Focus , Self-Control and Self-Regulation : Helping Children Manage Emotions and Behavior Saturday , April 30 , 2:30-4:00 Controlling impulses , managing emotional upset and exercising self-discipline are all essential skills that when promoted , develop over time . These life skills help children to pause , think and respond appropriately , reducing the likelihood of reactive , impulsive , inappropriate behavior . Based on principles of positive discipline and emotional intelligence , this session will guide teachers in recognizing and strengthening the necessary skills needed to coach children toward greater social and behavioral selfdiscipline .
Presented by : Cheryl S Turner Main Topic : Social-Emotional Development ; Child Guidance and Behavior OA Approved
Gender Development and Identity in Young Children : The Role of the Early Childhood Professional ( Part 2 ) Saturday , April 30 , 2:30-4:00 Participants in this session will analyze their role as an educator in helping families and children during gender development and identity stages . We will review theories of gender development , the stages of gender development , and how to provide support to children as they explore their gender choices . Participants will recognize that this is a time for children ’ s exploration , and children have many questions about who is a boy and who is a girl , which is developmentally appropriate . Take back information to share with families and provide support through this stage of development .
Presented by : Pamela Millar Main Topic : Gender Deveopment and Expression ; Family Engagement , Connection and Support OA Approved
FEATURED SESSION It ' s Cool to be Kind , Teaching Compassion Through Songs , Stories , and Music Games Saturday , April 30 , 2:30-4:00 Using songs , games and dramatized musical stories , participants will actively explore ways to expose children to the beauty and challenge of kind , compassionate communities . Take back resources to build an inclusive classroom where kindness is cool .
Presented by : Joanie Calem Main Topic : Arts and Music ; Diversity , Equity and Inclusion OA Approved
FEATURED SESSION Lessons from the Sandbox : The Gift of Play Saturday , April 30 , 2:30-4:00 Leadership development is a critical component of professional development for all educators . Using the gifts of childhood ( including play , energy , focus , wonder , curiosity , questioning , creativity and innovation ) educators will recognize their own teacher identity and passion for teaching . Educators will rediscover how to think and act more like a young child by mastering children ’ s innate abilities to play , learn , lead , innovate and create meaningful learning experiences that can empower their own career path as a professional educator and leader . Educators will examine leadership styles and their strengths for creating a caring , equitable community of engaged learners for all young children and families . www . oaeyc . org / conference
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