Music is a great way to get children engaged! Music can be fun, expose us to new cultures, and is a great way to teach routines and rules. However, planning a variety of music activities can be a struggle. In this training, we will talk about the science of sounds! We will discuss how to switch up your music activities to keep them novel and engaging. We will learn about intentionality when planning music activities for children from infancy through age 5.

Remember being fascinated by all the colorful shapes and designs you would see when playing with a kaleidoscope? Many children today do not know what a kaleidoscope is and have never played with one before. In this workshop, you will learn how to create your very own kaleidoscope that you can share with your class! We will use inexpensive items you probably already have at home or in your classrooms. There are so many ways to make one, so you can make more than one!

Planning science, art, math and technological activities for infant/toddlers can be challenging. In this training you will learn how to ease into STEAM activities for infants and toddlers. This training will give you some ideas for developmentally appropriate activities for these age groups. Lastly, you will apply what you have learned and create your own activity for an infant or toddler classroom.