Learning Connections Institute: Taking Care of YOUrself 12/14/13

Learning Connections Institute: Taking Care of YOUrself

December 14, 2013      5 State Approved Clock Hours!

         $45.00 Registration fee 

Affiliates recieve a 20% Discount

Location: United 4 Children

12 North Newstead Ave

St. Louis, MO  63108

(Select ONE AM Session and ONE PM Session)

8:15am to 8:55am Registration

9:00am to 12:00pm Session I

Life Balance: De-stressing Before the Holidays!

Description: How stress can affect you and ways to cope with stress when working on Life Balance will be the main focus. What exactly is Life Balance and ways to support you in achieving a well-balanced life will be discussed. We will define and examine the balance of mind, body and spirit through self-reflection. In this training it will be “all about YOU”.

Calming the Chaos: Classroom Management Tips that Will Help You stay Calm, Cool and Collected

Description: It is often to keep calm and controlled amongst all the typical activity (a.k.a. chaos) within an early childhood environment. Find different ways to help reframe your thoughts to be more helpful when dealing with difficult situations, ways to get support from the other adults around you, tips for helping set up stress reducing activities within your classroom, and ways to take care of yourself as you are caring for others.

12:00pm to 12:30pm Lunch (Included)

12:30pm to 2:30pm Session II

More Than Just Fun and Games: Why Should we Play Games?

Description: Reasons why to play games and how to appropriately implement them with children will be discussed. Participants will gain knowledge of the 5 Key Components of Fitness and how to intentionally plan activities based on those components. Some active games will be played during this training, so participants should wear comfortable clothing.

When are We  going to Grow Up?: A Look at Adult Relationships

Description:  We often focus on social and emotional development with young children, then as adults, we forget to use these skills in our own relationships. Participants in the training will gain basic skills for social and emotional development of all ages, discover ways in which to move through conflict in a positive way and gain practical skills to enhance all adult relationships.