Annual Mini-Conference - October 6, 2007
Join us for a day of fun workshops and educational presentations at our Annual Mini-Conference! Our conference is designed to fit into your busy life - most workshops are available before noon so you can get your continuing education hours without giving up your entire Saturday. If you don't mind staying a little longer, Session D offers repeat sessions of popular workshops plus a couple of new workshops, for an additional fee. Be sure to register before the deadline because registrations will NOT be accepted at the door or on the day of the conference!
A Children's Book Sale will be held throughout the day. Bring your pre-priced children's books to sell, and plan to buy "new" books to recharge your creative batteries! VAEYC is offering this service for free - you either go home with your unsold books or with cash!
Please contact us for more information about the Mini-Conference, for a printed brochure, or if you would like a proposal form to present a workshop at next year's Conference.
Cost
| Before August 29 | August 29-September 26 | ||||
| Keynote and Sessions B & C (includes breakfast and snacks) | |||||
| Non-Members: | $30.00 | $35.00 | |||
| NAEYC Members: | $25.00 | $30.00 | |||
| Optional Session D (includes lunch) | |||||
| Non-Members: | $10.00 additional | $10.00 additional | |||
| NAEYC Members: | $10.00 additional | $10.00 additional | |||
| Sorry, all registration fees are non-refundable. | |||||
Location
Kimberly Municiple Center525 W. Kimberly Ave
Kimberly, WI 54136
Schedule
| 8:00-8:30 | Registration and light breakfast | |
| 8:30-9:30 | Keynote Speaker - Professor Gizmo | |
| 9:30-9:45 | Break for doorprizes and snacks | |
| 9:30-10:45 | Workshop Session "B" | |
| 10:45-11:00 | Break for doorprizes and snacks | |
| 11:00-12:00 | Session "C" | |
| 12:00-1:45 | Optional Session "D" and Lunch |
Workshop Choices
- Session "B" Choices
- B1 Puppets in the Classroom: Discover how you can incorporate puppetry in a wide variety of classroom settings. Boost children's creativity and ability to express themselves. Experienced puppeteers, Cassie and Mickey will demonstrate puppetry techniques and provide hands-on ways that any teacher can bring puppetry to life in their classroom.
- B2 Setting it in Stone: Looking for a new idea for a parent gift? I have just the idea for you! Learn to make a variety of garden stones using cement, sand and household materials. Discover how to decorate with hands, paint, trinkets and other creative objects. Each participant will receive a stone to paint during the workshop and take home.
- B3 Picture Me in a Book It's easy as one, two, three! Come learn how to make classroom books that :your children will love! This is an interactive workshop. Participate in the simple process view example books, see how your favorite stories can be made into classroom treasures. Bring in a picture for a book page that you will make and take home.
- B4 Shaken Baby Syndrome Training: This training will include an overview of Shaken Baby Syndrome, causes and symptoms, anger and stress management, and positive coping strategies. Fulfills state licensing requirement.
- Session "C" Choices
- C1 Sensory Experiences with Infants and Toddlers: Need ideas for sensory experiences with very young children? Come see what we have to offer. There will be pictures of activities we have done and some hands on examples.
- C2 From Watering Cans to Bean Pole Teepees... Gardening with Children: Come find out how we turned a whole summer curriculum into a Gardening adventure for children 2-8 years old. Ideas on what to plant, where to plant, books to read, art projects, cooking activities and so much more will be presented. You will be inspired to find your own green thumb.
- C3 Picture Me in a Book: Repeat of B3
- C4 SIDS Reduction Training: This session will give an overview of the latest information and research on SIDS and SIDS risk reduction. Simple and clear recommendations for safe sleep practices are discussed. Fulfills state licensing requirement.
- Optional Session "D" Choices
- D1 Puppets in the Classroom: Repeat of B1
- D2 From Watering Cans to Bean Pole Teepees... Gardening with Children: Repeat of C2
- D3 Classroom Clutter Chaos: Keeping up with classroom clutter is as challenging as household clutter. Let's explore some great storage and design ideas to keep your classroom safe, organized and professional.