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The Collaboration for Early Childhood is delighted to present its 16th annual Symposium. This annual gathering provides an opportunity for anyone who works with young children – educators, caregivers, and parents – to gain knowledge, perspective, practical skills and tools for supporting all young children.
This year’s theme is Hands On, Minds On: Full STEAM Ahead. The 2019 Symposium is focused on problem solving through STEAM related activities and through all the other moments in a day that teachers and children need to call on problem solving skills.
The value of diverse problem-solving skills will be addressed in an array of workshops exploring engineering, math, science, creativity, technology, movement, anti-bias/anti-racism, discipline, nature and so much more. We are confident you’ll walk away with many new ideas, activities and experiences to incorporate into your work on Monday morning
The following IL EI credits ONLY has been awarded to this training event:
Early Bird Workshops – 7:30-8:30 a.m.
*Loose Parts - Play, STEAM, Learn-1 INT
*STEAM UP your Program! Igniting Inquiry and Problem Solving to Teach and Reach Students, Staff,
and Families-1 INT
*Children are Born Mathematicians-1 INT
*Playful Learning: Focus on Engineering-1 INT
*Pleading with Parents: End the Technology Distraction-0.5 INT, 0.5 WWF
*Nature in the Classroom-1 INT
*The Future Demands Creativity: Embracing “Out-of-the-Box” Thinking and Encouraging Open-Ended Play- 1 INT
*Discipline is Not a Problem! Creating a MINDFUL Space for Learning-0.5 INT, 0.5 WWF
*Movement and Mindfulness...It Starts With You!-1 WWF
*Language, Mediators, and Shared Activity Embedded in Infant Toddler Care-1 INT
AM Workshops – 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Playful Learning: Focus on Engineering-1.5 INT
Pleading with Parents: End the Technology Distraction-0.75 INT, 0.75 WWF
*Nature in the Classroom-1.5 INT
*The Future Demands Creativity: Embracing “Out-of-the-Box” Thinking and Encouraging Open-Ended
Play-1.5 INT
*Discipline is Not a Problem! Creating a MINDFUL Space for Learning-0.75 INT, 0.75 WWF
*STEAM > STREAM > SMART Empathy-0.75 INT, 0.75 WWF
*Building the Strengths of Curious, Fabulous, Rambunctious Toddlers-1.5 INT
Technology in Early Childhood Education-1.5 INT
Playing and Making that Inspires Young Engineers-1.5 INT
*Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism with Young Children and Ourselves, Part I-1.5 WWF
*FAN Approach to Parent Engagement as a Resource for Problem Solving, Part I-0.75 WWF, 0.75 INT
*Farm to Early Care, Part I: Gardening, Cooking, and Tasting Healthy Foods-1.5 WWF
Keynote talk – 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
*The Toddler Brain: Nurture the Skills Today That Will Shape Your Child’s Tomorrow-0.5 TYP, 0.5 ATY, 0.75 WWF
PM Workshops – 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
*Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism with Young Children and Ourselves, Part II-1.5 WWF
*FAN Approach to Parent Engagement as a Resource for Problem Solving, Part II-0.75 WWF, 0.75 INT
*Farm to Early Care, Part II: Local Foods for Little Ones-1.5 WWF
*Cultivating Qi Skills in My Classroom-1.5 WWF
*Technology in Early Childhood Education-1.5 INT
*Playing and Making that Inspires Young Engineers-1.5 INT
*Language, Mediators, and Shared Activity Embedded in Infant Toddler Care-1.5 INT
*Movement and Mindfulness...It Starts With You!-1.5 WWF
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