
Creating Workshops For Caregivers
As someone who reaches FFNs, you’re in a unique position to support thriving caregiver relationships and settings.
As someone who reaches FFNs, you’re in a unique position to support thriving caregiver relationships and settings. The Guide for Trainers shows you how to create six workshops using printables, videos, and interactives from the Caring for Kids topic area. The Guide will help you promote the following ideas:
- Caregivers can have a lasting impact as they nurture and care for little ones.
- When children’s parents and caregivers are at ease, children can feel safe to explore and learn. FFNs can build trusting relationships and good communication with families to make a strong childcare team.
- Simple strategies, such as setting up successful routines and multi-sensory activities, can help strengthen caregiver relationships with children as well as increase opportunities for learning.

“First/Then” Boards: Managing Daily Routines
A printable tool to help children know what to expect in their daily routines and activities.

Planning for Play in Daily Routines
A printable page to plan moments of playfulness during daily routines.

Provider-Parent Communications Log
A printable page to help parents and caregivers communicate about a child’s day.

Lesson Planning Practice
A tool to plan opportunities for learning connected to monthly and weekly themes.

Communicating with Parents and Caregivers Around Routines
An article offering strategies for communication with parents/caregivers.

Shaping an Engaging Learning Environment
Your space is full of opportunities for children to learn and grow!

Planning Our Days: Creating Schedules for Children
Planning ahead can help you be intentional about the learning of the children in your care!