Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Infant Classroom Management, Part 2: Systems & Routines

    • Welcome

    • Learning Objectives
  • 2

    Organization & Efficiency

    • Organization & Efficiency: Creating Systems that Help Your Classroom Run Smoothly

    • Classroom Management

    • Safe & Prepared Environments

    • Safe & Prepared Environments 2

    • Creating Safe Environments That Meet Evolving Needs

    • Safe Sleep = Safety

    • Equipment Safety

    • Safety is EVERYONE'S Responsibility

    • Infant Confining Equipment

    • Tummy Time Requirements

    • Bottle Systems Overview

    • Bottle Systems in Practice

    • Diapering Systems & Safety

    • Diapering Procedures & Guidelines

    • Hand Washing

    • Diapering Expectations

    • Tracking Supplies & Communication
  • 3

    Daily Routines & Flow

    • Daily Routines & Flow: Supporting Learning and Care Throughout the Day

    • ROUTINES Matter

    • Daily Routines in Infant Classrooms

    • A Day in the Infant Classroom

    • Learning Throughout the Day

    • Whoever is Awake Is the Group

    • Outdoor Time Matters

    • When EVERYONE is Asleep

    • Resetting the Room
  • 4

    Communication in Infant Classrooms

    • Communication in Infant Classrooms: Supporting Babies, Families, and Your Team

    • Constant Communication

    • Babies Communicate Too

    • Understanding Crying

    • Responding with Intention

    • Talking to Babies Throughout the Day

    • Narrating Your Actions

    • Talking to Babies AND Your Team

    • Talk Even When You're Alone

    • Communication with Families

    • Using Tadpoles Effectively

    • Tadpoles Communication Boundaries

    • Celebrating Milestones with Families

    • Talking About Milestones Thoughtfully

    • Balancing Parent Requests

    • Scenario 1

    • Scenario 1: How to Respond

    • Scenario 2

    • Scenario 2: How to respond

    • When to Involve a Director

    • You are NOT Alone!
  • 5

    Wrap Up & Reflections

    • Wrap Up & Reflections

    • Key Takeaways

    • The Importance of Relationships

    • Reflection of Learning