Educators need a free Think Small Institute account to register for Think Small/Child Care Aware of Minnesota in-person and online training events.

Virtual Instructor-Led Training

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Monday, September 14


Health & Safety I - Family Child Care (In-Service)


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

FREE, KCF VII.A

Tuesday, September 15


How Stress Affects Child Behavior


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF II.C

Wednesday, September 16


Health & Safety II - Family Child Care (In-Service)


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

FREE, KCF VII.B

Ongoing Online Training Series with Trainer Barb Wagner


This Relationship-Based Care for Infants and Toddlers series will occur once per month beginning September 23rd. Join us for training focused on infants and toddlers!


It's not necessary to take all of the trainings - join us for the training events that fit your schedule!

Wednesday, September 23, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, $15.00 Relationship-Based Care for Infants and Toddlers, Session 1: Foundations of Relationship-Based Care

Wednesday, October 28, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, $10.00

Relationship-Based Care for Infants and Toddlers, Session 2: Primary Caregiving

Wednesday, September 16


Early Childhood Assessment: The Basics


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF IV.A

Saturday, September 26


Behavior Guidance Basics: Foundations of Social and Emotional Support


9:00 am to 11:00 am

$10.00, KCF II.C

Monday, September 28


Building Relationships with Families in Early Childhood Programs


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF III

Tuesday, September 29


When Families Don't Follow Policies: Communication Strategies That Work


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF III


Thursday, October 1


Make Your Next Move Your Best Move: Teacher Behavior Moves That Change Behavior


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF II.C

Tuesday, October 6


Cultivating Optimistic Thinking in Young Children


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF II.A

In-Person Training: Metro

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Saturday, September 19

8:30am to 3:15pm

Think Small Saint Paul

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$20.00 for 6 hrs of training!

September Super Saturday

with Trainer Gloria Deziel


8:30 am to 10:30 am

The Road to Reading

KCF II.B: Promoting Cognitive Development


10:45 am to 12:45 pm

When Concerns Arise: Identifying and Referring Children with Exceptional Needs

KCF IV.A: Observing, Recording and Assessing Development


1:15 pm to 3:15 pm

Caregiving Strategies: Building Resilience in Children At Risk

KCF II.C Promoting Social and Emotional Development

No food and/or drink will be provided - Please bring your own food or drink.

For Family Childcare


Saturday, September 12


Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care


9:30 am to 4:00 pm

FREE, KCF VII.A & VII.B


Shakopee Community Center

Monday, September 14


ACEs, Trauma, and Toxic Stress: Supporting Children Through a Trauma-Informed Lens


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF II.C


Woodbury Central Park

Tuesday, September 15


Teaching Children to Know Their Own Engines: A Look at Your Environment


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF II.C


Think Small Saint Paul

For Family Childcare



Tuesday, September 15


Health and Safety I - Family Child Care (In-Service)


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

FREE, KCF VII.A


Veteran's Memorial Community Center, Inver Grove Heights

miércoles 16 septiembre


Observación: Descubriendo la Función del Comportamiento


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF IV.A


Richfield Community Center

Thursday, September 17


Encouraging Curiosity in Young Children


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF I


Bunker Hills Activities Center, Andover

For Family Childcare



Monday, September 21


Active Supervision: A Developmental Perspective


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF VII.B


Eagan Community Center

Tuesday, September 22


Exploring the Family Caregiver Partnership


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF III


Maple Grove Community Center

Wednesday, September 23


SUID/AHT Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Reducing the Risk of Abusive Head Trauma (DCYF)


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

FREE, KCF VII.B


Oakdale Discovery Center

miércoles 23 septiembre


Apoyando El Desarrollo De Motricidad Fina En Niños De 0 a 5 Años


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF II.D


Richfield Community Center

Thursday, September 24


Toilet Learning in Family Child Care Settings


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF I


Think Small Saint Paul

For Family Childcare



Saturday, September 26


Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance


8:30 am to 12:30 pm

$20.00, KCF I & II.C


Fridley Community Center

Tuesday, September 29


SUID/AHT Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Reducing the Risk of Abusive Head Trauma (DCYF)


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

FREE, KCF VII.B


Think Small Saint Paul

For Family Childcare


Saturday, October 3


Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance


9:30 am to 2:00 pm

$20.00, KCF I & II.C


Farmington Public Library

Wednesday, October 7


Fostering Connection and Respect with Families: Mastering Communication and Boundaries


6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

$10.00, KCF III


Think Small Saint Paul

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