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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 15, 2023

Pursuing Bad Guys: A Transformative Journey for Children and Teachers, by Donna King and Pam Oken-Wright, M.Ed.

Sponsored by Exchange Press. In this fascinating webinar, Donna King, a preschool teacher, and author of Pursuing Bad Guys: Joining Children’s Quest for Clarity Courage and Community, and Pam, a pedagogical consultant, will tell the story of their work together on a long-term investigation of “Bad Guys.” Pam will share some of the important tools and strategies she offers to teachers who hope to engage[...] Full Description

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Pam Oken-Wright

Donna King

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Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices

October 19, 2022

Reclaim Your Joy: Paving Your Positive Path Forward as an Early Childhood Educator, by Erin Ramsey

Sponsored by Exchange Press. Happy, healthy, and joyful early educators make for happy, healthy, and joyful programs. In this refreshing and inspiring webinar, early care and education leader, author and inspirational speaker, Erin Ramsey will inspire you to pave a positive path forward with ways to claim your power, remove your roadblocks and find your joy. Erin will share tools, stories, photos, and poetry that[...] Full Description

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Erin Ramsey

Topics :
Change Management, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Personal Development

December 1, 2021

Rejuvenate Preschool Environments on a Budget: Tips, Ideas & Resources, by Michelle Pratt

Sponsored by Exchange Press. It is time to take a step back and assess your program or classroom’s environment! With a new year on the horizon, look around as if from a young child’s perspective. Bend down. See with fresh eyes. Hopefully you feel… a sense of welcoming, calm and order. inspired to work with children and for them to work together. organized and oriented[...] Full Description

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Michelle Pratt

Topics :
Classroom Environment, Teaching Practices

May 5, 2021

Illuminating the “Care” in Early Care and Education: The Pedagogy of Child Care, by Carol Garboden Murray

Sponsored by Exchange Press. Think about a day in the life of an early childhood teacher: Much of the day is wrapped up in caring rituals such as preparing and serving meals, helping children wash their hands and dress, and learning to rest and regulate themselves. Together with children, teachers navigate through a daily flow that involves all the elements of living and caring together.[...] Full Description

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Carol Garboden Murray

Topics :
Teaching Practices

January 13, 2021

Fearless Conversations With Toddlers: How to Open a Can of Worms With Little Ones

Sponsored by Exchange Press Join early educator Nick Terrones and author Ann Pelo for an interview-style session about Nick’s new book, A Can of Worms. Moderated by Mike Browne, this deep discussion will explore the core of the book. In it, Nick shares stories about toddler-initiated conversations about race and identity. While the stories are sometimes amusing and often jarring, at their core, they are[...] Full Description

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Mike Browne

Nick Terrones

Ann Pelo

Topics :
Infants and Toddlers, Teaching Practices

December 9, 2020

Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes? by Rusty Keeler

Sponsored by Exchange Press. Join author-designer Rusty Keeler as he celebrates the beauty and benefits of risky play and the importance of adults supporting children’s play. Loaded with amazing images and inspiration Rusty challenges you to think about your own professional practice with children and encourages you to take bold new steps to support play a little more each day. You will learn tips and[...] Full Description

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Rusty Keeler

Topics :
Play, Risky Play, Teaching Practices

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