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Importance of play in child development | CEU Training for toddler teachers

Meet Milestones Though Play: Toddlers

Play is already happening in your classroom but it can be hard to know if it's actually helping toddlers build the skills they'll need next.
Some toddlers will develop new skills through everyday experiences. Others need a little more intentional support.
In this self-paced video training taught by a speech language pathologist, you’ll learn:
  1. What developmental milestones to expect between 18 and 36 months and when it may be time to seek additional support
  2. Three research-backed language strategies that help toddlers communicate more during play
  3. How to use toys already in your classroom to support fine motor development

Confidently prepare your toddlers for what's next while still honoring how toddlers learn best: Through play!
ResourceS

Includes a downloadable handbook. Plan, play, and support development!

Inside this 25+ page digital handbook you'll find:
  • Developmental milestone checklists for speech, language, fine motor, gross motor, and feeding, perfect for sharing with parents or using for lesson plans 
  • A language development ladder showing how to model communication at every stage
  • The five fine motor foundations that support toddler development, with practical examples for each
  • More than 20 age-by-age play ideas for common toddler toys with specific language models and fine motor targets included
Training outcomes

By the end of this 2 hour | 0.2 CEU training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify language and fine motor developmental milestones for ages 18 months-36 months
  • Identify strategies that can be intentionally used during play to support development.
  • Identify ways to combine toys and materials to develop activities that meet milestones

See what toddler teachers are saying

"Wonderful insights for how play enhances learning. Great examples to take right to class.

I liked how Kelly used common items and toys in most child care centers or preschools to showcase different ideas for language and fine motor milestones. This gave me some great ideas with items we already have at our school!"
"I like your explanations, simple, helpful and precise.

I find these trainings to be both informative and interesting! Some trainings that I've taken [with other companies] are very boring and hard to absorb. Kelly makes things easy to follow and uses lots of examples to illustrate her points. I really liked that Kelly gave lots of examples for how to use language that was appropriate to children at various levels of development when talking about modeling at the child's level.”
"I love the easy to follow tips in the classroom.

The training was practical and mainly focuses on toys and things that are already available in my classroom. I don't need to buy anything to apply what I learned."

Play activities with purpose without adding more to your day.

Know What To Expect and When
Language and fine motor milestones for 18, 24, and 36 months so you can confidently plan play activities and know what to work on next.
Know Exactly What To Say
Video examples of simple language strategies and ready-to-use phrases that help build communication skills during the play.
Know Exactly What To Do
Video examples of age-by-age play ideas using common toddler toys and fine motor goals built right in so every activity supports meaningful learning.

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Meet Your Trainer

Hi, I'm Kelly
A licensed Speech Language Pathologist, Early Intervention Specialist, Child Care Trainer, and Former Family Child Care Owner

I work alongside teachers every day caring for children with developmental delays, feeding challenges, speech and language disorders, and more.

I kept hearing the same thing: "Our trainings don't teach us this." So I created trainings that do! 

No fluff. Just practical strategies designed to fit naturally into everyday routines with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Speech-language pathologist working on professional development resources for early childhood educators

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