Saturday
September 25, 2010
Hip! Hip! Hooray!
for Healthy Habits!
Featured Sessions:
Happiness Within Reach : Life can be difficult, regardless of your age. But the field of positive psychology has identified six skills that can help us live productive and happy lives. This lesson will describe these six skills and show how you can use them personally and with children.
James P. Marshall, Professor of Family Life - University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
Why do THEY Yell at Us about Missing Hair Bows? - Effective Communication with the families of young children:
We spend our days nurturing them and caring for them, yet their parents often seem dissatisfied and at times hostile. Why? Discuss the challenges of communicating with the families of young children and share techniques to improve our communication.
Geania B. Dickey, Program Coordinator - ASU Childhood Services
How to Get the Behavior Your Want: A casual discussion about how to care for children in a way that draws out positive behavior.
R. Scotty Smittle, MS, LAC, Behavioral Specialist - UAMS Department of Pediatrics
Using Interactive Behavior Picture Stories to Guide Children with Chronic Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Classrooms : This session will highlight ways that teachers and others working with young children with behavioral and emotional challenges can use Interactive Behavior Picture Stories (IBPS) to guide social skill development in positive ways. Interactive Behavior Picture Stories are similar to the social stories intervention developed by Carol Gray for use with children with autism, but IBPS are specifically designed for any young child who exhibits internalized or externalized challenging behaviors. The presenter will report on her own current research in the area and justify the strategy for children with even chronic challenging behaviors. Various Behavior Picture Story examples will be shared.
Rene' Crow, Ed.D. - University of Central Arkansas
Using Sign Language in Early Childhood : The use of basic signing in an early childhood setting. The attendees will be provided with information about sign language as well as demonstrations of basic signs to use with children in early childhood settings.
Lorrie A Sadler, Speech Therapist - UAMS
A General Overview of Early Childhood Special Education Services: This workshop will be an overview of Early Childhood Special Education Services. We will go through the process of screening, referral, evaluation and the placement of children with disabilities between the ages of 3 to 5. We will also discuss indicators that providers can look for to help identify these children in their centers.
Angela Duncan, MCD, CCC – SLP, Speech- Language Pathologist
Brandon Reed, ECSE, Special Education Teacher
Educational Resources Available through Modern Woodmen : Overview of all the FREE resources available through Modern Woodmen to members and nonmembers alike.
Cledas Manuel, Modern Woodmen of America
KITS –In-House Trainer Guides for Directors and Trainers : KITS—In-House trainer guides are designed for use by directors in programs serving children birth-kindergarten. There are three topics (Professionalism, Families and learning Environment/Program for Children) and each is available online or on a CD. Each topic is divided into training session topics that last approximately 60 minutes. Directors may register in TAPP as trainers and use these KITS as in-house training for staff. Our topic today is FAMILIES! Find out more about offering in-house training topics to your staff.
Kathy Stegall, Program Manager, DHS/DCCECE
“Why Don't They Behave?”: Understanding Challenging Behaviors : This interactive session will discuss some of the possible reasons for children's challenging behaviors, what teachers and caregivers can do to prevent it, and how to individualize approaches for specific children. Handouts and activities will be provided to help participants understand the material.
Crystal Whittington, PhD, Assistant Professor - Harding University
Developing Healthy Habits for a Lifetime of Wellness: Early Childhood is a critical time for young children to develop healthy habits that can affect them throughout their lives. This workshop will explore they key healthy habits for children to develop for a lifetime of wellness. An integrative, holistic approach will be emphasized using existing routines, activities and developmentally appropriate lessons.
Beth Wilson, EdD, CFCS, CFLE - Harding University
Yoga Kids: Helping Kids be Sane in an Insane World A brief introduction to Yoga for kids. Classroom settings in pre-schools may be very loud and chaotic with young children becoming stressed and overly excited throughout the day. With Yoga for Kids you will learn some new techniques that may help reduce stress in the classroom and increase a greater sense of self within your kids. This is just one tool that you may be able to incorporate throughout the day to your kids. Everyone needs to learn how to breathe and relax…even our kids.
Dawna Beeler, Family and Consumer Science Agent - University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
Incorporating Service Learning and Civic Engagement into Your School Age Program : How do you incorporate community service into school age child care programs, especially those that only care for children a few hours a day? This interactive workshop will give you ideas and tips on how to help your school age kids become engaged in volunteering and leading their community from a young age.
Stephanie Schindler, Family and Consumer Science Agent - University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
Hip! Hip! Hooray for Early Childhood Teachers! A Healthy “Hat's Off” to the Role You Play in a High Quality Early Childhood Classroom! Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned veteran, this fun-filled session is essential. The activities provided will help you bring joy and passion to all areas of your professional life – relationships, the environment, routines, development and your health!!!
Angela Bradley, Lead Classroom Teacher - Southside Preschool
Better Beginnings Because Every Child Deserves Our Best: Would you like to participate in Better Beginnings, but don't know where to start? During this session we will take a look at the Better Beginnings Certification Process and tools available to assist practitioners as they work towards Better Beginnings.
Nichole Parks, Project Coordinator - ASU Childhood Services
Cooking in the Classroom - Amy Pinkston
Brain Gym - Kristy Jenkins
Keynote Speaker
"Mr. Al"
UACCB
Batesville, AR
UACCB
Batesville, AR
EXHIBITORS
Gail's Gifts
Modern Woodmen
Mr. Al
Dept of Child Care
Better Beginnings
AR Dept of Health
Kaplan Early Learning
Brandon Qualls Farmers Ins
Constructive Playthings
Schedule of the Day
8:00 - 8:45 - Registration
East Lobby, Independence Hall
8:45- 8:55 - Welcome and Announcements
-Auditorium, Independence Hall
8:55 - 9:55 - Opening Session - Mr. Al
Auditorium, Independence Hall
9:55 - 10:15 - Exhibits and Break
140 East, Independence Hall
10:15 - 11:10 - Session One - Break-Out
Attend the session of your choice!
11:10 - 11:30 - Exhibits and Break
140 East, Independence Hall
11:30 - 12:25 - Session Two - Break-Out
Attend the session of your choice!
12:25 - 12:50 - Lunch Pick-Up /Take to Session
140 East, Independence Hall
12:50 - 1:45 - Session Three - Break Out
Eat Lunch as you attend Session of your choice!
1:45 - 2:05 - Exhibits and Break
140 East, Independence Hall
2:05 - 3:00 - Session Four - Break-Out
Attend the session of your choice!
3:00 - 4:00 - Closing Keynote - Mr. Al
Auditorium, Independence Hall
4:00 - 4:15 - Closing Remarks, Door Prizes
Auditorium, Independence Hall
