Wednesday, October 7 6:30pm - 8:30 pm KCF II.B 2 Hours Limit 40 participants
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Mathematical Play in Early Childhood Presented by Kimberly Giles Discuss the role of early math in early childhood and how it develops the ability to think critically and solve problems. Explore strategies to increase opportunities for young children to develop these skills throughout their day through play.
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Tuesday, October 13 6:30pm - 8:30 pm KCF II.B 2 Hours
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Story Telling Props Making Literacy Come Alive Presented by Jessica Rogers Explore developmentally appropriate settings, materials, experiences, and social support to encourage early forms of reading and writing to flourish and develop into conventional literacy. Break down eight specific strategies using strong research links to early literacy skills.
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Thursday, October 22 6:30pm - 8:30 pm KCF Vll.A 2 Hours
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Sniff Sniff: Exploring Aromas and Aromatherapy Presented by Kristen Wheeler Highland Researchers have found that our sense of smells affects our brain chemistry and changes our moods in powerful ways. Essential oils have been around forever, but are they safe and how do I use them? Examine the role of essential oils in supporting and maintaining overall wellness. Explore ways to integrate oils into everyday life.
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Thursday, November 12 6:30pm - 8:30 pm KCF II.C 2 Hours
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There's Always That One Kid Presented by Emma Hansen Explore behaviors that can be challenging for providers and look for solutions based upon self-reflective practices of the providers. Consider behaviors that are most difficult personally and apply techniques for a solution to those.
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Monday, November 16 6:30pm - 8:30 pm KCF ll.B 2 Hours
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Preschool Scientific Method Presented by Mike Huber Preschool children are naturally curious. Adults can help children act on this curiosity to develop scientific thinking. While young children do not follow the rigorous procedures of adult scientists, they experiment and try not make sense of the results. Learn strategies to encourage this “preschool scientific method.”
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Wednesday, November 18 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Develop Approval is Pending 2 Hours
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Examining Privilege and Implicit Bias in Early Childhood Presented by Ellen Drolette In this introductory training, participants will explore what it means to have “white” privilege. As a group, we will explore the simple meaning of anti-bias, implicit bias, and anti-racism. Participants will take a detailed look at their environment to examine it for inclusivity. What does the book area, dramatic play, wall hangings, and other areas have all year round to show diversity in race, color, gender, religion, age, disability, or national origin? Do programs use a tourist curriculum approach? Are families represented? Participants will plan an inclusive environment for young children and explore their practices as a result. Self-reflection questions are presented throughout the training. The trainer is not an expert in anti-racism and can speak on white privilege and the value of knowing our privilege and how this plays a role in either perpetuating implicit bias or digging deeper to gain understanding. The trainer will have books, props, and activity ideas to share.
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