Hummingbird,
Not Helicopter
Say yes. Step back. Let them lead.
Two of Kristen’s most requested trainings, bundled together. Learn to say YES with limits, and trade hovering for coaching from the sidelines. Perfect for you, or for your next staff meeting.
Helicopter vs. Hummingbird
The Helicopter 🚁
- Hovers over every block tower
- “Be careful!” on repeat
- Fixes every problem before the kids try
- NO is the default answer
- Runs the day like a quarterback
The Hummingbird 🐦
- Watches, wonders, and waits
- “You’ve got this!”
- Lets kids wrestle with the problem first
- Finds the YES with a limit and an alternative
- Coaches from the sidelines
no judgment. we’ve all been the helicopter!
Two trainings. One hour each.
Yes, Yes, Yes
Social and emotional support in the early childhood environment
- Three of the biggest reasons children have behaviors we see as negative
- Why relationships matter so much with young children
- Developmentally appropriate expectations
- Why children need uninterrupted play time
- Learning to say YES
The Quarterback’s Coach and the Hummingbird
Let the children take the lead
- What the words school, classroom, and teacher really bring up for us
- Risk, and the skills children learn when we allow it
- The characteristics of a coach we can bring to our work
- What to say to young children when supporting risk taking
- One small change to make when you go back to work
Everything you need, in one course.
2 on-demand trainings
One hour each. Watch tonight, or on the big screen at a staff meeting.
The reflection guide
A printable (and type-in!) guide with questions for both trainings.
2 PD certificates
One for each one-hour training, with fill-in fields.
Your own portal
Everything lives in your course library. Log in and come back anytime.
Two staff meetings, done.
One center license covers your whole building. Unlimited staff, a PD certificate for every teacher, and two ready-made staff meetings your team will actually talk about.
See the center license →How to run it with your staff
- Print a reflection guide for everyone
- Watch Training 1 together at your next staff meeting
- Pause for the reflection questions and talk it through
- Everyone picks one small YES to try that week
- Next meeting: Training 2, then fill in those certificates!
Just you, or the whole team?
Just me and my classroom
- Yes, Yes, Yes (1 hour)
- The Quarterback’s Coach and the Hummingbird (1 hour)
- The printable reflection guide
- 2 PD certificates
For staff meetings & PD days
- Everything in the single-teacher version
- One license for one center or school building
- Unlimited staff can watch together or on their own
- A PD certificate for every teacher who watches
Bringing this to a whole district? Email [email protected] and we'll put together a district license.
Frequently asked questions.
Are the trainings live?
They're pre-recorded, so you can watch whenever it works for you. Everything lives in your course library.
How do I get in after I buy?
You'll get an email to set up your account. Then log in anytime at kristenrbpeterson.com/login and click Hummingbird, Not Helicopter in your library.
Do I get PD certificates?
Yes! Two certificates, one for each one-hour training, with fill-in fields for your name and the date.
Can my whole staff watch?
YES! Grab the center license and everyone in your center or school building can watch, with a PD certificate for every teacher.
Are refunds available?
This is a digital product, so refunds aren't available. Questions before you buy? Email [email protected].
Be the hummingbird.
Say yes. Step back. Let them lead.
cheers to play! ☀️
Kristen Day
& Play
Play-based learning keynotes, professional development, and digital courses for early childhood educators. Supporting the field since 2018. Formerly Kristen RB Peterson.