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PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT * 2 HOURS * LEVEL 2

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Bright Minds: STEM Play for Infants and Toddlers

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Attention:  This is a 2 hour course.

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Learning Outcomes

Course Overview
Did you know that according to the US Department of Education by the year 2020 it is estimated that the demand for STEM professionals will add nearly 10 million new jobs to the American workplace? Infants and toddlers are natural scientists and STEM is an area that most child care professionals and teachers are uncomfortable introducing to their students of all ages. This course is designed to educate child care professionals about the importance of STEM play for infants and toddlers as well as practical suggestions for easily supporting STEM in an infant or toddler program. 
A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed for developing the curriculum for this course.
Level
2
  • Washington STARS credit: Program Planning and Development (2 hours)
  • CDA Content Area: Effective Program Operation (2 hours)
Course Objectives:​
  • Analyze infant and toddler STEM play examples for developmentally appropriate STEM support.
  • Discuss the caregiver’s role in supporting STEM for infants and toddlers
  • Explain STEM instruction for infants and toddlers​
​​Technical Requirements:
  • Internet access (any speed)
  • Laptop or PC
  • Updated internet browser
Materials:
  • Laptop, PC, or other device

Meet the Trainer for this Course ​​

Aurora is an approved Washington State STARS Trainer. ​
Aurora Tollestrup graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English. She has worked with children and families from preschool to seventh grade in public and private schools in her community as a teacher, advocate and volunteer. A strong community connection and working relationships with colleagues influenced her teaching practices and continue to inspire her work in Education. She believes that educators with a passion for the success and wellbeing of the children they work with need tremendous support and that is where her motivation comes from. 
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Aurora is the Coordinator of Online Learning and Instructional Technology with Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.
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