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Books & Beyond
Second Session - 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

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

  1. Teaching Children to Tell Stories — Linda Goodman     P S
    Every child has a story within themselves that is begging to be told. Learn how you can help draw these stories out and develop the literacy skills of children.
  2. Everything You Want to Know About Getting Kids Ready For Kindergarten ...* — Michelle Fischer    
    Do you know everything you need to know about preparing your preschoolers for school? What are the most important skills kids need to succeed? A real-life kindergarten teacher tells all! (*but were afraid to ask)
  3. Stretching Stories and Studying Authors — Elaine Kevill     T P
    Extend the stories children love throughout your curriculum and help children discover all the works of their favorite authors.
  4. Class Observation Model — Kathryn Massey     I T P S
    What is classroom observation and how can it help you improve your childcare or preschool program? This is one of the latest early childhood education innovations from the University of Virginia.
  5. Guidance & Discipline for Children with Special Needs — Padia Grant     T P S
    Learn appropriate expectations and techniques to help children with special needs gain positive behavior skills.
  6. Making Books for Language and Literacy — Lorraine Whitfield     P S
    Participate in hands- on book-making using magazines, crayons, paper bags, tape and card stock. Learn how to help your children make their own books with and without words to tell their own stories.
  7. Retirement Planning for Child Care Providers — Paul Scott     I T P S
    Pay yourself first! Learn how to make your money work for you so you won't always have to work.
  8. Simple Crafts from Scraps — Mary Braxton     P S
    This is a hands-on workshop using the odds and ends in your home as well as the parent's to make projects and learning materials with the children. Keep the children busy and spend very little money. Attendees will have an opportunity to make and take a number of items during the workshop.

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