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First Aid CPR and AED - Hood River
with Chrystal Akin Bruce

The Heartsaver First Aid Course Teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical service personnel arrive. The course also provides a complete health and safety training solution for first aid, adult/infant CPR, and Automated External Defibrillation AED. Course meets the State of Oregon Child Care licensing requirement. American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a copy of the course textbook to prepare for the course and to have it available for personal use. Students must bring a copy of the textbook to class. The book will be provided to you in class.
Introduction to Carpentry: Hardwood Cutting Board
with James Fitzpatrick

Join us for a hands-on carpentry class focused on creating beautiful and functional hardwood cutting boards! In this workshop, you'll learn essential woodworking techniques while crafting your very own custom cutting board.What to Expect:Materials & Tools: Discover the types of hardwoods commonly used, as well as the tools needed for cutting and shaping your board.Step-by-Step Guidance: Our experienced instructor will guide you through each step, from selecting your wood to sanding and finishing your cutting board.Safety First: Gain valuable safety tips to ensure a secure and enjoyable woodworking experience.
By the end of this class, you’ll have a stunning handcrafted cutting board that’s perfect for your kitchen or as a lovely holiday gift for someone special. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your carpentry skills while creating something truly functional!
Let's Get Active: Getting Children Excited About Moving
with Tonia Snook

This training is all about getting children active and healthy. Come and join me as we walk, run and slide our way through over 40 different activities you can do with preschool children to keep them healthy and strong. Set Two in HSN. Preschool.
Potato, Patato: I'm Not Sure What You Said is What I Heard
with Massie

Have you ever wondered why your communication efforts work well with one individual and not another? Communication may appear simple but it is complex and knowing the various components of effective communication is the key to a respectful, trusting, supportive and collaborative relationship with your families in which you create a win-win situation for all. In this session, learn how to communicate more effectively with your families. Set One in FCS. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool, School Age.
Early Literacy & Dual Language Learners: A Training Series/ Alfabetización Temprana y Aprendices de Dios Idiomas: Serie de Entrenamientos
with Staff

During this six-session training series, educators will learn about working with young dual-language learners and their families. This series will cover topices on, promoting home language and literacy development, strategies to connect with culturally and linguistically diverse families, supporting school readiness for dual-language learners, and much more! These are Set Two trainings in various CKCs. Instruction will be given in English and Spanish, with interpretation. Register even if you are only interested in attending 1 or some sessions. Attendance is NOT required for all 6 sessions, but it is encouraged.
Durante esta serie de entrenamientos de 6 sesiones, los educadores aprenden cómo trabajar con aprendices de dos idiomas y sus familias. Esta serie cubrirá temas sobre la promoción del idioma materno y el desarrollo de la alfabetización, estrategias para conectarte con familias de manera cultural y lingüísticamente diversas, apoyando la preparación para la escolar para los aprendices de dos idiomas, ¡y mucho más! Estos son entrenamientos de Nivel Dos en varios temas de conocimiento (CKCs). La instrucción se dará en inglés y español, con interpretación. Regístrese incluso si sólo está interesado en asistir a solo una de las sesiones o algunas. No se requiere asistencia a las 6 sesiones, pero sí se recomienda.
Basket Weaving – Pick a Peck Basket
with Chris Bush

Have you ever wanted to learn how to weave a basket? This is your chance to weave a bushel style Basket. You will learn every step and leave with a completed basket. The techniques you will learn in this basket are a standard start stop weave. This basket has two wooden bushel handles.
Los Niños están Creciendo...Esta Cambiando su Ambiente?
with Evelyn Salvatierra

Cómo cambia su entorno? El ambiente para el crecimiento y el desarrollo de un bebé de seis semanas de edad se va a ver muy diferente que el medio ambiente donde se desarrolla un niño de un año o edad escolar. Para que los niños sean estudiantes emocionante y mentes activas, el medio ambiente tiene que ser diseñado para apoyar al crecimiento de su siguiente nivel de desarrollo. Este taller examinará y explorará estrategias específicas para realizar cambios en los entornos diseñados para apoyar a los niños para ir a su próximo nivel de desarrollo de aprendizaje. Nivel Dos en HGD/ LEC. Infantes. Ninos Pequenos, Preescolar, Edad Escolar.
Adults Must Feel Safe to Learn
with Kiki Omoto

Would you like to create learning spaces that feel more meaningful and engaging? Join us to learn about the importance of providing a safe learning environment for adult learners. In this session, participants will engage in reflection and discussion about the what, why, and how of providing safety in the adult learning experience. Set Two in PPLD. No Age Related Content.