Bloom Professional Development

Introduction

Learning Objectives

🏰 Jasmine’s Safe Haven – The Foundation of Protection

Physical Safety = The First Line of Defense

Emotional Safety = The Heart of the Haven

Cultural & Identity Safety = The Freedom to Be

🏰 Active Supervision: Eyes Like the Genie

Types of Supervision

Defining Active Supervision

Words of Wisdom

6 Strategies for Active Supervision

What is "Setting Up The Environment"?

What is "Positioning"?

Positioning--Where Do I Stand?

Counting and Face to Name

Scanning

Why is Face to Name Important?

Ratio

Sound or No Sound---Listen for It ALL

Anticipating Children's Behaviors

Engage and Redirect

Teacher -Child Interactions

Positive Interactions

Time Outs are a No-No

Article: Guiding Children’s Behavior

The Top Secret 7th Strategy is.........................

Teacher Communication

Roles and Responsibilities

Tone.......Tone.....Tone

Scenario: “Jafar’s Jungle: A Distraction Disaster”

Best Answer

🏰Genie’s 3 Wishes of Wellness – Health, Hygiene, and Nutrition

Wish #1: Health – Protecting Little Bodies from Big Risks

Safe Sleep

Strategies for Safe Sleep in ECE

Wish #2: Hygiene – Making Clean Fun and Consistent

Handwashing

Diapering Procedure

Changing Pull ups and Soiled Underwear

Helping Children Brush Their Teeth

Wish #3: Nutrition – Fueling the Body, Heart, and Brain

🏰 Abu’s Eye for Adventure (and Danger!) – Identifying Hidden Hazards

🏰Magic Carpet Routines – Making Safety a Daily Ritual

Introduction

Learning Objectives

Environments

🏰Be Our Guest!” – Welcoming All Children

Opening the Castle Gates – What Makes an Environment Welcoming?

Mirror of Me

What Makes a Classroom Welcoming and Inclusive?

🏰 Cogsworth’s Corner – Organized, Predictable, Peaceful

Why Structure and Predictability Matter in Early Childhood

Elements of a Cogsworth-Classroom

The Classroom is a Third Teacher

Noisy Interest Areas

Neutral Interest Areas

Quiet Interest Areas

Layout Tips

By the Door

By the Sink

Open and Accessible

Infant/Toddler Room Considerations

Label, Label, Label

Materials

🏰Belle’s Library – A Love of Learning Lives Here

Why Literacy-Rich Environments Matter in the Early Years

🏰 Mrs. Potts’ Table – Comfort, Care, and Connection

Why Nurturing Routines Matter for Young Children

Elements of Mrs. Potts’ Table in the Classroom

Introduction

Learning Objectives

🏰 “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” – Developmental Milestones from Birth to 5

What are developmental milestones?

Developmental milestones offer important clues about a child’s developmental health

Some milestones are especially important

How the Brain Develops

Domains of Child Development

Developmental Milestones

Jean Piaget

Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory

Social Emotional Development Milestones

Erik Erikson

Bowlby's Attachment Theory

Language: The First 5 Years of Learning

Physical Development Milestones

The Importance of Sensory Integration

Maria Montessori

Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

🏰“See the Line Where the Sky Meets the Sea” – Individual Paths, Unique Learners

“The Ocean Chose Me” – Understanding Individuality in Learning

Key Concepts

Howard Gardener

Application in the Classroom

“There's More Beyond the Reef” – Challenging Assumptions

Key Concepts

Scenario Activity: “Maui’s Misunderstanding”

Practical Strategies for Challenging Assumptions

“Know Who You Are” – Building Confident, Resilient Learners

“I Am Moana” – Developing a Sense of Identity

Activities That Foster Identity Development

“It Calls Me” – Honoring Culture, Language, and Family Identity

“Strong Roots, Flexible Branches” – Building Resilience

“Let Your Voice Be Heard” – Supporting Self-Expression and Confidence

“It’s Okay to Feel” – Emotional Resilience & Regulation

🏰“Circle of Life” – Whole Child Development

Welcome to the Pride Lands – Introduction to Whole Child Development

🏰 More Than Roars and Running – Exploring the Developmental Domains

The 5 Developmental Domains in Detail

🏰 Balance Like the Pride Lands – Interconnected Growth

Core Concept: The Domains Are Not Separate—They’re Symbiotic

Signs of Imbalance

🏰Jungle Play Stations – Designing for Whole Child Learning

Why Learning Centers Matter

Observation Tool: “Circle of Life Domain Tracker”

🏰 Pride in Progress – Observing and Celebrating Whole Child Growth

Growth is Not Linear—It’s Layered

🏰“Colors of the Wind” – Cultural Sensitivity in Developmental Understanding

Let the Wind Guide You

Listen With Your Heart – What Is Cultural Sensitivity?

What Is Cultural Sensitivity?

Educator Reframes

Listen. Reflect. Ask. Learn. Respect. Adapt.

The Basket of Beliefs – Culture Shapes Development

What Is “The Basket of Beliefs”?

Meeko or Misunderstood?

Paddle Both Ways – Observation Through a Cultural Lens

Why Cultural Context Matters in Observation

See the Whole Child

Paint With All the Colors – Inclusive Classroom Practices

Why Inclusion Matters

Meaningful Inclusion in Early Childhood

Paint with All the Colors

🏰 “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – The Power of Relationships

The Magic of Attachment

What Is Attachment, Really?

Why Attachment Is Magical (and Scientific!)

Four Enchanted Ingredients of Secure Attachment

Building Attachment

Being a “Woody” to Every Child

Why Being a “Woody” Matters

Core Qualities of a “Woody” Educator

Buzz-Worthy Communication

Why It Matters

Why Communication Is So “Buzz-Worthy” in Early Childhood

Developmental Foundations of Communication (Ages 0–5)

Buzz-Worthy Strategies for Educators

Stages of Play

It’s Not Just Play – It’s Connection

Why Play = Connection

The Educator’s Role in Connection-Through-Play

The Power of Play

Serve and Return Interactions

Family Partnerships: Andy’s Room Isn’t Built Alone

What Does a Strong Family Partnership Look Like?

Embracing Family Diversity

Family Engagement Ideas That Go Beyond the Sign-In Sheet:

Introduction

Learning Objectives

🏰“Just Keep Moving!” – Supporting Physical Development

Why Physical Development Matters in the Early Years

Key Ideas

The benefits of active play for children - Sue Robb OBE

5 Benefits to Physical Play

🏰“Think Like a Toy!” – Fostering Cognitive Development

Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

Why Cognitive Development Is Essential

Introduction

Learning Objectives

🏰“What Does the Fox Say?” – Understanding Early Communication

Concept Breakdown

Language Communication Developmental Milestones CDC

🏰“Just Keep Listening” – The Power of Attuned Communication

Concept Breakdown

🏰“The Bear Necessities” – Tone, Touch, and Trust

Tone is the Teacher

The Power of Gentle, Respectful Touch

Importance of Touch

Building Trust Through Consistency and Calm

Key Themes

🏰“Be Our Guest!” – Inviting Children into Conversation

The Importance of Child Conversation

Disney Examples

What Gets in the Way?

What Helps?

What Qualifies as Conversation in Early Childhood?

🏰“Wise as an Owl” – Coaching Social & Emotional Language

Why Social & Emotional Language Matters

Disney-Inspired Emotional Coaches & Lessons:

Key Concepts

🏰“Simba’s Stage: Expressive Play as Powerful Communication”

Why Expressive Play Is Essential Communication

Key Components of Expressive Play

🏰“Under the Sea” – Multilingual, Preverbal, and Diverse Voices

Why This Matters

Introduction

Learning Objectives

🏰“To Infinity and Beyond!” – The Power of Curiosity

Why This Matters

The Power of Curiosity

🏰“Woody’s Wonder Table” – Setting Up a Thinking-Rich Environment

Why It Matters

What is a “Thinking-Rich Environment”?

Real-Life Examples

“Woody-Approved” Teaching Strategies

🏰“Andy's Imagination Station” – Promoting Creative & Critical Thinking

Why It Matters

“Andy’s Imagination Station” Strategies

🏰“Think Like a Toy!” – Role of the Educator as Cognitive Coach

Why It Matters

Educator Moves That Spark Thought

“Think Like a Toy” Coaching Techniques

Scaffolding Children's Learning

Overview

Introduction

Learning Objectives

🏰Headquarters 101 – Understanding Emotional Development

Defining Social and Emotional Development

Keys to Social-Emotional Development from 0-5 Years Old

The Brain and Our Emotions

Experiences Build Brain Architecture

Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?

It's Okay to Feel All The Feels

Understanding Emotions

Expressing Emotions

Emotional Intelligence

Practical Strategies for Educators

🏰Joy Jumps In – Supporting Positive Emotions

Joy Lights the Brain – The Science of Positivity

🏰“Crocodile Tears & Calm Waters” – Supporting Big Feelings

Why Supporting Big Feelings Matters

Key Ideas

🏰“Simba Grows Up” – Positive Guidance That Empowers

Positive Guidance

Culturally Appropriate Positive Guidance for Young Children in Our Care

Key Concepts of Positive Guidance

Overview

Introduction

Learning Objectives

🏰 The Ohana Foundation – Understanding Family Engagement

Defining Family Engagement

Why It Matters

Family is the First Teacher

Getting to Know Parents

🏰Lilo’s Lens – Embracing Diverse Families

All Families Count

Practical Tools for Inclusive Practice

🏰 Space to Connect – Meaningful Communication

Two-Way Street, Not a Bulletin Board

Ongoing, Not One-and-Done

Responsive and Inclusive

“Connection doesn’t start with a form—it starts with a feeling.”

🏰Welcome to the Island – Inclusive Environments

Core Concepts

Respecting Cultures

Checklist for a Welcoming and Inclusive School

🏰Hula and Help – Co-Learning with Families

Core Concepts

🏰Galactic Problems, Island Solutions – Navigating Challenges Together

Challenges Are Normal—Response Matters More

Regulate First, Relate Always

Island Solutions: Collaborative, Not Commanding

Communicating with Families

Introduction

Learning Objectives

🏰I See the Light: Illuminating Insights Through Observation

What Does a Lantern Do

Answer

Just like Rapunzel

What is Observation?

Why Observation Matters

The "Light Test" for Language

Objective vs. Subjective Observation

Why Does Objective Observation Matter?

Objective vs Subjective Quiz

🏰“Tiana’s Timeline” – Routines and Schedules that Work

Why Routines & Schedules Matter

Key Ideas

Routines and Transitions

🏰“Anna’s Agenda” – Planning with Purpose and Heart

Why Purposeful Planning Matters

🏰“Judy Hopps Leads the Way” – Organization & Team Collaboration

Why Organization & Collaboration Matter

Every Role Has Magic

How To Foster Teamwork?

Overview

Introduction

Learning Objectives

🏰Mirror, Mirror – What Is a Professional?

What is Professionalism?

NAEYC Code of Ethics

The Pillars of Professionalism

The Role of the Educator as a Role Model

Everyday Professionalism: Dress, Demeanor, Communication, and Conduct

The Power of Consistency and Trustworthiness

🏰 Cinderella’s Clock – Balancing Passion and Professionalism

The Passion Trap

Emotional Labor is Real

Boundary Setting = Professional Strength

Time as a Tool

Your Wellness Matters

Affirmation Quote

🏰Tinker Bell Talks – The Power of Professional Voice

🏰“It Is Time!”: Advocacy and Leadership in Early Childhood

Introduction

Lisa Murphy- Know Your Why