Idea Labs in Early Childhood

This is where I go back to my roots. Believe it or not, we were all children once. Yes, it’s true! And those experiences during early childhood – whether it was the impact of an ordinary moment, through very intentional planning, or through pivotal experiences – helped to define who we are today. As I think about Get(ting) Cozy & Flourish(ing), I cannot help but feel a burning passion to desire this for our children and for those who need to keep their tanks FULL, so that they have the energy and passion to pour into children.

Here, I share ideas that have grown through experience, formal learning, suggestions, and by request. These ideas are shaped into learning labs for those adults who love on, who support, and who educate young children directly and/or who design and lead programs for young children. They are priced at $12 each, as a way to say “THANK YOU” for all that you do! For now you will see the beginnings of several series including Habits of Mind, Super(em)power Children, and Every Life is a Beautiful Story. Take a look, and give one a try! I’d love to hear what you think!

Each purchase comes with immediate access to a digital training guide that engages you in the learning process through videos, readings, guided notes, web resources and more. Depending on the series, you may have space within the guide for notes or you may have a separate learning record to track your thoughts and ideas. These idea labs are approved for child care training hours in Michigan, with more states to come soon (please let me know what state you would like me to pursue).

Habits of Mind

Habits of Mind are traits that become skillful individual approaches to learning, acting, thinking, creating, and/or problem solving. These modules focus on understanding each habit and building ideas to use with young children. Purchase and complete individual modules for $12 each.

Optimism – 2.5hrs

Super(em)power Kids!

Tired of trying to improve upon children’s weaknesses? Jump off of the criticism merry-go-round! Instead of looking at children through the lens of “What needs to be fixed?” flip the switch and learn how to more easily notice each child’s strengths. Learn to spot natural opportunities throughout each day to help children nurture and develop their unique strengths and reach higher milestones. With a strength focus, there is no ceiling on what can be accomplished!

Super(em)power Kids: Strength Focused Practices – 2hrs

Super(em)power Kids: The Strengths That Build Humanity – 3hrs (coming soon)

Every Life is a Beautiful Story

Words and stories turn into ideas that can change the world. When children can identify with a character or setting in a book, when they see themselves and their family reflected in books and media, this helps them feel seen and contributes to the development of a positive sense of self. Help children build a globally focused understanding of life through stories that are visually captivating, celebrate diversity, spark curiosity, and capture imaginations!

Every Life is a Beautiful Story:

Using Children’s Picture Books to Help ALL Children Feel Normal, Accepted, and Included 2hrs

Feelings & Firsts 0+ 2hrs