2020 Ohio Early Childhood Conference Brochure Updated 2-4 2020 Brochure (1) | Page 28

Sessions: Thursday, April 23 Fun! Fun! Fun! Bonus Sessions 5:00pm-6:30pm Preventing the Extinction of Childhood d Featu s re Session Code: TBonus1 Ses ion Do you remember playing “hide go seek” as a young child? Did you take a class to learn how to play this game? In this session we will identify the benefits of play and discuss why it is disappearing. Come and learn how to play again! Presenter: Dan Hodgins Age Focus: ALL Main Topic: Child Development and Learning through Play THE MAGIC OF MUSIC: Release the Stress, Calm the Room, Focus the Energy! d Featu s re Session Code: TBonus2 Ses ion In this inspiring, hands-on, and fun workshop, award-winning musician, songwriter and music educator Kira Willey will teach you how to incorporate music, rhythm and song seamlessly into your classroom in order to completely engage (and keep!) children's attention, create predictable, calming structure, boost mindfulness, and help children focus and learn. Kira will demonstrate her teaching methods using original music from her five award-winning CDs of kids’ yoga songs, as well as playing live. Attendees will have a blast while being guided to create their own rhythm games, call & response activities, and songs to use in their own classrooms! There’s absolutely no musical experience necessary—Kira’s an expert at making these techniques immediately accessible for everyone. Presenter: Kira Willey Age Focus: ALL Main Topic: Music and Movement Wine and Canvas Party 7:30pm | $35 Join Ohio AEYC and Discount School Supply for a fun and relaxing evening with the perfect pair: art and wine! A fun, social, group setting, with an artist to guide you step by step in replicating the nights' featured painting. By the end of the evening you will create a fabulous piece of artwork to take back home with you! No painting experience necessary! We provide everything you need including the artist/teacher, canvas, paint, brushes, easels, aprons and most importantly, one glass of wine (or other drink). Cash bar also available onsite. Space is limited! Wh o D un It ? ! Murder Mystery : TOTALLY 80'S, TOTALLY MURDER 7:30pm | $10 Join Ohio AEYC and Kaeden Publshing for a "killer" good time! This murder mystery party is a themed event where attendees are encouraged to dress up to match the 80's era (not required though!). Attendees will then work together to solve a fictitious murder which occurs during the party. This event is often compared to a live-action version of the game Clue! Grab your most righteous ‘80s concert gear to rock out in style while you solve a crime with your friends. Jean jackets and spandex leggings, big hair, bangles, leg warmers, and ripped jeans will be all the rage at this rocking night of mystery. See you there! Cash bar will be available.