2024-25 Workshops Series -
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
Online and In-Person Options Available!
October 2024 - April 2025, RISE will be offering online and a few in-person workshops for you . We will cover a variety of topics and the practice of RIE will be at the heart of each workshop. Sign-up for one or ALL!
Workshops are geared to both parents and professionals working with young children and their families and have the practice of RIE® embedded in them. Hope to see you soon!
Reach out to Shannon at shannoncarr@risechild.com with any questions, comments, or praises ;)
WORKSHOPS at a glance:
2024 Workshops:
October 9th, 7-9 p.m. Central Time - Online - The Power of Movement - This workshop has past - THANKS FOR ATTENDING!
October 12th, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. - ST. LOUIS, MO - Venturing Outdoors through the Eyes of the Child - This workshop has past - THANKS FOR ATTENDING!!!
November 2nd, 9-11:30 a.m. Central Time- CHICAGO, IL - Being With - Exploring the way we care for our infants and toddlers during challenging caregiving moments - SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE!!
November 9th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Central Time - Online - Embracing the Outdoors with Young Children - Exploring the old and proven benefits, addressing the challenges, and making the ordinary extraordinary! - WHAT AN INSPIRING DISCUSSION…THANK FOR ATTENDING!
December 9th, 7-9 p.m. Central Time - Online - The Power of Praise and other words that impact Young Children - Great connection and conversation…THANKS FOR ATTENDING!!
2025 Workshops:
January 18th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Central Time - Online - Transitions - How to Survive!
March 1st, 2-4 p.m. Central Time - Online - Mealtime and Young Children
April 12th, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. - ST. LOUIS, MO - The Art of Caregiving Routines with Young Children - How to Survive Them and MAYBE even enjoy them!
…be on the lookout for out our 2025-26 RISE Workshop Series. Registration will open early 2025. Interested in a topic for our series? Would you like to host in your community? Reach out to Shannon Carr HERE!
the power of movement
This workshop is complete…THANKS TO THOSE TO WERE ABLE TO ATTEND!! If you are interesting in scheduling this as a private workshop please reach out here!
The power of how we hold, connect, see, and move with children has great impact on a child’s life.
Come learn about the power of movement and ways to support self-driven movement and enhance the movement activities in your program or home.
The speaker for this workshop is RIE® Associate, Shannon Carr. See more about Shannon here.
WHEN:
October 9, 2024;
7-9 p.m. CENTRAL TIME
Where:
ONLINE
Venturing Outdoors through the Eyes of THE Child
This workshop is complete…THANKS TO THOSE TO WERE ABLE TO ATTEND!! If you are interesting in scheduling this as a private workshop please reach out here!
What does going outdoors look like through the eyes of a young child. What are the benefits, challenges, and how can it be enjoyable for all!
We will talk about being outdoors at home, the park, the playground, and at an early childhood program. Come check out the outdoor space at St. Louis Community College - Forest Park and let it inspire us as we think outdoors with our young children.
The speaker for this workshop is RIE® Associate, Shannon Carr. See more about Shannon here.
WHEN:
October 12, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where:
St. Louis Community College - Forest Park
PE Building - Yoga Studio
5600 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Free parking in the garage. We are also close to public transportation.
COME SEE US IN CHICAGO, IL!!!
Being with -
This workshop is complete…THANKS TO THOSE TO WERE ABLE TO ATTEND!! If you are interesting in scheduling this as a private workshop please reach out here!
Exploring the way we care for our infants and toddlers during challenging caregiving moments
Gather tools and strategies to survive those rough caring moments with your child, while building connection and confidence for both of you. The speaker for this workshop is RIE® Associate, Shannon Carr. See more about Shannon here.
WHEN:
November 2, 2024
9:00-11:30 a.m.
Where:
Intercultural Montessori Language School
114 S Racine Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
Free parking in the school parking lot and street parking is available. We are also close to public transportation.
Embracing the Outdoors with Young Children -
This workshop is complete…THANKS TO THOSE TO WERE ABLE TO ATTEND!! If you are interesting in scheduling this as a private workshop please reach out here!
Exploring the old and proven benefits, addressing the challenges, and making the ordinary extraordinary!
Join RIE® Associate, Shannon Carr and Parent and Family Home Provider, Cynthia Boswell as she shares the ways in which she created, sustained, and discovered the gifts outdoors. Cynthia runs an outdoor program out of her home in Copley, Ohio for young children 6 months-5 years of age. Go to outdoorschoolshop.com to locate a nature school near you. Learn more about Cynthia here.
WHEN:
November 9, 2024;
9:30-11:30 a.m. CENTRAL TIME
Where:
ONLINE
The Power of Praise and other words that impact Young Children
This workshop is complete…THANKS TO THOSE TO WERE ABLE TO ATTEND!! If you are interesting in scheduling this as a private workshop please reach out here!
That old saying, “Sticks and stones might break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” had good intentions, but kind of missed the mark.
I am sure you can remember words that were said to you that have had an impact, and even if you can’t remember the exact words, you can remember the feeling and the message it left on you. In this workshop we will discuss the power, impact, our words have on young children and what to do instead.
The speaker for this workshop is RIE® Associate, Shannon Carr. See more about Shannon here.
WHEN:
December 9, 2024;
7-9 p.m. CENTRAL TIME
Where:
ONLINE
Transitions - How to Survive
Transitions happen throughout the day and many times in our lives for us and our children. With transitions there can also be struggle. In this workshop we will discuss the question, “How do we support our children and ourselves around transitions?”
This session will be presented by Ksenia Belous Enabi who is a RIE® Associate and dynamic speaker. She is also the author of, “I Want to Wear a Diaper today.”
WHEN:
January 18, 2025;
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CENTRAL TIME
Where:
ONLINE
INtroduction to RIE®
This 3-hour certified RIE® course offers an overview of Educaring™, instructed by a certified RIE® Associate. Topics include trust in the child, the guidelines of sensitive caregiving, facilitating optimal development through play, and communicating respect for children through our everyday interactions with them.
Before Baby™
This certified RIE® introductory course for those expecting, waiting to adopt, or thinking about becoming a parent we focus on building a strong relationship between you and your baby right from from the start tapping into the confidence within yourself as a parent and trust in your baby’s unique ability to show you the way.
RIE Foundations™: Theory and Observation
This RIE® certified Course is for those who want to learn more about Magda Gerber’s Educaring™ Approach. Course content includes gross motor, fine motor and social-emotional development of the infant - designing the environment - planning the curriculum - issues in parenting.
MEaltime and young CHildren
Come explore mealtime with children. We will discuss the moving parts and best practices around eating, ways curb picky eating, and support a healthy relationship with food.
A healthy foundation around mealtime starts with the first feeding and can be a pleasant and enjoyable experience for all.
The speaker for this workshop is RIE® Associate, Shannon Carr. See more about Shannon here.
WHEN:
March 1, 2025;
2-4 p.m. CENTRAL TIME
Where:
ONLINE
The Art of Caregiving Routines with Young Children -
How to Survive Them and MAYBE even enjoy them!
In this workshop we will discuss caregiving routines (diapering, putting on shoes and jackets, mealtime, nose wiping and more) and the challenges that come with them. We will share the impact of caring has on relationships, brain development, self confidence, and self-care. We will also discuss ways to make these routines more enjoyable for all!
The speaker for this workshop is RIE® Associate, Shannon Carr. See more about Shannon here.
WHEN:
April 12, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where:
Commerce Bank
56 North Eulid
St. Louis, MO 63108
Free parking in the garage between the two buildings across the street.
Family style dining in your program
Explore the moving parts of family style dining, what gets in the way, and how to
start or building on to what I’m already doing during mealtime. Did you know mealtime can be pleasant and support your pickiness of eaters? Come learn more!
Caring for the whole child
In the workshop we will look at environment, language, and care and its impact on the child. This is an interactive workshop that requires movement and participation throughout.
Seeing children through new eyes
In this two-day workshop we will dive into caring routines, observation and communication all through the lens of trust, respect, and authenticity. This work is inspired by Magda Gerber’s Educaring™ Approach and introduces students to this work.
caring with collaboration and respect
This workshop is designed with the caregiving team in mind. This might be two teachers in the same classroom or building. Let’s uncover some of the best practices that support the team, child and family through respectful care.
Finding balance: For infants, toddlers and their caregivers
Balance… It takes a lifetime to achieve, or does it? In this session we will look at
what is means to find balance for yourselves and the children we care. We will explore where balance begins, what gets in the way, and how to create strategies to support finding balance physically, emotionally, and in our everyday.
Play as the academics
Come play with us while learning about play. In this workshop we discuss the
benefits and barriers to play while brainstorming how to get those everyday tasks done while meet our learning expectations for children.
Partner in sleep
We will take a glimpse of best practices around sleep routines and the power of observation. The question we will dive into is “How do we invite sleep to the child?”