Approaches to Learning

  • Children's art and craft supplies on a wooden table, including markers, crayons, painted rocks, stickers, paint set, and a child's hand holding a rock. A piece of paper with drawings is also visible.

    Active Learning

    In this workshop participants will:

    Learn about Highscope’s philosophy of active learning.

    Discuss the five ingredients of active learning.

    Learn and share ways to support active learning at home.

    Length: 55 minutes

    Delivery method: In-person, live virtual

    Step 1 hour training certificate can be issued to teachers that attend.

  • Interior of a modern kindergarten classroom with wooden floors, small tables and chairs, colorful storage units, educational wall displays, and a cozy reading nook. The room is spacious and well-lit.

    Environments that Support Initiative

    In this workshop participants will:

    Learn how an organized learning environment can promote children’s initiative and independence.

    Share ideas for organizing children’s toys and belongings to promote independence at home.

    Length: 60 minutes

    Delivery Method: In-person, live virtual

    Step 1 hour training certificate can be issued to teachers that attend.

  • Planning with Children

    Planning with Children

    In this workshop participants will:

    Learn what planning time for children is and why it is an important part of a child’s daily routine.

    Learn the benefits of planning with children.

    Share ideas for how to plan with children at home.

    Length: 60 minutes

    Delivery Method: In-person, live virtual

    Step 1 hour training certificate can be issued to teachers that attend.

  • A child and adult drawing with markers at a small table.

    Recalling with Children

    In this workshop participants will:

    Learn why giving children the opportunity to recall their playtime is important.

    Learn the benefit of recalling with children.

    Share ways to recall with children at home.

    Length: 55 minutes

    Delivery Method: In-person, live virtual

    Step 1 hour training certificate can be issued to teachers that attend.