Learn through Play with PALS ( Physical Activity Learning Session ) with a Focus on Infants and Toddlers Friday , April 29 , 10:00-11:00 The goal is to increase knowledge of best practices for physical activity in children birth to five . PALS combines content learning with facility-level self-assessments , policy development opportunities , resources , and materials to support practice change in ECE programs , leading to healthier , more active children .
Presented by : Maria Jirousek Main Topic : Child Development and Learning through Play ; Infant / Toddler OA Approved
FEATURED SESSION May There Always Be Us Friday , April 29 , 10:00-11:00 For the past two years , Jim Gill has been engaging , virtually , with children , educators , care providers , librarians , and family members across the country in a series of projects . In this workshop , Jim will share some of the children ’ s creations : handmade pages in which they shared their heartfelt wishes and inspiring illustrations . He will discuss how this project addresses children ’ s social and emotional developmental needs while providing profound opportunities for literacy development for children of all ages , backgrounds , and ability levels . Most importantly , Jim will discuss how early childhood educators , librarians , and care providers can carry out similar projects in their own communities ….. celebrating children ’ s wishes , words , and artwork and their excitement about learning !
Presented by : Jim Gill Main Topic : Arts and Music OA Approved
Paper Planes : A Teacher Investigation of Project-Based Learning Within a Preschool Classroom Friday , April 29 , 10:00-11:30 This session will explore project-based learning within a mixed-age preschool classroom . Come join the presenter on an airplane study where a teacher leads an investigation on project-based learning in a preschool classroom originated by the children . Examine the activities during natural exploration within the classroom and discover how teacher furthered that exploration . Discover how project-based learning can meet Ohio ’ s Early Learning standards and look at how to implement it within your own classroom .
Presented by : Alexis Snyder Main Topic : Early Learning Environments ; Reggio Inspired Practices OA Approved
STEAM Starts with Tinkering Friday , April 29 , 10:00-11:00 Young children are naturally curious . They love to explore and investigate as they encounter novel materials in their quest to become 21st century thinkers . In this session , we will examine strategies that you can use in your classroom to tinker with open-ended materials to spark wonder and foster curiosity as children begin their STEAM adventures .
Presented by : Kathy Trainor , Leslie Eslinger Main Topic : STEAM OA Approved
FEATURED SESSION Using Classroom Management Practices to Plan for Conscious Discipline Friday , April 29 , 10:00-12:00 During this session , participants will analyze the basic strategies of the Brain Smart Start , 3 Brain www . oaeyc . org / conference
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