Register to attend a joint meeting of the UFT Elementary Division's early childhood and elementary committees. We'll discuss issues pertinent to elementary and early childhood educators, offer updates from the union and provide answers to your questions.

Take one of our classes to obtain certification in necessary lifesaving skills, including first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators, for child care providers. Each four-hour class is designed to meet the needs of licensed, registered and legally exempt (informal) providers. Participants who complete the class will receive a certificate of completion and a certification card indicating proficiency in these lifesaving skills. We offer classes in English and Spanish for each time slot.

Take one of our classes to obtain certification in necessary lifesaving skills, including first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators, for child care providers. Each four-hour class is designed to meet the needs of licensed, registered and legally exempt (informal) providers. Participants who complete the class will receive a certificate of completion and a certification card indicating proficiency in these lifesaving skills. We offer classes in English and Spanish for each time slot.

Take one of our classes to obtain certification in necessary lifesaving skills, including first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators, for child care providers. Each four-hour class is designed to meet the needs of licensed, registered and legally exempt (informal) providers. Participants who complete the class will receive a certificate of completion and a certification card indicating proficiency in these lifesaving skills. We offer classes in English and Spanish for each time slot.

Take one of our classes to obtain certification in necessary lifesaving skills, including first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators, for child care providers. Each four-hour class is designed to meet the needs of licensed, registered and legally exempt (informal) providers. Participants who complete the class will receive a certificate of completion and a certification card indicating proficiency in these lifesaving skills. We offer classes in English and Spanish for each time slot.

Take one of our classes to obtain certification in necessary lifesaving skills, including first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators, for child care providers. Each four-hour class is designed to meet the needs of licensed, registered and legally exempt (informal) providers. Participants who complete the class will receive a certificate of completion and a certification card indicating proficiency in these lifesaving skills. We offer classes in English and Spanish for each time slot.

Young children are natural scientists eager to explore their senses. This hands-on workshop uses edible activities — like popcorn ball sculptures and cereal patterning — to spark curiosity while building science and literacy skills. Participants will leave with cross‑curricular strategies that nurture brain development and inspire meaningful classroom connections.

Discover how play and the science of reading work hand in hand. This session explores how literacy centers, block play and dramatic play can strengthen phonological awareness in early learners. Walk away with ready-to-use activities that bring early literacy skills and joy back into the classroom.

Explore the frog life cycle through simple shapes, lines and watercolor magic inspired by “Little Frog.” Participants will leave with ready‑to‑use drawing guides, printable templates and creative extensions to spark science, literacy and art connections in the classroom.