Executive Functioning: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

Discover the seven essential life skills every child needs to succeed!

* Completing The introduction course is required before registering for the full seven module series. 

Following the work of Ellen Galinsky and her book Mind in the Making we will meet for 14 hours of professional development training covering a seven module course designed by the Families and Work Institute. These seven modules will outline the 7 essential life skills every child needs and how to create developmentally appropriate games and activities that promote executive functioning of the brain. This course is oriented towards adults who work with children ages 2-12. We will cover a broad spectrum of ages and developmental phases/abilities. We will also work with multiple aspects of adult learning and look at our own executive functioning skills as teachers and parents. 

What we will cover: (click here to read more)

  • Module 1: Focus & Self-Control 

  • Module 2: Perspective Taking

  • Module 3: Communication

  • Module 4: Making Connections 

  • Module 5: Critical Thinking

  • Module 6: Taking On Challenges

  • Module 7: Self-Directed Engaged Learning

 

Pricing:

The price of this workshop is $225 

I am committed to ensuring that finances are never a reason someone does not access the training they need and want. This workshop is being offered at a sliding scale with three suggested levels:

  1. $150 *need support
  2. $225 *can pay full price
  3. $300 *pay it forward to help support others 

Please write in the amount you are able to pay in the "name your price" section when registering. 

When & Where: 

We will meet for seven meetings over zoom, on Tuesday evenings for 2 hours for a total of 14 hours of Northern Lights approved PD. 

    • Tuesday, April 15 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Module 1)
    • Tuesday, April 22 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Module 2)
    • Tuesday, April 29 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Module 3)
    • Tuesday, May 6 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Module 4)
    • Tuesday, May 13 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Module 5)
    • Tuesday, May 20 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Module 6)
    • Tuesday, May 27 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Module 7)

* This training is registered through Northern Lights at the Community College of Vermont. All early educators and afterschool professionals in VT will receive Professional development credit.

** This training will not be recorded. Attending zoom in realtime is required. 

*** For scholarships, alternative payment methods, or questions please email [email protected]

What People Are Saying:

"Only two classes in and I already have strategies that I’m excited to apply in the classroom. Anna fosters a very inviting environment where I feel supported in sharing my experience and asking questions!"

~ Lydia Pierce, preschool teacher, Montpelier VT

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