Square One

IN PERSON: Happy Play in the Classroom: It's How They Learn!
2023-01-21 10:15 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Room H178, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
Play not only makes for an engaging and interactive classroom but is how children learn! Join Square One trainer, Arti Kumar-Jain, as she leads educators to think about how children communicate through their thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Online: Rough-and-Tumble: Letting Kids Express their Brain-Body Connection
2022-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Join Square One trainer, Jeanne Hopkins, as she explores the importance of rough-and-tumble play for young children, and how to facilitate it in a way that it aligns with CLASS.

In-Person: Movement & Me: Yoga in the Classroom
2022-12-10 10:15 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, United States
Join Square One trainer, Arti Kumar-Jain, as she leads educators to explore movement and yoga as a way to cultivate social-emotional support and help children develop self-regulating strategies. Wear comfy workout clothes, and bring some water and a towel!

Online: Celebrating Diversity: Supporting Family Structures in your ECE Classroom
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
There are lots of unique family structures in our communities. Join Square One trainer, Dr. Navne Fortune, as she leads educators as they think through how to support and connect with diverse family populations in their ECE programs.

Online: Equitable Family Engagement: Fostering Family as the First & Forever Teacher
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Join Square One trainer, Dr. Navine Fortune, as she leads educators through Early Learning Development Standards guiding principles as they relate to supporting Dual Language Learners and their families by recognizing that families are children’s first and forever teachers.

In-Person: Powerful Constructions: Develop Executive Functions in Blocks, Sand, & Water Play
2022-11-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, United States
Join Square One Trainer, Jeanne Hopkins, as she leads educators to think about building children’s executive functioning skills through blocks, sand, and water play. She will also tie participants back to CLASS and how to build strong interactions.

In-Person: Facilitate Learning Through Interactions
2022-11-12 10:15 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, United States
Join Square One trainer, Jeanne Hopkins, as she debunks the need to “control your classroom.” Controlling children is not how we define teaching. Facilitating learning experiences IS teaching. Learn research and theory about how children learn and what they need, as well as how to apply the CLASS standards for interaction. Most of all, learn positive guidance strategies and free resources to use in your classroom!

Online: Building Our Toolbelt in Regards for Student Perspectives
2022-11-05 09:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Join Square One trainer, Arti Kumar-Jain, as she leads educators in discovering how to engage children in the classroom and reflect on student perspectives.

Online: Assessment and Observations: Yikes! They're Here to Observe Me?
2022-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Join Square One Trainer, Arti Kumar-Jain, as she helps educators navigate observations. Being observed can be such a challenge. This workshop is designed to reduce the anxiety behind observations. Tools and strategies will be provided to help educators understand the why and what behind the visit.

Online Back to School Kick-Off Training for Early Childhood Providers
2022-09-10 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Join us for an exciting day of training featuring national trainer, Amanda Morgan of notjustcute.com as she helps us go deeper in developing intentional interactions with the children and families we serve. Hear from Minus 9-5, the new Southeastern Ready Region partner, to learn about the exciting developments happening in early childhood and how it supports you as an educator. Arti Kumar-Jain, CEO of Love & Light 4 Kidz, will also be leading participants in a session on Mindfulness and Self-Care as we seek to find ways to manage in even the most stressful times. Start your year off right by learning together in our professional community.

In Person Back to School Kick-Off Training for Early Childhood Providers
2022-09-10 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | TCC Campus – ATC Bldg. Theater (2nd Floor), 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
Join us for an exciting day of training featuring national trainer, Amanda Morgan of notjustcute.com as she helps us go deeper in developing intentional interactions with the children and families we serve. Minus 9-5, the new Southeastern Ready Region partner, will be on-site to share new and exciting developments happening in early childhood and how it supports you as an educator. Arti Kumar-Jain, CEO of Love & Light 4 Kidz, will also be leading participants in a session on Mindfulness and Self-Care as we seek to find ways to manage in even the most stressful times. Come enjoy vendors, giveaways, and connecting with other professionals. Lunch will be on your own so plan to grab a friend and share a meal. We can’t wait to have you join us!

Arts Alive in the Classroom
2022-08-06 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, United States
Discover ways to incorporate art into the classroom through books and hands-on projects. We’ll discuss ideas for specific artists exploration, process art, and sensory art projects. This training will be presented by the incredible VB library staff!

Music Alive in the Preschool Classroom
2022-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, United States
Make music come to life in your preschool classroom with developmentally sound practices. Strum a ukulele, play rhythm instruments, and learn how to use live and recorded music for enhanced learning and enjoyment. This training will be presented by the incredible VB library staff!

TRIPLE P PARENTING (3-PART SERIES) Night 3
2022-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | ONLINE, Online Class
*Event nights are not dependent on each other. Come to one or come to all! Join us on May 25th, June 1st, and June 8th from 7-8:30 pm.
Do you want to…?
.Raise happy, confident kids
.Manage misbehavior so everyone in the family enjoys life more
.Set rules and routines that everyone respects and follows
.Encourage behavior you like
.Take care of yourself as a parent
.Feel confident you’re doing the right thing
Triple P is a parenting program, but it does not tell you how to be a parent. It is more like a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them. It is all about making Triple P work for you.

TRIPLE P PARENTING (3-PART SERIES) Night 2
2022-06-01 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | ONLINE, Online Class

Finger Gym! (In-Person!)
2022-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, United States
Designed for caregivers with children ages 3 to 7, Finger Gym is a program that helps young children build fine motor skills while developing other early literacy skills and social-emotional learning. Learn how to use this hands-on program and create materials that are ready to use in the classroom.

Using Non-Fiction Books to Support STEM Development (In Person!)
2022-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, United States
Learn strategies for incorporating informational text in your literacy program to support students with building science and math concepts. Attendees will review a variety of non-fiction titles for ages 3 to 7 and create simple lesson plans to be used in the classroom.

Beyond the Single Story: Selecting Books to Share with Children (In Person!)
2022-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd,, Virginia Beach, 23452, United States
Reading together builds community and inclusivity. Join Virginia Beach Public Library and Square One to learn more about the importance of representation in children’s books, learn about the newest picture book titles for preschoolers, and receive a free book and activity kit to use in your classroom.

(Jan 31st) Tips & Tools to Help Children Build Social-Emotional Skills: Preschool (2-5)
2022-01-31 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
NOTE: THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD TWO TIMES. PARTICIPANTS DO NOT NEED TO SIGN UP TWICE AS THE SAME CONTENT WILL BE PRESENTED BOTH TIMES.
Practical strategies for teachers/clinicians to develop social-emotional skills in preschool children ages 2-5. Key Learning Objective- At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
● Identify 10 strategies to increase social communication skills in children ages 2-5.

Building Relationships with Families
2021-12-11 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Fostering good relationships with families is key to a child’s educational success. Join us as we discuss best practices around building relationships and navigating difficult moments.

"Is It Blow Up Day Yet?" Math & Science in the Classroom
2021-12-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Learn how to provide an engaging environment with materials and activities in math and science, as aligned with the Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS), the VA Early Learning and Development Standards and Milestones, and CLASS.

Brain Based Learning for Early Childhood
2021-11-20 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
The brain is where it is at. Empowering our children to constructively and critically think from an early stage is key to success. Participants will understand the brain’s function, how it is involved with learning and how to design instruction around keeping the body’s biggest organ– the brain in mind.

Culturally Responsive Literacy Strategies in the Classroom
2021-11-09 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
How to incorporate and create inclusive environments for rich literacy and instruction in the classroom that leads to engagement and success. We will discuss the role of literature and strategies that provide opportunities for children to feel successful in their school environment.

Executive Functioning: Teaching Children HOW to Learn
2021-10-16 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Executive functioning skills are foundational to the success of learners in today’s classrooms. Learn about executive functioning skills and how to embed opportunities to expose and teach these skills in your early childhood classroom.

How to Engage Children with Understanding Learning Styles
2021-10-05 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
We know that children come in all shapes, sizes. and forms. They all learn differently too. In this workshop, we will discuss Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences to evaluate how children learn.

Conscious Discipline
2021-08-27 - 2021-08-28 | Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce St., Virginia Beach, VA, 23462, United States
Based on brain research and developmentally appropriate practices, Conscious Discipline provides inspiration, proven discipline strategies, and camaraderie that will promote lasting change in your child care center!
PLEASE NOTE:
-EACH PARTICIPANT MUST SELECT ONE DAY TO ATTEND. Please know that both training days will be the SAME training content and we would like as many child care providers to attend as possible. YOU MAY NOT ATTEND BOTH DAYS.
-ONLY 5 ATTENDEES PER CHILD CARE CENTER unless otherwise noted closer to the training date.
–If you do not receive a confirmation email: Check your spam/junk folder for your registration confirmation and reminder. Put director.squareone@gmail.com in your email address book to ensure you receive all communication.
We can’t wait to have you join us as we learn and grow together!
Sponsored by:
Square One
Chesapeake Are You Ready?
Virginia Beach GrowSmart
Virginia Quality
Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission

Build Your Early Childhood Nutrition Toolkit
2021-06-19 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Training to learn how to read and use nutrition fact labels and explore ways to make healthier food choices to support your youngest learners.

Substance Abuse
2021-06-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
This course will explore the incidence of Substance Abuse and will provide strategies to help, including resources.

Supporting Childrens' Physical Activity in Early Childhood Settings
2021-05-15 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
Training to identify strategies to improve the physical activity environment in your early childhood classroom.

Building Relationships
2021-05-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, Online Class
This course presents strategies for building relationships with families.
