Be Your Program’s Thermostat: Your Role in Creating a Positive Environment by Kristen Darling, BS.Ed, M.P.P. and Liza Pringle, B.S., M.Ed.

RESOURCES⁠Watch the full webinar here⁠⁠Join our newsletter! Earn your Professional Development hours with FREE sessions delivered right to your inbox every week⁠⁠Check out the producer of ECI, Playground, the Child Care Management SoftwareDo you feel like the ‘temperature’ in your learning setting is too hot or too cold some days? Are children or colleagues having trouble connecting or working and playing together productively? Are you struggling to get a handle on what’s wrong? You are not alone! Join this exciting session by Kristen Darling, MPP, for a reflective journey on your role in setting the thermostat (rather than just reading it!) and creating the kind of learning environment in which both children and staff will thrive.Whether you are a teacher, administrator, or play a support role, this session is for you. During this webinar, we will talk about the power of our influence and how we as individuals can shape the educational experience children and adults have in our programs. By attending, you will gain insight into:How your style or approach influences classroom or program climate and functioningWays to ‘take the temperature’, read the room, and respond effectivelyOptions for engaging children and adults that will get you closer to your desired resultLanguage and behavior changes you can make to set everyone up for successAt the end of the webinar, you will: Have a deeper understanding of your personal influence in your classroom/programBring more empathy to the experiences of the children and colleagues you work withUnderstand different options for adjusting your management approach in a given momentHave a list of conversation starters to share with peers as you support each other on a continuous improvement journey as high-quality classroom or program managers