Thursday Sessions Thursday Sessions 3:00–4:30 p.m. Los Angeles Convention Center (continued)
#270 | Curriculum on a dime: Collecting and creating learning materials for play-centered preschool classrooms Shelley Nicholson, University of Texas at Austin; Jessica Martinez, The Goddard School of Austin. Room 513 Preschoolers Learning Environment
#271 | Listening to the third teacher: Transforming early childhood environments with intentional teaching practices Sally Haughey, Fairy Dust Teaching. Room 405 Preschoolers Learning Environment
#272 | Young children are powerful problem solvers: Problem solving as a vehicle to teach early childhood mathematics Myoungwhon Jung, Northern Illinois University; Greg Conderman, Northern Illinois University; Ho Cheul Park, Busan Women’s College. Room 512 Preschoolers Mathematics
#273 | Igniting and nurturing effective mathematics learning: Developing beginning number sense, mathematical thinking, mathematics vocabulary, and early geometry concepts Donna Knoell, Educational Consulting. Room 407 Mathematics
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#274 | Stand up and move! Energize learning with original hip-hop music and movement
#278 | The power of modeling: An instructional coaching strategy to improve teaching
Kaitlin McGaw, Alphabet Rockers. Room 503 Kindergartners
Kathryn Lake MacKay, Brigham Young University; Kalani Reed, Brigham Young University; Stacey Freeman, Brigham Young University; Dorie Haws, Brigham Young University. Room 403B
Music
#275 | From the boardroom to the classroom: Creating a culture of health through integrated, environmental early childhood education strategies Susan Gilmore, North Bay Children’s Center; Teresa Fogolini, North Bay Children’s Center. Room 507 Physical Development
#276 | Heuristic play: Discovering the treasure of loose parts, recyclables, and natural objects in preschool classrooms Laura Wilhelm, Oklahoma City University. Room 404B Preschoolers Play
#277 | Recovering kindergarten, part 1: Actionable ideas for teachers and schools Karen Johnson, Penn State; Lindsey Robey, Wingate Elementary; Jennifer Stoner, Bennett Family Center at Penn State; Lauren Arroyo, Sequoyah School. Room 402A Kindergartners
Professional Development— Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting)
#279 | What’s on deck? Unleashing your full potential as an early childhood educator Navine Fortune, Southeastern AEYC; Joyce Oandasan, Southeastern AEYC. Room 404A Professional Development— Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting)
#280 | Training teachers to facilitate discussions using art images to enhance adult– child interactions and create a sustainable environment of inquiry Dori Jacobsohn, Art and Language Collaborations; Anna Miller, Wayne State University College of Education. Room 505 Preschoolers Professional Development—Training
Play Session is part of the Grandes Comienzos initiative.
Session is part of the Young Professionals Track.
2016 NAEYC Annual Conference