A Barrel Full of Monkey Business

Description

GEM (Going, Giving, and Getting) the Extra Mile Conference, presenting information and support for those working with and living with children age birth to six.

*The following sessions are approved for EI Credit: (See details below)*

Keynote:
8:30-9:45am

-"Playing with Picasso: Inspiring Young Children's Aesthetic Development" INT 0.75

Breakout #1 (Sessions A-D)
10:00-11:00am

-Session A: Capturing the Imagination: Using Creative Drama and Puppetry with Children-INT 0.5
-Session B: Small and Large Group Activities for Early Childhood-INT 0.5
-Session C: Using Creative Arts to Promote Pre-literacy and Communication Skills-INT 0.5
-Session D: How Vision Problems Affect Learning-ATY 0.5

Breakout #2 (Sessions A&C repeat. Session E)
11:10am-12:10pm

-Session E: Inside and Outside the Box: Ways to Inspire Young Children with Artistic Abilities-INT0.5

Breakout #3 (Sessions F-H are new and Session E repeats)
1:10-2:10 pm

-Session F: Navigating through Guardianship and Custody Issues-WWF 0.25
-Session G: Not Just Monkeying Around: Using Movement to Improve Behavior at Home-INT 1
-Session H: Nurturing Creativity and Literacy Development through Music and Movement-INT 0.5

Afternoon Keynote:
2:15-3:15pm

-"Peekaboo Puppets with Purpose"-INT 0.5

Location Pontiac Bible Church
1611 W. Reynolds
Pontiac, IL 61764
Date 10/11/2013 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM (Check in 7:45 AM)
Sponsor LCSSU
Trainer multiple
Contact Kim Cox (815) 844-7115 kcox@lcssu.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
Credit Hours 0
Cost free
Status Closed