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Fit and Healthy Kids is a team of Early Childcare experts from across the United States who offer online training opportunities. The programs feature diverse experts sharing evidence-based practices, resources, ideas, and the latest in research. 

Listening to children’s voices is an essential part of creating meaningful curriculum in your classroom. Floor books are “tools to truly consult with children during the planning and documentation process.” Developed by Claire Warden, Floors books “encourage higher order thinking skills and help children influence their learning.” Join us to learn how floor books can transform your documentation practice and give children a voice in your curriculum.

Learn the meaning behind behaviors and supporting early childhood mental health. Join us to explore challenging behaviors, warning signs, beneficial resources, and the importance of your role in the childcare environment. Learn about the importance of building partnerships with families and how to bring your concerns forward to parents. 

Engaging in block play provides a vast array of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) concepts. This training is designed to aid participants in designing environments that promote STEM thinking through block play.

This session will provide information on the importance of math development for young children. Participants will learn strategies for integrating math into children's routines, as well as fun and engaging games and activities that involve math concepts.

Engage kids in fun cooking experiences that build healthy habits and learning skills.

This program will give ideas, lessons, and resources for child care providers to enrich their environment for infants and toddlers to gain early math skills.

This course will increase participants’ awareness of the problem of obesity in early childhood, including statistics about obesity rates and causes and risk factors that contribute to childhood obesity. Participants will leave the class with a better understanding of strategies for addressing obesity in ECE settings, key concepts that preschool-age children can learn about healthy eating and physical activity, and hands on activities to teach healthy eating and physical activity to 3- to 5-year-olds within the ECE curriculum

Learn the science behind why some children are challenging eaters and discover ways you can help. This class also covers tips and tricks to make mealtime a more pleasant experience.

This workshop will look at the causes of children’s misbehavior and techniques to respond to their mistaken goals.

See how caregivers and educators can empower children to grow stronger and healthier amidst life’s challenges.

Discover what is new in New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum with Kawerau New Zealand and Te Whariki from New Zealand. We discuss how we document the curriculum and the ways that it is applied to assessment and the standers of wellbeing and belonging. They will share stories about the positive impact for children, families and the importance of building a community of learners.

  This presentation provides learners with an introduction to autism spectrum disorder. 

Transform outdoor time into a rich extension of the classroom with purposeful activities.

Is your mind full of worries and thoughts that cause you stress? Learn the benefits of mindfulness and how mindfulness can positively impact your wellbeing and support you being more present in the moment.

Sometimes we forget that kids feel stress. Their brains are buzzing with worries about the past and future, which can make it hard for them to focus on what’s happening now or keep their emotions in check. Like most things, a mindfulness practice requires… well PRACTICE! We want to give children the tools that help them focus, practice compassion and empathy, and help them self- regulate their emotions

Music is a natural part of a child's everyday life. Not only does it help them develop language and social skills but forms a part of their play time. This training will explore music of the home-from play to sleep. Songs will include lullabies, outside play songs, songs on a rainy day and much more. 

Deepen your understanding of autism's neurological traits and evidence-based supports.

Safe storing, preparing, and serving of foods is just as important in childcare programs as serving a balanced diet. Many children and adults get sick from eating foods that are not properly handles or when food safety guidelines are not being followed. 

Use engaging children's books to spark lessons, connections, and joy in early learning.

The presentation provides learners with a brief overview of autism spectrum disorder.