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Registration opens:
May 18th, 2026

Start Right, Finish Bright

Washington Park

2026-06-06 10:00:00 2026-06-06 13:00:00 America/Chicago Start Right, Finish Bright This training introduces participants to some of the science behind the first 3 years of a child's brain development and activities they can implement to capitalize on this critical stage of growth. Washington Park Branch - Finney Community Room

Saturday, June 06
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-06 10:00:00 2026-06-06 13:00:00 America/Chicago Start Right, Finish Bright This training introduces participants to some of the science behind the first 3 years of a child's brain development and activities they can implement to capitalize on this critical stage of growth. Washington Park Branch - Finney Community Room

Washington Park Branch

Finney Community Room

This training introduces participants to some of the science behind the first 3 years of a child's brain development and activities they can implement to capitalize on this critical stage of growth.

Being a nurturing caregiver is such an important part of teaching the youngest in your care. But when should you start? How should you do it? Learn how to create the optimal environment for healthy brain development. Find out how secure attachment and social-emotional development are the foundation for all of babies’ and toddlers’ future learning. Explore ways to build intentional interactions into your day that foster language skills and are developmentally appropriate, based on the framework of "The Five Practices." 
 
Tier 2 continuing education: 3.0 hours 
 
This program is specifically geared to those who teach children birth through 36 months but all interested adults are welcome!
 
Registration required; adults only; no children, no exceptions. 

Check in begins 10 minutes prior to class start time so workshop can begin as scheduled. To receive credit, attendees must arrive on time. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Educator Training |

TAGS: | Ready to read |

Washington Park Branch

Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Melissa Prentice

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We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Mar 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 29 Closed

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