Presented by Mary Anderson, Experienced Educator, Founder and Director of My Music Starts Here
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Play Is the Work in Kindergarten: Why Rigor and Joy Aren’t a Trade-Off
Presented by Laura Bornfreund, MPA, EdL, Author, Educator, and Policy Researcher, New America
Moderated by Kim Thore, Director of Marketing, Gryphon House
The Many Languages in Preschool Classrooms: New Approaches for Educators
Presented by Karen Nemeth, Consultant and Author of Many Languages, One Classroom
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Play as the Equalizer in Math: Universal Entry Points Into Deep Mathematical Thinking
Presented by Brandon Smith, Former Educator, Current Director of Outreach Mathematics, MIND Education; and Jazmin M. Quiles, Instructional Mathematics Coach, Linden Public Schools (NJ)
Moderated by Jennifer Anderson, Senior Manager, Content Marketing, MIND Education
When Math Begins With Play, Everything Changes
Presented by Brandon Smith, Former Educator, Current Director of Outreach Mathematics, MIND Education
Creating an Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom Using Musical Learning and Play
Presented by Mary Anderson, Former Teacher, Current Founder, My Music Starts Here
Joyful Journeys: Transforming PreK Learning Through Play
Presented by Nicole Downer, Educational Consultant, Teacher Created Materials; and Jen Jump, Senior Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
Embracing the Science of Reading in Early Learning While Preserving Play
Presented by Dr. Nika Fabienke, Former Educator, Senior Director, Curriculum, Age of Learning; and Dr. Stanley Diih, Former Educator, Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist, Age of Learning
A Child-Centered Approach for Inspiring Discovery and Learning in Pre-K Students
Presented by Kara Ball, Academic Officer and Author, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Jen Jump, Senior Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Adventures in Outdoor Play
Presented by Rusty Keeler, Designer, Author, and Speaker
Moderated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm, Vice President for Professional Learning, Kaplan Early Learning Company