Greetings!
Early Learning Update Week of September 6th, 2022
Items Covered: Just two items this week! Have a great start to the school year!!
· Prayer to Start the School Year
· Licensed Only: Free STARS Trainings Monthly through Office of Catholic Schools: September – Musically Minded with Jocelyn Jocelyn Manzanarez – 11 Spots Left
1.) Prayer to Start the School Year
Now that all of our schools have started for the 22-23 school year I would like to offer a prayer to all of you as we embark on an amazing and impactful year. Thank you for your leadership!
Loving God, thank you for the rest and relaxation we enjoyed over the summer. Today, we pray for all our children as they begin their new school year. Bless them with joy of seeing friends, excitement at new experiences and a love of learning. Watch over all who learn, replacing fear with joy, anxiety with peace and tiredness with energy. Grant teachers wisdom, patience and joy in serving their students. In Jesus name we pray, Amen
2.) Licensed Only: Free STARS Trainings Monthly through Office of Catholic Schools:
September – Musically Minded with Jocelyn Manzanarez – 11 SPOTS LEFT
We welcome back Jocelyn Manzanarez of Circle Time Success, one of our most popular presenters during PD Day. Her session is going to be unique from the others because the trainings are recorded and you can take them anytime in September. We decided to do this because of the busy back to school month. You will have two options of sessions to take from Jocelyn. 1. Circle Time Certified; Tips, Tricks and TONS of activities to keep circle time FRESH, FUN and FULL OF LEARNING! OR 2. Yes! Uke'N Plan the Ukulele (Full Descriptions below). These trainings are open to all licensed staff (including you and anyone working in your program). We only have 20 slots for these great trainings so please register ASAP if interested. You will fill out the registration form below and I will send you the enrollment link and coupon code to get access to the training! As a reminder I list and update regularly a variety of STARS approved trainings on the Early Learning Landing Page from a variety of different organizations that facilitate trainings.
Circle Time Certified; Tips, Tricks and TONS of activities to keep circle time FRESH, FUN and FULL OF LEARNING! - 4 STARS Hours, 4 hours
Course Description: It’s no surprise that the number one struggle teachers face at circle time is keeping kids engaged. When there are children with different interests, attention spans and skills, group time can be a challenge for even the most seasoned teacher. The great news is that creating a group learning environment where everyone has fun is totally possible!
Join Jocelyn as she teaches proven strategies that engage learners while teaching across the curriculum using music and movement. Learn songs, stories, transition techniques and more that will take your circle times to the head of the class. This training is a must for any teacher who doesn't just want to be good at circle time, they want to be certified!
Yes! Uke'N Plan the Ukulele - 4 STARS Hours, 4 hours
Course Description: Bring the beauty of music into your classroom AND your life by learning to play the ukulele! Playing an instrument provides an outlet for creativity and what could be better than the stress-relieving sounds of a ukulele? Interested in learning to play? Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a skilled musician, a virtuoso, or even musically inclined. In this 4 week course, Jocelyn will teach you through a step-by-step process paced just right for beginners. You'll also learn tons of songs your kids will love singing at circle time!
Training Format: Online 4 week course
Have a great week!
