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ELC 3620 Creating an Interactive Environment of Curiosity & Wonder for Our Infants and Toddlers!

ELC 3620 Creating an Interactive Environment of Curiosity & Wonder for Our Infants and Toddlers!

by Kathy Douglas -
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  • Course Dates – October 18, 2026 – November 18, 2026
  • 10 Hours or 1 CEU (cost for CEUs $23.00)
  • Target Audience – Infant and Toddler Educators

Infants and toddlers are natural explorers, constantly learning through their senses, relationships, movement, and interactions with the world around them. This course explores how early childhood educators can intentionally create engaging, responsive environments that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a sense of wonder.

Participants will discover how thoughtfully designed spaces, open-ended materials, sensory experiences, and meaningful interactions can support infants’ and toddlers’ development while honoring their individual interests, abilities, and pace of learning. Emphasis will be placed on observing children, following their cues, and creating opportunities for discovery through play and everyday experiences.

Through practical strategies and reflective practice, educators will learn how to transform the child care environment into a place where young children feel safe, connected, confident, and excited to explore—building the foundation for lifelong learning.