Calendar

May
10
Mon
Ohio Ready to Learn Workshop – Session 4
May 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

New sessions of the Ohio Ready to Learn Workshops in a virtual webinar format are now open and accepting registrations on the OCCRRA website.  You will be sent an email through OCCRRA with the link for joining the webinar after registration.  See below for course descriptions.

ST10100740

Register for workshops on the Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association website: occrra.orgYou must create a profile to complete the OCCRRA registration process.WORKSHOP REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • All workshops are FREE and Ohio Approved.
  • You must register for each workshop separately by the deadline listed on OCCRRA.
  • Earn a total of 2 Ohio Approved hours FREE for each workshop, or a total of 8 Ohio Approved hours for the workshop series!

Session #1: Effective Learning

Effective learning is critical to the development of young children. Participants who attend this training will be able to describe effective learning through play and will explore a variety of strategies that will support children’s learning experiences.

Session #2: Red/Green Choices Behavior Management                                  

Early childhood professionals who attend this training will be introduced to identifying strategies to use with young children to address behavior and will have the opportunity to practice a variety of engaging instructional strategies that support management of preschool children.

Session #3: Calming Down and Kindness in the Classroom                                                                          

Successful coping skills and conflict resolution in early childhood contribute to a child’s long term quality of life. Participants who attend this workshop will explore and identify a variety of strategies that will foster critical skills in young children.

Session #4: Grow Happy Kids                                                                                            

For some children, learning about healthy eating and exercise can be very challenging. In this workshop participants will explore like scientists and explain several strategies for making healthy lifestyles with young children easier and more successful.

May
11
Tue
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Maple Heights Branch
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

May
13
Thu
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Parma Heights Branch
May 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

Ohio Ready to Learn Workshop – Session 4
May 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

New sessions of the Ohio Ready to Learn Workshops in a virtual webinar format are now open and accepting registrations on the OCCRRA website.  You will be sent an email through OCCRRA with the link for joining the webinar after registration.  See below for course descriptions.

ST10100741

Register for workshops on the Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association website: occrra.orgYou must create a profile to complete the OCCRRA registration process.WORKSHOP REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • All workshops are FREE and Ohio Approved.
  • You must register for each workshop separately by the deadline listed on OCCRRA.
  • Earn a total of 2 Ohio Approved hours FREE for each workshop, or a total of 8 Ohio Approved hours for the workshop series!

Session #1: Effective Learning

Effective learning is critical to the development of young children. Participants who attend this training will be able to describe effective learning through play and will explore a variety of strategies that will support children’s learning experiences.

Session #2: Red/Green Choices Behavior Management                                  

Early childhood professionals who attend this training will be introduced to identifying strategies to use with young children to address behavior and will have the opportunity to practice a variety of engaging instructional strategies that support management of preschool children.

Session #3: Calming Down and Kindness in the Classroom                                                                          

Successful coping skills and conflict resolution in early childhood contribute to a child’s long term quality of life. Participants who attend this workshop will explore and identify a variety of strategies that will foster critical skills in young children.

Session #4: Grow Happy Kids                                                                                            

For some children, learning about healthy eating and exercise can be very challenging. In this workshop participants will explore like scientists and explain several strategies for making healthy lifestyles with young children easier and more successful.

May
17
Mon
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Garfield Heights Branch
May 17 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

May
18
Tue
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Warrensville Heights Branch
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

May
19
Wed
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - South Euclid Lyndhurst Branch
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

May
27
Thu
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Parma Snow Branch
May 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

Jun
1
Tue
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - North Olmsted Branch
Jun 1 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

Jun
8
Tue
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Maple Heights Branch
Jun 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.