The field of early childhood education is wide spanning. Careers in ECE include direct care and instruction positions, support positions, administration, trainers, researchers, faculty, and many more opportunities supporting young children and their families. Learn about ECE career opportunities and how you can utilize Michigan's ECE Career Pathway and MiRegistry to identify and pursue ongoing education and training, and improve program qualit

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is a fun, unique, and effective ECE program designed to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and motor skill development for children ages 0 - 5 through music and movement!  Appropriate with and without caregivers for each child, the Zumbini program is made up of singing, dancing, and instrument play for non-stop learning, bonding, and fun.  

Join this informational session to discover how incorporating Zumbini into your work with young children can strengthen relationships with families, engage young learners in developmentally appropriate music and movement activities, and build your professional portfolio.

View the recording from the webinar on Tuesday March 7, 2023, 7-8pm

Fee: FREE!

Early childhood educators work long hours and often do not have the opportunity to collaborate with other early childhood educators outside of their homes, centers, or classrooms. We are providing a virtual opportunity for this collaboration. Join us as we virtually cruise high-quality programs throughout the state to gain insight into different perspectives, cultures, and types of programs. Each director/owner will showcase their environment through a pre-recorded video and be present at the virtual training to share how their program’s philosophy shapes the environment.

This series will include one stop at a program in each of Michigan AEYC’s eight regions and will conclude in 2022. Each program will be a separate training experience so join in on the fun and attend them all! All registrants will receive access to the live session, quiz, and materials at least 24 hours in advance. Eligible attendees will receive 1 MiRegistry Training Hour/SCECH (per event) for successful completion of training requirements. Training must be viewed in full and session quiz completed in order to receive training credit. 

Stop #4: Jessica Karnack, Group Home Child Care, Ishpeming, MI

Early childhood educators work long hours and often do not have the opportunity to collaborate with other early childhood educators outside of their homes, centers, or classrooms. We are providing a virtual opportunity for this collaboration. Join us as we virtually cruise high-quality programs throughout the state to gain insight into different perspectives, cultures, and types of programs. Each director/owner will showcase their environment through a pre-recorded video and be present at the virtual training to share how their program’s philosophy shapes the environment.

This series will include one stop at a program in each of Michigan AEYC’s eight regions and will conclude in 2022. Each program will be a separate training experience so join in on the fun and attend them all! All registrants will receive access to the live session, quiz, and materials at least 24 hours in advance. Eligible attendees will receive 1 MiRegistry Training Hour/SCECH (per event) for successful completion of training requirements. Training must be viewed in full and session quiz completed in order to receive training credit. 

Stop #3: Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool, Traverse City

Early childhood educators work long hours and often do not have the opportunity to collaborate with other early childhood educators outside of their homes, centers, or classrooms. We are providing a virtual opportunity for this collaboration. Join us as we virtually cruise high-quality programs throughout the state to gain insight into different perspectives, cultures, and types of programs. Each director/owner will showcase their environment through a pre-recorded video and be present at the virtual training to share how their program’s philosophy shapes the environment.

This series will include one stop at a program in each of Michigan AEYC’s eight regions and will conclude in 2022. Each program will be a separate training experience so join in on the fun and attend them all! All registrants will receive access to the live session, quiz, and materials at least 24 hours in advance. Eligible attendees will receive 1 MiRegistry Training Hour/SCECH (per event) for successful completion of training requirements. Training must be viewed in full and session quiz completed in order to receive training credit. Space is limited. Register below to reserve your spot today!

Stop #2: Creative Beginnings Child Development Center, Mount Pleasant

Early childhood educators work long hours and often do not have the opportunity to collaborate with other early childhood educators outside of their homes, centers, or classrooms. We are providing a virtual opportunity for this collaboration. Join us as we virtually cruise high-quality programs throughout the state to gain insight into different perspectives, cultures, and types of programs. Each director/owner will showcase their environment through a pre-recorded video and be present at the virtual training to share how their program’s philosophy shapes the environment.

This series will include one stop at a program in each of Michigan AEYC’s eight regions and will conclude in 2022. Each program will be a separate training experience so join in on the fun and attend them all! 

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini®  is a fun, unique, and effective ECE program designed to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and motor skill development for children ages 0 - 5 through music and movement!  Appropriate with and without caregivers for each child, the Zumbini® program is made up of singing, dancing, and instrument play for non-stop learning, bonding, and fun. Eligible participants will earn 6 MiRegistry Training Credits and SCECHs if eligible by completing your Zumbini® training!

Note: Through our exclusive partnership with Zumbini^®, Michigan AEYC Standard and Premium Level Members can now become a licensed Zumbini^® instructor at 75% off the original training price. Members should access the On-Demand Zumbini Instructor Training HERE to receive your discount code. Registering for this non-member Zumbini product will not provide you with the Member Discount Code needed for a discount when checking out at Zumbini.com.

1. Access and sign up for the on-demand Zumbini instructor training through this product. The link is in the contents tab (will appear once you register for this product). 

2. Register, pay for, and complete the on-demand instructor training through Zumbini HERE

3. Come back here and upload your training certificate in the contents tab to receive your training credit.

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini®  is a fun, unique, and effective ECE program designed to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and motor skill development for children ages 0 - 5 through music and movement!  Appropriate with and without caregivers for each child, the Zumbini® program is made up of singing, dancing, and instrument play for non-stop learning, bonding, and fun.  

Through our exclusive partnership with Zumbini^®, Michigan AEYC Standard and Premium Level Members can now become a licensed Zumbini^® instructor at 75% off the original training price when you sign up for your training through the Michigan AEYC Knowledge Center. PLUS, you’ll earn 6 MiRegistry Training Credits and SCECHs if eligible by completing your Zumbini^® training!

1. Access and sign up for the on-demand Zumbini instructor training through this product, using the discount code shown in the contents tab (will appear once you register for this product). 

2. Register, pay using the discount code, and complete the on-demand instructor training through Zumbini.

3. Come back here and upload your training certificate in the contents tab to receive your training credit.

The 75% discounted training rate for Michigan AEYC members is $70. This fee is paid to Zumbini and you must use the discount code to receive training at this rate. You MUST be a Michigan AEYC Member at the Standard or Premium Level to access the on-demand Zumbini Instructor Training at this discounted rate.