Target program type(s): Group Child Care, Family Child Care, After School and Out of School Time

Target audience: Administrators, Teachers, FCC Providers

PLC Address: VIRTUAL-ONLINE 
ZOOM PLATFORM

PLC Training:

Children grow and learn naturally in mixed-age groups. Younger children observe and learn from "experts," including important cognitive and social skills. Older children can explore the same materials more deeply and gain self-confidence by teaching and interacting with younger children. However, it can be a challenge to balance safety, active learning, and the individual needs of each child. Participants will explore research findings on mixed-age groups in early education and through discussion and interactive activities, learn how to plan activities that can meet the needs of mixed-age groups.

Goals - Participants will:
1. Understand there are many ways to plan activities for mixed age groups in a variety of different curriculum areas.
2. Know that there are many techniques to keep multiage group children active while participating in the same activity.

Student Learning Outcomes/Objectives- Participants will:
1. Identify the benefits and challenges of multi-age grouping.
2. List ways to adapt daily practices and routines to meet the needs of children in different age groups: infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
3. Discuss guidelines for choosing and adapting activities for mixed age groups, including factors such as environment, family, and cultural aspects.
4. Plan activities with the same goal for mixed-age children in the following areas: art, drama, language and literacy, music, fine and gross motor, music and science.

Facilitator: Maureen Conrad Goulet

Maureen Conrad Goulet joined Community Training Group this year. She has an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She is an adjunct faculty member at Middlesex Community College for 25 years. She has taught Child Growth, Curriculum, Program Planning, Behavior Management, Supervised Field Placement and Seminar, as well as Administration. Maureen has experience with infant, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten and school age children. She owned a Family Child Care Business. Maureen enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and walking with her dog.

PDC Region: Northeast

PLC Sessions: 

Saturday, April 9, 2022 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday, April 16, 2022 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Must attend BOTH sessions!

0 CEUs / 5 hours 

All participants must be registered in order to receive credit (CEUs or EEC Training Hours) for their participation.

Does this training apply to diverse learners? Yes 

This PLC can be used to fulfill the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care's required hours of professional development that address diverse learners.

Registration Link: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/register/4384-423