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Course Overview

I Got Ants in My Pants and I Need to Dance is a one and a half-hour training on behavior prevention and management strategies for early childhood settings. Offered both in-person and online, this interactive course provides educators with tools to de-escalate problems and challenges that arise with young children. Participants will learn positive guidance techniques, observation methods, and assessment strategies to understand child behaviors and meet individual needs. The training title reflects the lively, engaging approach used to demonstrate hands-on management solutions that create calm, nurturing environments where all children can thrive. Educators will gain practical skills to prevent issues from developing and respond appropriately when they do, getting the wiggles out so learning can happen.

Benefits of this Training

  • Learn behavior prevention and management techniques and strategies

  • Teach children skills to prevent loss of focus and build self-regulation abilities

  • Improve children’s capacity for sustained calmness and attention during instructional time

  • Develop proactive strategies to promote focus and executive functioning skills in students

  • Learn how to implement preventative routines and procedures to minimize disruptive behaviors

  • Get ideas for fun movement breaks and active games to channel kids’ energy productively!

Course Information

  • Price: $30

  • 1.5 Hours of PD

  • Course Attendance Options:

    • In-Person Location: 2102 Roosevelt Dr., Suite F, Dalworthington Gardens, TX 76013

    • Online: Live session via Zoom

  • Snack and print resources provided for in-person attendees

  • Next Class Starts: March 4, 2024

  • Time: 12:30-2:00 PM

  • Register by: March 1, 2024

This workshop is held during naptime to give early childhood educators more flexibility!