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Saturday sessions 8:00–9:30 a.m. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center #546 Oh, how we grow: Navigating early childhood development and red flag behaviors Janice Friedman and Stacey Ratner, Variety Child Learning Center. Room D167 Preschoolers Child Development & Learning #547 The 3 Rs for infants and toddlers: Literacy and numeracy from birth to age 3 C. Miki Henderson, Sam Houston State University. Room D227 Infants and Toddlers Child Development & Learning #548 Using Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines and NAEYC Accreditation Standards to create fully inclusive outdoor play areas Amy Bentley, National Program for Playground Safety, University of Northern Iowa. Room D222 Children With Disabilities/ Early Intervention #549 Challenging exceptionally bright children in early childhood classrooms: How to use differentiation, conversation, and connection Ann Gadzikowski, Northwestern University. Room D220 Preschoolers Cognitive Development #550 Community partnerships, networks, and collaborations: Developing a system that supports young children Shirley Ritter, City of Aspen–Kids First. Room C140 Community Partnerships
#551 Oh, the problems that toddlers can find! Engaging toddlers in problem solving with everyday objects Rosemary Geiken, East Tennessee State University; Jill Uhlenberg, University of Northern Iowa. Room C142 Toddlers Curriculum—Theories & Approaches
#557 Healthy ways to grow: Strategies for improving nutrition and physical activity in early care and education Jennifer Weber and Rhonda Erpelding, American Heart Association; Tris Barber, Nemours. Room D221 Preschoolers Health & Safety
#552 Eliminating the gender achievement gap: Identifying and dispelling gender inequities in an early childhood classroom Tracilee Tracy, The Toddler Path. Room C143/149 Diversity & Equity
#558 Encouraging preservice teachers to engage in higher order thinking skills and use intentional and meaningful methods when planning environments for young children Mary Sciaraffa, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; V. Beth Hatcher and Edna Montague, University of Maine–Farmington. Room A115/117 Higher Education Programs
#553 Farm to preschool: How to successfully develop programs that encourage healthy eating habits at an early age Rachel Lecroy, Whitney Hansen, Stephanie Kong, and Alicia Karpick, Turning Sun School. Room A122/123 Preschoolers Environmental Education for Children #554 Removing the fear factor from family child care accreditation Bridget Murray, Henderson Community College. Room D168 Family Child Care #555 Passing the torch: Helping families and teachers navigate early care and intervention Teresa Berg, University of Oklahoma; Susan Patrick, Day Schools. Room D165 Infants and Toddlers Family Engagement & Support #556 Sensory-sensitive children: Supporting their needs in classroom environments Jane Humphries and Kari Rains, Creative Educational Strategies & Services, LLC. Room D162/164 Guidance/Discipline/ Challenging Behaviors
Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos Futuros Brillantes initiative.
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#559 Mathematics activities and projects for the young child: How to keep them appropriate, intentional, foundational, and playful Juanita Copley, University of Houston. Room C147/154 Preschoolers Mathematics
Available at the NAEYC Shop The Young Child and Mathematics (2nd ed.) Juanita V. Copley Includes vignettes, activity ideas, and strategies to show how teachers can readily and enjoyably make mathematics an integral part of their classrooms—all day, every day. Uses standards and guidelines from NCTM and NAEYC; and includes a DVD with useful materials and video clips of children engaged in math thinking and learning. NAEYC Item 167
Session is planned or presented by NAEYC Staff.