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Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children
2015 Early Childhood Conference
Overview
Wednesday
April 22, 2015
Friday
April 24, 2015
Saturday
April 25, 2015
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Registration
7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Registration
Thursday
April 23, 2015
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Conference Orientation for
Students and 1st time Attendees
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
General Session
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Conference Orientation for
Students and 1st time Attendees
8:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
General Session
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Focus Sessions
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Focus Session
10:05 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Exhibits
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
General Session
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
MECLC Meeting
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Focus Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Workshops
10:05 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Exhibits
12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Research Poster Session
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Workshops
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
MiAEYC Public Policy
Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
MiAEYC Governing
Board Meeting and
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Conference Orientation for
Students and 1st time Attendees
10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Workshops
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Student Meet ’n Greet
with MiAEYC Leaders
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Learning Fair
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Learning Fair
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ACCESS Meeting
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AEYC Chapter Presidents Meeting
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Auction Finale
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Endorsed by:
Child Care Licensing Division, Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing
Early Childhood Investment Corporation
Michigan Chapter of the American Associate Degree Early Childhood Educators
Michigan Department of Education
Michigan Early Childhood Leadership Collaborative
Michigan Head Start Association
MiAEYC provides a forum where individuals can gather and discuss issues vital to those who work on behalf of young children and their families. Although MiAEYC encourages
the exchange of diverse opinions, the ideas presented do not necessarily reflect any of MiAEYC’s official positions. MiAEYC assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or
opinion presented at this conference, nor does acceptance of advertising or exhibits imply endorsement of any products or services by MiAEYC.
Endorsement of a conference by the Michigan Department of Education assumes active participation of Department of Education staff in the planning and development of the agenda. No
person shall be denied the opportunity to participate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or disability. The conference facility must meet
federal and state accessibility standards. Commercial products or services displayed or presented as a part of the conference are not considered endorsed by the Michigan Department of
Education.
Regarding Changes in the Conference Program
MiAEYC provides this preliminary program for your convenience in planning. However, MiAEYC emphasizes that this is a preliminary program. Changes to sessions, times and other aspects
of the conference will occur after publication of this preliminary program. The 2015 Early Childhood Conference program that you receive at the conference is the final version.
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MiAEYC 2015 Early Childhood Conference
Conference Information
Registration and Fees
Center Stage Series
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Online registration with credit card or purchase order payment
is available until April 17, 2015 at www.MiAEYC.org.
Mailed registrations must be postmarked by April 3, 2015.
On-site registration fees are higher.
The student fee is available to current T.E.A.C.H. recipients and
to full-time undergraduate students registered for 9 credit hours or
student teaching. A photocopy of your current class schedule must
be included with your payment.
There is a $10.00 discount when registering for a Focus Session
and for the conference, or for two Focus Sessions.
Registration fees are considerably less for MiAEYC members.
A membership form is provided on page 11.
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Online registration requires payment by credit card or purchase
order.
Purchase orders are accepted from schools and businesses.
Make checks payable to MiAEYC Conference.
Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard and Discover.
If paying by check, membership can be added on the registration
form (enclose a completed membership form from page 11).
MiAEYC cannot accept credit card payment for membership on the
conference registration form, it can accept credit card payment on
the membership form.
Payment must accompany your form.
Refunds of registration fees are made upon written request. Requests
must be received by April 3, 2015. A $15.00 processing fee is
deducted from each refund. Absolutely no refunds are issued after
April 3, 2015.
A registration can be transferred to another person upon request.
Send your registration form and appropriate fees to:
MiAEYC Conference
839 Centennial Way, Suite 200
Lansing, Michigan 48917-9277
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If you preregister by April 3, 2015, you will be mailed a receipt
and your conference name badge. Focus Session name badges
are received on-site.
Bring these items to the Registration Area or the Information
Counter, Concourse Level, Amway Hotel, to receive your final
program.
If you do not bring these items, you will need to stand in the on-site
HELP line, Registration Area, Amway Hotel.
If you preregister after April 3, 2015, you will need to pick up your
receipt and name badge at the Preregistration Counter, Registration
Area, Amway Hotel.
On-Site Conference Registration
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On-site conference registration takes place in the Conference
Registration Area, Concourse Level, Amway Hotel:
Wednesday, April 22
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 23
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 24
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25
7:30 a.m. –11:00 a.m.
Focus Sessions
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Full-day sessions; there are two Focus Sessions on Thursday and
Friday, and one on Saturday.
Conferees may only register for one Focus Session each day.
Registration for Focus Sessions is separate from conference
registration.
Conferees receive a $10 discount when registering for a second
Focus Session or for the conference.
MiAEYC 2015 Early Childhood Conference
The tracks are for your convenience in finding areas of interest–
you may attend any session.
The conference tracks are: Child Development; Family and
Community Engagement; Health, Safety and Nutrition;
Interactions and Guidance; Observation, Documentation and
Assessment; Teaching and Learning; Professionalism; and
Management
If applicable, the age focus (Infant/Toddler; Preschool;
Kindergarten and Primary; and School-age) for each session will
be identified in the final program.
Exhibits
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Vendors of equipment and instructional materials, MiAEYC Sales
and Presenters’ Marketplace are in the exhibit area.
Thursday, April 23, 10:05 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 24, 10:05 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Learning Fair
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Learning Fair, Friday, April 24, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and
Saturday, April 25, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., provides a unique
opportunity for conferees to view, explore, and collect ideas.
Different topics are offered each day.
Special Arrangements
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All sites are handicap accessible.
MiAEYC honors reasonable requests for aids, services or
assistance.
Requests must be submitted in writing by April 3, 2015.
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Center Stage presentations address topics and methods useful
for anyone working with young children.
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On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, besides the many downtown
restaurants, quick-lunch lines are provided by the Amway Grand
Plaza Hotel.
Quick-lunch lines are located in the Center Concourse,
Concourse Level of the Amway from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Choices include soup, salads, fruit, sandwiches, cookies and
beverages.
Driving
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The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is located at Pearl and Monroe
Streets.
To receive the most up-to-date travel information, call the
Grand Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau at
800-678-9859 or visit their web site at www.experiencegr.com.
Parking
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Amway Grand Plaza Hotel – $16 for self-parking for overnight
guests; valet parking is also available. Rates subject to change.
Marriott Courtyard – $14 for self-parking for overnight guests;
valet parking is also available. Rates subject to change.
Information about alternative parking is available online at
www.experiencegr.com.
Further Information
For further information call the MiAEYC office,
888-666-2392 (Toll Free) or 517-351-4183
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Focus Sessions
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Focus Session A
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Effective Assessment in the Early Childhood Classroom
Shannon Riley-Ayers, Ph. D., Associate Research Professor, National Institute for Early Education Research
Assessment of young children is a hot topic! Knowledge and understanding of what this looks like in early childhood is important. Learn
and practice effective strategies of gaining information about children’s learning in developmentally appropriate ways.
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Separate registration required – See registration form
Focus Session B
Story Time Outside the Circle
Rebecca Garske, Early Childhood Coordinator and Jan Herriman, Early Childhood Education Lab Coach
Mott Community College
Explore effective techniques for creating a literacy-enriched environment through captivating nursery rhyme activities, story extensions and
hands-on manipulation of materials aligned with Michigan’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten and the newly
revised Michigan Core Knowledge and Core Competencies for Early Care and Education.
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Separate registration required – See registration form
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Friday, April 24, 2015
Focus Session C
Smart Songs for Active Children: Interactive Music to Enhance Curriculum,
Encourage Creativity and Introduce Community Values
Vincent Nunes, BA, JD, Composer and Performer, Lighthouse Records
In this fun and engaging full-day session Vincent presents his original, award-winning music for children – Smart Songs. Come prepared to
move, sing, dance, sign and write songs! You will gain the confidence and skills needed to identify music that encourages creative thinking
and introduces shared community values. And, you will learn how to use interactive music to create entertaining and motivating curriculum
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Focus Session D
Coaching Teachers: Lessons We Are Learning
Suzanne Gainsley, Director, HighScope Demonstration Preschool and Shannon Lockhart, Senior Early Childhood Specialist
HighScope Educational Research Foundation
HighScope has been studying effective ways to coach preschool teaching teams. Together, we will explore our current work in this area,
including the coaching process, specific coaching activities, and the interplay between teachers’ motivation and understanding. Discuss
how coaching and the observation/feedback process work hand-in-hand.
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Separate registration required – See registration form
Focus Session E
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Super Out-of-School Time Program Director: Finding Help!
Lorraine Thoreson, Chair, Michigan After School Partnership
How many times have you wanted to signal S.O.S.? As a school-age/after school administrator, it’s common to feel isolated when dealing
with issues and problems, and to want help. Learn how to be an effective program administrator with a program that runs smoothly by
understanding how to manage staff, budgets, enrollment, scheduling and facility issues, and how to connect the after-school program to the
school day and the community.
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Separate registration required – See registration form
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Thursday, April 23, 2015
Registration:
General Session:
Focus Sessions:
Exhibits:
Workshops:
7:00 a.m. –
8:30 a.m. –
9:00 a.m. –
10:05 a.m. –
10:30 a.m. –
General Session: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Vincent Nunes, BA, JD, Composer and Performer
Lighthouse Records
Smart Songs for Active Children
Get ready to move, sing, dance and sign! Vincent presents his
original, award-winning music for children–Smart Songs. Gain the
confidence and skills needed to identify music that encourages
creative thinking and introduces share community values, and learn
how to use interactive music to create entertaining and motivating
curriculum.
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www.vincentnunes.com
Center Stage
s Building a Better Community Song by Song
s Once Upon a Time: What’s New in Children’s Literature
Child Development
s Art from the Heart: Hands-on Art Projects that Promote Critical
Thinking
s From Trash to Developmental Treasure
s Grandma and the Infant/Toddler Standards
s How the Brain Grows Best: Windows of Opportunity and
Developmentally Appropriate Practice based on Neuroscience
s Nature and Outdoor Experiences Enhance Social and Emotional
Development
s Practical Life
s Problem Solving through Exploratory Play
s Progressions in Art
s Supporting Language Development in the Infant/Toddler Years
s The Impact of Trauma
s The New IQ: Understanding and Teaching Executive Function Skills
s The Wonderful World of Science
Family and Community Engagement
s Blogging about Children’s Books
s Cultural Competence: Program to Classroom
s Did My Child have a Good Day?
s Engaging Tools for Parent Communication
s Family Interactions
s Parent and Provider Collaboration: Building Partnerships
s Parents, Our Children’s First Teachers: Keeping Families Involved
s Successful Parent/Teacher Conferences
s What Did you Do at School? Communicating Classroom
Happenings with Parents
Health, Safety and Nutrition
s Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about CPS but Were Afraid
to Ask
s Prevention of Violence and Abuse of Women
s Promoting Healthy Eating Habits from Infancy
s Safe and Healthy Childcare
Interactions and Guidance
s ABC, Easy as 123: Tips and Techniques for Good Behavior
s Belightful: Experience Joyful Total Well-being
s Building Toddler Relationships
s Change Your Language, Change Their Lives
s Guidance for Beginners
s Have You Filled a Bucket Today?
s Intentional Teaching and the Environment
s Reducing Conflicts in the Classroom
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Management
s 5 Keys to Uncommon Leadership
s Basics for Early Childhood Directors
s Employee Gossip: He Said, She Said, but What Do You Say?
s Hiring and Retaining High Quality Early Childhood Staff
s Policy and Practice: Informing Michigan’s Early Childhood System
s Race to the Top with Great Start to Quality
s Situational Leadership: Matching Your Style to Employee Needs
s Steps to Successfully Open Your Own Early Childhood Program
s What Does Play Dough Have to Do with Dough in the Bank?
s You’re the Coach! Providing Meaningful Feedback to Staff to
Improve Performance
Meetings
s MiAEYC Governing Board Meeting and Annual Meeting
s MiAEYC Public Policy Meeting
Observation, Documentation and Guidance
s Classroom Quality = Children’s Growth
s Creating Quality Learning Environments Using the Environment
Rating Scales: Pictures from the Field
s The Story Behind the Stories
Professionalism
s Collaboration and Team Building
s How to Create Inspirational Environments that Teach
s Promote the Passion: Bring Out Your Inner Child!
s Starting from the Bottom: Now We’re Here!
s The Keys to Great Customer Service
Teaching and Learning
s ABCs All Around Us
s Blocks, Blocks and More: Enhancing Block Play and the Block Area
s Bringing Nature into the Classroom
s Choosing Appropriate Books for an Early Childhood Classroom
s CLASS Instructional Support: An Introduction to Improvement
Strategies
s Composing a Masterpiece: Merging the Performing and Visual arts
into an Infant/Toddler Curriculum
s Environmental Education at the Core of Early Learning
s Exploring Kindergarten Math and Science through Work Stations
s Inclusion and Classroom Modifications: Working with a Special
Needs Child in a General Education Setting
s Language, Literacy and Communication throughout the HighScope
Daily Routine
s Make It Take It with Nature
s Mama Mia, Here I Go Again!
s Musical Play: A Framework for Integration in Early Care Centers
s Nature Explorations with Infants and Toddlers
s Sneaking Early Learners through the Brain’s Backdoor for Easy
Access to the Hardest Literacy Skills!
s STEM Resource Kits Built Around Michigan’s Early Childhood
Standards of Quality
s The I Spies of a Student Teacher
s The Enhanced Alphabet Knowledge Method: Guidance for
Implementing Effective Letter Knowledge Instruction
s The Impact of Modeling on Children’s Art
s The Physics of Ramps
s The Power of Play Dough: Experiences that Strengthen Early
Literacy Skills
s The Way You Do the Things You Do
s They May Lie Down, but Then What?
s Transforming Children’s Scientific Explorations
s Using Pattern-based Songs to Actively Stimulate Creativity
MiAEYC 2015 Early Childhood Conference
Friday, April 24, 2015
Registration:
General Session:
Focus Sessions:
Exhibits:
Workshops:
Learning Fair:
Auction Finale:
7:00 a.m. –
8:30 a.m. –
9:00 a.m. –
10:05 a.m. –
10:30 a.m. –
1:00 p.m. –
5:30 p.m. –
General Session: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Shannon Riley-Ayers, Ph.D., Associate Research Professor
National Institute for Early Education Research
Seeing the Learning in Play: Assessing While Children Play
Hear the research on the importance of play and learn about the
benefits of play for young children, as well as the role of the teacher
in children’s play. Gain a better understanding about the importance
of observation-based assessment for young learners with play as a
vehicle to both assess and teach young children.
Sponsored by Lakeshore Learning Materials
Family and Community Engagement
s Family Place Libraries™
s Help with Home Visiting
s Inspiring Children to Find Success and Happiness in School and
at Home
s Is There a Hole in My Bucket? Understanding Authentic Parent
Engagement and Key Drivers to Success
s It Is as Clear as Mud
s PBS Resources for Early Childhood Settings
s Positive Families, Prepared Children
s The Family Learning Circle: How Strengthening Learning Outside
the Classroom Strengthens Learning in the Classroom
s Using Technology to Communicate with Families
Health, Safety and Nutrition
s Cooking with Kids
s Farm to Preschool
s Laughter is Good Medicine
s Safety First
s The Natural Rights of Young Children
s What’s Wrong with My Child?
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Interactions and Guidance
s Ahhhh! This Child is Driving Me Nuts!
s Developing a Socially Just Classroom
s eXchanges
s Nurturing Grieving Children through Child-directed Play and Storytelling
s Putting On Your Own Oxygen Mask
s RELAX: Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers
s Small Group Time: They’re Busy, What Do I Do?
s Teach it Right, or Teach it Over!
s Terrific Transitions!
Learning Fair
s Classroom Hikes with Preschoolers
s Creating a Community School: Family Literacy Nights, Mentoring and
More
s Interactive Play with Open-ended Materials
s Picture Perfect Process Art
s Something for Everyone: Developing Infant Curriculum
s Who Wrote the Book?
Management
s 5 Epic Strategies for Customer Retention
s Building Partnerships to Support Quality
s Doing Double Duty: Managing Multiple Roles
s From Skeptic Shopper to Raving Fan
s Great Start to Quality: Exploring a School Age Design of Michigan’s
QRIS
s Great Start to Quality: What are We Learning about Program
Quality?
s Modern Risk Management: The Prudent Provider
s That’s Just GREAT! Updates from the Office of Great Start
Meetings
s AEYC Chapter Presidents Meeting
s Men’s Caucus
s Michigan Chapter of the American Associate Degree Early Childhood
Educators (ACCESS) Meeting
s Michigan Early Childhood Leadership Collaborative (MECLC) Meeting
Observation, Documentation and Assessment
s Assessment in an Inquiry-based Program
s Documentation Panels: Making Learning Visible
s Ready or Not, Here We Come: What it Means to Be a Ready School
Professionalism
s Core Knowledge and Core Competencies for the Early Care and
Education Workforce
s Men in the Early Childhood Classroom: Ethics, the Law and the Future
s Reflecting on Our Own Cultural Competency when Working with
Families of Diverse Backgrounds
s Research and Evidence-based Practice Poster Session
s What’s NEW with T.E.A.C.H.?
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Center Stage
s Come On and Play with The Music Lady
s Saving Your Sanity: 20 Time Saving Ideas for a Smooth Running
Classroom
Child Development
s Autism Spectrum Disorder: Red Flags
s Creating a Toddler Environment
s Enhancing Cognition of Young Toddlers
s Fine Motor Development: Birth to Age 5
s Gender Bias and Stereotypes in Early Childhood
s Holding On to Literacy
s Language, Literacy and Learning
s Practical, Easy and Fun: Fine Motor Activities to Enhance
Handwriting
s Risking to be Risky
s Sensory Play
s Sweet Dreams: Nap Time Strategies
s The Block Area: It’s More than Building
s Working with Challenging Behaviors
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Friday, April 24, 2015 (continued)
Teaching and Learning
s Cultivating Global Citizens: Incorporating Cultures from Around
the World in the Classroom
s Everyday Science, Everyday Learning!
s Experiences and Investigations with Infants and Toddlers
s Flying Cows and Floating Monkeys: Physical Science for Young
Children
s How Positive, Powerful Words Motivate and Strengthen Self
Esteem and Confidence
s Inclusion for Students with Disabilities
s Joyful Learning with Song, Rhyme and Story
s Literacy Foundational Skills: Standards Tell Us What, Research
Tells Us How
s Mathematics in the Preschool Classroom
s Messing About
s Prewriting Skills for Young Writers
s STEAM Powered Classrooms
s Supporting Dual Language Learners in High Quality Early
Childhood Settings
s Teaching Children Social Understanding via Storytelling: The
Social Story Approach
s The E in STEM
s The Environmental Impact: The Influence of Classroom Design
s The Power of Effective Feedback: Using CLASS® Observations as
a Catalyst for Teacher Professional Growth
s The Project Approach: Enrichment Sessions in the Early Childhood
Learning Lab
s The Rhythm of Learning: Music is Essential
s Travel the World through the Power of Story
s What, No Words?
MiAEYC Conference Silent Auction
Going once...Going twice...SOLD!
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MiAEYC is sponsoring its ninth silent auction at the 2015 conference
to raise money for the Student Scholarship Fund. Last year’s auction
was a huge success; we anticipate that this year’s auction will be
bigger and better! Sale items, including early childhood materials
and equipment, books, hotel packages and gift certificates, will be on
display in the exhibit area Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24.
Bidding closes at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 and winners will be
announced from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Details about the auction will be
posted at www.MiAEYC.org.
Student Networking Center
Ruby Room, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday
7:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday
Join students, faculty and MiAEYC leaders
for informal networking!
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Learn about starting a student chapter on your campus
Share student chapter successes
Ask questions…get answers!
Call for Volunteers!
The MiAEYC Conference runs smoothly because
leadership is organized and ready, and volunteers offer
invaluable assistance!
We have a volunteer spot for you! You can be a host,
help staff the MOYC® or public policy tables, or help
with many other tasks.
Please give your professional association an hour or
two of your time.
To volunteer, contact us!
Conference Orientation
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 888-666-2392; 517-351-4183
for students and 1st-time attendees
Daily from 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
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MiAEYC 2015 Early Childhood Conference
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Registration:
General Session:
Focus Session:
Workshops:
Learning Fair:
7:30
8:30
9:00
10:00
12:30
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
General Session: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Kevin Kammeraad, Artist, Author and Performer
Cooperfly Creative Arts
Inspiring Active Imaginations through Poetry, Puppetry, Music
and Movement
Learn how you can enliven your curriculum with exciting ideas and
practical tips to inspire kids to write, think, read, and be creative
using poetry, puppetry, music and movement!
www.kevinkammeraad.com
Child Development
s Children and Screen Time: What You Need to Know
s Identifying Giftedness In Young Children
s Let Nature be the Teacher: Creating Beautiful, Inspiring Outdoor
Environments
s Little Hands and Fingers
s Montessori Methods and Techniques
s Pictures Books and Beyond: Using Picture Books to Integrate
Curriculum
s Playing and Teaching Science
s Preschool Social Studies
s Surviving Toddlers
s The 5 Love Languages of Children
s The Truth about Temper Tantrums: Children’s Personalities under
Construction
Family and Community Engagement
s Building Close Relationships with Families of Infants and Toddlers
s Exploring Month of Young Child®
s It Starts with a Smile
s It’s the Little Things...
s Strengthening Families to Reduce Abuse and Neglect
Interactions and Guidance
s Eating Together: The Importance of Family Style Dining
s Finding the Teachable Moments in Super Hero Play
s How to Build a Relationship with a Child
s Mindfulness for Parents and Caregivers
s Potty Training 101: Open Forum
11:00
9:30
4:00
3:30
2:30
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
s Recognizing and Using the Skills of the Master Player
s That Wasn’t Me! and Other Discipline Demons
Learning Fair
s Andy Warhol Can, Can You?
s Hands-on Messy!
s SEAL-Tots: Making the Museum Accessible to Young Learners
s STEAM Based Activities and Materials for Young Children
s The Art of Storytelling
Management
s High-performance Work Relationships
s Organization for Child Care Centers
s PQA and STARS Ratings: Turning a Mountain into Molehills
Observation, Documentation and Assessment
s Displaying Engaging Documentation
s Talking with Parents about Developmental Concerns
Professionalism
s Become a Stronger Advocate for Young Children and Their
Families
s CDA Tips, Tricks and T.E.A.C.H. Support!
s Early Childhood Education is Not just Babysitting!
s Leadership: No Matter What Your Title Is!
Teaching and Learning
s But Boys Don’t Play with Dolls!
s Children and Beautiful Stuff: A Reggio-inspired Approach to
Creativity
s Fairy Tales as a Gateway to Reading
s How to Choose and Teach First Words
s Instruments, Props and Puppets, Oh My!
s Large Group: Intentional Teaching
s More than One Perspective: How Provocations can Entice and
Support In-depth Thinking
s Natural Connections: Nature Journals with Preschoolers
s No Child Left Inside
s Photographs as a Language for Teaching and Learning
s Promoting Prosocial Behavior Using Music
s Racism in Your Classroom?
s Resources for a Christian Preschool
s Sign Language for Infants and Toddlers
s The Amazing Outdoors: Improving Learning and Behavior
through Environmental Education and Outdoor Play
s What’s in Your Math Center?
s What’s Your Classroom Style?
s Wired to Move: Successful Approaches to Teaching and
Parenting Boys
S a t urd ay
Health, Safety and Nutrition
s Child Product Safety in the Home
s Children Have Stress Too
s Inclusion of Children with Severe Food Allergies
s Tune Your Brain with Nutrition, Exercise and Sleep
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and appetite: Cornucopia for a quick bite; GP Sports, where beer and
burgers are popular; Bentham’s, overlooking the Grand River; Cygnus 27,
at the top of the hotel; Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the newest addition; the
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pool and whirlpool, a fitness center, and complimentary WiFi internet and
parking.
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