote the practice of using compassion, consciousness and....... read more

This intermediate-advanced class discusses prosocial behavior, what it is and what influences it, describes how to teach children essential social survival skills and how to create an environment that promotes caring behaviors. Goal: to understand how the 4 main development....... read more

Discusses the physical development of the infant, including: hand-eye coordination, sensory development, developmental norms. Also, looks at principles of growth and development and developmentally appropriate practice. Goal: to identify normal ranges of infant development and promote developmentally appropriate practices This mobile-friendly....... read more

Explores the anatomy and development of the brain, its function, windows of opportunity for learning and environmental influences. Goal: to understand brain development and functioning by age This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.   What....... read more

Discusses the emotional and cognitive development of the infant, including: attachment/bonding; the beginning of language; and emotional milestones. Goal: to understand importance of bonding, emotional development and expression This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.

Discusses the physical development of the toddler and the effect that play and nutrition have upon development. Also covers immunizations. Goal: to identify and understand physical development for toddlers and the importance of play. This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device,....... read more

Discusses the emotional, cognitive, language and social development of toddlers. Goal: to identify and understand emotional, language, cognitive and social development for toddlers. This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.  

Discusses the physical, emotional and cognitive development of school age children. Additionally, focuses upon learning styles and conflict resolution. Goal: to identify and understand physical, emotional and cognitive development of school-age children This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including....... read more

Discusses the emotional, cognitive and language development of preschoolers. Explores principles of growth and development and school readiness. Goal: to identify and understand emotional, language and cognitive development issues This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and....... read more

This class will discuss different types of communication disorder and identify normal stages of language development for birth through 5 years.  It also discusses red flags associated with each disorder for each stage of development. Goal: To understand the importance....... read more

This one-hour training will provide information and support for working with young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the group environment, regardless of whether they have been formally diagnosed or not. This class includes the definition and diagnostic criteria....... read more

This class describes the process of making a good rule list and helps you to develop a plan for writing effective, clear rules from scratch. Goal: to learn categories of rules and difficulties if used incorrectly This mobile-friendly class is....... read more

This course provides an introduction to the history, philosophy, and teaching methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, including differences between academic early learning programs and the Montessori Method. Goal: to provide useful information for early childhood educators who are interested in....... read more

Reading a book aloud to children should be a daily activity at home and in all early childhood settings.  Learning how to make read-alouds interactive can help children learn new vocabulary and develop important language skills. There are a variety....... read more

You may be surprised to learn that more than 1 million children in the U.S. each year are homeless.  Childcare programs can offer a great resource for these children and their families. This class will help you learn how to identify....... read more

Discusses the physical development of the preschooler and the effect that play and nutrition have upon development. Also covers immunizations and health issues. Goal: to understand motor skill for preschool children and the importance of play. This mobile-friendly class is accessible....... read more

This class discusses the learning and cultivating skills of mindfulness - the ability to stay focused on one's present experience can help us to promote a calm and relaxed classroom environment that children need to learn. Goal: To equip educators....... read more

New Interactive Course Format The Foundations of AI in Early Childhood Education course is designed to help educators explore what AI is, how it works at a basic level, and how it can be integrated into play-based learning. Through....... read more

New Interactive Course Format This course is designed for caregivers, parents, and early childhood educators who work with toddlers. Separation can be hard for young children and for the adults who care for them. This course teaches gentle, age-appropriate....... read more

New Interactive Course Format This course is for early childhood educators who want to learn what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how to use it in simple, safe, and fun ways with child. It will show how AI can....... read more

New Interactive Course Format Early childhood educators often encounter strong opinions about Process Art vs. Product Art in preschool classrooms. This online training class helps educators clearly understand the difference between these two art approaches and how each one....... read more

New Interactive Course Format This course helps early childhood educators create joyful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences through play. Grounded in research and best practices, it explores how toddlers learn through exploration, imagination, and interactive play environments. Educators will gain....... read more

New Interactive Course Format This course is designed for caregivers, parents, and early childhood educators who work with toddlers. Separation can be hard for young children and for the adults who care for them. This course teaches gentle, age-appropriate....... read more

New Interactive Course Format In this course, educators are introduced to the fundamental ideas, methods, and advantages of nature-based learning (NBL) for young children. The course examines how natural settings and resources can enhance learning, promote development, and build....... read more

This class explores the ways we can introduce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) into the preschool curriculum so as to encourage child-initiated, play-based exploration and discovery that results in learning that is both meaningful and foundational. Goal: to learn....... read more

Discusses how to create an environment that promotes creativity, age-appropriate aspects of creative development and the value and use of play. Goal: to learn methods to promote creativity and age-appropriate activities. This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including....... read more

This class is a broad discussion of teaching self-help skills to children, including discussions on cueing, learning forms and several specific examples of how to teach a skill. Goal: to learn about self-help skills and how to teach skills to....... read more

This class teaches four effective strategies for creating a balanced and comprehensive music, movement and speech program. It considers our 'look', our vocal sounds and listening, our body movements and our thought processes. It provides instruction on effective strategies for....... read more

This class will cover the five essential types of movement activities that expose children to the widest variety of gross motor development possibilities. They will provide children with the most versatile motor experiences for building the most comprehensive foundation of....... read more

This class is updated from our previous Skills for Everyday Living.  Updated with new content, this class will discuss habits, what they are, and how they are formed.  It also describes many good habits with suggestions on how to encourage them in the....... read more

Deals with why babies cry, types of crying, assessing the situation, comfort measures, managing specific situations, and coping. This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.   What customers are saying about this class: "I really....... read more

Discusses how a caregiver can help provide a secure environment for children with attention given to addressing various types of insecurity and separation anxiety. Goal: to learn to create secure environments, address insecurity, understand attachment and deal with separation anxiety........ read more

Discusses the interactions and attachments of babies and caregivers; defines and discusses the circle of security, the circle of repair and the path to security. Goal: to understand cues and clues for infants, appropriate responses and the path to security....... read more

This class discusses ways in which to encourage and promote group acceptance. It explores how to encourage social competence and how to introduce children to new social situations. It instructs how to help children join groups, teaches how to promote....... read more

Discusses development of gross and fine motor skills, accommodating special needs and developmental expectations at different ages. Goal: to learn about age-appopriate physical development and activities to support gross and fine motor skills development  This mobile-friendly class is accessible on....... read more

Discusses ways to promote cognitive development both generally and specifically in relation to literacy, vocabulary and problem solving. Goal: to learn types of interactions that encourage learning, literacy, vocabulary and problem solving This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device,....... read more

Discusses positive guidance techniques, how to write and use a rule list and the importance of follow through. Goal: to learn how to manage behaviors through positive guidance, effective rules lists and consistent follow through This mobile-friendly class is accessible....... read more

Discusses language development in children and how to encourage communication and development of language in creative and challenging ways. Goal: to learn ways to encourage communication and language development This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and....... read more

This class will introduce you to a variety of developmentally appropriate progressive sequences of activities using inexpensive manipulatives like scarves, sticks and bean bags as well as tunnels, mats and balance boards. These activities will help children practice basic movement....... read more

Get ready to learn over 50 new ways to provide your children with some of the most fun and effective combinations of music, movement and vocal patterns and sequences. In addition to continuously building Strength, Balance, Endurance, Character, Confidence and....... read more

Discusses challenges of each developmental stage by age group, the development of the self-esteem, individuality and the caregiver's personal self development. Goal: to understand age-appropriate emotional development, self-worth, self-esteem and self-efficacy This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including....... read more

Discusses the importance of self regulation skills for children and gives guidance to helping them develop such skills through modeling, environmental changes and guidance. Goal: to understand self-regulation skills and create a supportive environment This mobile-friendly class is accessible on....... read more

This advanced-level class discusses the abstract symbolic reasoning theory from Jean Piaget, the development of personality by Erik Erickson, and the theory developed by Lev Vygotsky that explained social interaction as the primary source of cognition and the behavior that....... read more

This intermediate-level course discusses how children learn and how to harmonize the curriculum with the learning environment in order to maximize learning opportunities and potential. It also identifies 8 basic intelligences and suggests ways to utilize learning centers to promote....... read more

This class identifies signs that can be used with infants, discusses when to teach them these signs, and discusses the many benefits of using sign language with infants. Goal: to learn signs that can be used with infants and the....... read more

This class identifies signs that can be used with toddlers, discusses when to teach them these signs, and discusses the many benefits of using sign language with toddlers. Goal: to learn basic signs and the benefits of signing with toddlers This....... read more

This class identifies signs that can be used with preschoolers. It discusses how learning sign language enhances the multiple intelligences, describes when to teach them these signs, and discusses the many benefits of using sign language with preschoolers. Goal: to....... read more

A class that gives the history of some of our holidays and instructions for making projects for each. Includes national holidays, popular holidays and some designated months. Goal: to learn the origin of specific holidays and craft ideas to celebrate This mobile-friendly....... read more

This class is designed to teach you how to train other individuals or groups. It also provides insight on the different ways that people learn and effective teaching styles to address those. You'll also learn about creating an environment conducive of effective learning....... read more

This class will discuss how reading can benefit children's language acquisition and how to support children's development.  It also discusses what types of books are appropriate for each age group and recommendations at least 10 books for each group. Goal: to understand....... read more

Learn about the stages of literacy and how to get kids reading. Learn a few literacy awareness programs and how to celebrate literacy in your child care program. Goal: to understand the stages of literacy and how to stimulate children’s....... read more

💰 For a limited time Only $4 🎟️ Use Discount Code at checkout : ZOOCLASS5 --> Animals can teach us so much about life and help children build both academic and social skills.  Learn how to determine if an animal....... read more

What preschooler doesn't love to sing and dance and make music?  Learn the benefits of music in the classroom, both for children and adults!  Get great ideas for music-themed crafts and activities for the classroom, too! Goal: to learn the....... read more

This course discusses the importance of developmental stages, NAEYC’s curriculum standards, and strategies to supplement and enhance the curriculum, fostering diverse learning opportunities for children.' Goal: to make the most of the early years and foster a young child’s desire....... read more

A series of classes giving the history of some of our holidays and instructions for making projects for each. Includes national holidays, popular holidays and some designated months. Goal: to learn about various holidays and create art and craft projects....... read more

A series of classes giving the history of some of our holidays and instructions for making projects for each. Includes national holidays, popular holidays and some designated months. Goal: to learn about a variety of holidays and create arts &....... read more

A series of classes giving the history of some of our holidays and instructions for making projects for each. Includes national holidays, popular holidays and some designated months. Goal: to learn about various holidays and create art and craft projects....... read more

Discusses screenings and assessments as they relate to observation and how they can to be used to help develop lesson plans. Goal: to understanding screenings and assessments and how they can be related to lesson plans This mobile-friendly class is....... read more

This class explores the ways we can introduce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) into the preschool curriculum so as to encourage child-initiated, play-based exploration and discovery that results in learning that is both meaningful and foundational. Goal: to learn....... read more

Learn how to develop your children's literacy skills through understanding the eight essentials of early literacy and how to select the best literature for children.  Learn best practices on how to encourage literacy in your child care program. Goal: to provide....... read more

New Interactive Course Format This two-hour class supports teachers and childcare providers who work with preschool-aged dual language learners. It includes information about the culture and language acquisition in general, some common myths about dual language learners, the stages....... read more

This intermediate-level course discusses how children learn and how to harmonize the curriculum with the learning environment in order to maximize learning opportunities and potential. It also identifies 8 basic intelligences and suggests ways to utilize learning centers to promote....... read more

Describes shaken baby syndrome, identifies symptoms and medical data, and promotes preventive measures and first aid. Goal: to learn how to cope with a crying infant and learn symptoms of and legal responsibilities for SBS. NOTE FOR WA STATE PROVIDERS....... read more

Discusses Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS): what it is, what causes it, diagnosis, problems and intervention. Goal: to understand what FAS is, what causes it, diagnosis, problems and intervention This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.  

Discusses the interactions and attachments of babies and caregivers; defines and discusses the circle of security, the circle of repair and the path to security. Goal: to understand cues and clues for infants, appropriate responses and the path to security....... read more

This class describes what aerobic exercise is, gives examples of aerobic types of exercise and helps you to create your own aerobic exercise routine. Goal: to learn about the benefits of aerobic exercise for children and how to develop your....... read more

This is about strength training for preschoolers. It describes what strength training is, provides principles and safety tips for developing a strength training routine, describes which muscles should be targeted and how to target them, and instructs the learner on....... read more

Discusses Cooldown after exercise, why we do it, when to do it and how to do it properly. Identifies proper stretching and the muscles to be stretched and cautions against improper stretching. Leads you through creating and analyzing your own....... read more

Discusses the relationship between mind and body, types of relaxation exercises and how to put together a relaxation script for children. Goal: to understand the relationship between mind and body and how to develop relaxation routines for children This mobile-friendly....... read more

This class identifies signs that can be used with preschoolers. It discusses how learning sign language enhances the multiple intelligences, describes when to teach them these signs, and discusses the many benefits of using sign language with preschoolers. Goal: to....... read more

In the first part of this class you will be given a brief overview of how three parts of the body are primarily responsible for all learning, performing and communication activities. The second part will present the strategies and procedures....... read more

This class discusses how to integrate health education with your preschool fitness program. It identifies key areas of health education for children, identifies simple steps for instruction and gives examples. Goal: to learn simple steps to integrate health education into....... read more