High Quality Responsive Environments

11/08/2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

United 4 Children
5501 Delmar Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63112
United States of America

Summary

This training will provide practical strategies for creating supportive early childhood classrooms. Participants will explore how consistent routines, smooth transitions, and reduced waiting times promote positive behavior and executive function skills. The session will also highlight the use of visual supports and thoughtful classroom design to foster engagement, and guide behavior.

Description

Presented By: Sarah Grissom

Description This course applies to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. In this course, early childhood educators will learn about the importance of their own self-regulation when managing behaviors in their classroom and the role that co-regulation plays in guiding children’s behavior. Educators will also learn strategies for staying calm in a busy classroom.

Delivery Method Options

  • Classroom/In Person

Content Areas

4a: Understand and demonstrate positive, caring, supportive relationships and interactions as the foundation of early childhood educators' work with young children. (1.5 Hours)
6e: Develop and sustain the habit of reflective and intentional practice in their daily work with young children and as members of the early childhood profession. (0.5 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Social and Emotional Development (1.5 Hours)
Program Management (0.5 Hours)