child ' s self-identity . Play that is purposeful and age-appropriate encourages autonomy and risktaking in articulating emotions through play .
Presented by : Brandon Gilbert Main Topic : Social-Emotional Development ; Child Development and Learning through Play OA Approved
Anxiety Accommodations : How to Support Anxious Children in Your Care Saturday , April 30 , 8:00-9:00 Research around child anxiety addresses the ways that accommodations meant to support anxious children perpetuate the problem . This session offers caregivers an understanding of what accommodations are , why they can be harmful , and what caregivers can do instead . It also provides a brief introduction to childhood anxiety and what it looks like , and appropriate treatments , including when to refer children to mental health providers .
Presented by : Dawn Friedman Main Topic : Social-Emotional Development ; Trauma-Informed Care OA Approved
FEATURED SESSION But First Do No Harm - Disability Awareness and Inclusion through Music and Movement 2.0 Saturday , April 30 , 8:00-9:30 Instead of a lecture and PowerPoint , Joanie uses songs , stories , and conversations to support teachers who now need to integrate multiple learning styles to address challenges such as Autism , Sensory Processing Disorder , ADD , ADHD , etc ., in their classroom . This session will look at combining practical tools , classroom strategies and activities , along with a musical conversation to support teachers in building a community of diverse learners . This presentation applies to children of all ages ! Take back information and ideas to help all children become compassionate classmates .
Presented by : Joanie Calem Main Topic : Arts and Music ; Diversity , Equity and Inclusion OA Approved
Elevating Questions : Techniques That Take Children ’ s Thinking Higher Saturday , April 30 , 8:00-9:30 Questioning is an important part of communicating with children as it instigates thinking and responding . Questioning provides access to children ’ s knowledge , interests and thought processes and is one of the ways we assess their learning . This session will focus on techniques for elevating the questions we ask young children in order to stretch their thinking , scaffold their learning , guide their behaviors and ignite higher order thinking skills .
Presented by : Cheryl S Turner Main Topic : Cognitive Development OA Approved
FEATURED SESSION Embracing Hope Through Resilience Lessons from Nature Saturday , April 30 , 8:00-9:30 The work of early childhood education can be challenging both personally and professionally . Educators play a key role in the lives of families and communities . Our children count on us ! This session uses examples of phenomena from the natural world to teach strategies for coping with adversity , connecting to others under stress , managing a professional mindset , and protecting your passion .
Presented by : Cori Berg Main Topic : Leadership , Professionalism and www . oaeyc . org / conference
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