For the first time, Joyful Days with Toddlers & Preschoolers will split into two sections: one for parents, and the other for daycare providers or anyone who spends time with multiple toddlers at once. Of course anyone may sign up in either section, if your schedule is limited.
-Parent Session: Six Wednesdays, starting October 3rd, 2012. 12:00pm-1:20pm Pacific Time (3:00pm-4:20pm Eastern time). All calls will be recorded and available for download. To enroll in this section, click here.
-Daycare Provider Session: Six Sundays, starting October 7th, 2012. 1:00pm-2:20pm Pacific Time (4:00pm-5:20pm Eastern Time). All calls will be recorded and available for download. To enroll in this section, click here.
What is a Tele-Class?
This Tele-Class is a live, multi-media class that you can take from your home. In addition to the six class times, you will have six weeks of constant access to Faith Collins through the online discussion space. As you try these new ideas and techniques at home, Faith and the other participants are there to cheer you on, celebrate success and come up with new ideas for challenges. Class-times take place by conference call, which are recorded in case you miss one or want to listen again. During the classes we watch video footage taken of Faith Collins with the children at her home daycare, Rainbow Bridge, illustrating the different ideas and situations in real life. There is also plenty of time for questions and discussion. Between classes are readings and ‘assignments’ of things to try at home or in your program.
Here’s what one participant said: “The thing that really makes this class stand out, in addition to the video footage, as that you [Faith] really go above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to being accessible to us and answering questions on the discussion space. Thank you.” -M.E., nanny of 3
Cost: -Early Registration (register by Sept. 4th; start payment by Sept 6th): $220. Or sign up with a friend for only $165 each.
-Standard Registration (after Sept. 4th): $240. Or sign up with a friend for only $175 each.
–If you’ve taken the course before, you can take it again for half price.
You can pay all at once or in three payments; you will be given those options once you’ve filled out the enrollment form. To enroll in the Wednesday section for parents, click here. To enroll in the Sunday section for daycare providers, click here.
Each class has a different topic:
- Life as the Curriculum
- Teach Children to Interact Graciously
- Make Mealtimes Special
- Smooth & Easy Transitions
- Create Nurturing Spaces
- Being your Best Self
After you’ve taken the Tele-Class, you are eligible to sign up for the Ongoing Membership option with twice-monthly conference calls with Faith Collins.