Presented by Katie Blue-Mense, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher, Germantown Elementary School District #60 (IL)
PreK-K Programs
The ABCs of Mindfulness: Aim to Be Calm
Presented by Bari Koral, Kids Yoga Expert and Owner of Yogapalooza
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Music as the Pathway to Self-Regulation, Cognitive Development, and Joy in Preschool Classrooms
Presented by Mary Anderson, Former Early Childhood Music Educator, and Founder, My Music Starts Here
Building Engagement in Early Childhood Classrooms: From Curiosity to Confidence
Presented by Mariah Douglass Bruehl, Educator, Author, and Founder of Playful Learning; and Jacki Schulze, Playful Learning Studio Director, Playful Learning
An Intentional Approach to Designing Infant Classrooms
Presented by Dr. Sandra Duncan, International Specialist on Designing Environments for Young Children
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Supporting Young Children’s Brain Development with Play-Based and Developmentally Appropriate Music Activities
Presented by Lili M. Levinowitz, Ph.D., Director of Research, Music Together Worldwide, and Professor Emerita of Music Education, Rowan University
Moderated by Lisa Chouteau, Senior Video Producer, Music Together Worldwide
Aligning Literacy Efforts from Pre-K to Kindergarten: Engaging Early Educators in the Conversation
Presented by Emily Grunt, Director of Field Support, Collaborative Classroom; and Alicia Simba, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher, Prescott Elementary School, Oakland Unified School District (CA)
AI in Early Childhood Education: Supporting (Not Replacing) the Human Touch
Presented by Adrienne Shannon, Content Marketing Manager, Famly; and Owen Walker, Account Executive, Famly
Balancing Required Curricula with Fun Activities to Engage Early Learners
Presented by Greg Smedley-Warren, Kindergarten Teacher, Author, International Presenter, and Curriculum Developer, Elevate Your Classroom
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