PRE- K & KINDERGARTEN

Are you a master teacher yearning to expand yourself in your work? Or are you a new teacher who is eager and curious to bring authentic, organic learning into your classroom? Finding the balance between our passions of teaching and the goals of standard based learning is an intricate dance. Yes, it can be accomplished through the balance of rigor and play and ultimately joy for all. In this workshop, we will explore how to construct a classroom that fosters creativity, curiosity, autonomy and thinking.

Discover how to develop learning activities that incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) under the umbrella of inquiry instruction. Develop learning experiences that are hands on and support critical thinking, problem solving and reflection within the early childhood classroom.

The multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework in early childhood pairs high quality learning with delivery of supports designed to meet the individual needs of students with and without disabilities. Discover how to address the learning needs of all your students regardless of eligibility status, cultural and linguistic background, or socioeconomic status to maximize outcomes.

Developmentally appropriate practices for young children are all about PLAY. Play is the work of children and there are stages and types of play that children engage in.
During this interactive workshop, educators of young children will:

All students have the right to a high-quality learning experience. Discover ways to embed diversity into your classroom learning environment to provide a positive and supportive experience resulting in increased student outcomes. This workshop aligns with the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s position statement, Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education.

Discover how to how create a classroom environment that is naturally designed to prevent challenging behaviors. What is the Pyramid Model? This workshop will provide an overview of the Pyramid Model which is a preschool tiered framework to promote positive interactions in young children in early childhood settings.