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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
V I S I O N
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.
V A L U E S
L O V E AUTHENTICITY RELATIONSHIPS C O M M U
Cultivating and nurturing children as individuals and providing a loving and safe environment.
Cultivating love in others.
Being the best and truest form of yourself at all times.
Ensuring that everyone belongs, feels loved and is provided opportunity for growth.
Engaging with our community to promote inclusiveness and provide engaging experiences for children.
D O Y O U K N O W O U R
N I T Y
Before you begin, make sure you watch this video
Diapering/ diaper station
Nap/rest time
Mealtimes
Common responses to behaviors (toddler specific)
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
Note: taking the quiz after each section is required
T O D D L E R G E N E R A L - A L L S T A F F T O D D L E R S P E C I F I C T E A C H E R S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S T O D D L E R T R A I N I N G
A L L L E A D T E A C H E R S
Toddler/preschool lesson planning Toddler/preschool curriculum and assessment
T I P S T O T A K E T H E Q U I Z
D i a p e r i n g / D i a p e r S t a t i o n A L L S T A F F T R A I N I N G Page 04 Quiz Section 2 TAKE THE QUIZ Back to Table of Contents
N a p / R e s t T i m e Page 05 Quiz Section 3 TAKE THE QUIZ Back to Table of Contents
A L L S T A F F T R A I N I N G
Common Responses to Behaviors
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 Quiz Section 4 TAKE THE QUIZ Back to Table of Contents S U P P O R T , A S S I S T A N T S A N D L E A D T E A C H E R S
W h a t i s a S t u d y ? Page 07 Quiz Section 5 TAKE THE QUIZ Back to Table of Contents
A L L S T A F F T R A I N I N G
ProCare Guidelines: What to enter and how?
Page 08 Quiz Section 6 TAKE THE QUIZ Back to Table of Contents S U P P O R T , A S S I S T A N T S A N D L E A D T E A C H E R S
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.
Mealtimes
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G E N E R A L L E A D T R A I N I N G :
Links to Review
Welcome Letter Template Room Visuals
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Preparing for a New Student/Family
THE QUIZ Quiz
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Section 8
H o w t o O r d e r S u p p l i e s A L L L E A D T E A C H E R S Page 11 Quiz Section 9 TAKE THE QUIZ Back to Table of Contents
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How to Request a Reimbursement
G E N E R A L L E A D T R A I N I N G :
A L L L E A D T E A C H E R S
Expectations of Redirecting Staff
T R A I N I N G V I D E O C O M I N G S O O N
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THE QUIZ
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Quiz Section 11
G E N E R A L L E A D T R A I N I N G :
How to Delegate Responsibilities
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to Complete a Transition Request Page 15
L L L E A D T E A C H E R S N E W P R O C E S S C O M I N G S O O N ( T R A I N I N G V I D E O C O M I N G S O O N ) TAKE THE QUIZ Quiz Section 13 Back to Table of Contents
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L L L E A D T E A C H E R S TAKE THE QUIZ Quiz Section 14
for Observations/Assessment
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Reports
T O D D L E R L E A D T R A I N I N G :
TAKE THE QUIZ Quiz Section 15 Toddler/Preschool Lesson Planning
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