FRIDAY , APRIL 29 2:30PM
Conscious Discipline Baby Doll Circle Time Friday , April 29 , 2:30-4:00 Baby Doll Circle Time enhances the quality of relationships between caregivers and children by strengthening attachment , attunement , and social play . It does this through rituals where the caregivers conduct those with children in one on one play as well .
Presented by : Megan Shea-Bates Main Topic : Child Guidance and Behavior ; Social-Emotional Development ; Conscious Discipline OA Approved
Counter-ACEs : The Teacher ' s Role in Reducing Trauma After COVID-19 Friday , April 29 , 2:30-4:00 Counter-ACEs are our new armor against the trauma of Adverse Childhood Experiences . Typically , experts share that parents are the first stop for creating a resilient environment for children . After reviewing the eight identified Counter-ACEs , 7 / 8 can be influenced and cultivated in the classroom . Early childhood educators have an additional leg up , considering their extended amount of time with children and the structure of their relationshipfocused schedules . Teachers enrolled will learn how their role in the classroom can improve a child ' s adult health outcomes .
Presented by : Lindsay Stormer Main Topic : Trauma Informed Care OA Approved
Creating a Natural Learning Environment in Early Childhood Settings : Ideas to Rethink Your Outdoor Space Friday , April 29 , 2:30-4:00 During this session , participants will walk through the process of redesigning their outdoor playground space into a natural outdoor learning environment . The benefits of these changes will be discussed , such as increased physical activity , higher child engagement , increased opportunities for social interactions , extending learning in the outdoors in all areas of development and reducing ( yes .. reducing !) chances of severe injury . Participants will go home with the start of an implementation plan .
Presented by : Katie Krause Main Topic : Nature-Based Learning OA Approved
Dollar Store Finds with Standards in Mind Friday , April 29 , 2:30-4:30 This training engages participants to increase their knowledge about how Ohio ’ s Early Learning & Development Standards can be supported with inexpensive from the dollar store . From post-it notes to pool noodles , the dollar store is often essential to the limited budgets that face today ’ s teachers . Videos will be shared and demonstrations will assist participants in discovering how early learning standards can be addressed with inexpensive items in center-based activities and ( large or small ) group activities .
Presented by : Laurie Gombash Main Topic : Early Learning Environments ; Standards OA Approved
Dual Language Learners and Inclusion Friday , April 29 , 2:30-3:30 This session will focus on family engagement www . oaeyc . org / conference
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