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August 3, 2023

Making Peace with War Play: Exploring Consent and Power in the Preschool Classroom, by Mike Huber

Sponsored by Exchange Press Play is self-chosen, self-directed, and imaginative. But what if children choose to play in ways we are uncomfortable with? It is very common for preschool children to engage in gun play or war play. Children who have a hard time joining social play often find success in this type of play. Unfortunately, teachers often ignore this type of play or ban[...] Full Description

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Mike Huber

Topics :
Play, Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices

June 14, 2023

The Best Nature & Climate Books for the Children and Families in Your Program: Featuring The Annual Blueberry Awards! by Martha Meyer, Betsy Bird and Bridget Petrites

Are you looking for great books to spark young children’s interest in nature, inspire impactful green actions for children to take, or looking for books that inspire you with nature experiences for your program? This is the webinar for you! In this webinar, you will join three experienced librarians with passion for the planet and for books to hear about the award winners of the[...] Full Description

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Bridget Petrites

Martha Meyer

Betsy Bird

Topics :
Books, Nature, Teaching Practices

June 8, 2023

Joyful Music for Social-Emotional and Language Development, by Pam Gittleman

Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. Join this interactive and fun webinar to learn to connect social-emotional development and music for joyful classroom experiences. Early childhood music expert, Pam Gittleman will share examples that illustrate how both lyrics and melody impact social-emotional learning, literacy skills, and the role of songs in building those skills. You will learn how to use music and stories to support skills[...] Full Description

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Pam Gittleman

Topics :
Language Development, Music, Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices

May 25, 2023

Mean Girls (and Boys!): Why Young Children Act In Unkind Ways and How To Help, Claire Lerner, LICSW

Sponsored by Second Step. When children boss other kids around, say hurtful things, exclude peers, and act in other unkind ways, they are not acting mean on purpose. By and large, these kids are struggling with difficult feelings of insecurity/self-doubt and anxiety. These complex emotions are uncomfortable and hard to make sense of and cope with, even for adults, no less young children who don’t[...] Full Description

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Claire Lerner, LICSW

Topics :
Challenging Behavior, Relational Aggression, Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices

May 18, 2023

Inclusive Sensory-Rich Nature Play for Children’s 7 Senses, by Jena Ponti Jauchius, PLA, CPSI

Sponsored by Nature Explore Nature play is one of the most powerful tools we have to give children the type of childhood they need to grow into thriving adults. Nature play calms children’s nervous system, offers the most beneficial sensory stimulation, and is an eager co-creator in play and learning. The benefits of nature play are increasingly recognized, however there is an essential aspect of[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Jena Ponti Jauchius

Topics :
Nature, Play, Teaching Practices

May 11, 2023

Summer Nature! Offering Culturally-Centered Summer Nature-Based Programs, by Ashley Brailsford, Ph.D.

Sponsored by Unearthing Joy Together It’s safe to say we all want our programs’ outdoor spaces to be inclusive and welcoming. Creating nature-based curriculum and programs that center diverse cultural perspectives can be challenging but is necessary for transforming outdoor spaces into inclusive places. Just in time for summer program planning, presented by early childhood culture and nature expert, Ashley Brailsford, Ph.D., will offer ideas[...] Full Description

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Ashley Brailsford

Topics :
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Nature, Teaching Practices

April 26, 2023

Coaching Early Educators for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging, by Anni K. Reinking, Ed.D. and Laycee Thigpen MS.Ed.

Sponsored by Brookes Publishing. Are you an early education program leader who is ready to start transforming your program to be more equitable? Or are you already actively pursuing programmatic changes to ensure inclusion and justice? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, this energizing webinar will help you strategize and act with a step-by-step approach. Early childhood equity consultants, Anni K.[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Anni Reinking

Laycee Thigpen

Topics :
Coaching, Equity, Inclusion, Social-Emotional Development

March 30, 2023

Benefits and Consequences of Racial Segregation in Early Childhood? by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Stephanie Curenton, Ph.D.

Produced in partnership with Equity Research Action Coalition at UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. Racial segregation permeates all facets of life including early care and education. (One example of structural racism in the U.S. is racial segregation in housing.) In this fascinating webinar presented by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Stephanie Curenton, Ph.D. will guide you to use a critical lens to examine[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Stephanie Curenton-Jolly, PhD

Iheoma Iruka

Topics :
Child Care Policy, Equity, Inclusion, Management, Research, Teaching Practices

March 23, 2023

The Healing Power of Play and Optimism, by Steve Gross, MSW

Sponsored by Life is Good Playmaker Project. Optimism is powerful. When human beings strengthen their ability to see and focus on the goodness and value in themselves, others, and the world around them, their social, emotional and cognitive superpowers emerge. Optimism, however, is fragile. Chronic stress, fear and overwhelming adversity can weaken and destroy our capacity for optimism. This inspiring presentation by Steve Gross, helps[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Steve Gross

Topics :
Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices, Trauma-Informed

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