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CELEBRATE WHO YOU ARE! 2018 Early Childhood Conference – Celebrating 40 Years!
GUEST APPEARANCES AUTHOR: TODD PARR ...................................................................................................................................... 2
CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY CONCERTS .............................................................................................................. 2
FRIDAY SESSIONS OVERVIEW
FRIDAY FULL DAY WORKSHOPS ....................................................................................................................... 3
FRIDAY EVENING (6:30 – 8:00pm) ................................................................................................................... 4
FRIDAY SESSION ONE (8:30 – 10:30am) .......................................................................................................... 4
FRIDAY SESSION TWO (11:00am – 12:00pm) .................................................................................................. 6
FRIDAY SESSION THREE (1:00 – 3:00pm) ......................................................................................................... 8
FRIDAY SESSION FOUR (3:30 – 4:30pm) ........................................................................................................ 10
SATURDAY SESSIONS OVERVIEW
SATURDAY SESSION ONE/TWO (8:30 – 10:30am) ......................................................................................... 12
SATURDAY SESSION ONE (8:30 – 9:30am) ..................................................................................................... 15
SATURDAY SESSION TWO (9:45 – 10:45am) .................................................................................................. 17
SATURDAY SESSION THREE (11:00am – 12:00pm) ........................................................................................ 19
CHILDREN’S CENTER MESSING ABOUT OPEN HOUSE ................................................................................... 23
STORYWALK: THUNDER BOY JR. .................................................................................................................... 23
SATURDAY SESSION FOUR/FIVE (1:00 – 3:00pm) .......................................................................................... 23
SATURDAY SESSION FOUR (1:00 –2:00pm) ................................................................................................... 26
SATURDAY SESSION FIVE (2:15 –3:15pm) ..................................................................................................... 29
SATURDAY SESSION SIX (3:30 – 4:30pm) ....................................................................................................... 32
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AUTHOR: TODD PARR www.toddparr.com
Todd Parr will be signing pre-ordered books upon request in your registration! Limited books will be available for
purchase at the conference, but book signing is not guaranteed. Books will be available for pick up at conference
headquarters; personalized pre-ordered books will be available for pickup on Saturday. Todd will be in the Atrium of
Hyland Hall at 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. for signing of books purchased at the conference. You may order your books
using link below, if not attending the conference. Those attending the conference must make their purchase
through the conference registration. Books are offered at 5% off list price and are non refundable.
Books available for purchase: Be Who You Are, It’s Okay to Make Mistakes, It’s Okay to Be Different, The
Feelings Book, The Underwear Book
Todd Parr grew up in a small town in Wyoming. He began his career in children’s publishing in 1998, and is now
the award-winning author and illustrator of more than 40 children’s books. Empathy is at the core of Todd’s stories;
they are about acceptance, differences, and promoting empowerment for kids in a simple, fun way.
Through his books, Todd has partnered with Target, Reach Out and Read, People Magazine, and several other
organizations to promote reading. He has created merchandise for Macy’s, developed his own children’s clothing
line, and had work displayed in the windows of FAO Schwarz. In Japan, “Todd Parr Shops” within Toys “R” Us were
launched at all 101 stores. And in November 2005, ToddWorld, a children’s preschool show, premiered on TLC and
Discovery Kids. The show has since been nominated for an Emmy Award and has won several other awards,
including the iParenting Media Award and the 2005 Humanitas Award. ToddWorld has aired in almost every
country around the world.
CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY CONCERTS Greg & Steve Friday, April 6, 10:00am
10:00am
Tickets: $8.00
www.gregandsteve.com
Greg & Steve's music says "Let's Move!" With high energy, participatory songs for children, Grammy nominated
Greg & Steve have been entertaining kids, teachers, parents and grandparents alike for over 30 years! Their sing-
able lyrics and catchy melodies set to contemporary beats (blues, country, rock & roll, and reggae) provide a fun
way to encourage movement and teach physical education. Greg & Steve’s music also reinforces basic concepts,
friendship, cooperation, social-emotional development, cognitive & motor development; addresses
multicultural/diversity issues and environmental concerns; and helps acquire language and encourage reading.
Greg & Steve make learning fun!
Fun for All Concert with Gemini
Friday, April 6, 10:00am
7:00pm
Tickets: $5.00
www.geminichildrensmusic.com
The duo has received Parents' Choice Awards and the Director's Choice Award from Early Childhood News.
Gemini has also received the NAPPA Honors Award and Children's Music Web. Their video "Fancy That" was
voted one of the Top 10 Children's Videos by the American Library Association & Random House
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Gemini will perform original, sparkling songs about the everyday experiences of childhood and growing up! San and
Laz combine their voices with wonderful musicianship on nearly a dozen instruments. Sing-alongs, hand motion
tunes, folk tales, and music from around the world will be shared. Special guest appearances by students from
LINCS Elementary School.
FRIDAY FULL DAY WORKSHOPS (8:30am – 3:30pm)
Move, Move, Move! Lively Music and Fun Physical Activities for Active Young Children Diane Craft, Professor of Physical Education
State Univeristy of New York, Cortland
Cortland, New York
www.activeplaybooks.com
Vincent Nunes, Young Children's Singer/Songwriter
Lighthouse Records
www.VincentNunes.com
This fun and music-filled workshop focuses on songs and physical activities designed to get young children up and
moving. Sing along with Vincent as he shares songs from his brand new CD titled Move, Move, Move! These songs
are expressly written to promote joyful movement among young children. Play along with Dr. Craft as she shares a
plethora of practical, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate physical activities. These activities work in small
spaces, use only inexpensive equipment, and can be enjoyed by toddlers and preschoolers of varying abilities
playing together. Sing songs, view videos, and play together to gain greater insight into why movement is important
for children’s bodies and brains. Additional $40 fee added for enrollment.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Puppets for Play Performance and Power! Sandy Queen, Director
Lifeworks
Columbia, Maryland
This hands on session will provide the opportunity for participants to create a puppets using a variety of materials.
The objective is to experience the creative process and use the creations in fun and education scenarios and to
explore their usefulness and power within the classroom on all levels: physical, mental, social, emotional and
intellectual. Additional $65 fee added for enrollment.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
We Repeat What We Don't Repair- Healing from the Trauma in Our Lives Jayanti Tambe, Professor, Child Development
De Anza College, California
San Jose, California
www.kaleidoscopeofchildren.wordpress.com
Our world is changing, and we see children dealing with trauma more often than we ever did before. Trauma takes
a toll on children, and on educators. Teachers and early childhood professionals face the inevitable consequence of
compassion fatigue, or what is referred to as secondary trauma. This workshop will help educators who are in
compassion fatigue and will provide ways to combat the stress while also recognizing the effect of trauma in early
childhood. Additional $40 fee added for enrollment.
Child Development
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FRIDAY EVENING (6:30 – 8:00pm)
FRIDAY EVENING: Your True Colors
Sandy Queen, Director
Lifeworks
Columbia, Maryland
When you meet someone new, you want to be liked! You want to like that person! So, you show up in your "happy
space" which is cordial, friendly, and open. However, when you wake up in the morning and you are really YOU,
what is your natural way of dealing with others? This session is a wonderful way to get to know yourselves and
others. Learn how we relate, how we communicate, how we deal with those around us, and how they deal with US!
Come spend a revealing time with Sandy and leave feeling orange, green, gold, or blue!
Professionalism
FRIDAY SESSION ONE (8:30 – 10:30am)
101: Routine: Valuable for All, Essential for Some Linda Armas, Speaker, Educational Consultant
Prepare Parents
www.prepareparents.com
For young children, especially those with special needs, routine affords them the focus to optimally learn and
experience. Participants learn the benefits of promoting behaviors that become predictable and automatic. They
gain knowledge of Linda's Create-a-Routine framework. Linda Armas shares applications that demonstrate how to
define and design expectations as well as monitor and reinforce them. She also shares techniques that promote
nurturing, productive, and thriving families/classrooms. *Recorded Session
Family and Community Relationships
102: Arts Integration: A Sensory Approach to the Study of Life Science Systems Through Drama, Creative
Movement, and Storytelling Edie Baran, Arts Integration Teaching Artist
Independent Artist; VSA Wisconsin; Overture Center
Janesville, Wisconsin
Your students will enhance their scientific learning by integrating the academic process with drama, which engages
their imaginations, senses, and physicality. By using stories and creative movement, students will enhance their
understanding of science in this engaging process. This hands-on workshop is adaptable to your current curriculum
needs. All students, regardless of abilities, will have a role in this integration of drama and science.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
103: doTERRA 101: Using Essential Oils in the Day Care Setting and all of the Ways it Will Benefit Staff,
Children, and Their Families Jenn Dedrick, Wellness Advocate
doTERRA
www.mydoterra.com/jenniferdedrick
Let's actively be involved by experiencing doTERRA. Handouts, resources, ongoing education, and scheduling
consultation dates will be shared. The environment will energize and uplift participants. Caregivers will discover
benefits from incorporating these oils and products into their classrooms and homes. What is doTERRA? Why such
high standards? What is CPTG and Co-Impact Sourcing? Why are many turning to these natural options? How
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have synthetics, costs, and negative affects been influencing our world? Members will discover what areas of their
lives would be supported through doTERRA. A wellness lifestyle approach including in a pyramid format will focus
on eating, exercise, rest and stress management. Reduction of toxic loads, self-care, and proactive medical care
will also be introduced and discussed! Educators need ways to find more energy, focus, relief, overall improved
well-being, improve our classrooms, strengthen, soothe, and support our bodies and environments! Simply start
with one drop that could forever change our lives!
Health, Safety and Nutrition
104: You are Making a Difference! - The Importance of Social/Emotional Development Rebecca Czerwinski, Center Director
St. Edwards Child Development Center
Racine, Wisconsin
This presentation will make teachers more aware of the huge importance of social/emotional development in
children. Your job as an Early Childhood Education Teacher is a very important one, and the impact you have on
these children is huge. You are truly making a difference every day. We will be talking about social/emotional
development, common struggles in the room, parent communication tips, the importance of no judgment, self-
reflection, different tools and strategies to help children develop their social and emotional skills, importance of
redirection, and even co-teacher communication. We will do a group activity, have small and large group
conversations, and work on individual goal setting. *Recorded Session
Guidance and Nurturing
105: Taming the Temperament: Those Terrible Two's Cheryl Hovey, Early Childhood Consultant, Program Director Early Childhood
Ez Ed 2 Go
Warwick, Rhode Island
www.ezed2go.com
Do you ever wonder why those high energy children or those highly distractible toddlers cannot sit still? This
session will explore temperament, what is known about temperament, and how this information can be used to
optimize a child’s growth and development. It will also explore your understanding about a caregiver’s
goodness/poorness of fit.
Child Development
106: Building Stable Relationships Through the Looping Model Erica Schepp, Director
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Children's Center
Whitewater, Wisconsin
Staff from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Children's Center will share their experiences in developing and
implementing the Looping Model, where children stay with their primary caregiver from infancy through the 4K
program. Keeping the primary caregivers together has allowed the teachers, children, and families to flourish.
Unexpected outcomes of this approach have emerged over the first four years of implementation. Both benefits
and challenges of this model will be presented.
Special Needs, Disabilities and Inclusive Practices
107: Bookmaking-Strategies to Support Family and Early Literacy Bev Schumacher, CEO
Learning Props
Racine, Wisconsin
www.learningprops.com
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Encouraging family literacy and early literacy requires that educators have strategies. This hands-on session will
explore book construction methods as well as book styles. This training will providing ideas to make staff, parents
and children motivated authors. You'll find practical learning experiences using common resources found in the
home or program setting. When families are embraced as partners and given resources to empower them to be
their child's advocate for learning, the magic of literacy unfolds. The ideas shared in this session will enrich your
program as well as enhance home learning experiences.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
108: Visual Literacy Through Musical Activities Miss Carole Stephens, Early Childhood Music Specialist
Macaroni Soup!
Park Ridge, Illinois
www.marcaronisoup.com
Using an image increases understanding and memory, assists processing and invites participation by children right
off the bat! Using a flannelboard can enhance songs for every learning style. Singing a book encourages emerging
readers to participate communally, regardless of each individual's print decoding ability. Come explore how you
can use pictures to accompany music and increase early literacy skill acquisition.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
FRIDAY SESSION TWO (11:00am – 12:00pm)
200: Storywalk: Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Take a break and walk a story! The Storywalk begins at Hyland Hall and ends at the Children’s Center in the
Roseman building. This walk is self-guided. Pick up a Storywalk guide in Hyland Hall and gather a few friends to
read the book Thunder Boy Jr., one of the books featured in Young Auditorium’s 2018 Big Read program, and learn
more about how to create your own Storywalk. An optional book-related activity will be available at the conclusion
of the walk in the UW-W Children’s Center during their open house hours – 12-1pm on Saturday, April 7.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 400, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000
209: Culture in the Classroom Melissa Beetstra, Third Grade DLI Spanish Teacher
Robinson Elementary School-Beloit
Beloit, Wisconsin
As classroom teachers, it is extremely important to be responsive to the different cultures within your classroom.
When you hear the word "culture" you might be tempted to only think of holidays and crafts that you have
incorporated into your classroom! This presentation will give you a better understanding of culture as the set of
beliefs that a group of people holds and how our own cultural beliefs can often fog the understanding or acceptance
of other group's beliefs. You will be provided with information on how the knowledge of the different cultures in your
classroom can impact the success of students. You will learn how incorporating these different cultures can better
your relationships with the students and parents you work with, your classroom environment, and classroom
management.
Diversity
Also offered 409
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210: Every Child Ready to Read Kelsey Cole-Burns, Youth and School Services Librarian
Vernon Area Public Library
Lincolnshire, Illinois
www.librarybonanza.com
Build a foundation for reading success with five easy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. A
simple yet effective way to jump start pre-reading skills for ages 0-5, librarians across the country have
implemented Every Child Ready to Read in their storytimes, modeling to parents the ways to prep children for
reading success. Now you can bring this popular reading initiative into your centers and classrooms. This workshop
will instruct participants on the skills needed before learning to read and how you can implement the 5 practices
into your centers and classrooms. Additionally, these easy and accessible practices are a great way to encourage
parental involvement at home.
Child Development
Also offered 410
211: Abracadabra: It's Magic! Bob Kann, Professor of Education, Storyteller, Magician, Juggler
Madison, Wisconsin
www.bobkann.com
Do you want to learn the secrets behind magic tricks and acquire techniques for using magic with children? In this
workshop, Dr. Bob Kann, Professor of Education and Professional Magician, takes you behind the scenes of magic
so that you can share the mystery and joy of magic with children. Learn about the eleven effects of magic, how to
perform magic tricks, and how to have kids play with magic to develop their imaginations, nurture language
development, and have a magically good time.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
212: Learning Through the Eye of a Child Jenna Kenny, Lead Teacher
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Children's Center
Chelsea Newman-Bongard, Lead Teacher
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Children's Center
Come learn about how to take children’s interests and incorporate them into a new in-depth exploration. Hear ideas
on how to expand students’ learning into weeks or even months of exploring the idea. Using the Reggio Emilla
inspired approach, you will come away with ideas to create an atmosphere in your classroom that is both child
redirect and child driven. *Recorded Session
Observation, Screening and Assessment
Also offered 412
213: Asthma and Food Allergy 101 Cynthia Manzke, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Wisconsin Health
Madison, Wisconsin
This presentation will provide an overview of asthma, food allergies, and the special considerations when caring for
children with asthma or food allergies. We will discuss asthma triggers; symptoms and medications; as well as how
to respond to asthma symptoms. We will discuss symptoms of a food allergy reaction and how to respond. We will
also discuss strategies to keep kids with food allergies and asthma safe in your classroom.
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Health, Safety and Nutrition
Also offered 413
214: Dances for All Year Long! Miss Carole Stephens, Early Childhood Music Specialist
Macaroni Soup!
Park Ridge, Illinois
www.marcaronisoup.com
Young children need to move to keep their brains and bodies ready to learn. Organized dancing promotes pattern,
rhythm and sequence. These are early literacy skills made fun! It also gives children the opportunity to interact in
physically appropriate ways, extend their physical agility, and connect to their peers. Circle and partner dances,
shakers, or scarves - broaden your danicng repertoire or brush-up some dances you "used to know!" Twinkle Toes
and Stumble Bunnies are welcome!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 3020
215: Paws, Claws, Scales and Tails David Stokes, Naturalist, Entertainer, Educator
The Frog Chorus Nature Education
Hales Corners, Wisconsin
www.dwstokes.com
Though the use of live animals, puppets, toys, songs, and sign language; we will examine animals that enrich our
lives.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
FRIDAY SESSION THREE (1:00 – 3:00pm)
316: White Teacher/Black Mama Anita D'Abbraccio, Special Education Teacher
Racine Unified School Distict
Racine, Wisconsin
www.whiteteacherblackmama.com
Tiffany Lott Stevenson, Author
Through their story, Tiffany and Anita will discuss the reality of what is actually happening in the life of a child who
is living in poverty. They will share strategies on how to address these issues while also meeting the daily
expectations at school. They will explore how to support students who do not have their basic needs met and will
nurture a new perspective for school staff. In addition, they will discuss cultural differences and expectations, and
ways to reach across cultural divides to build partnerships with families.
The audience will gain a better understanding of the realities many of our students face and how those realities can
impact their behavior as well as their academic progress. Participants will come away with some basic tools for
addressing the gap between home and school and the ability to begin building partnerships with families and
students.
Diversity
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319: The Teaching Cycle and How it Improved Every Aspect of my Classroom Heidi Gaugert, Preschool Teacher and Program Director
Peace Lutheran Preschool
Waunakee, Wisconsin
www.peaceinwaunakee.com
Sandra Briesath Briesath, Director
Peace Lutheran Preschool
Waunakee, Wisconsin
Using the Teaching Cycle has dramatically transformed the entire classroom. Using the Teaching Cycle allows
teachers to observe and assess every child's developmental level, provides them with information on how to set up
the classroom in order to engage children in high quality play, has reduced the need to address unwanted behavior,
provides information that makes lesson planning easy and quickly, guides what toys, activities they place in the
classroom and gives me factual information to pass on to parents during Parent/Teacher Conferences.
The Presentation will provide an overview of child assessment through observation. It will also touch on developing
individual goals based on the assessment, lesson planning driven by individual goals, how to set up the classroom
to engage children and stimulate developmental growth, documenting progress, and putting together children's
portfolios with data that demonstrates progress.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
320: Early Childhood Inclusion - It is Not Just a Good Idea Michelle Ogorek, Statewide Early Childhood Coordinator
CESA1
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Recently, the United States Department of Education and the United States Department of Health and Human
Services released the Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. We
know that all young children with disabilities in Wisconsin should have access to inclusive high quality early
childhood programs, where they are provided with individualized and appropriate support in meeting expectations.
This interactive session will:
Highlight the legal and research foundations supporting early childhood inclusion
Set expectations and provide recommendations for high quality inclusion
Provide concrete examples of successful inclusion in an Early Childhood settings
Identify resources, supports and strategies for developing and promoting inclusive environments
Special Needs, Disabilities and Inclusive Practices
321: Lizards, Bridges, Snakes Oh My!: Brain Development and the Understanding of Toxic Stress Cheryl Hovey, Early Childhood Consultant, Program Director Early Childhood
Ez Ed 2 Go
Warwick, Rhode Island
www.ezed2go.com
Do you ever wonder where memories come from? Why we fear snakes? Why, Why Why? This session will
highlight suprising and not-so-surprising information on the importance of understanding brain development, good
stress and not-so-good stress. You will be provided with an overview of the limbic system and emotional nest
through engaging discussions and lively activities. Come prepared to laugh and learn!
Child Development
322: Math in Early Childhood Lisa Jones, Early Childhood Trainer
4-C Madison
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Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
This workshop will have stations set up for teachers to experience all types of math concepts that they will be able
to take back and use in their environments. We will have a short introduction, some directions on how it works and
then educators will have time to explore. We will finish with a reflection piece and questions/evaluation.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
323: Brain Based Behavior Basics and Universal Design Annette LaVia, Early Childhood Developmental Specialist
CESA 5
Westfield, Wisconsin
Shelley Kaschinski
CESA 5
Understanding behavior is a key component to shaping it. This presentation gives teachers, parents, and
administrators a bag of tricks to help move through and understand different behaviors while using an approach
that is brain process oriented. Participants will derive a deeper understanding of behavior by participating in
analyzing behaviors of children, discussing the brain functioning behind big reactions, and develop strategies to
help students/families move out of power struggles and difficulty with a trauma sensitive approach. Differences of
male and female brain development will also be discussed. Throughout this presentation these strategies will be
presented to be utilized within Universal Design for all children to benefit. Brain Based Behavior Basics and
Universal Design is a useful, tool-filled presentation that will promote success for anyone caring for or teaching our
youngest learners.
Special Needs, Disabilities and Inclusive Practices
FRIDAY SESSION FOUR (3:30 – 4:30pm)
400: Storywalk: Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Take a break and walk a story! The Storywalk begins at Hyland Hall and ends at the Children’s Center in the
Roseman building. This walk is self-guided. Pick up a Storywalk guide in Hyland Hall and gather a few friends to
read the book Thunder Boy Jr., one of the books featured in Young Auditorium’s 2018 Big Read program, and learn
more about how to create your own Storywalk. An optional book-related activity will be available at the conclusion
of the walk in the UW-W Children’s Center during their open house hours – 12-1pm on Saturday, April 7.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 200, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000
409: Culture in the Classroom Melissa Beetstra, Third Grade DLI Spanish Teacher
Robinson Elementary School-Beloit
Beloit, Wisconsin
As classroom teachers, it is extremely important to be responsive to the different cultures within your classroom.
When you hear the word "culture" you might be tempted to only think of holidays and crafts that you have
incorporated into your classroom! This presentation will give you a better understanding of culture as the set of
beliefs that a group of people holds and how our own cultural beliefs can often fog the understanding or acceptance
of other group's beliefs. You will be provided with information on how the knowledge of the different cultures in your
classroom can impact the success of students. You will learn how incorporating these different cultures can better
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your relationships with the students and parents you work with, your classroom environment, and classroom
management.
Diversity
Also offered 209
410: Every Child Ready to Read Kelsey Cole-Burns, Youth and School Services Librarian
Vernon Area Public Library
Lincolnshire, Illinois
www.librarybonanza.com
Build a foundation for reading success with five easy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. A
simple yet effective way to jump start pre-reading skills for ages 0-5, librarians across the country have
implemented Every Child Ready to Read in their storytimes, modeling to parents the ways to prep children for
reading success. Now you can bring this popular reading initiative into your centers and classrooms. This workshop
will instruct participants on the skills needed before learning to read and how you can implement the 5 practices
into your centers and classrooms. Additionally, these easy and accessible practices are a great way to encourage
parental involvement at home.
Child Development
Also offered 210
412: Learning Through the Eye of a Child Jenna Kenny, Lead Teacher
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Children's Center
Chelsea Newman-Bongard, Lead Teacher
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Children's Center
Come learn about how to take children’s interests and incorporate them into a new in-depth exploration. Hear ideas
on how to expand students’ learning into weeks or even months of exploring the idea. Using the Reggio Emilla
inspired approach, you will come away with ideas to create an atmosphere in your classroom that is both child
redirect and child driven.
Observation, Screening and Assessment
Also offered 212
413: Asthma and Food Allergy 101 Cynthia Manzke, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Wisconsin Health
Madison, Wisconsin
This presentation will provide an overview of asthma, food allergies, and the special considerations when caring for
children with asthma or food allergies. We will discuss asthma triggers; symptoms and medications; as well as how
to respond to asthma symptoms. We will discuss symptoms of a food allergy reaction and how to respond. We will
also discuss strategies to keep kids with food allergies and asthma safe in your classroom.
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Also offered 213
424: Using Humor with Children: Everyone's a Winner! Bob Kann, Professor of Education, Storyteller, Magician, Juggler
Madison, Wisconsin
www.bobkann.com
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Humor is a dynamic tool underutilized by early childhood educators. Used thoughtfully, humor can be employed to
prevent behavior problems, motivate children, reduce stress, build community, and establish vibrant learning
environments. Dr. Bob Kann shares some of the techniques of humor and strategies for development a healthy
comic mind-set. Any twenty-year-old with thirty years of experience will benefit from this session.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
425: Fabulous Frogs: Amphibians that make noise David Stokes, Naturalist, Entertainer, Educator
The Frog Chorus Nature Education
Hales Corners, Wisconsin
www.dwstokes.com
Through the use of live frogs, toys, puppets, songs, sign-language, and hands-on participation; David will share his
love and techniques for teaching about Fabulous Frogs.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
SATURDAY SESSION ONE/TWO (8:30 – 10:30am)
1202: Move, Move, Move! Lively Music and Fun Physical Activities for Active Young Children Diane Craft, Professor of Physical Education
State University of New York, Corland
Cortland, New York
www.activeplaybooks.com
Vincent Nunes, Young Children's Singer/Songwriter
State University of New York, Corland
This fun and music-filled workshop focuses on songs and physical activities designed to get young children up and
moving. Sing along with Vincent as he shares songs from his brand new CD titled Move, Move, Move! These songs
are expressly written to promote joyful movement among young children. Play along with Dr. Craft as she shares a
plethora of practical, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate physical activities. These activities work in small
spaces, use only inexpensive equipment, and can be enjoyed by toddlers and and preschoolers of varying abilities
playing together. Sing songs, view videos, and play together to gain greater insight into why movement is important
for children’s bodies and brains.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
1203: The Chill Pill Prescription - Seven Steps for Effectively Dealing With Challenging Behavior Scott Liebler, Certified Funsical Instructor, Author and Director of Move to Improve
Funsical
Evergreen, Colorado
www.funsical.com
Are you seeking more logical, gentle, and loving; yet firm and effective strategies that can actually turn annoying
behavioral traits into more frequent intentions and actions of cooperation and consideration? Would you like to
learn how to take a Chill Pill and react with more grace, strength and sensibility around your children, staff and
parents? Join Funsical Fitness instructor Scott Liebler as he shares some of the most effective behavior
management techniques he has been discovering and implementing as an early childhood educator, trainer and
special needs support services provider. *Recorded Session
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
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1204: Beyond the Diagnosis: Five Ways to Increase Your Busy Learners’ Successes in School Katelyn Mabry, Early Childhood Educator, Reading Specialist Tutor, Author, ADHD Consultant
New Berlin, Wisconsin
This interactive presentation will invite you into the minds and hearts of our busy learners. The presenter will
provide a 5-point outline of ways in which you can help children find success in both the home and school
environment. These 5-points will include the topics of: implementing organizational tools, engaging in activities,
developing coping strategies alongside your learner, homework, and ways in which you can help your busy learner
find all the wonderful gifts that go beyond the diagnosis. This will be a hands-on presentation, so please bring all of
your great ideas and insights.
Special Needs, Disabilities and Inclusive Practices
1205: Learners: Establishing Independence. Encouraging Self-Regulated Learners. Motivating the
Unmotivated Stacy Rucker, Program Lead, Instructor
Grand Canyon University
Peoria, Arizona
Jena Akard, Assistant Professor
Grand Canyon University
This presentation provides a comprehensive look at establishing a successful learning culture in the early childhood
learning environment. The whole child is the foundation of a successful learning experience. The teacher strives to
create a learning environment that models independence through academic and behavioral goal setting. The
motivation behind student learning is magnified through engaging instruction, modeling strategies, and a classroom
fostered around the guise of developing life-long learners. This interactive presentation will share strategies to
improve behaviors and academics in the classroom environment, while encouraging participants to develop
practical strategies to produce independent, self-regulated, and motivated learners.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
1206: Mindfulness, Yoga, and YOU! Jasmine Sharp, Teacher
Sharp Family Childcare, LLC
Evansville, Wisconsin
Katie Johnson, K-5 Special Education Teacher
Sharp Family Childcare, LLC
Evansville, Wisconsin
Jasmine and Katie will help you push pause. They will share mindfulness practices and yoga techniques for self-
care. Participants are asked to come with an open mind and a willingness to try new things! These "Teacher Moms"
will share the science behind these practices and why they work. They will share resources and help you set an
intention to incorporate some of this goodness into your daily teaching life. Your self-care and wellness needs to be
a priority. If you see yourself working with children, and supporting families for the rest of your career, then you
need to come to this session! Once you experience yoga and mindfulness yourself, you won't be able to stop
yourself from sharing it with your kiddos! Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat or large beach towel.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
1207: "Hey Dude"- Supporting Dual Language Learners Jayanti Tambe, Professor, Child Development
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De Anza College, California
San Jose, California
www.kaleidoscopeofchildren.wordpress.com
Shelley Gonzales, Adjunct Instructor
West Valley College
During this workshop we will explore the process young children go through as they learn their second language,
the different stages of second language acquisition and how this process differs from first language acquisition. We
will learn the most effective instructional strategies and assessment practices to support dual language learners as
well as consider ideas to help engage their families in early childhood programs. This will be a blended presentation
(PowerPoint, interactive discussion and hands on) involving the participants in active discussion and a hands- on
workshop in creating props and puppets.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
1208: Culturally Responsive Teaching for the 21st Century Michele Turner, University Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Crystasany Turner, University Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
This is an interactive workshop that provides tools to help early childhood educators clarify their roles, identify their
unintended biases and recognize the importance of providing a culturally-relevant environment and curriculum for
all young children, regardless of background. This session also teaches providers how to build a bridge between
each child's family and society.
Diversity
1209: A Terrible Thing Happened...Strategies for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma Michelle Weirich, Lead ECE Instructor
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, Wisconsin
Children who witness or experience trauma often have thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the immediate
aftermath and long after the event has passed. As a teacher, have you wondered how to help these children in
your classroom regulate their emotions? The strategies recommended in this workshop use a non-judgmental
approach aimed at helping the child process and express his/her feelings through a variety of different methods.
Guidance and Nurturing
1210: Scripture Songs for Kids! Terri Young Mathis, Owner
Terri Tunes Co.
Beloit, Wisconsin
www.territunes.com
Powerful Scripture truths are taught through music, colorful visuals, plays and raps! These include
overcoming fear, being thankful, being happy, and finding strength every day! (Adults have been known to
benefit from these tunes too!)
Guidance and Nurturing
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SATURDAY SESSION ONE (8:30 – 9:30am)
1000: Storywalk: Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Take a break and walk a story! The Storywalk begins at Hyland Hall and ends at the Children’s Center in the
Roseman building. This walk is self-guided. Pick up a Storywalk guide in Hyland Hall and gather a few friends to
read the book Thunder Boy Jr., one of the books featured in Young Auditorium’s 2018 Big Read program, and learn
more about how to create your own Storywalk. An optional book-related activity will be available at the conclusion
of the walk in the UW-W Children’s Center during their open house hours – 12-1pm on Saturday, April 7.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 200, 400, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000
1001: Out of Oscar's Trash Can Karen Albrecht, Preschool and School Age Teacher
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Tiffany Wenhardt, Former Preschool Teacher
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
We are excited to share with you ideas on how to incorporate recycling into your classrooms! Creating learning
tools, open ended craft ideas and more! Reach into Oscar's Trash can as we brainstorm more ideas!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 2001
1002: Project Wild Child Becky Bender, Early Learning Teacher
Rio Community School District
Cambria, Wisconsin
www.sites.google.com/district1.rio.k12.wi.us/projectwildchild
Sarah Nogee, Kindergarten Teacher
Rio Community School District
Project Wild Child is a once-a-week journey into the school forest in which Early Learning and Kindergarten
students spend at least half of a day learning through open-ended play and exploration. The presenters will
discuss how they got started, how they plan for forest experiences, and how they assess student learning. They
will touch on both the benefits and challenges of implementing such a program in a public school district. Becky
and Sarah will offer tips on locating funding, communicating with families, preparing the site, and guiding the
students’ learning through discussion. They will describe how they help children learn to evaluate risks while still
maintaining the safety of all children. Please join Becky and Sarah as they talk about the successes and struggles
of Project Wild Child!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 4002
1004: Stories You'll Love to Tell! Susan Pagnucci, Retired Professor
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, English Department
Barnes, Wisconsin
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Susan tells stories and rhymes you'll want to try, too. She uses simple props such as spatulas, paper plates, and
baby bottles to make them all pop with fun. Most of her stories involve children coming up to help. She'll have you
coming up to help, too. You'll laugh. You'll gasp. But most of all, you'll get lots of ideas to use in the classroom
tomorrow! This is literature and folktale at its finest! *Recorded Session
Child Development
Also offered 2004
1005: Helping Children Rise Above: The Child in a Stressful Environment
Sandy Queen, Director
Lifeworks
Columbia, Maryland
Stress is no respecter of age, sex or race. It is an inevitable part of living, but too much stress can have damaging
consequences, particularly for children who cannot articulate feelings. Today more than ever, chldren are in dire
need of learning about how to handle the stressors in their lives in a developmentally appropriate way. The purpose
of this session is to explore the components of stress reduction, resilency empowerment, and reduction of "learned
helplessness'. These affect the entire child physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, intellectually and spiritually.
This begins with the tiniest ones as we respond to their needs and progresses through every stage of children’s
lives, and our own! A healthy beginning to handling stress can lead to a healthier, more positive outlook and ability
to cope with life.
Child Development
1007: Exhilarating Insects Terrie Schmoldt, Reading Specialist, Math Interventionist, Advanced Learner Teacher and Presenter
Evansville Community School District
Evansville, Wisconsin
Don’t be afraid of insects, become an entomologist! Learn a little about the insects, see some great resources,
make some fun projects and take ideas back to use in your classroom.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
1008: Songs for Every Day! Miss Carole Stephens, Early Childhood Music Specialist
Macaroni Soup!
Park Ridge, Illinois
www.marcaronisoup.com
Miss Carole calls this musical collection the "work-horse" or "go-to" songs. They're the most requested by children
and teachers for all the right reasons. They are developmentally appropriate, increase a skill, and can be adapted
for children of most abilities. They are also fun! "Sticky Bubble Gum"? Sure! "Stinky Cake"? Couldn't live without
it! Let's discover what qualities make a song a favorite. Come in ready to sing!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
1016: Shake It Down, Turn Around: Let's Move Our Bodies and Brains Colleen Hannafin, Early Childhood Music Trainer
North Side Music
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
www.northsidemusicwi.com
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Singing and moving during your day can benefit you and your children’s healthy bodies while stimulating our brains
for new learning! There is active involvment through the elements of movement. Materials presented will promote
patterning, sequencing, math and literacy concepts, as well as listening and following directions.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
1031: Tremendous Trees: When I Grow Up I Want to be a Tree David Stokes, Naturalist, Entertainer, Educator
The Frog Chorus Nature Education
Hales Corners, Wisconsin
www.dwstokes.com
Through the use of songs, stories, toys, puppets and real wood, David will share the wonder of trees. What do we
get from trees? How many trees are there in the world? Why should I care about trees? Who needs trees? Who
lives in trees?
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
SATURDAY SESSION TWO (9:45 – 10:45am)
2000: Storywalk: Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Take a break and walk a story! The Storywalk begins at Hyland Hall and ends at the Children’s Center in the
Roseman building. This walk is self-guided. Pick up a Storywalk guide in Hyland Hall and gather a few friends to
read the book Thunder Boy Jr., one of the books featured in Young Auditorium’s 2018 Big Read program, and learn
more about how to create your own Storywalk. An optional book-related activity will be available at the conclusion
of the walk in the UW-W Children’s Center during their open house hours – 12-1pm on Saturday, April 7.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 200, 400, 1000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000
2001: Out of Oscar's Trash Can Karen Albrecht, Preschool and School Age Teacher
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Tiffany Wenhardt, Former Preschool Teacher
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
We are excited to share with you ideas on how to incorporate recycling into your classrooms! Creating learning
tools, open ended craft ideas and more! Reach into Oscar's Trash can as we brainstorm more ideas!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 1001
2004: Stories You'll Love to Tell! Susan Pagnucci, Retired Professor
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, English Department
Barnes, Wisconsin
Susan tells stories and rhymes you'll want to try, too. She uses simple props such as spatulas, paper plates, and
baby bottles to make them all pop with fun. Most of her stories involve children coming up to help. She'll have you
coming up to help, too. You'll laugh. You'll gasp. But most of all, you'll get lots of ideas to use in the classroom
tomorrow! This is literature and folktale at its finest!
Child Development
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Also offered 1004
2009: Play/Learn/Create ... Beyond the Screen Matthew Cheek, Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Johnson Creek Elementary
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Not all screen time is equal! Osmo is an award-winning game system that will change the way your students
interact with an iPad by opening them up to hands-on play. Join us as we learn what Osmo is and how it works. We
will also discuss ways to use Osmo in your classroom, go hands on, and try the game for ourselves.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 5009
2010: Fun with Dice Dawn Guyer, Home Daycare Owner
Ms. Dawn's Home Daycare
Huntley, Illinois
Jennifer Caper, Kindergarten Teacher
Immaculate Conception School
Elmhurt, Illinois
Fun with Dice will share ideas that incorporate a wide range of curricular areas in Preschool. Math concepts such
as subitizing will be a main focus. Everyone will make an activity using dice to bring back to their school or center.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 4010
2011: Transition Songs: Moving Your Day Along! Colleen Hannafin, Early Childhood Music Trainer
North Side Music
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
www.northsidemusicwi.com
Transitions between activities can provide a positive classroom balance and can be a learning experience itself.
This presentation will feature a balance of activities using songs and chants for those times in the day when you
move your children from one activity to the next. From outdoor play, to hand washing, snack time, circle time, and
so on. Come sing and move along, while improving language skills and vocabulary. Develop better self-esteem and
discipline while creating a calm, orderly enviroment.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
2012: Games For Life: Fun Ways to Teach Important Life Lessons Through Games Erica Lien, Program Director, After School Program Teacher
PleasanTime Child Care Center
Cambridge, Wisconsin
Christina Lupiezowiec, Infant Teacher, Former School Age Teacher
PleasanTime Child Care Center
Children need to have certain life skills as they grow up. Some of these skills include; the ability to take turns,
cooperation, thinking ahead in situations and being independent. All of those life skills can be learned through
games (board, card, dice, etc). This presentation will help teachers become better facilitator for games that can
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teach these life lessons. Age recommendations on the boxes can make it difficult for teachers to use some games.
Teachers can shy away from those games thinking younger kids can’t play them. During our time together
modifications of games will be discussed. There will also be examples of great games and time to explore them.
Child Development
Also offered 3012
2013: Nature- The Perfect Platform for Childhood Development Becky Payne, Speech Language Pathologist
Nature's Edge Therapy Center
Rice Lake, Wisconsin
www.naturesedgetherapycenter.org
Laura Dietsche, Occupational Therapist
Nature's Edge Therapy Center
Climb a tree, play in the dirt, build a fort, plant a flower, discover bugs, be a kid. Research has proven that children
thrive on play experiences in the natural outdoor environment. Sadly, many children experience limited outdoor play
secondary to time, weather and/or electronics. A speech therapist and an occupational therapist who provide
therapy services on a ranch will discuss how to make the most of your outdoor surroundings. They will also discuss
how to cultivate natural developmental play experiences while using traditional therapy techniques such as
emotional regulation programming, healthy limits, visuals, and the utilization of a visual schedule. Children are
meant to be kids, which means playing hard and getting dirty in the great outdoors. Let’s not be the ones to limit
this experience. Join us for a fun, rewarding and educational session that will make even the oldest adult want to
get some sunshine and get messy!
Child Development
Also offered 4013
2014: The Song Is It! Laszlo Slomovits, Musician
Gemini
Ann Arbor, Michigan
www.geminichildrensmusic.com
Sandor Slomovits, Musician
Gemini
Ann Arbor, Michigan
www.geminichildrensmusic.com
Featuring music from their brand new recording, “The Song Is It!” Gemini introduce vibrant, original songs that
celebrate childhood, growing up, and family life. The twin brothers teach up-beat and catchy songs, on a variety of
topics children relate to with simple choruses that invite active participation. All of Gemini's songs and stories have
positive messages that stimulate creativity, learning and cooperation. A special feature will be the twin brothers’
setting of popular children's books to simple, familiar melodies. Great for literacy readiness programs! They'll
demonstrate and teach how to do this, as well as adding hand-motions and sign language to all their songs.
Child Development
Also offered 4014
SATURDAY SESSION THREE (11:00am – 12:00pm)
3000: Storywalk: Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
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Take a break and walk a story! The Storywalk begins at Hyland Hall and ends at the Children’s Center in the
Roseman building. This walk is self-guided. Pick up a Storywalk guide in Hyland Hall and gather a few friends to
read the book Thunder Boy Jr., one of the books featured in Young Auditorium’s 2018 Big Read program, and learn
more about how to create your own Storywalk. An optional book-related activity will be available at the conclusion
of the walk in the UW-W Children’s Center during their open house hours – 12-1pm on Saturday, April 7.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 200, 400, 1000, 2000, 4000, 5000, 6000
3006: Transformational Guidance: More Than Meets the Eye - A Metamorphic Approach to Building Social
and Emotional Experiences in the Classroom. Stacy Rucker, Program Lead, Instructor
Grand Canyon University
Peoria, Arizona
Lindy Gaudiano, Program Manager, Instructor
Grand Canyon University
A teacher has the opportunity to create a learning environment that allows for the growth of students through
positive modeling and communication. Participants of this presentation will identify the characteristics of
Transformational Teaching as a foundational component for innovatively managing a positive classroom
environment. A practical approach to instruction that fosters active engagement through play based learning as a
core for social and emotional development in the early years is explored collaboratively. Participants will be
required to self-reflect on current instructional practices in the classroom as a stepping stone towards building a
self-regulated community in the classroom. A connection between the classroom and family involvement is
discussed as participants transform their teaching practices to better serve the needs of all young children.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
3012: Games For Life: Fun Ways to Teach Important Life Lessons Through Games Erica Lien, Program Director, After School Program Teacher
PleasanTime Child Care Center
Cambridge, Wisconsin
Christina Lupiezowiec, Infant Teacher, Former School Age Teacher
PleasanTime Child Care Center
Children need to have certain life skills as they grow up. Some of these skills include; the ability to take turns,
cooperation, thinking ahead in situations and being independent. All of those life skills can be learned through
games (board, card, dice, etc). This presentation will help teachers become better facilitator for games that can
teach these life lessons. Age recommendations on the boxes can make it difficult for teachers to use some games.
Teachers can shy away from those games thinking younger kids can’t play them. During our time together
modifications of games will be discussed. There will also be examples of great games and time to explore them.
*Recorded Session
Child Development
Also offered 2012
3015: Boys Rule, Girls Drool: Strategies for a Gender Neutral Classroom Tanya Arndt, Early Childhood Teacher
Clinton Community Elementary School
Janesville, Wisconsin
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Tanya Arndt will share resources, ideas and offer discussions about gender neutralism in the early childhood
classroom. Join her as you discuss the benefits of creating a gender neutral classroom for your students. You will
complete an activity that focuses on gender stereotypes with various objects in children's daily lives. You will have
discussions about things we are seeing in the classroom today and Tanya will share book suggestions to use with
your students. You will learn appropriate and inappropriate vocabulary for making a gender neutral classroom a
success. Join Tanya as you find ways to make your classroom a peaceful, happy, and welcoming environment
where your students can be their best selves!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 6015
3017: How to Have an Outrageously Good Time Getting Children Excited About Reading Bob Kann, Professor of Education, Storyteller, Magician, Juggler
Madison, Wisconsin
www.bobkann.com
Do you want to help children become lifelong readers? Do you want to have more fun with books than perhaps
you’ve ever had in your life? Join Dr. Bob Kann, Professor of Reading Education and professional entertainer, as
he presents dynamic techniques for sharing a love of reading with children. Learn how to read expressively, give
kids magical words they’ll cherish, play with the joyous rhythms of language, and creatively use everything but the
kitchen sink to motivate children to read.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
3018: Active Alphabet (and Other Ways to Learn While Moving). For the Young Mind! Ellen Pawley, Childcare Provider/Early childhood Educator/Brain Developer
Ms. Ellen's In Home Childcare
Our goal is to have children learn daily. That can be a challenge when you need to do basic care for the children
along with guidance and education. Working with the young age of infants to 4K, the best way for them to learn is
with movement, music, and using our senses. During the presentation, you will be shown examples of how there
are five ways children learn, with the main emphasis being on how they can learn the alphabet by staying active.
There are many activities that will help you plan your day, including learning activities based around the alphabet
while getting exercise, music motion, and even story time. It is all in a days work of learning the alphabet!
Child Development
Also offered 5018
3019: Bubbles 101 Terrie Schmoldt, Reading Specialist, Math Interventionist, Advanced Learner Teacher and Presenter
Evansville Community School District
Evansville, Wisconsin
Are you ready to get your hands wet and participate in bubble experiments? This a hands-on, hands-wet,
participatory session of fun and exploration! Join us as we set up and conduct a plethora of bubble experiments.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
3020: Dances for All Year Long! Miss Carole Stephens, Early Childhood Music Specialist
Macaroni Soup!
Park Ridge, Illinois
www.marcaronisoup.com
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Young children need to move to keep their brains and bodies ready to learn. Organized dancing promotes pattern,
rhythm and sequence. These are early literacy skills made fun! It also gives children the opportunity to interact in
physically appropriate ways, extend their physical agility, and connect to their peers. Circle and partner dances,
shakers, or scarves - broaden your danicng repertoire or brush-up some dances you "used to know!" Twinkle Toes
and Stumble Bunnies are welcome!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 214
3021: Everybody Get Up and Dance with Greg and Steve Greg Scelsa, Educational Presenter, Performer
Greg & Steve Productions
Acton, California
www.gregandsteve.com
Steve Millang, Educational Presenter, Performer
Greg & Steve Productions
www.gregandsteve.com
This participatory presentation will contain music that supplements the early childhood curriculum in the following
areas: social/emotional (co-operations, friendship, self-concept, and diversity); physical development (gross motor
development, eye hand coordination, motor-cognitive development, group and individual movement, and physical
education); language (alphabet, language acquisition, listen and response, and supportive early literacy); math
(numbers, counting, pattern, and shapes); social studies (diversity, geography, and ecology) to name a few. You
will learn music that has been proven to be effective with children including special education classes.
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SATURDAY SESSION FOUR/FIVE (1:00 – 3:00pm) 4512: Reimagining School: One Team's Journey From Traditional Schooling to Inclusive, Inquiry Based
Practices Erica Klefstad, First Grade Teacher
Kegonsa Elementary School
Madison, Wisconsin
K/1 Team Kegonsa Elementary, Kindergarten & First Grade Teachers
Kegonsa Elementary School
The kindergarten/first grade team from Stoughton, Wisconsin, joins us today with one thing in mind: breaking
traditional practice in elementary schools and creating a space full of curiosity and wonder. They are here to share
their journey, which started in 2016 with a play-based kindergarten model, and has extended into first grade. With
the help and support from their school leader, these educators are here to talk about the implementation and risks
they’ve experienced while striving to reach their dream. Some large topic areas we will address include: inclusion,
SATURDAY LUNCH HOUR (12:00 – 1:00pm)
Boxed Lunch Options
11:45am – 1:00pm
The Saturday lunch will be a box lunch featuring a roast beef, turkey or vegetarian sandwich served on Ciabatta
bread with chips, cookies, whole fruit and water, or a Greek chicken salad served with granola bar and water. We
strongly encourage participants to purchase a box lunch. Although there are restaurants in the University Center,
there is limited space and lines may be long. The box lunches will be served in the Hyland Hall Atrium. Additional
$12 fee added for each boxed lunch.
Children’s Center Messing About Open House Jennalee Johnson, Children’s Center Lead Teacher
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Children’s Center
12:00 – 1:00pm
The Children’s Center is excited to offer professionals the opportunity to use materials that their students may be
playing with. While exploring the Outdoor, Infant, and Toddler Classrooms, clay and loose parts will be available for
play. Time to explore and reflect on your experience with Children’s Center Staff and fellow session participants will
also be available. Additional $15 fee for enrollment.
Storywalk: Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
12:00 – 1:00pm
The Storywalk begins at Hyland Hall and ends at the Children’s Center in the Roseman building. This walk is self-
guided. Pick up a Storywalk guide in Hyland Hall and gather a few friends to read the book Thunder Boy Jr., one of
the books featured in Young Auditorium’s 2018 Big Read program, and learn more about how to create your own
Storywalk. An optional book-related activity will be available at the conclusion of the walk in the UW-W Children’s
Center during their open house hours – 12-1pm on Saturday, April 7. Additional $15 fee for enrollment.
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innovation, inquiry, outdoor classroom, equity, social thinking, and the power of effective leadership. Get ready for
an interactive session on how we can bring child-centered practices back into elementary schools and walk away
feeling empowered to be advocates and agents of change in public education!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
4513: Funsical - Motor, Music and Speech Activities That Keep Children Moving and Improving Scott Liebler, Certified Funsical Instructor, Author and Director of Move to Improve
Funsical
Evergreen, Colorado
www.funsical.com
Make your children’s circle and group learning times come alive with playful activities that appeal to their natural
desires to move, speak and have fun! Through a unique blending of music and movement and vocalization
techniques, you will learn proven sequences of activities to help your children build a solid foundation of stronger
than average learning, performing, and communication skills while having fun!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
4514: Open the Door and Come Explore: Cooperative Games for Preschoolers Tracy Martin-Turgeon, Vice President of Operations
Children's Workshop
Killingly, Connecticut
It is not who wins or loses; but what we learn through a game. In this session, participants will have fun learning
ways to incorporate communication, cooperation, hand-eye coordination, and more through interactive games for
children. Not only are games educationally useful, challenging, and interesting; but they make it possible for
children to judge their own successes while providing active outlets for participation. Cooperative games, by nature,
require social skills like negotiation, agreement on rules, and strategic thinking. So, join your peers for a night of
provocative discussion about what it means to be a kid again. Add some new ideas to your bag of tricks, and even
try a few games out for size! This is not a “sit back and listen” kind of workshop. Come ready to have some fun!
Child Development
4515: A View From Someone Else's Perspective Tina Ginner Melzl, Early Childhood Trainer and Consultant
Learning Styles, LLC
Mukwonago, Wisconsin
This workshop will engage the learner in a journey of self-reflection and relationship building. Looking at a situation
from another person’s perspective is a challenge, but a critical skill to have when working with colleagues and
families. The learner will have the opportunity to assess personal work styles and personality traits which will open
the door to begin the discussion by looking at different scenarios from multiple vantage points: my way, your way
and another way. The learner will practice taking another’s perspective and leave with some new skills and a
deeper understanding of how listening can improve relationships with co-workers and families.
Family Systems and Dynamics
4516: Learning to Walk on Steady Ground: Foundations of Learning for Infants and Toddlers Dana Schmock, Instructional Specialsit
University of Wisconsin-Madison Preschool Lab
Infant, toddler and two-year-old professionals: Join in a lively exploration of how relationship, environment and
experience serve as the foundational building blocks for a life-long path of becoming, learning, loving and
discovering. This presentation will highlight the amazing capabilities of infants and toddlers as they build their love
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for learning about language, problem-solving, the way the world works, early math concepts, and literacy…cradled
in relationship.
Child Development
4517: Growing School Gardens and Nature Spaces Liesl Schultz Hying, Whitewater Garden Leader
W3 Working for Whitewater's Wellness, Lincoln Elementary School
Whitewater, Wisconsin
Shannon Frye, Teacher, Kindergarten
W3 Working for Whitewater's Wellness, Lincoln Elementary School
Come experience the 3-year journey of the Lincoln Elementary Growing and Learning Garden Space. Learn the
HOW'S, the WHO'S and the important WHY'S of establishing a school garden. Witness how students have been a
part of this garden from before the first seed was even planted. See how a blank canvas of grass on a playground
was transformed into a school garden and nature play area; filled with opportunities to benefit the mind, body and
spirit of children and adults. Experience our journey, and we are eager to hear about yours! You will leave with
ideas, plans and information on how you can establish your school garden and create a nature play area and
outdoor classroom on your canvas.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
4519: Storytelling Songs! Terri Young Mathis, Owner
Terri Tunes Co.
Beloit, Wisconsin
www.territunes.com
Children enjoy singing and hearing stories! You will learn to combine stories and songs, making music/literacy an
engaging and exciting activity! The combination of stories and songs are valuable tools for teaching lessons on
friendship, manners, kindness, respect and other valuable emotional skills!
Guidance and Nurturing
4520: Conscious Discipline for the Most Difficult Children! Kay Zastrow, Master Educator/Consultant - Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor
Teaching Loving Discipline LLC
Green Bay, Wisconsin
www.teachinglovingdiscipline.com
Join Kay in this lively presentation as we learn about four essential steps to reach any child. Dr. Becky Bailey's
brain-based and practical Conscious Discipline is the basis for this transformative workshop. The 4 steps include:
1) Seeing the call for help! This occurs when we are able to understand that internal states of the brain dictate
external behaviors. Participants will learn how to respond rather than react to challenging behavior by
implementing strategies that help others to feel safe. 2) Making a connection.The ingredients and steps to
connection will be practiced to an end of increased cooperation with even the most relationship reluctant children.
3) Teach others to self-regulate through our response to upset. 4) Teach social skills needed to be a successful
member of a School Family. Explore specific language and tools that can be utilized to teach children how to get
someone's attention. Learn to view all behaviors as a form of communication that cannot be stopped, bur rather
transformed. Leave this training with a renewed sense of hope and love for teaching.
Guidance and Nurturing
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4521: Outdoor Classroom Workshop Shelley Gonzales, Adjunct Instructor
West Valley College
In this hands-on workshop you will have the opportunity to examine the need for nature curriculum in your work with
children. You will learn to advocate for children’s outdoor education with parents and administrators. We will
examine each area of the curriculum, work with materials to set up provocations for children and take away new
ideas for implementing outdoor curriculum with children. Be prepared to get a little messy!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
4522: The Art of Math and Science Jayanti Tambe, Professor, Child Development
De Anza College, California
San Jose, California
www.kaleidoscopeofchildren.wordpress.com
Participants will look at art in the preschool classroom through the lens of scientific and mathematical experiences.
This workshop will guide early educators to will help integrate the subject matter of art, math and science in one
lesson and help teachers open up new windows to learning that integrate learning in a meaningful way.
The session will take teachers through a journey of exploring 19 artists from around the world. Each chapter has a
world map, so that the child can understand from their own perspective, where the artist lived/lives. Each artist’s
work is looked at from the lens of math and science, so that “art is no longer MERELY art; it is an integration of the
subject matters of art, math, science, history, geography and language.
Child Development
SATURDAY SESSION FOUR (1:00 –2:00pm)
4000: Storywalk: Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Take a break and walk a story! The Storywalk begins at Hyland Hall and ends at the Children’s Center in the
Roseman building. This walk is self-guided. Pick up a Storywalk guide in Hyland Hall and gather a few friends to
read the book Thunder Boy Jr., one of the books featured in Young Auditorium’s 2018 Big Read program, and learn
more about how to create your own Storywalk. An optional book-related activity will be available at the conclusion
of the walk in the UW-W Children’s Center during their open house hours – 12-1pm on Saturday, April 7.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 200, 400, 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000, 6000
4002: Project Wild Child Becky Bender, Early Learning Teacher
Rio Community School District
Cambria, Wisconsin
www.sites.google.com/district1.rio.k12.wi.us/projectwildchild
Sarah Nogee, Kindergarten Teacher
Rio Community School District
Project Wild Child is a once-a-week journey into the school forest in which Early Learning and Kindergarten
students spend at least half of a day learning through open-ended play and exploration. The presenters will
discuss how they got started, how they plan for forest experiences, and how they assess student learning. They
will touch on both the benefits and challenges of implementing such a program in a public school district. Becky
and Sarah will offer tips on locating funding, communicating with families, preparing the site, and guiding the
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students’ learning through discussion. They will describe how they help children learn to evaluate risks while still
maintaining the safety of all children. Please join Becky and Sarah as they talk about the successes and struggles
of Project Wild Child! *Recorded Session
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 1002
4010: Fun with Dice Dawn Guyer, Home Daycare Owner
Ms. Dawn's Home Daycare
Huntley, Illinois
Jennifer Caper, Kindergarten Teacher
Immaculate Conception School
Elmhurt, Illinois
Presenters will share ideas that incorporate a wide range of curricular areas in Preschool. Math concepts such as
subitizing will be a main focus. Everyone will make an activity using dice to bring back to their school or center.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 2010
4013: Nature- The Perfect Platform for Childhood Development Becky Payne, Speech Language Pathologist
Nature's Edge Therapy Center
Rice Lake, Wisconsin
www.naturesedgetherapycenter.org
Laura Dietsche, Occupational Therapist
Nature's Edge Therapy Center
Climb a tree, play in the dirt, build a fort, plant a flower, discover bugs, be a kid. Research has proven that children
thrive on play experiences in the natural outdoor environment. Sadly, many children experience limited outdoor play
secondary to time, weather and/or electronics. A speech therapist and an occupational therapist who provide
therapy services on a ranch will discuss how to make the most of your outdoor surroundings. They will also discuss
how to cultivate natural developmental play experiences while using traditional therapy techniques such as
emotional regulation programming, healthy limits, visuals, and the utilization of a visual schedule. Children are
meant to be kids, which means playing hard and getting dirty in the great outdoors. Let’s not be the ones to limit
this experience. Join us for a fun, rewarding and educational session that will make even the oldest adult want to
get some sunshine and get messy!
Child Development
Also offered 2013
4014: The Song Is It! Laszlo Slomovits, Musician
Gemini
Ann Arbor, Michigan
www.geminichildrensmusic.com
Sandor Slomovits, Musician
Gemini
Ann Arbor, Michigan
www.geminichildrensmusic.com
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Featuring music from their brand new recording, “The Song Is It!” Gemini introduce vibrant, original songs that
celebrate childhood, growing up, and family life. The twin brothers teach up-beat and catchy songs, on a variety of
topics children relate to with simple choruses that invite active participation. All of Gemini's songs and stories have
positive messages that stimulate creativity, learning and cooperation. A special feature will be the twin brothers’
setting of popular children's books to simple, familiar melodies. Great for literacy readiness programs! They'll
demonstrate and teach how to do this, as well as adding hand-motions and sign language to all their songs.
Also offered 2014
4022: Strengthening the Core (Vocabulary) Alissa Franciskovich, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Sauk Prairie School District
Sauk City, Wisconsin
Bethany Christon, Speech & Language Pathologist
School District of Milton
Milton, WI
Melissa Johnson, Speech & Language Pathologist
School District of Milton
Milton, WI
Did you know there are only 350 words that account for 80% of the words we typically use when communicating?
Did you also know the majority of those words are not people, places or things? What is even more interesting:
Those 350 words, or even the first 26, are often not the visuals you will find on AAC devices or other
communication boards. In this session, the presenters will provide information about how and why Core Vocabulary
Boards provide emergent communicators the core descriptive words and actions needed to engage in daily
routines. The presenters will show how core boards can provide consistent receptive support for high-frequency
vocabulary, as well as enable a child (with varying degrees of adult support) to respond to questions, demonstrate
knowledge, and share feelings using high-frequency actions, descriptors, and concepts they may already recognize
or express. Participants will end the session having the opportunity to create a basic core board they can use in
their own practices.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 6022
4023: FUN-tastic Phonemic Awareness Ideas Amber Osterman, Kindergarten Teacher
Osseo-Fairchild School District
www.mrsosterman.blogspot.com/
LuAnn Neuenschwander, Kindergarten Teacher
Osseo-Fairchild School District
Phonemic Awareness is a strong indicator for future reading success. Therefore, you can never have too many
engaging activities to help build phonemic awareness skills. We will provide you with activities to teach and
reinforce these critical beginning reading skills, while your little ones think they are just having fun. We will focus on
ways to include sensory, game play, and other hands-on activities into your phonemic awareness curriculum while
addressing the standards. Your kinders will be begging for more!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 5023
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4025: GRIT! Achieving the Impossible by Never Giving Up. Jacquelyn Ward, Administrator
PleasanTime Child Care Center, Inc.
Cambridge, Wisconsin
www.pleastimechildcare.com
Jazmyn Kneusel, Executive Assistant, Preschool Teacher
PleasanTime Child Care Center, Inc.
www.pleastimechildcare.com
Grit is the ability to persist through any challenge. It is a core strength that can be developed and maintained
through an intentional mindset and choice to be your best under any circumstance you are faced with. Find your
true potential that lives inside of you that is ready to change the world. Attend this training and the true you will be
revealed and ready to achieve reality in your life!
Professionalism
Also offered 6025
4026: Techniques for Solving the Problems that are Driving You Crazy Bob Kann, Professor of Education, Storyteller, Magician, Juggler
Madison, Wisconsin
www.bobkann.com
Early childhood educators continually face challenging problems. By being familiar with creative-problem solving
techniques, you will have tools available for solving the problems that are driving you crazy. By over planning, you
can have Plans A, B, C, and D ready so that you’re well-prepared to approach the problems before they appear
(again). Learn creative problem-solving approaches that can be applied to any problem and apply the techniques to
some of the problems you’ve identified as ones you’d like to solve. *Recorded Session
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
4033: Celebrate Who You Are! Todd Parr, Author, Illustrator
San Francisco, California
www.toddparr.com
During this session award-winning author Todd Parr talks about being an author/illustrator, his dogs , how he
makes a book and his current projects. His focus is on making a difference and helping out in the community.
Session highlights include a book reading, drawing demo and question and answer.
Professionalism
Also offered 5033
SATURDAY SESSION FIVE (2:15 –3:15pm)
5000: Storywalk: Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Take a break and walk a story! The Storywalk begins at Hyland Hall and ends at the Children’s Center in the
Roseman building. This walk is self-guided. Pick up a Storywalk guide in Hyland Hall and gather a few friends to
read the book Thunder Boy Jr., one of the books featured in Young Auditorium’s 2018 Big Read program, and learn
more about how to create your own Storywalk. An optional book-related activity will be available at the conclusion
of the walk in the UW-W Children’s Center during their open house hours – 12-1pm on Saturday, April 7.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
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Also offered 200, 400, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000
5009: Play/Learn/Create ... Beyond the Screen Matthew Cheek, Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Johnson Creek Elementary
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Not all screen time is equal! Osmo is an award-winning game system that will change the way your students
interact with an iPad by opening them up to hands-on play. Join us as we learn what Osmo is and how it works. We
will also discuss ways to use Osmo in your classroom, go hands on, and try the game for ourselves.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 2009
5018: Active Alphabet (and Other Ways to Learn While Moving). For the Young Mind! Ellen Pawley, Childcare Provider/Early childhood Educator/Brain Developer
Ms. Ellen's In Home Childcare
Our goal is to have children learn daily. That can be a challenge when you need to do basic care for the children
along with guidance and education. Working with the young age of infants to 4K, the best way for them to learn is
with movement, music, and using our senses. During the presentation, you will be shown examples of how there
are five ways children learn, with the main emphasis being on how they can learn the alphabet by staying active.
There are many activities that will help you plan your day, including learning activities based around the alphabet
while getting exercise, music motion, and even story time. It is all in a days work of learning the alphabet!
Child Development
Also offered 3018
5023: FUN-tastic Phonemic Awareness Ideas Amber Osterman, Kindergarten Teacher
Osseo-Fairchild School District
www.mrsosterman.blogspot.com/
LuAnn Neuenschwander, Kindergarten Teacher
Osseo-Fairchild School District
Phonemic Awareness is a strong indicator for future reading success. Therefore, you can never have too many
engaging activities to help build phonemic awareness skills. We will provide you with activities to teach and
reinforce these critical beginning reading skills, while your little ones think they are just having fun. We will focus on
ways to include sensory, game play, and other hands-on activities into your phonemic awareness curriculum while
addressing the standards. Your kinders will be begging for more! *Recorded Session
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 4023
5027: Eye of the Storm: The Blue Eye/Brown Eye Study Nancy Bogue, Owner
People Working Well Together
Madison, Wisconsin
The objective of this session is to understand the power of our influence on children and parents by viewing and
discussing the film "Eye of the Storm". This documentary, also known as the "blue eye/brown eye study", is often
used in college education programs. It explores the nature of prejudice and power in a dramatic third grade
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classroom experiment conducted in a small mid-western town in the 1960s and is meant to teach children the
anatomy of discrimination. It demonstrates how quickly and completely the teacher's influence can turn friendly
school children into "ghastly, nasty little people." It is an amazing study in human behavior, and the group will
discuss intelligent, interesting questions after the film that you can also use in your own staff meetings. Please join
us.
Diversity
Also offered 6027
5028: The Child in the Family Sandy Queen, Director
Lifeworks
Columbia, Maryland
Each one of us has had a role in our families. Each child plays a special part in the structure and function of his or
her family. These roles can either help facilitate or deter the development of the child and his or her place in the
world. Often these roles are developed as a way to deal with family issues that the child cannot control. As
educators, it is an important skill to learn to observe how these self-adapted roles help or hinder our children and
develop skills and activities in the classroom to give the child the opportunity to try on different roles in a healthy
environment. In my years of working in the field of recovery, this has been such an important part of helping
families get on track, as they observe and acknowledge the roles that children often take within the family structure
to help balance the dynamics. This session helps us look at the roles that children play in the family, how these
roles affect their personality, learning styles and ability
Family Systems and Dynamics
5029: Terrific Turtles: Who Only Makes Progress When She Sticks Her Neck Out! David Stokes, Naturalist, Entertainer, Educator
The Frog Chorus Nature Education
Hales Corners, Wisconsin
www.dwstokes.com
Through the use of live turtles, toys, sign-language, songs, and stories David will share the wonder of turtles.
Why do kids love turtles? How many kinds of turtles live in the Midwest? Which turtles bite?
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
5030: Trauma Informed Care in the Early Years Jill Van Sickle, BS, IMH-E, Birth to Three Education Specialist, Service Coordinator
Jefferson County Birth to Three Program
Watertown, Wisconsin
Lisa Dunham, MSW, LCSW, Jefferson County Outpatient Child Therapist
Jefferson County Birth to Three Program
This training is an introduction to trauma informed care in early childhood settings. Learn about early childhood
trauma and how it is defined. Familiarize yourself with trauma and brain functioning and the effects of trauma on
behavior and development. Take away strategies and resources for supporting positive interactions and
relationships with the children you care for and teach. *Recorded Session
Family Systems and Dynamics
Also offered 6030
5033: Celebrate Who You Are! Todd Parr, Author, Illustrator
San Francisco, California
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www.toddparr.com
During this session award-winning author Todd Parr talks about being an author/illustrator, his dogs , how he
makes a book and his current projects. His focus is on making a difference and helping out in the community.
Session highlights include a book reading, drawing demo and question and answer.
Professionalism
Also offered 4033
SATURDAY SESSION SIX (3:30 – 4:30pm)
6000: Storywalk: Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Take a break and walk a story! The Storywalk begins at Hyland Hall and ends at the Children’s Center in the
Roseman building. This walk is self-guided. Pick up a Storywalk guide in Hyland Hall and gather a few friends to
read the book Thunder Boy Jr., one of the books featured in Young Auditorium’s 2018 Big Read program, and learn
more about how to create your own Storywalk. An optional book-related activity will be available at the conclusion
of the walk in the UW-W Children’s Center during their open house hours – 12-1pm on Saturday, April 7.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 200, 400, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000
6015: Boys Rule, Girls Drool: Strategies for a Gender Neutral Classroom Tanya Arndt, Early Childhood Teacher
Clinton Community Elementary School
Janesville, Wisconsin
Tanya Arndt will share resources, ideas and offer discussions about gender neutralism in the early childhood
classroom. Join her as you discuss the benefits of creating a gender neutral classroom for your students. You will
complete an activity that focuses on gender stereotypes with various objects in children's daily lives. You will have
discussions about things we are seeing in the classroom today and Tanya will share book suggestions to use with
your students. You will learn appropriate and inappropriate vocabulary for making a gender neutral classroom a
success. Join Tanya as you find ways to make your classroom a peaceful, happy, and welcoming environment
where your students can be their best selves!
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also offered 3015
6022: Strengthening the Core (Vocabulary) Alissa Franciskovich, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Sauk Prairie School District
Sauk City, Wisconsin
Bethany Christon, Speech & Language Pathologist
School District of Milton
Milton, WI
Melissa Johnson, Speech & Language Pathologist
School District of Milton
Milton, WI
Did you know there are only 350 words that account for 80% of the words we typically use when communicating?
Did you also know the majority of those words are not people, places or things? What is even more interesting:
Those 350 words, or even the first 26, are often not the visuals you will find on AAC devices or other
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communication boards. In this session, the presenters will provide information about how and why Core Vocabulary
Boards provide emergent communicators the core descriptive words and actions needed to engage in daily
routines. The presenters will show how core boards can provide consistent receptive support for high-frequency
vocabulary, as well as enable a child (with varying degrees of adult support) to respond to questions, demonstrate
knowledge, and share feelings using high-frequency actions, descriptors, and concepts they may already recognize
or express. Participants will end the session having the opportunity to create a basic core board they can use in
their own practices.
Learning Experiences, Strategies and Curriculum
Also 4022
6025: GRIT! Achieving the Impossible by Never Giving Up. Jacquelyn Ward, Administrator
PleasanTime Child Care Center, Inc.
Cambridge, Wisconsin
www.pleastimechildcare.com
Jazmyn Kneusel, Executive Assistant, Preschool Teacher
PleasanTime Child Care Center, Inc.
www.pleastimechildcare.com
Grit is the ability to persist through any challenge. It is a core strength that can be developed and maintained
through an intentional mindset and choice to be your best under any circumstance you are faced with. Find your
true potential that lives inside of you that is ready to change the world. Attend this training and the true you will be
revealed and ready to achieve reality in your life!
Professionalism
Also offered 4025
6027: Eye of the Storm: The Blue Eye/Brown Eye Study Nancy Bogue, Owner
People Working Well Together
Madison, Wisconsin
The objective of this session is to understand the power of our influence on children and parents by viewing and
discussing the film "Eye of the Storm". This documentary, also known as the "blue eye/brown eye study", is often
used in college education programs. It explores the nature of prejudice and power in a dramatic third grade
classroom experiment conducted in a small mid-western town in the 1960s and is meant to teach children the
anatomy of discrimination. It demonstrates how quickly and completely the teacher's influence can turn friendly
school children into "ghastly, nasty little people." It is an amazing study in human behavior, and the group will
discuss intelligent, interesting questions after the film that you can also use in your own staff meetings. Please join
us.
Diversity
Also offered 5027
6030: Trauma Informed Care in the Early Years Jill Van Sickle, BS, IMH-E, Birth to Three Education Specialist, Service Coordinator
Jefferson County Birth to Three Program
Watertown, Wisconsin
Lisa Dunham, MSW, LCSW, Jefferson County Outpatient Child Therapist
Jefferson County Birth to Three Program
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This training is an introduction to trauma informed care in early childhood settings. Learn about early childhood
trauma and how it is defined. Familiarize yourself with trauma and brain functioning and the effects of trauma on
behavior and development. Take away strategies and resources for supporting positive interactions and
relationships with the children you care for and teach.
Family Systems and Dynamics
Also offered 5030
6032: Hootenanny ECC Friends
Join many ECC performers as they gather for music, storytelling and laughter. This is a great way to end the
conference and see some of your favorite performers on stage together.