Learning Through Play & Interactions in Centers
Hands-on early childhood professional development focused on what children can learn during classroom centers and free play. Practical strategies for play based learning, observation, and intentional interactions that support early education outcomes.
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Hands on playground safety training focused on spotting hazards, assessing equipment and surfacing, and creating safer outdoor play spaces. Geared toward childcare professionals and caregivers responsible for children’s outdoor learning environments.
Hands on playground safety training focused on spotting hazards, assessing equipment and surfacing, and creating safer outdoor play spaces. Geared toward childcare professionals and caregivers responsible for children’s outdoor learning environments.
Hands on playground safety training focused on spotting hazards, assessing equipment and surfacing, and creating safer outdoor play spaces. Geared toward childcare professionals and caregivers responsible for children’s outdoor learning environments.
Training session focused on the updated ITERS 3 scale, with practical guidance for evaluating and improving infant toddler classroom environments. Built for early childhood professionals seeking shared standards and quality improvement strategies.
Training session focused on the updated ITERS 3 scale, with practical guidance for evaluating and improving infant toddler classroom environments. Built for early childhood professionals seeking shared standards and quality improvement strategies.
Training session focused on the updated ITERS 3 scale, with practical guidance for evaluating and improving infant toddler classroom environments. Built for early childhood professionals seeking shared standards and quality improvement strategies.

Professional training focused on Infant Toddler Specialist practices and SIDS risk reduction for child care settings. Covers infant sleep safety, caregiver protocols, and practical guidance for early childhood providers.

Professional training focused on Infant Toddler Specialist practices and SIDS risk reduction for child care settings. Covers infant sleep safety, caregiver protocols, and practical guidance for early childhood providers.
Professional training focused on Infant Toddler Specialist practices and SIDS risk reduction for child care settings. Covers infant sleep safety, caregiver protocols, and practical guidance for early childhood providers.
In-person training covering North Carolina childcare licensing regulations alongside an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Practical infant sleep safety context geared toward early childhood providers and community caregivers.
In-person training covering North Carolina childcare licensing regulations alongside an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Practical infant sleep safety context geared toward early childhood providers and community caregivers.
In-person training covering North Carolina childcare licensing regulations alongside an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Practical infant sleep safety context geared toward early childhood providers and community caregivers.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.

Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.

Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.

Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.

Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.
Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on keeping home gardens thriving year-round with practical seasonal planting and maintenance tips. Expect dirt-under-your-nails learning and community conversation in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on keeping home gardens thriving year-round with practical seasonal planting and maintenance tips. Expect dirt-under-your-nails learning and community conversation in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on keeping home gardens thriving year-round with practical seasonal planting and maintenance tips. Expect dirt-under-your-nails learning and community conversation in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on beginner crochet instruction culminating in a simple potholder project during a one-day camp. Hosted at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center with a practical, kid friendly learning vibe.
Hands-on beginner crochet instruction culminating in a simple potholder project during a one-day camp. Hosted at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center with a practical, kid friendly learning vibe.
Hands-on beginner crochet instruction culminating in a simple potholder project during a one-day camp. Hosted at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center with a practical, kid friendly learning vibe.

Mindfulness exercises blend with hands-on creative exploration in a supportive group setting. Expect reflective prompts, shared discussion, and community connection centered on presence, imagination, and emotional expression.

Mindfulness exercises blend with hands-on creative exploration in a supportive group setting. Expect reflective prompts, shared discussion, and community connection centered on presence, imagination, and emotional expression.
Mindfulness exercises blend with hands-on creative exploration in a supportive group setting. Expect reflective prompts, shared discussion, and community connection centered on presence, imagination, and emotional expression.
Certification-focused data analytics training aimed at business applications like setting measurable, achievable goals and improving decision-making. Held at a Regus business center with a classroom-style, career upskilling vibe and networking potential.
Certification-focused data analytics training aimed at business applications like setting measurable, achievable goals and improving decision-making. Held at a Regus business center with a classroom-style, career upskilling vibe and networking potential.
Certification-focused data analytics training aimed at business applications like setting measurable, achievable goals and improving decision-making. Held at a Regus business center with a classroom-style, career upskilling vibe and networking potential.
Hands-on career exploration summer camp highlighting local, in-demand jobs and pathways to employment. A free afternoon program at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center focused on workforce training, job readiness, and community opportunity.
Hands-on career exploration summer camp highlighting local, in-demand jobs and pathways to employment. A free afternoon program at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center focused on workforce training, job readiness, and community opportunity.
Hands-on career exploration summer camp highlighting local, in-demand jobs and pathways to employment. A free afternoon program at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center focused on workforce training, job readiness, and community opportunity.
Hands-on STEM camp exploring planets, galaxies, and astronaut life through interactive experiments and virtual reality experiences. Kid-focused learning in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting with playful, science-forward activities.
Hands-on STEM camp exploring planets, galaxies, and astronaut life through interactive experiments and virtual reality experiences. Kid-focused learning in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting with playful, science-forward activities.
Hands-on STEM camp exploring planets, galaxies, and astronaut life through interactive experiments and virtual reality experiences. Kid-focused learning in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting with playful, science-forward activities.

Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.

Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.
Hands-on textile summer camp where kids explore the journey from farm fibers to finished fabric through playful weaving, dyeing, and simple sewing projects. Emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and making skills in a community studio setting.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Hands-on fire safety training at the E-911 Center behind the courthouse, focused on emergency preparedness and safer responses to fire incidents. Geared toward community members and workplaces looking for practical safety skills.
Hands-on fire safety training at the E-911 Center behind the courthouse, focused on emergency preparedness and safer responses to fire incidents. Geared toward community members and workplaces looking for practical safety skills.
Hands-on fire safety training at the E-911 Center behind the courthouse, focused on emergency preparedness and safer responses to fire incidents. Geared toward community members and workplaces looking for practical safety skills.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.