Moving from Surviving to Thriving: 2022 Early Childhood Symposium
Below, please find the workshop materials and handouts to supplement your sessions.
Saturday, February 12
KEYNOTE Joyful Discovery: Building Early Childhood Classrooms that Thrive w/Kristi Mraz
AM (A) – Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN): A Tool for Building Family/Teacher Relationships
AM (B) Supporting Families in Understanding the Value of Play
AM (C) – Math with Mama: Inspiration for Child-led Learning with Infants and Toddlers
AM (D) – How (and When) to Say It: Having Hard Conversations with Families
AM (E) – Dealing with Adult Burnout and Child Meltdowns: Chicken or Egg?
Thursday, February 17
PM (M) Authentic Assessment, Putting it Together (Part 1)
PM (N) Adapting the Creative Curriculum for Kids with Low Incidence Disabilities
PM (O) Happy Baby! Breaking Down Poses Through a Developmental Lens
AM (C) – Math with Mama: Inspiration for Child-led Learning with Infants and Toddlers
AM (D) – How (and When) to Say It: Having Hard Conversations with Families
Wednesday, February 23
AM (P) – Dealing with Adult Burnout and Child Meltdowns: Chicken or Egg?
PM (Q) Authentic Assessment, Putting it Together (Part 2)
- Documentation Materials Portfolios
- Focused Portfolio Book
- Data Collection Form – Illinois Early Learning Standards
- Creative Curriculum Observation and Collection Form
- Infant/Toddler Collection Form
- Classroom Binder System
- Focused Portfolios Reflection and Planning Form
- Observation/Guidance for the Developmental Domains
- Outline for Assessment
PM (R) – Supporting Self Regulation through Music and Movement
PM (S) – Culturally Responsive Pedagogy for Young Children
PM (T) Risk and Resilience in the Pandemic
- There are no handouts for this workshop! Resources may be shared during the workshop.
Saturday, February 26
AM (F) – A Guide to Being Your Own Best Ally: The Key to Thriving in Work and in Life
- There are no handouts for this workshop! Resources may be shared during the workshop.
AM (H) Risk and Resilience in the Pandemic
- There are no handouts for this workshop! Resources may be shared during the workshop.
AM (I) Turning Early Childhood Inside OUT: Children Thrive in Open Air
AM (J) – How to Encourage Your Child(ren) to Feel Confident within Themselves
AM (G) Adapting the Creative Curriculum for Kids with Low Incidence Disabilities
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We champion high-quality early childhood care and learning experiences and support for families so all children develop their full potential.
