Cariño Early Childhood News

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1 2nd Quarter Volume 21, Issue 2 Early Childhood Professionals, Families, Community Agencies & All UNM Cariño Early Childhood TTAP Supporters! We want to thank each of you for your ongoing support of the Cariño Early Childhood TTAP as we look forward to many more years of providing quality TTAP services to our community! UNM Cariño Early Childhood Training & Technical Assistance Program Early Childhood Services Center UNM Continuing Education 1634 University Blvd MSC Albuquerque, NM Office Fax Cariño Program Director Malisa Kasparian Training & Development Consultants Inclusion Sheryl Faulconer Linda Littlewolf Veronica Tighe Training & Development Consultants Claudia Alderete Janet Gagliano Noelle Garcia Jackson Mandee Lamoreux Tatiana Roman-Rodriguez Luisa Chavez-Scott Julian Maietta Vacant Training Coordinator Dawn Gibson Enrollment Services Rep Marlene Lopez-Rodriguez General Information & Training Registration South Valley Office Joel Casas - Manager Consultants Jose Cano Paloma Gonzalez Vacant If you have any questions or comments regarding the UNM Cariño EC TTAP Newsletter contact Malisa Kasparian. Throughout the busy year, it can be easy to lose sight of what is truly important to us. Here at Cariño we continue to share the belief that each child deserves and should have access to safe, nurturing & happy child care environments that promote healthy development. Cariño is dedicated to supporting all early childhood professionals and families by providing the information you need whether it be early childhood trainings, toy resource and lending library services, or onsite assistance to enable you to provide the best possible care! We would also like to take this opportunity with the holidays right around the corner to wish you and your family a very safe and happy holiday season! Please note the Cariño offices will be closed November 26th & 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday and December 23rd thru January 3rd for the UNM Winter Break. Inside this issue: 10 Things Children Can Teach Us About Mindfulness Page 2 How Does Your Environment Support Your Philosophy and Curriculum? Page 3 Tree Garland for the Winter Birds, Gingerbread Page 4 Preparing Children With Special Needs for Kindergarten Page 5 Early Childhood Course Descriptions - FOCUS Page 6 UNM Cariño EC TTAP Training Calendar Pages 7-9 UNM Cariño EC TTAP SOUTH VALLEY Training Calendar Page 10 Other Training Opportunities (45 Hour & 6 Hour Courses), Training Policies Page 11 Cariño Staff Profile, Community Spotlight Page 12 Community Events, Toy Spotlight: Transition to School Backpack Page 13 The Importance of Play - La Importancia del Juego Page 14 Toy Lending & Resource Library Parent Play Groups Page 15

2 10 Things Children Can Teach Us About Mindfulness by Kate Kane As an early childhood educator, I regularly witness the uninhibited ways that children navigate their world. They are unencumbered by the baggage we adults carry around with us. The inherent wisdom of children can teach us so much about mindfulness. Here are 10 lessons we can all learn from them. 1. Children naturally live in the present moment. You will rarely find a 4-year-old ruminating over the past, or fretting too far into the future. Their lives tend to be focused in the here and now, and this is reflected in the absolute attention they give to their activities. Watching a child engaged in their flow, whether building with blocks or drawing a picture, is a lesson in living in the present. 2. Children move their bodies without even thinking. Young children don t sit still for very long. They instinctually need to move, and they love challenging their bodies in all sorts of ways. Kids are drawn to physical activity and movement, using their bodies as a way to self-regulate and express themselves. 3. Children use all of their senses with excitement. Kids get messy. They gravitate toward mud and paint, and smells and textures that enhance their senses. Children are able to fully immerse themselves in their experiences through their sensory activities. 4. Children don't have to think twice about playtime. In the world of early education, many believe that children learn through play. They are natural explorers, and play opens up the world to them. Even the simplest materials like rocks and sticks can become tools for hours of fun. 5. Children are humanitarians by nature. Children are kind. They may be developmentally egocentric but at their core, kids want to make others feel happy and included. They seek out community and feel comforted to be part of a group of peers. 6. Children seek out new experiences. Children see the world through fresh eyes. Everything is new and they embrace this novelty. They don t get bogged down by expectations of how an experience is supposed to be. 7. Children let go easily. Learning to be a member of a group can be hard. Kids fight over who s first in line, who ruined the game, who accidentally broke their project, or who hurt their feelings. But children can forgive their offender and move on from the affront very quickly. They don t carry a grudge. They accept sorry and move on. Children want fast resolution to conflicts and invest in the repair. 8. Children express uninhibited joy. Being amongst children is to experience happiness by osmosis. Their natural state, when they feel supported, is one of unbridled glee. Because children don t have the sense of self-consciousness that adults do, they are free to express joy and silliness like no one is watching. 9. Children enjoy meditation! My class began meditating this year and it was remarkable to see how quickly and easily they took to it. They began requesting meditation time on the days it wasn t even scheduled. Kids need quiet time to settle their bodies and minds, and they crave the time to be able to do it. 10. Children teach us that tomorrow is a new day. As a teacher, I have witnessed countless melt-downs and abhorrent behavior in kids. Inevitably, the next day, they appear in the classroom with a smile on their face, a cooperative spirit, and a willingness to start over with a clean slate. Kate Kane is a freelance journalist and early childhood educator living in Boston. She practices yoga regularly and tries to live in the moment. Kate writes a blog about creating community in the classroom all about social issues that children deal with on a daily basis. You can read her blog at Page 2

3 UNM New Mexico Kids Child Care Resource & Referral Services New Mexico Kids Child Care Resource and Referral maintains a statewide database of child care providers that are licensed or registered by recognized regulatory agencies in the state of New Mexico and continue to maintain their status with their respective agencies. This database is used to provide courtesy referrals to anyone who requests them at no cost to families or child care providers. Child care providers share the information that is included in the database and that information is used to help refer families to providers that might meet the needs of their children. Child care providers and their information appear on this list on a voluntary basis. Referrals are available online or by phone. If you are interested in referrals or joining the Child Care Referral database call How Does Your Environment Support Your Philosophy and Curriculum? Since most early childhood philosophies stress the importance of play, hands-on-learning, and child development, a good early childhood environment supports these activities. Are there well-supplied dramatic play areas? What about sand and water activities, art areas and reading corners? Is the space arranged in such a way that children can make noise while playing without disturbing children in other activities? Can children make a mess in the art area without destroying the books in the reading area? Meeting Children's Needs. Young children have basic needs that must be met for them to develop and mature. These essential needs include warm, caring, and responsive adults; a sense of importance and significance; a way to relate to the world around them; opportunities to move and play; and people to help structure and support their learning. Rich in Experience. Children need to explore, experiment, and learn basic knowledge through direct experience. Childhood is a time when we learn first hand about the physical world; the feel of water, the constant pull of gravity, the smell of a flower and the abrasive feel of concrete on a bare knee. Rich in Play. Play provides a way for children to integrate all their new experiences into their rapidly developing minds, bodies, emotions, and social skills. Brain research supports this idea, stressing that children learn best through an integrated approach combining physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth. Rich in Teaching. The role of the teacher is critical in a child s life. Children depend on them to be their role model, instructor, and nurturer of educational experiences. Rich with People. Clearly children need lots of exposure to other people in their early childhood years. One of the greater weaknesses of Western society is that our children have less exposure to diverse groups of people living in the local area baker, farmer, gardener, carpenter, piano tuner, bricklayer, painter, etc. Significant to Children. Young children need to feel important. In the past, children were often responsible to water the garden, do farm chores, and care for younger siblings. Children need to feel that what they do is meaningful to those around them. Places Children Can Call Their Own. A basic human need is the need to belong. Children need to feel they belong. They need to be close to people they know, have familiar and comfortable objects, and be in a setting that has a history for them. Adapted from Early Childhood News Page 3

4 Tree Garland for the Winter Birds Lots of birds like fruit, including orioles, redwings, robins, and tanagers. This edible bird tree garland is a great way to have fun with the kids, attract birds and bring life to your yard during the Fall and Winter months. You will need: An apple A kiwi 5 oranges Whole cloves A bag of whole cranberries A bag of peanuts in their shells A needle Heavy cotton thread Raffia or cord Steps to make the garland: 1. Make a garland of the cranberries by stringing them on a double length of thread. 2. Push the needle through the middle of the peanuts to make a peanut garland. 3. Slice the apple, kiwi and one of the oranges crosswise, so that each slice has a pretty pattern. Make the slices rather thin (about a 1/4 inch thick). 4. Put a loop of raffia or cord through the edge of each slice. Use a pointed stick or screwdriver to poke a hole to put the cord or raffia through. The birds also enjoy orange pomanders. They will not eat the cloves and they look nice hanging in the trees. Steps to make the pomanders: 1. Poke the whole cloves (again, you may need to use a pointed stick to start the holes) into the whole oranges. 2. Cut four pieces of raffia about a foot long. 3. Tie the raffia pieces together about 3 inches from the end. 4. Put the pomander in the center and tie the raffia together at the other end. 5. Hang in your favorite tree so you can view the birds with the children through a window. Gingerbread Have you ever noticed how gingerbread houses have a certain charm with children? Actually, it doesn't really matter what age the child is. You can be 4 or 40 and they can still draw you in. Maybe it's the detail or just the candy. But there is a special warm smile that comes over us when we look at the wonderful results of someone's imagination. It brings out our creativity and peaks our interest. Here is a recipe for gingerbread that you use to make gingerbread people, ornaments, or houses. 1 cup butter at room temperature 1 3/4 cups brown sugar 1 1/4 cups white sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 6 eggs 6 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon allspice Page 4

5 PREPARING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FOR KINDERGARTEN Adapted from Preparing for Kindergarten Begins the Year Before by Karen Golembeski National Center for Learning Disabilities, 10 Tips for Parents to Prepare Preschoolers for Kindergarten Success by Learning, March 1, 2011, and Transitioning to Kindergarten by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. As each new school year begins, providers who work with children who are in the pre-kindergarten years have a lot to think about. We all want to give children the educational and social experiences throughout the pre-kindergarten years that will give them the best possible start. We know the importance of early education and may be asking ourselves how can I maximize this experience for the children I work with and also prepare them for the kindergarten experience? In 1994, Ramey & Ramey studied transition to school and sited the signs of a successful transition to school include: 1. Children like school and look forward to going 2. Children show steady growth in academic skills 3. Parents maintain involvement in their children s education 4. Teachers know the parents and other family members 5. Parents trust teachers to understand their children s needs With these results in mind we may question whether we have adequately prepared children for their new environment. These thoughts especially begin to surface for both parents and teachers about a month or two before kindergarten begins. What we do not always realize, however, is that we need to start preparing for the transition to kindergarten very early, especially for children with special needs. The National Center for Learning Disabilities believes that school success needs to be in our planning process at least a year beforehand. Starting early to prepare for kindergarten does not mean learning kindergarten skills in preschool, however. It involves making sure all children, if possible, have the necessary skills when they enter kindergarten by providing learning experiences that teach the basic foundations for expectations at the elementary level. We know that if children have these pre-requisite skills in place as they enter the kindergarten classroom, they are more likely to be able to start their school experience strong. We need to keep in mind that getting ready for kindergarten involves more than just learning ABC s. The National Kindergarten Readiness Organization has, in fact, identified ten skill areas for kindergarten success: strong communication skills, ability to listen, following directions, working well with peers, working well independently, fine-motor skills, basic counting, basic number and letter recognition, basic life (self-help) skills, and basic computer skills. If we build our curriculum in the child care setting around these areas, our children will be better prepared. The year before kindergarten is a great time to learn skills such as tracing shapes of letters and numbers, following simple instructions, recognizing the title of a book, and matching rhyming sounds. Pre-kindergarten is a time to lay the foundation of strong pre-reading and pre-writing skills. If young children are ready with these skills, they are more likely to have a strong start in kindergarten. So how do we prepare children with special needs for the kindergarten environment? Some children with special needs may not be as ready to demonstrate these skills when their typicallydeveloping peers are ready. Starting at the child s developmentally appropriate level is critical. Gradual exposure to skill areas along with guidance, support, and practice will help. In some cases, modifications or accommodations will be necessary. For example, if a child is not able to communicate with words, a communication system such as sign language or assistive technology may be needed in order to enhance the child s abilities. Providing more repetitions of information correlates to more learning for children with special needs. Presenting information in a way to address all learning styles will also benefit all children. Providing more time and assistance to the child that is struggling will enhance his learning of new skills. Helping young children and families prepare for the transition to school requires planning and also sensitivity. Experts Robert Pianta and Marcia Kraft-Sayer suggest a 5-step process to ease transition planning. These steps are as follows: 1. Form a collaborative team 2. Identify a transition coordinator 3. Develop a timeline 4. Implement specific transition strategies 5. Evaluate and revise as needed Getting ready for kindergarten is a process that starts long before kindergarten begins. Keeping a goal of school preparation in mind as we do our classroom planning will provide direction for our instruction and empower our children. By starting early and learning new skills along the way, all children will have a stronger start to the exciting year of learning that lies ahead. Transition is a stressful time for both parents and educators. It is important to have resources that can help guide us through this process. Some recommended resources are: Learning to Listen, Listening to Learn by Mary Renck Jalongo Creating Readers by Pam Schiller Teach Me How to Say It Right by Dorothy P. Dougherty I Can t Sit Still: Educating and Affirming Inattentive and Hyperactive Children by Dorothy Davies Johnson Inclusive Literacy Lessons for Early Childhood by Pam Schiller and Clarissa Willis The National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. provides a school readiness checklist, observation and activity guide, and early learning passport to assist families and providers in the transition process. Page 5

6 The New Mexico Training & Technical Assistance Programs (TTAPs) will be supporting the New Mexico FOCUS quality improvement initiative by offering trainings in our community that are OPEN TO EVERYONE! Below you will find descriptions for each FOCUS training. These trainings are offered throughout the calendar year and are specifically designated as FOCUS related. See pages 7-9 for specific dates, times and registration information. PLEASE NOTE: The FOCUS Intentional Teaching Series must be taken in order POWERFUL INTERACTIONS (4 Hr Series) The book Powerful Interactions, written by A. Dombro, J. Jablon, & C. Stetson, provides the foundation for this 4-hour training about practical and influential ways to interact with young children. Join us as we explore a number of practical insights and strategies that can help to increase our effectiveness as educators of young children. FULL PARTICIPATION OF EVERY CHILD (6 Hr Series) This training provides you with insights, tools, and strategies to promote engagement in play, learning, and development for each young child. The training emphasizes evidence-based practices for supporting children who are culturally and linguistically diverse, and strategies for overcoming biases to build trusting and collaborative partnerships with families. ORIENTATION TO INTENTIONAL TEACHING PART 1 (8 Hr Series) This 8-hour series-based training provides foundational information for the NM Early Learning Guidelines (ELG s) - Observation, Documentation, and Curriculum Planning for Young Children. (must complete all parts to receive certificates for this series) Orientation to New Mexico s Early Learning Guidelines (2 Hours) In this 2-hour session you will receive beginning information about NM s ELG s. This session includes what early learning guidelines are, what age groups and domains they address, how they can be used. Orientation to Observation, Documentation and Curriculum Planning for Young Children (8 Hours) In these three 2-hour sessions you will explore 1) the basics of observation as it relates to the NM ELG s and the Authentic Observation Documentation Curriculum Planning Process star level; 2) the foundations of documenting young children s behaviors as it relates to NM ELG s; and 3) how observation, documentation, and the NM ELG s can guide your curriculum planning through practical applications. INTRODUCTION TO INTENTIONAL TEACHING PART 2 (8 Hr Series) This is an 8-hour series-based training provided in 2 parts. (must complete all parts to receive certificates for this series) Introduction to New Mexico s Early Learning Guidelines (ELGs) (4 Hours) In this 4-hour session you will learn about the background & overview of NM ELG s, spend time getting familiar with the general content, individual sections, and the specific parts of each section. Introduction to New Mexico s Authentic Observation Documentation Curriculum Planning Process (AODCP) (4 Hours) In this 4-hour session you will explore using NM s ELG s as part of the AODCP process. Hands-on opportunities will include strategies for observing, observational assessment, documenting, using portfolios to organize and share your data, reflective processes, including NM s families, your professional commitment, and how they influence your curriculum planning. INTERMEDIATE INTENTIONAL TEACHING PART 3 (10 Hr Series) This is a 10-hour series-based training provided in 2 parts. (must complete all parts to receive certificates for this series) Introduction to New Mexico s Early Learning Guidelines (ELGs) (4 Hours) In this 4-hour study of the New Mexico Early Learning Guidelines, you will be able to explore family and community collaboration and engagement, individualization of the curriculum, and strengths-based teaching and learning practices. The New Mexico Early Learning Guidelines, and the Guidelines Foundational Principles, provide the context for the exploration. Introduction to New Mexico s Authentic Observation Documentation Curriculum Planning Process (AODCP) (6 Hours) This 6-hour, series-based training explores how the Authentic Observation, Documentation, Curriculum Planning Process (AODCP) supports teaching and learning in the reflective classroom. You will practice various curriculum planning and implementation activities that are part of ongoing, observational assessment. Social-emotional development and school readiness are discussed and related to the teaching and learning experiences of the early childhood education and care environments. Page 6

7 UNM Cariño Early Childhood TTAP Training Calendar Please call to sign up. Each individual participant must pre-register him/herself. Please see legend below for corresponding competency areas. Please arrive early/on time. Only a short 5 minute grace period is allowed, after which latecomers are not admitted. Trainings with (5) Pre-Registered Participants or less may be cancelled. Arrangements for needed accommodations may be made 1 week prior to class Inclement Weather/Training Cancellation Line Evenings & Saturdays OCTOBER SIGN-UPS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 14th (You MUST attend all parts in a training series to receive a certificate) BERNALILLO COUNTY: 10/1,8,15,22,29 6:30-8:30pm Intermediate Intentional Teaching- FOCUS Series 5 Part Series (10 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 3-.5hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-1.5hrs, 6-1.5hrs, 7-.5hrs) 10/6,13, am Construyendo relaciones y habilidades socioemocionales 3 Parte (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs, 6-2hrs) 10/5,12,19,26 6:30-8:30pm Introduction to Intentional Teaching - FOCUS Series 4 Parts (8 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 3-.5hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-1.5hrs, 6-1.5hrs, 7-.5hrs) 10/5,12,19 10-noon Behavior Pyramid Series 3 Parts (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 4-2hrs, 5-3hrs, 6-1hr) 10/6,13,20 6:30-8:30pm Math: Numbers, Shapes, Sizes, and More! 3 Parts (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs) 10/7,14,21,28 6:30-8:30pm Orientation to Intentional Teaching - FOCUS Series 4 Parts (8 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 3-.5hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-1.5hrs, 6-1.5hrs, 7-.5hrs) 10/8,15,22 6:30-8:30pm The Full Participation of Each Child - FOCUS Series 3 Parts (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 3-2.5hrs, 4-1.5hrs, 7-2hrs) 10/13,20,27 6:30-8:30pm Quality Early Childhood Programs for ALL 3 Part Series (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 3-2hrs, 4-1hr, 5-1hr, 7-2hrs) 10/ am Trauma, Adversidad y Resistencia Parte 1 10/17 11:30-1:30pm Trauma, Adversidad y Resistencia Parte 2 10/17 2-4pm Trauma, Adversidad y Resistencia Parte 3 (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies 1-4hrs, 4-2hrs) 10/19,26 6:30-8:30pm Powerful Interactions - FOCUS Series 2 Parts (4 Hour Certificate - Competencies 1-1hr, 5-3hrs) SANDOVAL COUNTY 10/ am Social-Emotional Development in Infants & Toddlers Part 1 10/24 11:30-1:30pm Social-Emotional Development in Preschoolers Part 2 10/24 2-4pm Social-Emotional Development in School-Age Part 3 (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs) SOCORRO COUNTY 10/ am Effective DAP Teaching Strategies and Curriculum Part 1 10/24 11:30-1:30pm Effective DAP Teaching Strategies and Curriculum Part 2 (4 Hour Certificate - Competencies 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs) VALENCIA COUNTY: No Trainings Scheduled this Month REGISTERED and LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME PROVIDERS NEW!!!! Cariño is now offering trainings specifically for Family Child Care Home Providers on a variety of Early Childhood Topics. Please call for more information and/or to register. PARENT/FAMILY TRAININGS NEW!!!! Cariño is now offering trainings specifically for Parents/Families on a variety of Early Childhood Topics. Please call for more information and/or to register. If you are a community agency, school, or other organization who works with parents we can also come to your site to provide training! EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMPETENCY AREAS 1. Child Growth Development & Learning 4. Developmentally Appropriate Content 7. Professionalism 2. Health Safety & Nutrition 5. Learning Environment & Curriculum Implementation 3. Family Community Collaboration 6. Assessment of Children & Programs Page 7

8 UNM Cariño Early Childhood TTAP Training Calendar Please call to sign up. Each individual participant must pre-register him/herself. Please see legend below for corresponding competency areas. Please arrive early/on time. Only a short 5 minute grace period is allowed, after which latecomers are not admitted. Trainings with (5) Pre-Registered Participants or less may be cancelled. Arrangements for needed accommodations may be made 1 week prior to class Inclement Weather/Training Cancellation Line Evenings & Saturdays NOVEMBER SIGN-UPS BEGIN OCTOBER 12th (You MUST attend all parts in a training series to receive a certificate) BERNALILLO COUNTY: 11/2,9,16 1-3pm Math: Numbers, Shapes, Sizes, and More! -3 Parts (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hr, 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs) 11/2,9 6:30-8:30pm Powerful Interactions - FOCUS Series 2 Parts (4 Hour Certificate - Competencies 1-1hr, 5-3hrs) 11/3,10,17 6:30-8:30pm The Full Participation of Each Child - FOCUS Series 3 Parts (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 3-2.5hrs, 4-1.5hrs, 7-2hrs) 11/3,10,17,24 6:30-8:30pm Introduction to Intentional Teaching - FOCUS Series 4 Parts (8 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 3-.5hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-1.5hrs, 6-1.5hrs, 7-.5hrs) 11/5,12 6:30-8:30pm El Desarrollo Socio-Emocional 2 Parte (4 Hour Certificate - Competencies 1-2hrs, 4-2hrs) 11/5,12,19 6:30-8:30pm Quality Early Childhood Programs For ALL - 3 Parts (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 3-2hrs, 4-1hrs, 5-1hr, 7-2hrs) 11/ am Child Development Through Play: Ages 0-3 Part 1 11/14 11:30-1:30pm Child Development Through Play: Ages 0-3 Part 2 (4 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 5-2hrs) 11/16,23,30 6:30-8:30pm Participacion Integral de Cada Niño - FOCUS Series 3 Parte (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 3-2.5hrs, 4-1.5hrs, 7-2hrs) VALENCIA COUNTY: 11/7 9-11am A Baby s Amazing Brain Part 1 11/7 11:30-1:30pm A Baby s Amazing Brain Part 2 11/7 2-4pm A Baby s Amazing Brain Part 3 (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs) SOCORRO COUNTY: 11/ am Creativity In Early Childhood Part 1 11/14 11:30-1:30pm Creativity In Early Childhood Part 2 (4 Hour Certificate - Competencies 1-1hr, 4-2hrs, 5-1hr) SANDOVAL COUNTY: No Trainings Scheduled this Month REGISTERED and LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME PROVIDERS NEW!!!! Cariño is now offering trainings specifically for Family Child Care Home Providers on a variety of Early Childhood Topics. Please call for more information and/or to register. PARENT/FAMILY TRAININGS NEW!!!! Cariño is now offering trainings specifically for Parents/Families on a variety of Early Childhood Topics. Please call for more information and/or to register. If you are a community agency, school, or other organization who works with parents we can also come to your site to provide training! EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMPETENCY AREAS 1. Child Growth Development & Learning 4. Developmentally Appropriate Content 7. Professionalism 2. Health Safety & Nutrition 5. Learning Environment & Curriculum Implementation 3. Family Community Collaboration 6. Assessment of Children & Programs Page 8

9 UNM Cariño Early Childhood TTAP Training Calendar Please call to sign up. Each individual participant must pre-register him/herself. Please see legend below for corresponding competency areas. Please arrive early/on time. Only a short 5 minute grace period is allowed, after which latecomers are not admitted. Trainings with (5) Pre-Registered Participants or less may be cancelled. Arrangements for needed accommodations may be made 1 week prior to class Inclement Weather/Training Cancellation Line Evenings & Saturdays DECEMBER SIGN-UPS BEGIN NOVEMBER 9th (You MUST attend all parts in a training series to receive a certificate) BERNALILLO COUNTY: 12/1,8,15 10-noon Self Care and Burnout Series - 3 Parts (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 7-6hrs) 12/1,8,15 6:30-8:30pm Quality Early Childhood Environments For ALL - 3 Parts (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 3-2hrs, 4-1hr, 5-1hr, 7-2hrs) 12/2,9,16 6:30-8:30pm The Full Participation of Each Child - FOCUS Series 3 Parts (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 3-2.5hr, 4-1.5hrs, 7-2hrs) 12/3,10,17 6:30-8:30pm Participacion Integral de Cada Niño - FOCUS Series 3 Parte (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 3-2.5hrs, 4-1.5hrs, 7-2hrs) 12/5 9-11am A Baby s Amazing Brain Part 1 12/5 11:30-1:30pm A Baby s Amazing Brain Part 2 12/5 2-4pm A Baby s Amazing Brain Part 3 (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs) 12/7, am Powerful Interactions - FOCUS Series 2 Parts (4 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-1hr, 5-3hrs) 12/ am Matematicas y Ciencias en la Edad Temprana Part 1 12/12 11:30-1:30pm Matematicas y Ciencias en la Edad Temprana Part 2 12/12 2-4pm Matematicas y Ciencias en la Edad Temprana Part 3 (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs) SANDOVAL COUNTY: SOCORRO COUNTY: VALENCIA COUNTY: No Trainings Scheduled this Month No Trainings Scheduled this Month No Trainings Scheduled this Month REGISTERED and LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME PROVIDERS NEW!!!! Cariño is now offering trainings specifically for Family Child Care Home Providers on a variety of Early Childhood Topics. Please call for more information and/or to register. PARENT/FAMILY TRAININGS NEW!!!! Cariño is now offering trainings specifically for Parents/Families on a variety of Early Childhood Topics. Please call for more information and/or to register. If you are a community agency, school, or other organization who works with parents we can also come to your site to provide training! EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMPETENCY AREAS 1. Child Growth Development & Learning 4. Developmentally Appropriate Content 7. Professionalism 2. Health Safety & Nutrition 5. Learning Environment & Curriculum Implementation 3. Family Community Collaboration 6. Assessment of Children & Programs Page 9

10 UNM Cariño SOUTH VALLEY Training Calendar CNM SV Campus Please call to sign up. Each individual participant must pre-register him/herself. Please see legend below for corresponding competency areas. Please arrive early/on time. Only a short 5 minute grace period is allowed, after which latecomers are not admitted. Trainings with (5) Pre-Registered Participants or less may be cancelled. Arrangements for needed accommodations may be made 1 week prior to class Inclement Weather/Training Cancellation Line Evenings & Saturdays OCTOBER SIGN-UPS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 14th (You MUST attend all parts in a training series to receive a certificate) 10/1,8,15 6:30-8:30pm Matemáticas: Números, Figuras, Tamaños y Más! - CNM South Valley Campus (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs) 10/5,12,19 6:30-8:30pm Participación Integral de Cada Niño 3 Partes (FOCUS) - CNM South Valley Campus (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-1hrs, 2-1hrs, 4-1hr, 5-3hrs) NOVEMBER SIGN-UPS BEGIN OCTOBER 12th (You MUST attend all parts in a training series to receive a certificate) 11/2,9,16 6:30-8:30pm Explorando Música en Educación Infantil - CNM South Valley Campus (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs) 11/4,11 6:30-8:30pm Powerful Interactions 2 Parts- CNM South Valley Campus (4 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-1hrs, 5-3hrs) 11/7 9-11am El lenguaje de Arte en el Salón Parte 1 - CNM South Valley Campus 11/7 11:30-1:30pm El lenguaje de Arte en el Salón Parte 2 - CNM South Valley Campus 11/7 2-4pm El lenguaje de Arte en el Salón Parte 3 - CNM South Valley Campus (6 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-1hrs, 3-1hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs) DECEMBER SIGN-UPS BEGIN NOVEMBER 9th (You MUST attend all parts in a training series to receive a certificate) 12/1,8,15,22 6:30-8:30pm Introducción a la Enseñanza Intencional 4 Parte s (FOCUS) - CNM South Valley Campus (8 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-2hrs,3-1hr, 4-1.5hrs, 5-1.5hrs, 6-1hr, 7-1hr) 12/5 9-11am Creciendo con Literatura Usando Varios Lenguajes Parte 1 - CNM South Valley Campus 12/5 11:30-1:30pm Creciendo con Literatura Usando Varios Lenguajes Parte 2 - CNM South Valley Campus 12/5 2-4pm Creciendo con Literatura Usando Varios Lenguajes Parte 3 - CNM South Valley Campus (8 Hour Certificate - Competencies: 1-1hrs, 3-1hrs, 4-2hrs, 5-2hrs) Parking is available in the front and rear of the CNM South Valley Campus. If you need an escort after class contact CNM security at AREAS DE COMPETENCIA EN LA EDUCACION INFANTIL 1. Crecimiento, Aprendizaje y Desarrollo Infantil 4. Contenido Apropiado para el Desarrollo 7. Profesionalismo 2. Salud, Seguridad y Nutricion 5. Entorno de Aprendizaje e Implementacion del Curriculo 3. Colaboracion de la Familia y la Comunidad 6. Evaluacion de los Niños y los Programas Page 10

11 Other Cariño EC TTAP Learning Opportunities 45 HOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD ENTRY LEVEL COURSE Call for October December 45 HOUR Schedule. $40 Money order or company check required to register (No Cash). Must register with Cariño REGISTERED and LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME PROVIDERS NEW!!! Cariño is now offering trainings specifically for Family Child Care Home Providers on a variety of Early Childhood Topics. Please call for more information and/or to register. PARENT/FAMILY TRAININGS NEW!!! Cariño is now offering trainings specifically for Parents/Families on a variety of Early Childhood Topics. Please call for more information and/or to register. If you are a community agency, school, or other organization who works with parents we can also come to your site to provide training! CARIÑO EC TTAP ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER REQUESTS Would you prefer to receive the Cariño newsletter via ? If yes, please send your request to mkaspari@unm.edu. Indicate in the subject line Electronic Newsletter Request and you will be added to our distribution list. Other Community Learning Opportunities CNM Workforce 45 Hour Courses & Early Childhood Credit Courses: Please call Alicia West at for 45-Hour course info or CNM Registration at for courses offered. UNM Continuing Education Early Childhood Services Center ONLINE EC COURSES NEW!!! The UNM ECSC is now offering online trainings for the 45 Hour Course and the Orientation to Intentional Teaching training series. For more information please contact Heather Christopher at or hchristo@unm.edu. UNM Cariño Early Childhood TTAP Training Guidelines! UNM Cariño EC trainings fill up fast! Be sure to read, understand & follow these guidelines: 1. Please sign up ( ) before the training so we will be expecting you and have a chair reserved. 2. Please leave a DETAILED voic message with your name, child care program name and day time phone number and your call will be returned in the order it was received. Cariño s registration system ensures that spaces are filled on a first come first served basis. 3. You will receive registration confirmation via phone with training details, location, etc. 4. Please note that you may no longer call to pre-register for other participants. Each individual must pre-register herself/himself. 5. You may sign up for more than 1 training at a time (maximum 3 per month), but PLEASE show up if you sign up. If you no show without cancellation ahead of time, you may automatically lose any future reservations you may have had. 6. Each child care center is respectfully asked to not sign up more than three participants per training, so as to allow more centers and family child care home providers to participate. 7. Certificates are issued at the end of each training and will not be issued early under any circumstances. 8. Plan to arrive on time. Only a short grace period of 5 minutes is allowed, after which latecomers will not be admitted. 9. No children are allowed; this is because we as early childhood professionals, believe that this is not an appropriate setting for children and we are not able to accommodate them with toys or room to play. In addition, children can be a distraction to the presenter as well as to other training participants. 10. Any disruptive or inappropriate behavior will NOT be tolerated and at the discretion of the trainer you may be asked to leave 11. Cell phone calls are not permitted during the training. Please turn your cell phone to silent or off. 12. Trainings with (5) Pre-Registered Participants or less may be cancelled. 13. Inclement Weather/Training Cancellation Line Evenings & Saturdays. 14. No food or drink is allowed in the Cariño EC TTAP classroom so please plan accordingly. Page 11

12 UNM Cariño Staff Profile Born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua and raised in Hobbs New Mexico, Jose Cano graduated from the University of Texas El Paso in 2010, with a bachelor s degree in Fine Arts. Jose s efforts had a central focus on the importance of art to the development and learning of the whole child. Through various theory based initiatives, Jose has participated and assisted in elementary schools programs that utilize art to assess children s Social-Emotional, Cognitive, and Motor Development. Jose is at the verge of completing his Masters in Special Education Pedagogy form Eastern New Mexico University. Jose moved to Texas to explore his career options. It was not long before he realized that his heart, passion, and devotion belonged to the families and communities of New Mexico. We are pleased to have Jose on our team as a Training and Development Consultant. Nacido en Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua y criado en Hobbs, Nuevo México, José Cano se graduó de la Universidad de Texas El Paso en el 2010, con una licenciatura en Bellas Artes. Los esfuerzos de José tenían un enfoque central en la importancia del arte para el desarrollo y el aprendizaje integral de los niños. A través de varias iniciativas basadas en la teoría, José ha participado y colaborado en programas de escuelas primarias que utilizan el arte para evaluar el desarrollo socio-emocional, cognitivo y motor de los niños. José está a punto de completar su Maestría en Pedagogía de Educación Especial en La Universidad Oriental de Nuevo México. José se mudó a Texas para explorar sus opciones de carrera. No pasó mucho tiempo antes de darse cuenta de que su corazón, su pasión y devoción pertenecían a las familias y comunidades de Nuevo México. Nos complace en tener a José en nuestro equipo como Consultante de Formación y Desarrollo. Community Spotlight For 25 years, Partnership for Community Action (PCA) has helped develop strong community leaders and advocates by investing in people and creating a strong voice in the communities they call home. PCA follows the theory "Together We Rise", and strongly believe that the more their own program invests in solutions that stem from local communities, the closer they get to a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous New Mexico. Through various community efforts, PCA has worked to improve educational outcomes, focusing on education reform, closing the achievement gap, and offering quality school choice options for students and their families. PCA works to equip families with the knowledge and tools needed to advocate for their children. PCA works with parents, community members, and educational leaders to ensure our students receive the best start and best education. Carino is excited to announce the grand opening of our second UNM Cariño Early Childhood Toy and Resource Lending Library located at Partnership For Community Action! As PCA and Carino endeavors in this new partnership, both programs look forward to continue supporting families & the community through connecting them to resources that will reinforce and encourage the importance of early learning. This program is fundamental for the educational growth of children of our future. Page 12 Durante 25 años, La Asociación para Acción Comunitaria (PCA) ha ayudado a desarrollar fuertes líderes y defensores de la comunidad mediante la inversión en las personas y la creación de una voz fuerte en las comunidades a las que llaman hogar. PCA sigue la teoría "Unidos Venceremos ", y creen firmemente que cuanto más se invierte en soluciones que se derivan de las comunidades locales, cuanto más se acercan a una más fuerte, más nos acercamos a un Nuevo México fuerte, sano y prospero. A través de diversos esfuerzos de la comunidad, PCA ha trabajado para mejorar los resultados educativos, centrándose en la reforma de la educación, cerrando la brecha en el rendimiento, y ofreciendo opciones de elección de escuela de calidad para los estudiantes y sus familias. PCA trabaja para brindar a las familias el conocimiento y las herramientas necesarias para abogar por sus hijos. PCA trabaja con los padres, miembros de la comunidad y líderes educativos para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes reciban el mejor comienzo y mejor educación. UNM Cariño se complace en anunciar la inauguración de nuestra segunda Biblioteca de Juguetes y Recursos ubicada en Asociación para la Acción Comunitaria!. Con esta asociación entre PCA y UNM Cariño, ambos programas esperamos continuar apoyando a las familias y la comunidad al conectarlos a los recursos que refuerzan y fomentan la importancia de la educación temprana. Este programa es fundamental para el crecimiento educativo de los niños de nuestro futuro.

13 Tasty Tuesday at Hyder Park Community Events Tasty Tuesday at Hyder Park Come join the community for a giant picnic with food trucks, free yoga (donations welcome), and live music. Food served from 4pm until dark. Yoga starts at 6pm so bring your mat. Kids, dogs and fun are encouraged! Weather Permitted through November 3rd. Hyder Park, 700 Richmond Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM Every Child Ready To Read Preschool Storytime Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program. Music and Movement Storytime enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple musical concepts. Baby and Toddler Storytime enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Family Storytime is a program for children of all ages, featuring books, puppets, music, movement, science activities, movies and/or crafts to encourage early literacy skills. *Contact your local public library for dates and times. Ven y únete a la comunidad para hacer un picnic gigante con camiones de comida, clases de yoga gratis (se aceptan donaciones), y música en vivo. La comida se sirve de 4:00 pm hasta el anochecer. Las clases de yoga comienzan a las 6:00 pm, así que traiga su colchoneta. Niños, mascotas y diversión son altamente recomendables! Clima Permitido hasta el 3 de noviembre. Hyder Park, 700 Richmond Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM Cada Niño Listo Para Leer Hora Cuentos Preescolar - Únete a la diversión con historias, canciones, títeres y más que fomenten el desarrollo de las habilidades de alfabetización temprana en los niños pequeños utilizando las directrices de la iniciativa del programa Cada Niño Listo para Leer. Hora de Cuentos de Música y Movimiento- disfruten una forma divertida de desarrollar habilidades de alfabetización temprana en los niños pequeños con música, baile, canto, cuentos y exploración de conceptos musicales sencillos. Hora de Cuentos para Bebés y Trotones - disfruten de una hora de cuentos interactivos con sus hijos que incluye diversión con alfabetización temprana mediante libros, canciones, juegos con los dedos y el movimiento del cuerpo. Hora de Cuentos para la Familia es un programa para niños de todas las edades, libros que ofrecen, los títeres, la música, el movimiento, las actividades de ciencia, películas y/o artesanías para fomentar la alfabetización temprana. *Póngase en contacto con su biblioteca pública local para fechas y horarios. Perfect for kids starting kindergarten or first grade, our backpack helps children develop the skills they ll need to succeed in school! It has a 3-month calendar filled with activities for kids to do each day, from counting and sorting to identifying letters. Best of all, the vinyl pack is filled with all kids need to complete each activity from tactile number cards and counting links to fun foam letters, a draw and write journal and more! Activity calendar is written in both English and Spanish perfect for parents and children to use at home or for teachers to adapt for classroom use. New Toy Spotlight: Transition To School Backpack Perfecto para los niños que comienzan el kínder o primer grado, nuestra mochila ayuda a los niños a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para tener éxito en la escuela! Dentro de ella encontraran un calendario de 3 meses llenos de actividades para los niños utilicen a diario, desde contar y clasificar hasta la identificación de letras. Lo mejor de todo, es que el paquete de vinilo está lleno con todo lo que los niños necesitan para completar cada actividad, desde tarjetas de números táctiles y divertidos enlaces para contar con cartas de espuma, un diario para dibujar y escribir y mucho más! El Calendario de actividades está escrito en Inglés y Español - perfecto para que los padres y niños lo utilicen en casa, o para que las educadoras lo adapten para su uso en el aula. Page 13

14 The Importance of Play - La Importancia del Juego Bales, D. (1998). Building Baby's Brain: The Importance of Play. Athens, GA: University of Georgia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Play is one of the most essential activities babies do. Through play, babies explore their environment and make sense of new and different information. The experiences babies have during play help strengthen and expand networks of connections in their developing brains. During the early years, babies' brains form many more connections than the brain will ever need. Connections used regularly become stronger and branch out into more complex networks. Play is crucial for brain development because it gives babies and young children opportunities to experience new things and practice existing skills, which strengthens networks of brain connections. Some adults who watch children playing believe they are not doing anything very important. But if you watch carefully, you may notice that babies who are playing are actually practicing some complex and important skills. All of these experiences help strengthen connections in the brain: El juego es una de las actividades más esenciales que los bebés hacen. A través del juego, los bebés exploran su entorno y dan sentido a la información nueva y diferente. Las experiencias que los bebés tienen durante el juego ayudan a fortalecer y ampliar las redes de conexiones durante el desarrollo del cerebro. Durante los primeros años, los cerebros de los bebés forman muchas más conexiones de las que el cerebro necesitará durante su vida. Las conexiones que son utilizadas regularmente se vuelven más fuertes y se ramifican en las redes más complejas. El juego es crucial para el desarrollo del cerebro, ya que da a los bebés y niños oportunidades para experimentar cosas nuevas y practicar las habilidades existentes, lo cual fortalece las redes de conexiones cerebrales. Algunos adultos que observan a los niños jugando creen que no están haciendo nada importante. Pero si usted mira cuidadosamente, usted puede notar que los bebés que están jugando realmente están practicando algunas habilidades complejas e importantes. Todas estas experiencias ayudan a fortalecer las conexiones en el cerebro: Exploring new objects. During play, children use all of their senses to explore things in the world around them. They may hold objects close to their eyes, drop them to hear the sound they make, or even place them in their mouths. Testing how things work. When babies sit in a high chair and drop things on the floor, they learn about cause and effect. A rattle bounces and makes a noise; a glass shatters; and a handful of cottage cheese spatters. By experimenting, children begin to figure out what happens next and how different objects work. Practicing and expanding skills. Children may try something new during play, and then repeat it over and over again until they perfect it. Children may also "accidentally" do something new. For example, a baby playing with crayons may accidentally press hard enough to leave a mark on the paper. He might look at that mark, decide it's interesting, and try to repeat the motion to make another mark. What began as an accidental discovery begins a process of building connections in the brain, leading to further discoveries. Making decisions. Play is a child-directed activity. Children decide whether they want to play, what they want to do, how they will do what they choose, whether to play with others or alone, and when to switch to another activity. Making these types of decisions gives children confidence and prepares them to make bigger decisions as they get older. Trying out new roles. Pretend play gives children chances to test out the roles of different people around them. As they explore being a parent or a teacher or a firefighter, their understanding of the world expands, and they begin to recognize that different people see things differently. La exploración de nuevos objetos. Durante el juego, los niños usan todos sus sentidos para explorar las cosas en el mundo que les rodea. Pueden contener objetos cercanos a sus ojos, soltarlos para escuchar el sonido que hacen, o incluso colocarlos en la boca. Examinando cómo funcionan las cosas. Cuando los bebés se sientan en una silla alta y tiran las cosas al suelo, aprenden sobre causa y efecto. Una sonaja es sacudida y hace ruido; un vidrio se rompe; y un puñado de requesón salpica. Experimentando, los niños comienzan a entender lo que sucede a continuación y la función de los diferentes objetos. Practicar y ampliar conocimientos. Los niños pueden probar algo nuevo durante el juego, y luego repetirlo una y otra vez hasta perfeccionarlo. Los niños pueden también "accidentalmente" hacer algo nuevo. Por ejemplo, un bebé jugando con lápices de colores puede presionar accidentalmente el lápiz lo suficientemente fuerte para dejar una marca en el papel. Tal vez mire la marca, decida que es interesante, y tratar de repetir el movimiento para hacer otra marca. Lo que comenzó como un descubrimiento accidental comienza un proceso de construcción de las conexiones en el cerebro, dando lugar a nuevos descubrimientos. Tomando decisiones. El juego es una actividad dirigida por los niños. Los niños deciden si quieren jugar, lo que quieren hacer, cómo van a hacer lo que ellos quieran, si jugar con otros o solos, y cuando cambiar a otra actividad. Hacer este tipo de decisiones da confianza a los niños y los prepara para tomar decisiones más grandes a medida que crecen. Probar nuevos roles. Los juegos de simulación ofrecen oportunidades a los niños de poner a prueba las funciones de las diferentes personas que los rodean. A medida que exploran ser un padre, un maestro, o un bombero, su comprensión del mundo se expande, y comienzan a reconocer que diferentes personas ven las cosas de manera diferente. Page 14