.5 CEU

Creating Inspiring Environments for Young Children

Aesthetically pleasing early childhood environments benefit children, educators, and families. Creating this special environment requires more than adding “things” to the space, it involves considering your space, the function of the space, and the needs and interests of those that are in that space . In this training, participants will consider what they already have in their classroom or program and how to enrich this space using the Seven Principles of Design as a guide. We will explore inspiring spaces, the Seven Principles of Design, and cultivating inspiring children’s spaces. Bring your creativity, an open mind, and ideas to share!

Children are miracles…we must make it our job to create, with reverence and gratitude, a space that is worthy of a miracle.
 Anita Rui Olds
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Upon enrollment in this course, you will have two weeks to complete all course content and submit your evaluation.  Once the training is successfully completed, a .5 CEU certificate will be issued.

50% of this training will address the issues of "diverse learners"

Learning Objectives

After completing this training, participants should be able to:
Examine personal philosophies and beliefs about early childhood environments to discover what inspires you.
Demonstrate an understanding of the Seven Principles of Design as a guide for creating an inspiring early childhood environment.
Utilize state licensing regulations as a guide for how we can create environments that inspire while staying focused on safety and compliance.
Design early childhood environments that incorporate the educators' and children's ideas to make indoor and outdoor learning and play spaces more engaging and inspiring.

The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc.

The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc. was established in 2005 to provide professional development and consultation services to early childhood programs and educators. We work collaboratively with programs, educators, and agencies to improve the quality of education and care for young children and families.

IEPD has master instructors who provide training, coaching and mentoring services. Each of the IEPD instructors receives training on adult learning principles, training design and delivery, and evaluation. All of the IEPD instructors have worked in the field of early childhood education, bringing their own experiences and "lessons learned" to the training.

Our trainings are fun, engaging, and are filled with important information and resources. We want to work with you, hear your stories, successes and challenges, and provide assistance to help you in your work.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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