All meetings will be held at the
Colonial Cafe Restaurant
600 McLean Blvd.
Elgin, IL

Social/Networking

Please come at 6:30pm if you are interested in ordering dinner, appetizers or ice cream.

Meetings/Trainings 7:00pm-9:15pm

Meetings will be held on the following dates:

October 24, 2007
"The Professional and Personal Benefits of FCC Association Membership"
This training offered in collaboration with Kane/DuPage YWCA CCR&R
This training will address the importance and benefits of FCC Membership. Participants will understand the professional growth and personal satisfacation of collaborating, networking, and furthering their early childhood knowledge among their peers.
 Presented by Agnes Kovacs

November 28, 2007
"Gardening With Kids, From Prep to Harvest"

"Children are fascinated by watching bugs, digging in dirt and seeing things grow.  Gardening is a natural fit, but this is far more than entertainment.  It is a way to teach children about ecology, nutrition and cooperation.  Even math skills and other science skills can be taught through gardening.  As added bonuses, it is a fun way to promote exercise and encourage children to try new foods." Potpourri, May 2005
Presented by Carolynn Perpich, Deborah Smith

No meeting will be held in December.  Happy Holidays.

January 23, 2008

"Marketing Your Family Child Care in the Internet Age"

Learn about ways to use the internet to market your family child care.  Websites, getting yourself listed for online searches and online photo albums will be discussed.

Presented by Nancy Jandt, Sandy Shnay

February 27, 2008

"Exploring and Expanding the Building  Blocks of Early Literacy"

This session will provide participants with an overview of the Building Blocks of Early Literacy including: defining early literacy; reviewing brain development findings; and identifying Key Components of Early Literacy:Print Motivation; Phonological Awareness; Vocabulary; Narrative Skills; Print Awareness; and Letter Knowledge.

This session will also give participants "hands-on" opportunity to explore materials that can be used to help enhance children's language and literacy development.

Presented by Kathy Robson

March 26, 2008

"Practical First Aid"

Presented by Daisy Viyouh

April 23, 2008

"Sense-Abilities"

Presented by Jan Peterson

May 28, 2008
CPR

June 25, 2008
"Block Play and Manipulatives"
Presented by Lisa Cornelius


July 23, 2008
Story Extenders
Membership participation

August 27, 2008
Make It a Print Rich Playtime
Presented by Peggy Swyter and Cyndi Rojic

September 24, 2008

"The Importance of Observation & Assessment for FCC"

Presented by Diane Kubetz

October 22, 2008

November 26, 2008

Further Connections offers a fun, informal social and networking opportunity for members. This will be a time for getting questions answered and to get to know your peers better. Further Connections meetings are held at Colonial Cafe at 7:00pm on the Wednesday following our regular monthly meeting.

Please check back often.  Training topics will be added as they are scheduled.