Description: Infant and toddler classrooms require intentional care, strong relationship-building skills, and developmentally appropriate practices that support the whole child. The Infant and Toddler Teacher Survival Guide equip early childhood professionals with practical strategies to manage the daily routines, behaviors, and developmental needs of children ages birth–3. Participants will explore key milestones, responsive caregiving techniques, communication-building strategies, and methods for creating secure, nurturing environments. Through real-world examples, interactions, and best practices, educators will learn how to confidently guide and support infants and toddlers as they grow, learn, and thrive.
Bonus
Courses Included: Shaken Baby Syndrome and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this training course, you will be able to…
- Identify foundational milestones and characteristics of infant and toddler development, including physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language growth.
- Apply responsive caregiving practices such as intentional interactions, self-talk/parallel talk, positive praise, and emotional regulation support to meet children’s individual needs.
- Implement developmentally appropriate classroom strategies—including routines, differentiated instruction, relationship-building, and consistent expectations—to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging infant/toddler learning environment.
Course Information
- Qualifies for 5 Clock Hours | .5 CEU'S
- Training includes 3 modules & 3 final assessments
- Supporting downloadable material included
