--- title: About FirstDay Learning | FirstDay Learning description: Learn more about FirstDay Learning and how we empower early childhood educators with strategies to reduce burnout and create inclusive learning environments. image: https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hubfs/FDL_FB_Post.jpg --- [![FirstDay Learning logo](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1_Logo%20and%20Brand/firstday-learning-logo-color.png?width=314&height=100&name=firstday-learning-logo-color.png "FirstDay Learning logo")](https://www.firstdaylearning.com) - [About](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/about-our-ece-firm) Show submenu for About - [Team](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/education-professionals-team) - [Contact Us](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/contact) - [Professional Development](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/professional-development) Show submenu for Professional Development - [Training Programs](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/training-programs) - [Practice-Based Coaching](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/campfire-coaching) - [Hands-On Workshops](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/workshops) - [Consulting Services](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/consulting-services) - [All PD Options](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/pd-suite) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Blog](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/blog) - [Research](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/research-aligned-pd) - [Testimonials](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/client-success-stories) - [FAQ](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/faq) - [Who We Support](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/who-we-support) Show submenu for Who We Support - [Teachers](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/teachers) - [Coaches](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/coaches) - [Administrators](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/administrators) - [Families](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/families) - [About](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/about-our-ece-firm) Show submenu for About - [Team](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/education-professionals-team) - [Contact Us](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/contact) - [Professional Development](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/professional-development) Show submenu for Professional Development - [Training Programs](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/training-programs) - [Practice-Based Coaching](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/campfire-coaching) - [Hands-On Workshops](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/workshops) - [Consulting Services](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/consulting-services) - [All PD Options](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/pd-suite) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Blog](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/blog) - [Research](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/research-aligned-pd) - [Testimonials](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/client-success-stories) - [FAQ](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/faq) - [Who We Support](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/who-we-support) Show submenu for Who We Support - [Teachers](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/teachers) - [Coaches](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/coaches) - [Administrators](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/administrators) - [Families](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/families) [Event Registration](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/training-registration) # About Us FirstDay Learning is an early learning professional development firm focused on challenging behavior and devoted to helping teachers. ## Meet Our Team We may have different specialties and live in different parts of the country, but we're united by a common goal: to give teachers the confidence, insights, and strategies they need to create happy, inclusive early learning classrooms.  [View Our Team Members](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/education-professionals-team) [Get in Touch](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/contact) ![Members of the FirstDay Learning team](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hubfs/firstday-learning-team-color-background.png) ## Our Mission At FirstDay Learning we believe that early educators are the keys to making a difference for children. We believe that challenging behavior is the single biggest issue facing early educators today. And we believe we can make a difference by: ![Purple checkmark icon](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/purple-checkmark-circle.png?width=40&height=40&name=purple-checkmark-circle.png) Cultivating learning environments that enable all children to thrive  ![Purple checkmark icon](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hubfs/purple-checkmark-circle.png) Empowering providers with strategies to promote social-emotional learning ![Purple checkmark icon](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hubfs/purple-checkmark-circle.png) Transforming problematic behaviors by incorporating research-based techniques  ![Purple checkmark icon](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hubfs/purple-checkmark-circle.png) Addressing implicit bias by preventing subjectivity and reactivity in disciplinary processes ![Purple checkmark icon](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/purple-checkmark-circle.png?width=40&height=40&name=purple-checkmark-circle.png) Providing ongoing coaching to parents and providers to ensure consistency of implementation ![Purple checkmark icon](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hubfs/purple-checkmark-circle.png) Reinvigorating early educators and families with self-efficacy and self-care strategies ## Working with Us Get a sense for our approach to trainings in this short video. \[Hint: We like to keep things short, simple, and painless!\]  [Learn about Our Offerings](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/professional-development) ![FirstDay Learning Intro Video](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-02-12%20at%209.46.57%20PM.png) ## How can we help? 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