Staff: Toddler Training Packet

TODDLER PROGRAM ORIENTATION PACKET

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VISION AND VALUES? Cultivate Mankato is a Child Development & Resource Center located in vibrant downtown Mankato, MN. We seek to create opportunities for children to engage with their community and create meaningful relationships that cultivate a sense of belonging. Cultivate Mankato provides opportunities for children to learn about the world through hands-on, reflective learning and healthy dialogue. Through this framework, our goal is to provide an environment for children to build relationships of mutual caring and respect while exploring the world around them through play-based learning.

VISION Our vision is to cultivate an inclusive community working together to create a safe & stimulating environment of love & learning for all children.

Cultivate Mankato is rooted in developing strong, consistent, loving and respectful relationships with children, families, and care providers. We do this by nurturing children, making intentional efforts to grow communities, and empowering parents with the tools and resources they need.

VALUES LOVE Cultivating and nurturing children as individuals and providing a loving and safe environment.

Cultivating love in others.

AUTHENTICITY RELATIONSHIPS Being the best and truest form of yourself at all times.

COMMUNITY

Engaging with our Ensuring that community to everyone belongs, promote inclusiveness feels loved and is and provide provided opportunity engaging for growth. experiences for children.

TODDLER TRAINING

TABLE OF CONTENTS Before you begin, make sure you watch this video

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TODDLER GENERAL - ALL STAFF Diapering/ diaper station Nap/rest time

Common responses to behaviors ( t o d d l e r s p e c if i c )

Mealtimes

ALL LEAD TEACHERS Preparing for a new student and family How to order supplies How to put in a reimbursement Expectations of redirecting staff How to delegate responsibilities How to complete a transition request How to access forms How to use ProCare for observations and assessment reports

T O D D L E R NSo t eP: Et a C I Ft hIeCq u i zT aEf tA king er C e aH ch E s eR c tS ion is required Toddler/preschool lesson planning

Toddler/preschool curriculum and assessment

ALL STAFF TRAINING Diapering/ Diaper Station

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TAKE THE Quiz Section 2 QUIZ

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ALL STAFF TRAINING Nap/Rest Time

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SUPPORT, ASSISTANTS AND LEAD TEACHERS

Common Responses to Behaviors

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Funny song and written examples of what to say instead of no Short 5 minute video, referencing 0-3 years Video hits on many elements of behavior and references PM (hour long) Article "stop spending your days saying 'no-dont'" ”No, thank you” article Article on specific examples Phrase ideas for “stop crying” article Page 06

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ALL STAFF TRAINING What is a Study?

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SUPPORT, ASSISTANTS AND LEAD TEACHERS

ProCare Guidelines: What to enter and how?

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ALL STAFF TRAINING Mealtimes

TAKE THE QUIZ Quiz Section 7

TRAINING VIDEO COMING SOON

If you are support staff or an assistant, please submit the quiz and then you are finished.

If you are a lead teacher, please do not submit the quiz and continue on to the next page.

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GENERAL LEAD TRAINING: Preparing for a New Student/Family

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Links to Review Welcome Letter Template Room Visuals

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ALL LEAD TEACHERS How to Order Supplies

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GENERAL LEAD TRAINING: How to Request a Reimbursement

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ALL LEAD TEACHERS Expectations of Redirecting Staff

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TRAINING VIDEO COMING SOON

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GENERAL LEAD TRAINING: How to Delegate Responsibilities

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ALL LEAD TEACHERS How to Complete a Transition Request

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NEW PROCESS COMING SOON (TRAINING VIDEO COMING SOON)

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GENERAL LEAD TRAINING: How to Access Forms

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ALL LEAD TEACHERS Quiz TAKE THE ProCare for Observations/Assessment Reports Section QUIZ 14

TRAINING VIDEO COMING SOON

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TODDLER LEAD TRAINING: Toddler/Preschool Lesson Planning

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PROGRAM SPECIFIC Toddler/Preschool Curriculum & Assessment

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TRAINING VIDEO COMING SOON

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Please submit quiz and then you are finished with your online training!

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