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Nurturing Pathways®, Inc. Certification Program

Who is this Certification Program for?
Why would I choose Nurturing Pathways®, Inc.?
What are the Certification Benefits?
What does the Training cost?
Certification Training Dates & Details

• Build bonds between parent and child
• Build bodies that are capable and confident
• Build brains that are school-ready

Nurturing Pathways® Creative Dance Program is based on neurological principles regarding:

• Movement’s central role in brain development
• The importance of parent-child bonding

Nurturing Pathways® Creative Dance Program focuses on the progression of movement skills for babies, waddlers, and toddlers. It builds and refines the parent-child relationship through:

• Expressive movement
• Using Creative Play Products™
• Communication skills

The Nurturing Pathways® Creative Dance Program includes a sequential progression of movement skills from birth through four, in a carefully laid out curriculum, with products to enrich the child’s entire sensory system. From early infancy the program works on building and refining expressive movement, play and communication skills in both the parent and child.

“Christine, you are one of the best educators I’ve had the pleasure to train with.”
- Thomas Ko, 2007

Instructor Training for Certification

The Nurturing Pathways®, Inc. Licensing Program is a six day training taught by Christine Roberts. It qualifies you to teach The Nurturing Pathways® Creative Dance Program classes to Infants (3 months – pre-walking), Waddlers (walking to 24 months), and Toddlers (2 – 3 years). Trainee receives a 225 page training manual that includes the Program's curriculum, neurological research, and best teaching practices. 

A love for teaching young children and their caregivers, and an enthusiasm for dance, movement and play are essential for becoming a Nurturing Pathways® Instructor.

Prerequisite Course: Digging Deeper

**The Digging Deeper Workshop is a prerequisite for the Nurturing Pathways® Certification Program**

  The Digging Deeper Workshop is required prior to certification. The Digging Deeper Workshop lays a foundation for the program, covering the Four Legs for Learning ™ and the Six Building Blocks to Motor Development™. It is a one day Saturday workshop that is offered three times a year in Seattle; September, March and June. Visit http://www.nurturingpathways.com/schedule/registration/calendar/digging-deeper-with-christine-roberts for more details.

Who is this Certification Program for?

• Anyone who wishes to enrich the work they do with infants and toddlers.
• Educators who enjoy working with young children in early childhood environments, private dance studios, health clubs and community centers.
• Professionals with music, music therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and sensory integration backgrounds.

Professionals who are a part of an early intervention program looking for fun and engaging ways to develop the body and brain.

Why would I choose Nurturing Pathways®, Inc.?

• To become a leader in movement that enhances children’s early cognitive, social and physical development.
• Acquire the expertise to teach an age appropriate curriculum that is based in science, creativity and play.
• Become a part of the best early childhood creative dance program and receive on-going support for teaching from Christine Roberts and the Nurturing Pathways® team.

“Do it! This program en¬compasses every aspect of early childhood education. Its holistic, logical, well-planned approach is the best I’ve seen for that Holy Grail of ECE: Kindergarten Readiness!”
~ Katie Christianson Walla Walla, WA

What are the Benefits of Certification?

• Nurturing Pathways®, Inc certifies that you are well-educated in teaching babies, waddlers, and toddlers and their parents and that you understand the tremendous benefits that can be achieved through movement and play during the first three years of life.
• Footnotes for Teaching Feet emailed monthly full of teaching tips, articles on development, lesson plan ideas, and current research.
• Discount price on Creative Play Products start-up kit.
• Order all Nurturing Pathways® Creative Play Products at vendor cost to use and resell as you wish. 
• Listing on the nurturing¬pathways.com website, including your name, location, class schedule and website link.
• Access to the secure instructor site with teachers forum, webinars, parent handout downloads and vendor ordering.
• Half-price on all of Christine's Parent Seminars and workshops.

“Parents need more information about how the kind of care they provide affects their children’s capacities.”
  ~ New Insights into Early Development Conference, Report June 1996

What does the Certification cost?

$895.00 Training Fee Includes:

• Six day training with Christine Roberts
• A Welcome Packet
• Training Manual
• Nurturing Pathways® Creative Dance DVD
• A Nurturing Pathways® Parent Pack

• A collection of Music CD’s
• 6 Lycra Swings
• 12 Nurturing Pathways® Posters
• 10 Parent Packs
• 6 Balls
• 2 Ea. Bag Streamers & Scarves
• 2 Music Maker Bags

Certification Training Dates & Details:

The Certification is held annually in Seattle, WA. License is renewable annually.  The renewal fee is $125.00 due January 1st each year.
 

July 16th-21st, 2012

Day 1-6: Monday – Saturday 9am-4:30pm
 

“You have a wonderful way of helping others to challenge themselves and push their boundaries in a supportive, safe and nurturing way.”
- Corina Strim, Alberta, Canada

“Ms. Roberts’ program of specific exercises for infants and toddlers is based on sound neurological principles. I am impressed with Nurturing Path¬ways® as a credible, valuable approach and I intend to incorporate the information in my pediatric practice.”
- Dr. Naomi Katsh, M.D.

"The parents have really enjoyed watching their children gain communication/imitation, cognitive, and social emotional skills.  I've seen many of our Moms blossom as well!  They are becoming so in tune with their children and truly taking pleasure in their child's movements and development.
-Melissa VanTroba
 

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