States and the School Family Structures . We will look at how to incorporate the strategies into daily planning to enhance practices and shape the classroom learning environment .
Presented by : Rozlyn Grant Main Topic : Social-Emotional Development ; Child Guidance and Behavior , Conscious Discipline OA Approved
Working Together for the Benefit of Our Children Friday , April 29 , 10:00-11:30 This session will provide participants an opportunity to analyze and better understand the value of cultivating empathy for families and children they serve . Techniques to improve communication with families and promote healthy environments that support acceptance over tolerance will be discussed . Leave with an improved ability to understand and share the feelings of another .
Presented by : Mandy Young Main Topic : Family Engagement , Connection and Support OA Approved
Worms , Shadows , and Whirlpools : Science is Everywhere Friday , April 29 , 10:00-11:30 Do you want to make your program an amazing place to enhance children ' s scientific spirit ? In this training , you will learn how to implement the science domain throughout your entire classroom . You will engage in hands-on science inquiry activities that support and build science skills for young children .
Presented by : MaryBeth Bush Main Topic : Early Learning Environments OA Approved
FRIDAY , APRIL 29 11:30AM
FEATURED SESSION Fill Your Cup : Self-Care for Educators Friday , April 29 , 11:30-1:00 Beyond massages and bubble baths , educators need culturally relevant self-care strategies to keep their nervous system balanced and available to respond to children , families , and colleagues . This sessions discusses obstacles to self care and principles for building a self-care foundation . We ' ll explore research on particular self-care activities that help reset the mind and body .
Presented by : Cori Berg Main Topic : Educator Self-Care and Mental Health OA Approved
FRIDAY , APRIL 29 1:00PM
KEYNOTE : Maintaining Hope in a Post- Pandemic World Friday , April 29 , 1:00-2:00 This empowering keynote encourages attendees to acknowledge the " new normal " of post-pandemic life , explore tools for honoring the humanity in everyone , and take up practices of grace and compassion as we find our way through this moment of uncertainty and unrest .
Presented by : Arianna Howard Main Topic : Educator Self-Care and Mental Health ; Leadership , Professionalism and Ethics OA Approved www . oaeyc . org / conference
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