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Event Details

MNCDA 3 Social and Emotional Development

:451487
Level 1 – Explores
Monday, February 23 - Wednesday, April 1, 2026  
(15.00 Hours)
Video Chat Sessions on Mondays from 7:00-8:30pm on March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026.

Description

Course ID 222348
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about the social and emotional development of children in your care and how you can promote healthy growth opportunities.

Learning Objectives

Identify key social-emotional milestones in children from birth to age five

List strategies to support children’s positive social-emotional development

Define and explain the concept of self-identity and its importance in early childhood development.

List strategies to create inclusive classroom environments that celebrate diversity and promote a positive sense of self among all children.

Recognize each child's unique strengths and achievements.

Describe a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe taking risks.

List strategies to encourage children to engage in positive self-talk.

Identify of the stages of emotional development in young children and the importance of supporting emotional expression.

Discuss effective communication techniques to help children articulate their feelings.

List ways to create a classroom environment that encourages emotional expression

Describe a classroom environment that promotes emotional safety, inclusiveness, and positive relationships among children.

List ways to help children recognize and manage their emotions during challenging situations.

Participant Support Accommodations

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Registration

Event Fee
Free Event
Register By
2/22/2026 Event is full!
Required?
Yes

Contact

ETL Support (Email)
Child Care Aware of Minnesota: ETL District
10 River Park Plaza, Suite 820
Saint Paul, MN 55107
Phone (651) 335-6658

Child Care Aware of Minnesota: ETL District

Delivery Methods

Assessment of Learning

Description

This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about the social and emotional development of children in your care and how you can promote healthy growth opportunities.

15.00 Hours

Course Level

Level 1 – Explores

Approved clock hour course

Course Category

Early Childhood

Virtual Instructor-Led

Eager To Learn

(15 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development (15 Hours)

Early Childhood Classroom Staff
Family Child Care

Preschoolers