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
PreK-K Programs
Small Movements, Big Impact: Fine Motor Strategies for Teachers
Presented by Roxanne Thompson, OTR, National Presenter and Content Specialist, Learning Without Tears; and Paula Heinricher, OTR/L, National Presenter and Content Specialist, Learning Without Tears
Inspiring Curiosity and Connection with Nature: Discovering the Wonders Right Outside Your Door
Presented by Joe Rackley, Biological Consultant and Environmental Educator, Guidecraft
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Grip the Future: Strategies for Improving Pencil Grasp with Young Learners
Presented by Keriann Wilmot, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Author, and Toy Expert, ToyQueen.com
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Loose Parts Alive: Exploring Nature
Presented by Dr. Carla Gull, Associate Professor, Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College; and Dr. Laura Wilhelm, Vice President for Professional Learning, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Curated Moments: Reggio-Inspired Infant and Toddler Environments and Experiences
Presented by Jennifer Kesselring, Head of Pre-School and Schoolwide Head of Innovation and Learning, Riverfield Country Day School (OK); Ashley Stewart, Assistant Head of the Pre-School, Riverfield Country Day School (OK); and Whitney Dickinson, Assistant Head of Pre-School, Riverfield Country Day School (OK)
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Calm Classroom, Calmer You
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
Designing Play-Based Classrooms
Presented by Mariah Douglass Bruehl, Educator, Author, and CEO and Founder of Playful Learning
Moderated by Jacki Schulze, Director and Curriculum Team Member, Playful Learning Studio
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
Cultivating Calm: Self-Regulation Strategies to Support Children with Big Emotions and Challenging Behaviors
Presented by Dr. Julie Tourigny, Director, Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development
Moderated by Rebecca Berlin, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Intellectual Properties, Kaplan Early Learning Company, and President, Gryphon House Publishing