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Different is Not Dangerous-
A Musical Trip Around the World
Session Code: S32
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Bullet: Supporting Superhero Play
Session Code: S34
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Using simple songs, stories and
games with age appropriate
applications and variety for learning
styles, this workshop provides
teachers hands-on tools to help
children build friendships and a
welcoming community. Participants will
take back a collection of songs from
around the world that emphasize
friendship, compassion, and inclusion
of people from different backgrounds.
Material presented is applicable for
children in preschool and early
elementary. What superhero character did you play
as a child? This presentation will
discuss why children need to play
superhero characters and the benefits
of superhero play. Take back positive
strategies to support children attaining
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Presenter: Dan Hodgins
Age Focus: PRE, SA
Main Topic: Child Development and
Learning Through Play
Presenter: Joanie Calem
Growing Up Wild
Session Code: S35
Age Focus: ALL
Main Topic: Diversity & Equity
Essential Elements for
Supporting Teachers in Play
Session Code: S33
Participants will explore the different
forms of play and why some children
struggle to engage in cooperative
purposeful play. Developmentally
appropriate strategies will be shared
that you can use with your children to
successfully engage them in play with
their peers.
Presenter: Erin Pemberton
Growing Up WILD is an exciting,
hands-on workshop that will leave you
with a multitude of ideas and
information on how to integrate wildlife
and the environment into your regular
lessons in an inclusive preschool
classroom or any classroom setting.
Participants will receive the Growing
Up WILD guide which includes over 25
lessons designed to lead children
through activities that incorporate
science, reading, art, math,
music and more in a fun, hands-on
way. All lessons have been correlated
to NAEYC, Head Start and Ohio Early
Childhood Content Standards in both
science and social studies.
Presenter: Bev Walborn
Age Focus: ALL
Main Topic: Child Development and
Learning Through Play
Age Focus: Pre, SA
Main Topic: Nature-Based Education
“Hello World!” –Embracing
and Celebrating Diversity through
Music and Movement
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Session Code: S36
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All children have a need to be seen
and have their self-concept nourished.
In our increasingly interconnected
world our students come from a
broader range of cultural backgrounds
than ever before, presenting students
and teachers with the opportunity of
developing an open hearted and
embracing stance to those different
than themselves and skills that
enrich, expand and nourish the lives of
all involved. Participants will
discover how to use music and
movement, humor and play to orient
their classrooms into a lively, resilient
posture of lifelong cultural learning and
awareness.
Presenter: Red Grammer
Age Focus: T, PRE, SA
Main Topic: Music and Movement
How to Use Mindfulness and
Yoga to Help Preschoolers Regulate
their Emotions
Session Code: S37
Join Youth Yoga Project for a session
where you will learn evidence-based
yoga and mindfulness tools that help
preschoolers learn self-regulation
skills. The workshop will include
breathing, movement and
relaxation strategies that can be used
in the classroom setting.
Presenter: Lauren Greenspan
Age Focus: PRE, SA
Main Topic: Trauma Informed Care
I/T=Infant/Toddler | K=Kindergarten | PRE=Preschool | SA=School-Age