Cultivate Learning
Dedicated to advancing early childhood education and expanding opportunities for young learners.
Cultivate Learning is dedicated to supporting the early childhood education (ECE) and expanded learning opportunity (ELO) workforce. Partnering with organizations focused on the well-being of children and families, we develop evidence-based training and resources to strengthen ECE professionals. Our work is informed by community-engaged research, data, and evaluation outcomes. As quality recogniti
Check out this awesome example of Teacher Heather helping two children problem solve together in real time! 💫
Learn more in Season 2, Episode 4 of Circle Time Magazine: https://youtu.be/lDwP0DxHl7c?si=mIvLVBQfnU0iJnpt
Once you've taught children about problem solving, be there for them in difficult situations to help them walk through the process in real time. And don't forget to celebrate when things go well! 🌟
Learn more in Season 2, Episode 4 of Circle Time Magazine: https://youtu.be/lDwP0DxHl7c?si=mIvLVBQfnU0iJnpt
08/10/2026
🚨 Registration is now open! Don’t miss the upcoming Institute for Social Emotional Learning, eligible for STARS credit.
During the day-long event, you will:
🔹Deepen your understanding of young children’s development and behavior from birth to age five
🔹 Strengthen your use of the Pyramid Model to promote social-emotional skills and prevent challenging behavior
🔹 Learn practical, research-based strategies you can use right away
🔹 Reflect, plan, and connect with educators, coaches, and leaders from across the state
Join us in Yakima on September 12. We can’t wait to see you there! The registration fee is $15 and includes lunch. Register today: https://cvent.me/gKVPOG
Here's your dose of cuteness for the day: several children were kind enough to tell us their favorite problem solving strategies for common problems that arise in their learning environment!
Learn more in Season 2, Episode 4 of Circle Time Magazine: https://youtu.be/lDwP0DxHl7c?si=mIvLVBQfnU0iJnpt
08/06/2026
If you work with Head Start children ages birth–5 and their families, this one’s for you!
Come spend three energizing days in Atlanta, GA (November 4-6) for “Read, Talk,
Play, Thrive: A Whole-Child Literacy Institute.”
Pick up practical, brain-building literacy strategies you can use right away in your
program. Expect hands-on ideas for phonemic awareness, vocabulary,
comprehension, and more, plus plenty of time to connect with other early childhood
professionals. There’s lots to learn, even if you’re returning from the previous literacy
institute!
Ready to join us? Register here: https://bit.ly/literacy2026
Circle time is a perfect time to teach about problem solving! You can even use an example from your own learning environment, talk about it during circle time, and have children propose possible solutions to learn together.
Learn more in Season 2, Episode 4 of Circle Time Magazine: https://youtu.be/lDwP0DxHl7c?si=mIvLVBQfnU0iJnpt
07/31/2026
Today is the final day to apply for Cultivate Learning's Practice-Based Coaching Certificate! We are so excited that so many of you have already decided to apply and can't wait to see how our 2026-27 cohort shapes up.
Don't miss this chance to increase your efficiency and rediscover a love of your work, all with tasks that incorporate right into the work you're already doing. Plus, full scholarships are available for most participants in Washington state!
Apply before 11:59 p.m. PT tonight: cultivatelearning.uw.edu/coaching/coaching-certificate/
To help equip children to deal with challenging situations, teach them this simple 4-step problem solving strategy!
Learn more in Season 2, Episode 4 of Circle Time Magazine: https://youtu.be/lDwP0DxHl7c?si=mIvLVBQfnU0iJnpt
Problem solving is a skill that we can teach children! Hear Dr. Angel Fettig describe why it's so important to teach problem solving in your learning environment to help prevent challenging behaviors.
Learn more in Season 2, Episode 4 of Circle Time Magazine: https://youtu.be/lDwP0DxHl7c?si=mIvLVBQfnU0iJnpt
07/28/2026
🚨This is the last week to apply for our Practice-Based Coaching Certificate cohort for 2026-27! 🚨
Did you know that the certificate is open to coaches across the United States? If you're an early childhood coach anywhere in the country, we hope you’ll join us.
Level up your career in our celebrated, competency-based program that helps you walk away with tangible learning and incorporates the work you’re already doing.
Applications are due July 31, so don’t delay: cultivatelearning.uw.edu/coaching/coaching-certificate/
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