Executive Function and Language Development: Unpacking the Science and Exploring New Findings, by Lisa Guernsey

Sponsored by Tools of the Mind.

It is no secret among seasoned early childhood teachers that children who thrive are those who are able to articulate their needs, have the ability to regulate their emotions, and can focus their attention on a task. Now, findings from new research studies are not only backing up that intuition, but they are providing teachers and child care staff with the new approaches and techniques to employ in their classrooms. Methods from Montessori, HighScope, and Tools of the Mind are among the approaches described in Lisa's article in the October issue of Scientific American, How to Prime Preschoolers for Success, which describes the new science. This webinar will review those highlights, helping teachers to gain more understanding of:

• What contributes to children's growth in executive functioning skills

• What contributes to children's growth in oral language development

• How teachers are learning to promote these skills in early childhood classrooms

All sessions are 1.5 hours long, and include a brief announcement from our sponsor. 2:oo PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time. To ensure you receive confirmation and reminder emails, add [email protected] to your contacts list. If you do not receive your email confirmation, check your Spam or Junk mail folders in your email system. Can’t participate in our webinars at the appointed time? Never fear! All of the webinars are recorded. To view the recording, simply register now and you will receive an email with a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed. You can still download the certificate by watching the recording to the end when the certificate link is announced and displayed on the screen.

Only 3,000 people at one time can attend our webinars, but registration often tops 4,000. Only the first 1,000 people to click the link to attend the webinar will be able to get in. We start the webinars 30 minutes in advance of the start time. Arrive early to make sure you get in.

Please be advised that you will only be eligible for the great door prizes if you participate in the live session.

You will receive a free certificate of attendance, but you can also earn .2 CEUs for each webinar. Learn more here: Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from University of Oklahoma See the schedule of upcoming webinars.