Using Heavy Work in Early Childhood for Self- Regulation Friday , April 29 , 8:00-9:00 Self-regulation is necessary for later academic achievement . Dysregulation in proprioception ( your body ’ s ability to sense movement , action and location ) can make it difficult for children to self-regulate . Heavy work , or tasks that involve heavy resistance and input to the muscles and joints , can aid in regulating proprioception . When we participate in heavy work activities , messages are sent from proprioception receptors in our joints to receptors in our brainstem to remind the brain and body where they are in space . This session will introduce proprioception and heavy work and describe how a practitioner has used heavy work in their classroom to increase children ' s self-regulation .
FRIDAY , APRIL 29 10:00AM
FEATURED SESSION Illuminating the Magic and Wonder in Each Child Friday , April 29 , 10:00-11:30 Explore the powerful impact that seeing the best in every child can have ! This session will focus on strategies for using the principles of Appreciative Inquiry to illuminate each child ' s strengths . When children are viewed through their strengths , they become more resilient and confident . Finding new ways to acknowledge and validate the child ' s unique gifts will help you to build a more positive learning environment where children can thrive .
Presented by : Jaclyn M . Dynia , Melanie Senter Main Topic : Social-Emotional Development ; Early Intervention and Inclusion OA Approved
Presented by : Susan MacDonald , Main Topic : Social-Emotional Development ; Child Guidance and Behavior OA Approved
Keep Calm and Be Kind : Embracing Diversity and Acceptance with Children ' s Literature Friday , April 29 , 10:00-11:30 Children ’ s literature has always been a vehicle for developing social skills among children . Now more than ever , children ’ s literature intentionally promotes kindness to all groups of people , and more individuals see themselves represented in these books . This session will discuss ways to incorporate texts that promote themes of kindness , acceptance , and advocacy for others in developmentally appropriate ways .
Presented by : Kristin Farley Main Topic : Diversity , Equity and Inclusion ; Literacy and Language Development OA Approved www . oaeyc . org / conference
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