Civic Communications Specialist
833 Boonville
Springfield, MO 65802
417-862-9284
burtond@missouri.edu
October 30, 2009
Child Care, Foster Parent Training in Springfield Starts Nov. 7
University of Missouri Extension in Greene County is offering a series of four workshop sessions on eight topics (12 clock hours of training) for child care and foster care providers from southwest Missouri counties.
The workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 7, Saturday, Nov. 14, Saturday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 12 at 833 Boonville, Springfield, Mo.
The workshop sessions will be presented by Dr. Jim Wirth, a human development specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
The Nov. 7 session topics are: "What does Time Mean to Children" and "Math for Every Age."
Session topics on Nov. 14 are" "I Want! I want!! I want!!! Building Good Consumers" and "Science for Young Thinkers."
The Dec. 5 session topics are: "Becoming Comfortable & Competent at Using Puppets" and "Art Appreciation 101 for Young Children."
Session topics on Dec. 12 are "Why is Working with Wood so Good for Kids?" and "Sparking Kids' Curiosity."
A registration fee of $15 will be charged for each session in the series. To register, contact the MU Extension office in Springfield, Mo., at (417) 862-9284.
University of Missouri Extension programs focus on the high-priority needs of Missourians. Each county extension center, with oversight by locally elected and appointed citizens, is your local link to practical education on almost anything.
Source: Dr. Jim Wirth (417) 862-9284
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