See How They Grow: Building Brains & Bodies

A ZERO to THREE Professional Development Training Program and Curriculum for Early Learning Professionals: For Dayhome, daycare and preschool educators, directors and managers and early learning care professionals. All early learning educators and professionals are welcome to register.

🧠 UNIT 1: The Growing Brain – The Basics Developed by ZERO to THREE Discover how young children build their brains—every single day!
In this foundational session, we’ll explore how everyday experiences with parents and caregivers shape brain development - from birth to age 5:

✔️ Learn how brain connections are formed through everyday interactions and experiences.
✔️ Be introduced to how different regions of the brain—responsible for senses, emotions, memory, thinking, and planning—become interconnected and develop from the "bottom-up" and "back to front"
✔️ Discuss how this knowledge can change how we understand and respond to challenging behaviors in young children.
✔️ Explore how this promotes healthy attachment, encourages creative exploration, and fosters problem-solving and thinking skills.

This session helps educators and caregivers see challenging behavior through the lens of brain development—offering practical approaches to build stronger relationships, promote early brain growth and development, and support every child’s potential.

Facilitated by Susanne Harach-Vatne a ZERO to THREE – Certified Growing Brain Trainer – Birth to Age 5, and ZERO to THREE Certified Critical Competencies Trainer for Infant & Toddler Educators

It is recommeneded to complete Unit 1, before completing either of the other Growing Brain Units 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Please call Susanne, Founder to request private offerings - online or onsite. 403.589.5473 or seehowtheygrow.ca@gmail.com

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DATES: February 10th - a Tuesday evening

TIME: 6:00 pm - 8:30 PM ONLINE

REG FEE: $25 Is special pricing to start the Growing Brian Learning Journey with See How They Grow! Reg pricing is $55.

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. This class is supported by participant handouts and resources developed by ZERO to THREE.

Learn about early brain growth & develop and what this looks like as the ages & stages of developing milestones and how we can promote the mental well-being and resiliency of children from birth to 5.

An introduction to early brain development that helps us to recognize the meaning behind what a child cues and communicates through their behaviors. And, understand how when children feel safe and secure - the brain becomes ready to learn and explore.

• Be introduced to the basics of early brain development.
• Learn about the stress response system,
• The positive and negative effectives of stress
• About supporting early social-emotional development
• AND - the 5 R’s supporting healthy brain development – From Birth to 5 Years of Age.

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THE ZERO to THREE Growing Brain training program is built on professional criteria and is cross walked with: The Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework, and The National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) Standard for Early Childhood Preparation and other professional criteria. This program aligns with the Alberta Ministry of Children Services: "Well-being and Resiliency: Framework for Supporting Safe and Health Children and Families."

With learning sessions provided by PD Trainer Susanne Harach-Vatne, participants are connected to additional evidence-based resources including: The Alberta Health Services "Healthy Parents Health Children - The Early Years" provincial resource, “AHS Talk Box”, “Infant & Early Mental Health Promotion”, “AFWI - How Brains Are Built" resources and videos, "AFWI Brain Story Certification", “Parachute Canada-Injury Prevention”, “The Developing Child Harvard”, “Public Health Canada - Resources for Parents & Support”, "Canadian Pediatric Society - Caring for Kids, and more.

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NOTE: Following PART 1 registrants will be offered the opportunity to complete PART 2 of The Growing Brain - Birth to Age 5

These classes will focus continue to focus on The Growing Brain

• Communication & Language
• Cognitive Development & Executive Function
• Understanding Behavior - Everyday Play