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Saturday, October 25, 2008 |
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19th Annual Child Care Resources' Early Childhood Conference
Workshop and Focus Sessions
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Focus Sessions
NOTE: Participants registered for a Focus Session and who complete the two hours will receive a certificate with their name pre-printed on it. This certificate can be used for CDA (Child Development Associate). The following two hour Focus Sessions run concurrently with the one hour Workshops.
Two Hour Focus Sessions:
A Playing to Get Smart: How Children Learn Through Play
Sue Grossman, PhD, Professor, Eastern Michigan University
Time spent in play is time well invested. Children learn nearly everything important through play. A great deal of evidence exists that supports the value of play-based learning.
All Ages All Groups
B Raising Sensory Smart Kids: Tips for Teachers and Caregivers
Karen Galloway OTR, Owner, Kinetic Kids, LLC
Do these children sound familiar? On the go. Whiney. Fears the toilet. Has difficulty standing still. Won’t touch paint. Learn the basics of sensory integration and sensory processing disorders and how to recognize the signs in this hands-on workshop. Special emphasis on how to set up classrooms to enhance the sensory development of young children.
All Ages All Groups
C Center Recordkeeping, Policies and More!
Sarah Rathburn, Licensing Consultant, Bureau of Child & Adult Licensing
This session will focus on required policies, recordkeeping, health and sanitation policies and more for child care centers. It will be filled with discussion, questions and answers and sharing of ideas.
All Ages Administrators, Centers
D Discipline in Child Care
Non-punitive, respectful methods incorporate kindness and firmness into discipline. Teachers and parents will gain a sense of accomplishment as they learn how to get to the core of a child's misbehavior.
All Ages All Groups
One Hour Workshops: 10:00am – 11:00am
1 Wow, Can that Baby Talk! Baby Signs® for Infants and Toddlers
Jennifer Tackitt, Independent Certified Instructor, Baby Signs by Jennifer
Learn to communicate with babies and toddlers using simple signs and gestures. Also learn the benefits of signing (immediate and long term) and some signs to get started right away. (Repeats at 1:30pm)
Infant, Toddler All Groups
2 Encouraging Language Development through Play
Melissa Black, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, KRESA Family-Infant-Toddler Program
Encourage children to develop their language skills while playing with everyday, typical toys. Explore basic strategies to learn how you can tailor your play and language to each child’s level of learning. Be prepared to play like a child yourself!
Infant, Toddler, Preschool All Groups
3 Making a "Yes" Environment
Shining Star Daycare: Nikki Barnett, Child Care Provider and Marce DeJesus McMullin, Child Care Provider
Do you struggle with saying "no" too many times during the day? Do you have difficulties dealing with problem behaviors? Come and learn some strategies for building a "yes" environment for toddlers and preschoolers.
Infant, Toddler, Preschool All Groups
4 Art-full Fun and Learning: Art Museums for Kids
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: Susan Eckhardt, Director of Museum Education and Ann Marks, Museum Docent
Kids can develop important language and critical thinking skills by looking at art. Try out age appropriate interactive activities that will make an art museum visit an exciting learning adventure! Learn about the KIA and other regional museums.
Preschool, School Age Centers, Homes, Home Visitors, Parents
5 Getting the Most from Your Employees
Deborah Campbell EdS, CFLE, IMH-E, Owner, Executive Director, Child Care Seminars & Career Coaching and Nancy Cetas, BA, CDA, Lead Teacher, Infants, Heaven's Elect Christian Learning Center
Do you dread doing the annual employee performance appraisals? Most people do. Join us to learn how to make this a better experience for everyone. Learn about effective job descriptions, positive performance appraisals and improving employee morale.
All Ages Administrators, Centers, Homes
6 Cows in the Basement
Jeff Johnson, Father, Speaker, Author, Family Child Care Provider, Explorations Early Learning
A child’s life should be full of whim, fantasy, imagination and goofiness, but all too often kids are forced to grow up too soon. This session will look at how we can feed their need for fun and fantasy... and have a good time ourselves!
All Ages All Groups
7 Working with Families in Crisis
Kathleen Swikoski, Program Director, YWCA Children's Center and Misty Moon-Larthridge, Program Director, YWCA Domestic and Sexual Assault Programs
Working with a family in crisis (domestic violence, homelessness, divorce, deployment, etc.) takes added compassion and knowledge. Learn how we can support both the parent and the child during this transition time in their lives.
All Ages All Groups
8 How to Create Week Long Learning from a Single Book
Vickie Rick, Child Care Professional, Vickie's Village Day Care
Learn how to develop your own learning plans from a single book when you think outside the box! Many examples will be shown and each person will receive a book of their own.
All Ages All Groups
9 Jammin' with Educational Music
BenJammin's Educational Music: Benjamin Gauthier, Director and Analisa Gauthier, Assistant Director
Music is a great tool for teaching. No lectures here; this interactive musical workshop will teach you songs and how to write your own! Songs will be used to share ideas, understand new concepts and make transitions in the classroom.
All Ages All Groups
10 Planning with Themes
Kathy Mohney, Director, WMU Children's Place Learning Center
Learn the simple 4 step process to creating a thematic teaching unit. This hands-on workshop will discuss what makes a good theme and provide samples. Bring your teaching unit ideas, photos or samples from your classroom to supplement our discussions.
All Ages All Groups
One Hour Workshops: 11:15am - 12:15pm
11 Babies in the Rain
Jeff Johnson, Father, Speaker, Author, Family Child Care Provider, Explorations Early Learning
Everything infants and toddlers encounter is new, exciting and a chance to learn. This session looks at ways to provide infants and toddlers with rich and meaningful early learning experiences.
Infant, Toddler All Groups
12 Routines and Procedures: Managing a Classroom with Established Routines
Alison Frye, Head Toddler Teacher, WMU The Children's Place Learning Center
This workshop focuses on managing classrooms through routines that give children a sense of stability and security. Learn how to help them feel safe and be successful while at school or child care.
Infant, Toddler, Preschool Centers, Homes
13 Language and Literacy for the Fun of It
Karla Ann Sloan, Speech-Language Pathologist, KRESA Great Start Family Infant Toddler Program
Everyone who enjoys sharing books with children, birth to age 5, will learn some fun ways to enhance the experience. Learn how to use readily available toys, paper, glue sticks and your imagination.
Infant, Toddler, Preschool All Groups
14 FULL Make-it, Take-it! Revisiting the Basics FULL
Kalamazoo RESA Great Start: Gail Mills, Certified Parent Educator and Nyrie Cornelius, Certified Parent Educator
Be prepared to have fun as you move from table to table awakening the early childhood creativity in you! You will take home a sample or recipe of everything demonstrated in this session.
Toddler, Preschool All Groups
15 It's Easy Being Green
Liza Wolfe, Owner/Director, Mrs. Wolfe's Preschool
Come learn some fun and easy ways to be "green!" Recycling, reusing and rethinking ways to be earth friendlier. Geared to the preschooler.
Preschool All Groups
16 Preschoolers Can Do Math and Science Too!
123 ABC Daycare: Lisa LaFountain, Co-Owner/Child Care Provider and Pam LaFountain, Co-Owner/Child Care Provider
Preschool age children can learn the foundation of math and science with the simplest guidance. Learn easy and inexpensive ideas for everyone to add to preschoolers' learning environment.
Preschool All Groups
17 How Effective is My Business? Discuss 9 Areas of Improvement
Lisa Bredahl, Professional Business Coach, Small Business Coaching Center LLC
Do you need help in any of these areas? Marketing, Customer Service, Leadership, Business Systems, Managing, Sales, HR, Profit Margins, Financial Management and Work/Life Balance. Discussion in each of these areas will help you improve your business!
All Ages Administrators
18 Programming/Equipment/Routines
Sarah Rathburn, Licensing Consultant, Bureau of Child & Adult Licensing
This workshop will be filled with discussion and sharing of ideas. Learn why routine is so important, how to establish routine using programming and equipment to complement the activity.
All Ages Homes, Parents
19 Building Blocks for Healthy Social Emotional Development in Children
Yatesha Robinson, Director of Family Support Services, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo
Learn how factors in the home affect social emotional development and discuss strategies to deal with barriers and to foster positive development.
All Ages All Groups
20 Finding Peace Amid the Chaos
Janice Lynne Lundy, Speaker & Author, Heart to Heart Productions
Learn to create a world of peace, love and equity for all by first accessing your own inner peace. Experience life with calmness and clarity through this dynamic workshop.
All Ages All Groups
One Hour Workshops: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
21 Wow, Can that Baby Talk! Baby Signs® for Infants and Toddlers
Jennifer Tackitt, Independent Certified Instructor, Baby Signs by Jennifer
Learn to communicate with babies and toddlers using simple signs and gestures. Also learn the benefits of signing (immediate and long term) and some signs to get started right away. (Repeated from 10am)
Infant, Toddler All Groups
22 Early Literacy
Rayne Aaron, Assistant Director, The Children's Place Learning Center
This workshop will share facts, skills and behaviors that define early literacy. Teaching strategies to promote early literacy will be shared. Early learning and brain development will be discussed.
Infant, Toddler, Preschool Centers, Homes, Home Visitors, Parents
23 The Christian Classroom
Jill Hamilton, Director/Teacher, Heart & Hands Christian Preschool and Pam Sward, Director/Teacher, Hilltop Preschool
Welcome Jesus each day and help facilitate prayer among preschoolers. Bring Bible stories and Christian holidays to life with music, drama and active learning ideas.
Preschool All Groups
24 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: from Autism to Asperger’s
Julie Wilson, Private Consultant/Instructor, Perspectives Social Learning, LLC
One in every 150 children is now diagnosed with Autism. This workshop will provide general information on the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Many resources will be provided.
Preschool, School Age All Groups
25 Boy Brain, Girl Brain: Science to Enhance Both Learning Styles
Paul Rheaume, Chief of Operations, Adventurous Beginnings for Children and Sue Schuemann, Preschool Teacher, Our World for Children Preschool
Learn a little about gender differences in brain development and a lot about fun Science. Learn to teach science to the strengths of how your students learn.
Preschool, School Age All Groups
26 Don’t be Crafty - Art’s More Fun!
Child Care Resources: Kelly Guiter, Provider Educator and Ann Miller, Trainer
Learn the difference between Art and Craft and which is more appropriate for children to explore. Also discuss creativity while exploring your own creative side with a fun make-it take-it project.
Preschool, School Age All Groups
27 Making Your Business Better!
Deborah Campbell EdS, CFLE, IMH-E, Owner, Executive Director, Child Care Seminars & Career Coaching and Nancy Cetas, BA, CDA, Lead Teacher, Infants, Heaven's Elect Christian Learning Center
Are you just starting out in child care, or have you been in the business awhile? Do you want to improve your bottom line? This class will help you do just that, starting with strategic planning and goal setting for a better child care business.
All Ages Administrators, Centers, Homes
28 The Home-School Connection - It's In The Bag!
Kalamazoo Advantage Academy: Meredith Havenhill, MSRP Coordinator/Teacher and Kathleen Patti, Teacher Assistant
Involve parents in their child's learning by creating activity bags for children to take home. Learn how to use a book, a bag and your imagination to promote literacy, math, science skills and more.
All Ages Centers, Homes
29 Play Therapy: The Art of Healing for Kids
Center for Change & Growth, PLC: Susan M. Carter PhD, LP, Child and Family Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor and Kelly Pinney Ellis, Counseling Intern
Learn the ins and outs of play therapy and do a little playing yourself. Gain an understanding of how professionals use the power of play to bring about change in children and families. Enhance family relationships playfully!
All Ages All Groups
30 Taking Care of Business and Me
Janice Lynne Lundy, Speaker & Author, Heart to Heart Productions
As busy women, we often try to "do it all" for everyone, yet we may lose ourselves and our sense of well-being in the process. Come learn simple, easy-to-use strategies that can help you create a healthy lifestyle, even when there seems to be no time or energy to do so.
All Ages All Groups
One Hour Workshops: 2:45pm – 3:45pm
31 FULL Make-It Take-It: Art for Infants & Toddlers FULL
Terrie Bird, Owner, Grandma's House
Get great ideas on how to introduce art to infants and toddlers in this fun make-it take-it workshop. Explore why the process is more important than the end result.
Infant, Toddler Centers, Homes, Home Visitors, Parents
32 Three Strikes and You're Out
Lauren Huberty, Director, CHUM Co-op Preschool
Gain knowledge in a three step process for managing behavior. Discover how stating behaviors in the positive leads to success in your environment. Learn to implement consequences that are meaningful.
Preschool Centers, Homes, Home Visitors, Parents
33 Theatre Play with Mrs. A
Rebecca Achenbach, Child Care Executive Director, Kalamazoo County Family YMCA
Come and see how creative your classroom can be. Learn how to create thematic dramatic centers to engage your students in imaginative play throughout the school year. Turn your dramatic play center into an "imagination station!"
Preschool, School Age Centers, Homes, Parents
34 Early Literacy Activities for Ages 3-6 Years
Cindy Goss, EFE Early Childhood Education Teacher, K/RESA EFE/Kalamazoo Public Schools
Participants will learn about the components of early literacy in this interactive workshop. Activities to promote early literacy skills will also be presented.
Preschool, School Age Centers, Homes, Parents
35 Kitchen Crafts, Lessons & Laughs
Association for Child Development: Susan Clark, Field Monitor and Dawn Mohney, Field Monitor
Spend a complete day of learning in the kitchen! From Math & Science lessons to fun filled songs and recipes! Great ideas for sharing Kitchen Crafts, Lessons & Laughs!
Preschool, School Age Centers, Homes, Parents
36 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Caregivers
Julie Wilson, Private Consultant/Instructor, Perspectives Social Learning, LLC
This workshop will provide useful strategies and tools to help promote success for children with autism spectrum disorders in child care. Learn about sensory tools and activities, behavioral and visual supports and more. (Attendance of the earlier workshop on autism or previous training strongly recommended.)
Preschool, School Age All Groups
37 New & Fun Strategies for a Healthy Child Care
JoAnn Hyde, RN/Communicable Disease Consultant, Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services
Looking for ways to keep children in your care healthy this winter? Come learn new and fun ways to decrease infectious diseases in child care. Also learn why vaccines are just as important for the child care worker as the child.
All Ages All Groups
38 PALamazoo Hullabaloo: Igniting the Creative Spirit
Susan Harrison, Musician/Artist/Owner Operator, PALamazoo puppet & music productions
Learn fun ways to promote literacy and learning success with a creative flair. This interactive adventure combines music, rhythm, humor, puppetry and movement using inexpensive props.
All Ages All Groups
39 The Power of Play
Karla Pepple, Owner/Director, Kidzone, LLC
Learn how play contributes to development and builds not only healthy bodies, but also healthy children: socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
All Ages All Groups