Books and Beyond
First Session - 8:50 AM to 10:20 AM
Workshop codes (Suggestions only - anyone is welcome to attend any workshop)
I - appropriate for those who work with infants
T - appropriate for those who work with toddlers
P - appropriate for those who work with preschoolers
S - appropriate for those who work with schoolage children
U - Meets annual training requirement for The Childcare Network USDA CACFP
- Story Telling for Timid Beginners — JoAnn Lawson
T P S
Calm your nervousness with tried and true tips and tricks to be a successful story teller. Learn to use the power of story to help children learn and thrive. - Oops! Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls — Alicia Knight
I T P S
Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injury for children and caregivers alike – and it’s all preventable! Find out how to make your environment more safe for kids and get information on how to avoid injury yourself. - Gaining a Deeper Understanding of Autism — Kathy Johnson-Felder
T P S
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability. How can we help these children grow and thrive? Learn what works from an experienced teacher of children with autism. - Special Babies, Special Needs — Jill Donaldson
I T
What are developmental delays and how do you know when an infant or toddler needs screening? Learn how to discuss this delicate subject with parents and ways to help all children grow to their fullest potential. - How to talk to School Aged Kids So They'll Listen — Traci DeMerchant
S
You talk and talk and all they hear is blah, blah, blah. Find out why school aged kids have "selective hearing" and learn techniques that will cut through the communication cobwebs. - Identifying, Reporting & Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect — Julie Rivank-McAdams
I T P S
How do you know when to call in the experts? Learn more about preventing child abuse, mandated reporters and helpful community resources. - High-Energy Play — Mary Braxton
P S
Learn and participate in dancing and movement activities that children of all ages can enjoy. All children need to "get the wiggles out!" Come ready to move and participate and get your own "wiggle" out! - Think Like A Scientist! — Kathryn Massey
P
How you can use research-based science to expand children's knowledge about their world and how it works. Participates will receive a preschool science curriculum to take back to their own classes.
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