Fall Workshop – Managing Challenging Behaviors

Extension will be offering “Managing Challenging Behaviors” workshop for caregivers of young children. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 10 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Ives Grove Racine County Office Building (14200 Washington Avenue, Sturtevant). The cost is $10 for those requesting Registry Credit or certificate of attendance. The registration deadline […]

Build It Strong: Child Care Business Foundations Workshops

Build It Strong: Child Care Business Foundations Workshops Do you want to start a child care? Are you a current child care provider interested in learning more about business operations? Build or grow your child care business with FREE “Build It Strong” business workshops. The workshops will be offered by Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) staff […]

Workshop – “10 Ways to Use a Hammer” Learn practical trauma-informed tools to use in your classroom!

March and April Workshops for Early Care and Education Providers and Family-Serving Organizations Extension Racine County will be hosting the workshop “10 Ways to Use a Hammer” Learn practical trauma-informed tools to use in your classroom! The workshop will take place on two Wednesdays, March 24 and April 14 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Participants must attend both […]

February Workshop – Equity and Equality through the Lens of Early Childhood Leadership and Development (Online)

Equity and Equality through the Lens of Early Childhood Leadership and Development Early care and education providers are invited to attend this workshop that will explore the important topic of equity and equality. The workshop will discuss how equity and equality shows up in the workplace for early childhood educators. Participants will understand the difference […]

January Workshop – “If You Don’t Feed the Directors, They will Eat the Staff” (Online)

“If You Don’t Feed the Directors, They will Eat the Staff” – Meeting Everyone Else’s Needs without Sacrificing Your Own! Join Extension for this engaging workshop that is based on the book, If You Don’t Feed the Teachers, They Eat the Students! Guide to Success for Administrators and Teachers. This workshop is for child care directors and child […]

Workshop – Creating Safe Environments for Young Children

Extension’s Early Learning Series will be presenting “Creating Safe Environments for Young Children” on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM via Zoom. The workshop will provide age-appropriate ideas, activities, and resources to help promote the use of masks and social distancing for children ages 3 and up. The participants will look at social […]

Register for October 1st No Small Matter Virtual Film Screening and Discussion

Extension is partnering with the United Way of Racine County and Higher Expectations to present a virtual screening of the popular documentary, No Small Matter on Thursday, October 1 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. No Small Matter is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated and powerful force for change in America […]

Early Learning Series workshops focus on Enriching Family Engagement and Building Stronger Relationships

Extension Racine County’s Early Learning Series will host three workshops focused on Enriching Family Engagement and Building Stronger Relationships. March 24 Joining Family Systems-Becoming Part of the Family April 7 How To Have Professional Conversations April 28 Supporting Children and Families Long Term Facilitated by: Tina Ginner Melzl, MS, […]

February Workshop – Understanding and Using A Sensory Approach

Extension Racine County’s Early Learning Series will host a workshop on understanding sensory. Bottom Up / Inside Out: Understanding and Using A Sensory Approach How does a child’s sensory engine run? See, smell, taste, touch, hear, and movement – senses play an important role in processing the world around us. A child’s sensory engine can […]

November Workshop – Eating a Rainbow: Healthy Eating in the Classroom and at Home

Extension Racine County’s Early Learning Series will be presenting the workshop, Eating a Rainbow: Healthy Eating in the Classroom and at Home. Healthy eating and nutrition is vital to the growth and development of children. Early Care and Education Providers play an important role in modeling healthy eating and fostering healthy attitudes toward food. The […]