The Iowa State University Franklin County Extension will be hosting four Better Kid Care workshops this fall and next spring. Registration and pre-activities begin at 6:00 p.m. The series is presented by satellite from Penn State University. The program will be from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening.
2007 - 2008 Workshop Topics
October 11, 2007
Problem Solving with Children
Hitting, grabbing, pushing, and biting: how do children learn to play nicely? Children can learn to solve their own problems, but they need adults to teach them how to do it.
December 13, 2007
Math for Every Age
If you're able to add 1 + 1 and get 2, you can do math with children. Learn what young children understand about math at each age and simple math activities to do with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
March 13, 2008
Science for Young Thinkers
You don't have to be a rocket scientist to help future scientists learn the basics. Find out how to make science activities really fun for children and adults.
May 15 , 2008
Improving Transition Times
Moving from place to place, activity to activity, is often filled with tears, screaming, and tantrums. Learn how you can smooth transitions to make them productive, fun times for children and stress free for adults.
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9/19/2007