The Classroom Investigations Webinar Series

The Classroom Investigations Webinar Series
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Early Childhood Investigations
Sponsored by:

They have a new series of webinars! They are thrilled to welcome back our inaugural sponsor, Robert-Leslie Publishing, the publisher of The InvestiGator Club PreKindergarten Learning System. Robert-Leslie has generously offered to sponsor three sessions for Spring, 2013 so They can continue to offer free webinars presented by the country's leading experts. 

• Stop Bullying Before it Starts – Arming Our Children with Emotional Intelligence by Donna Housman

• Offering “Child-Centered” Early Childhood Programs- Tips for Administrators from the Ooey Gooey Lady. Lisa Murphy

•  Quick and Effective Professional Development that is Shorter than a Snooze – Naptime PD Activities for ECE Teachers, by Camille Catlett

  http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/about/sponsor/the-investigator-club/

Child Care Answers partners with AYS,Inc.

Early Childhood Music Workshops

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is offering music and movement workshops on Friday, May 3^rd and Tuesday, July 30^th  from 9:30-noon at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis.

If you have attended one of our workshops in the past and found it to be a valuable experience, we encourage you to share this with your colleagues who may also benefit from the experience.

Once again, all resources including instruments, books and CDs will be provided to participants.  Scholarships are available to qualifying centers.

For more information and dates of upcoming workshops, please check our website at http://www.indianapolissymphony.org/learning/professional/earlychild.aspx or contact Linda Noble directly at 317.262.4907.

CACFP Update

CACFP still have PO numbers available for FREE Preconference Registration!!!

CACFP is Hosting a Preconference at the Indiana Early Childhood Conference Thursday, April 11, 2013

8:30am-4:45pm

Registration for Preconference is FREE for the first 100 CACFP participants, which include homes, centers or ministries who request PO #

Steps to recieve PO #:

Step 1: Contact Heather Stinson at hstinson@doe.in.gov or 317-232-0869 to recieve a PO# for FREE Preconference Registration (ones who get a PO# are expected to attend the entire day of the conference)

Step 2: Use PO# to register for the preconference on IAEYC's website at:

http://www.iaeyc.org/IndianaEarlyChildhoodConference/tabid/435/language/en-US/Default.aspx

• The PO# ONLY covers the cost of registration for the CACFP preconference.  It will not pay for other preconferences or regular conference sessions.  You may choose to pay for general conference at the time of registration, but you are not required to.  LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.  Lunch break will be from 12:00pm to 1:15pm
• For more inforamtion visit http://www.iaeyc.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=rcyigKlnalo%3dtabid=435&language=en-US

 

Conference location: Indiana Convention Center *100 South Capitol Ave. *Indianapolis 46225

On behalf of Heather Stinson, CACFP Nutrition Specialist *Indiana Department of Education School & Community Nutrition  http:www.doe.in.gov/cacfp



Zero to Three National Baby Facts

National Baby Facts

There are more than 12 million infants and toddlers in the United States, many spending their most vulnerable years in circumstances that place them at risk developmentally. Many fall behind their peers even before they enter a prekindergarten classroom.

National Baby Facts, ZERO TO THREE’s recent release, tells the story of how these youngest children in the United States are faring. National Baby Facts gives you the facts on the invaluable supports and services—whether it’s adequate health care, ample food, housing security, or positive early learning opportunities—that play a crucial role in nurturing a young child’s development and helping all children realize their potential. This resource is available on the ZERO TO THREE website at www.zerotothree.org/nationalbabyfacts.

Prevent Child Abuse Indiana

BREAKING THE CYCLE  2013 CONFERENCE

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Hilton Indianapolis North

8181 North Shadeland, Indianapolis, Indiana

8:00 am - 5 pm

• Featuring Motivational Speaker & Author: Paula Sellars
• LSW & LCSW's can earn up to Five (5) Free Continuing Education Credits (Pending)
• All other attendees will receive a certificate at the Registration Desk as they leave the conference (up to 5 hours of training)
• To view the Complete Brochure, Workshop Descriptions & Register Online



Child Care Aware® of America supports Administration call for high-quality preschool

Child Care Aware® of America Share


Child Care Aware® of America supports President Barack Obama's call for high-quality preschool throughout the states and commends his focus on our nation's youngest children. "The President very clearly called for initiatives that strengthen families and promote stronger communities," said Lynette M. Fraga, Ph.D., Executive Director of Child Care Aware® of America. "We look forward to working with the Administration and Congress on a comprehensive approach to early learning that begins at birth and crosses America's diverse array of early childhood settings, including child care," said Fraga. "It's time for a national conversation about school readiness that begins with a birth through age five strategy." Read the press release here.

Bullying Prevention Symposium

Bullying Prevention: Creating a Culture of Acceptance
Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Indiana Convention Center

Join us for a day filled with stimulating discussion, informational discourse, and inspirational performances to encourage the active prevention of bullying.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
REMINDER - Early bird discounts end soon!
On March 9, 2013, Peace Learning Center is partnering with Children's Resource Group, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indiana State Teachers Association, and the Arts Council of Indianapolis to host a one-day symposium entitled Bullying Prevention: Creating a Culture of Acceptance at the Indiana Convention Center.
The symposium will bring together people from various corners of our community who all have a vested interest in this topic. We have also decided to incorporate the arts into this memorable day in hopes that we will be able to touch people's hearts as well as their minds, thereby prompting each participant to subsequently become involved in this effort in a real way.
The goals of the event are to:
• Raise awareness of the serious nature of bullying & how it impacts every sector of our community.
• Help participants understand that prevention is the most effective way to address the problem.
• Empower attendees to become actively involved in preventing bullying in individual situations & in the larger community.

We hope to see you there!

Sewing with young children

 

Toddler sewing, non slip drawer lining (big holes), plastic needle and yarn. This is an excellent way to teach the craft of sewing and embroidery to young children.  This is a great hand eye coordination activity as well as fine motor skills.