FRIDAY , APRIL 29 7:00PM
KEYNOTE : Giggles & Wiggles ! It ’ s Circle Time Friday , April 29 , 7:00-8:00 Join this energetic and participatory workshop demonstrating various techniques and props for presenting music , movement , songs , fingerplays , name games , stories , puppets , and creative activities . Learn about the benefits of group time and discover tips for conducting a successful circle time . Have fun , get inspired , and acquire lots of new ideas to make your group time more active and enjoyable for the children and you !
Presented by : Sharron Krull Main Topic : Arts and Music OA Approved
Made possible by the generous support of Discount School Supply
SATURDAY , APRIL 30 8:00AM
10 Hands-On Activities to Help Children Develop Their Fine Motor and Self-Help Skills Saturday , April 30 , 8:00-9:00 The session will present 10 activities for preschoolers to develop their concentration , coordination , and independence . The lessons are all hands-on , therefore ; providing children with concrete learning experiences . The session will give teachers new ideas of fine motor activities using materials that they probably already have in their classroom . All lessons are independently done by the children with the focus on the process and not the final result . The attendees will receive copies of all lessons .
Presented by : Regiane Schigner Main Topic : Child Development and Learning through Play OA Approved
FEATURED SESSION An Exploration of How Children Articulate Their Emotions Through Play Saturday , April 30 , 8:00-9:30 This session will be from a theoretical and practitioners perspective . Presenting with a multimedia power point presentation , including YouTube Videos , and visual representation of presenters photographs from previous classroom experience , play etc . Audience will also experience hands on play materials to utilize best practices to apply with young children from the presentation . What Pam Had to Submit to get it approved : Play is critical for a child ' s cognitive and emotional development . Join us for a discussion and reflection on how circle time , outdoor play , small and large group experiences encourage social and emotional development in young children . Examine the latest research supporting the integral role that play has on fostering learning and improving a www . oaeyc . org / conference
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