A conference designed for those serving as early childhood educators with children from infant/toddlers to second grade. Directors, teachers, and classroom assistants will especially benefit from this professional development event.

$65 per person by February 22

Schedule | Lodging | Full Schedule

Schedule

7:30 – 8:00    
Registration/Continental Breakfast/Exhibitors and Vendors
8:00 – 8:15   
Welcome and Opening Devotion
8:15 – 9:45
Keynote: Creating a Compassionate Culture in Which Children and Adults Thrive, Karen Hickman
10:00 – 11:00 
Breakout Sessions

• 101 Creating Routines and Rituals: Wiring Children’s Brains by Providing Safety and Connection, Karen Hickman
• 102 Fountas and Pinnell Classroom (FPC: an Overview), Terry Thomas
• 103 The Young Scientist, Kelsey Navin
• 104 The Power of Words: How to Provide Appropriate Vocabulary and Oral Language Practice, Janet Rinehart
• 105 Foundational Living and Learning, Cheryl Haun
• 106 Project Approach Presentations, Zion Lutheran School Teachers
• 107 The Whys of Infants and Toddlers
• 108 Don’t Let the Pigeon-the Books of Mo Willems, Diane Miesner
• 109 Directors Gather in the Community, Lee Wagner

11:00 – 11:45 
Lunch
11:45 – 1:15
Keynote: Creating Young Thinkers Through Project Work, Judy Harris Helm
1:30 – 2:30     
Breakout Sessions with Sending

• 201 Yes, You Can Do Project Work, Judy Harris Helm
• 202 Fountas and Pinnell Classroom (FPC: an Overview), Terry Thomas
• 203Outdoor Exploration, Kelsey Navin
• 204 Wow! That Was Cool, but What Does it Mean? Janet Rinehart
• 205 StoryMaking, Andrea Lohman
• 206 Loose Parts Play, Chelsea Douglas
• 207 Toddlers/Twos Teachers Gather in Community, Janelle Hendricks
• 208 Preschool Teachers Gather in Community, Julie Stanglein
• 209 Kindergarten Teachers Gather in Community, Darlene Rockenbach
• 210 First/Second Grade Teachers Gather in Community, Amy Bernhardt

Lodging Option

Courtyard by Marriot
4341 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
St. Peters, Missouri 63376
(636) 477-6900

When making reservations by February 9, mention room block “Lutheran EC Conference” to receive the $119 room rate.

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