Budgets are often limited in early childhood programs which means early childhood professionals must be creative in selecting materials to use in their classrooms. This course provides an overview of how to maximize learning opportunities using repurposed, free, found, and inexpensive items.
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Course Type: Video, Audio, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AR PDR/1.0; AZ Registry/1.0; CA Registry/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; HI/1.0; IA Registry/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID Stars/1.0; IL Gateways/1.0 B345755; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; KY ECE-TRIS/1.0; MA/1.0; ME/1.0; MI Registry/1.0; MOPD/1.0; MSDE/1.0 CTO-158584, Curriculum; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NJCCIS/1.0; NV Registry/1.0; NY/1.0; OH/1.0; OK Registry/1.0; OR/1.0; PA Keys/1.0; SC Endeavors/1.0; SD/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT NLCCV/1.0; WI Registry/1.0; WY Stars/1.0
Course Preview
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify appropriate learning goals for young children.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize potential sources for learning materials.
- After this course, participants will be able to select budget-friendly materials to maximize learning in an early childhood classroom.
Course created on August 1, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction and Learning Outcomes |
| 5-20 Minutes | Let's Get Started |
| 20-35 Minutes | Repurposed Materials |
| 35-45 Minutes | Free and Found |
| 45-55 Minutes | Inexpensive Materials |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary |
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Amber Tankersley
PhD
Amber Tankersley is a professor in child development within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary/early childhood education, a master's degree in elementary education, and a PhD in curriculum and instruction. She has worked in the field of early childhood for over 25 years as a preschool teacher, university child care center director, university instructor/professor and director of a NAEYC accredited preschool lab. She often presents at workshops/conferences on the topic of early childhood curriculum and the importance of play. She teaches courses such as early childhood curriculum, interacting with children, and parent/professional relationships.
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Arkansas Professional Development Registry
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Michigan Registry
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