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The Happiest Preschool: An Online Course

Ready to discover how to create a truly joyful and engaging preschool classroom? Earn 8 CEUs by enrolling now, or keep scrolling to learn more!

About The Happiest Preschool: An Online Course

This 11-step, self-paced program offers 8 CEUs and outlines a detailed, developmentally informed approach to teaching that emphasizes positivity and emotional well-being.
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Based on the book, The Happiest Preschool: A Manual for Teachers, by Dr. Martha Heineman Pieper and Smart Love Preschool Director Kelly Perez, this comprehensive course serves as a roadmap for preschool and kindergarten teachers seeking to create a more joyful and effective learning environment.

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In this course, you will:

 

  • Learn practical strategies for managing challenging behaviors.

  • Discover how to create engaging play-based learning activities.

  • Gain a deeper understanding of children’s social-emotional development.

Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education

"The Happiest Preschool: A Manual for Teachers is a strong advocate for high quality preschool, which is what every child needs and deserves as a springboard for academic success and the development of social-emotional skills and self-confidence. Teachers will learn and benefit from comprehensive topics and specific examples that illustrate how to create an exciting, cooperative, caring, inspiring classroom culture."

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The Happiest Preschool:

A Manual for Teachers

All of the strategies presented in this manual will increase teachers' enjoyment and effectiveness and enrich a preschool, regardless of its affiliation.


Increasingly progressive educators are focusing on play-based learning and social-emotional development, but The Happiest Preschool: A Manual for Teachers is unique in providing a comprehensive and thorough discussion of this focus and illustrating all precepts with teachable examples. In addition, there are sections on understanding and helping children with the feelings underlying fantasy play; on the importance of partnering with parents; and on informed ways of helping children who are under emotional stress. Moreover, the manual is an invaluable asset for parents trying to choose a preschool or kindergarten for their child.

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Natalie & Ben Heineman Smart Love Center
2222 N. Kedzie Blvd., Chicago, IL 60647
Preschool | Counseling | Learning Services

Oak Park location
1010 Lake St., Ste. 500
Oak Park, IL 60301
Counseling | Learning Services

Preschool: 773.665.8052 ext. 1
Counseling: 773.665.8052 ext. 4

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