Wednesday Sessions
TIME 11:00 | AM LOCATION – 1:00 PM | ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
FEATURED SESSION
44 What’ s the Real Challenge? Changing Your Mindset from Challenging Behaviors to Developmentally Appropriate Expectations
Our training aims to shift educators’ perspectives on challenging behaviors in the classroom. Early childhood educators often perceive these behaviors as signs of a child being“ difficult” or“ problematic.” However, many of these actions are developmentally appropriate for their age. Through our session, we will explore behaviors that may seem disruptive but can be transformed into valuable teachable moments. By the end of the training, participants will gain a deeper understanding of developmentally appropriate expectations and learn how to redefine and effectively address challenging behaviors in a constructive and impactful way.
Stephanie May, University of Nevada Reno Extension Monica Salazar, University of Nevada Reno Extension
W315AB Toddlers
Earn 0.2 CEUs for this session.
SPONSORED BY 45 Federal Early Childhood Education Policy: Looking Back and Looking Forward Paola Andujar, NAEYC Daniel Hains, NAEYC Danielle Ewen, Sixth Street Associates
W103 Adults Advocacy / Public Policy
Earn 0.2 CEUs for this session.
SPONSORED BY
46 Creative Connections: Integrating Arts into Early Childhood STEAM Learning Elizabeth Fields, Learning Beyond Paper
W311AB All Children Arts and Music
47 The Power of Instructional Routines: Connecting Assessment and Joyful Teaching in Kindergarten Rebeca Itzkowich, Erikson Institute Jie Qi Chen, Erikson Institute Martha Pott, Tufts University Anita Evans, Erikson Institute
W308B Kindergartners Assessment of Young Children
48 Nurturing Neurodiversity: Using Creative Strategies to Support Engagement and Development Sarah Vanover, Kentucky Youth Advocates
W102B Preschoolers
Children with Disabilities / Early Intervention
49 Using Functional Communication Systems Within Daily Routines to Create Belonging, Build Friendships, Increase Communication Skills, and Reduce Challenging Behaviors Nancy Burdic, University of Denver Ronald Roybal, University of Denver
W106 Preschoolers
Children with Disabilities / Early Intervention
50 Ants in the Pants: Calming the Angry Ant August Kummerfeldt, Success International
W109A All Children
Children with Disabilities / Early Intervention
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Nature-Based Early Childhood Education
Whether you are creating a new nature-based program or want to increase nature-based learning at an existing school, this book provides you with the tools and knowledge to grow!
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Making and Tinkering with STEM( Second Edition)
With this updated and expanded second edition, build on the curiosity and creativity inherent in young children’ s play to nurture meaningful STEM exploration and learning.
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