Preschool Collaborative Network Events

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
February 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

This training will highlight the importance of receptive and expressive language, engaging children in meaningful conversations, learning how language supports connections with others and engaging children in creative thinking and problem solving while supporting the feeling of competence.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
February 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Come join us as we learn the importance of process art, how it supports developmental domains and how to set it up in their classroom.

1.5 Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
March 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

A block area in my classroom? Oh No! Oh Yes! This session will cover the why, what and how of including a block area in all classrooms. What does research tell us? Why do we want blocks? How do we keep our children safe with unit blocks? Come explore all this and more – all about blocks!

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
March 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Children in the classroom will have varied needs and abilities and as their teacher you can support them by creating an environment that supports diverse needs and abilities and is inclusive of all children. This training will provide information on the power of a team and strength-based approaches. Participants will also learn about accommodations, modifications and strategies to support all preschool children.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
March 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Science is about experiencing, observing and making sense of the world around you. Come discover ways to include science in the preschool classroom and join us as we discover how to turn preschoolers into scientists.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
March 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Pretend play is an important part of a preschool classroom. Come learn how pretend play supports children’s learning and development and discover strategies for encouraging pretend play in the classroom.

One Missouri clock hour will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.