Saturday Sessions #553 | There’s no “shhhh” in shared writing: Experiences and ideas from children come alive in print Barbara Roberts, Fort Wayne Community Schools; Felisa Davis-Stein, Fort Wayne Community Schools. Room 407 Preschoolers Language & Literacy
#554 | Using loose parts to support emerging language and literacy development Lisa Daly, Folsom Lake College; Miriam Beloglovsky, Cosumnes River College. Room 403A Preschoolers Language & Literacy
#555 | Literacy in the early childhood classroom: Enhancing preschoolers’ oral language, phonological awareness, vocabulary, and emergent writing Teresa Byington, University of Nevada, Reno Cooperative Extension. Room 514 Preschoolers Language & Literacy
#556 | Re-envisioning the role of schools in early learning and family support systems, birth through grade 3: Strategies to build the necessary environment of relationships among school leaders, teachers, families, children, and community Christine Maxwell, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska; Samuel Meisels, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska; Glen Jagels, Westbrook Elementary, Westside Community Schools; Brooke Studt, Westbrook Elementary and Buffett Early Childhood Institute. Room 402B Leadership Development
#557 | Kindergarten outdoor centers: One school’s attempt to keep early childhood alive—A whole-child outdoor play experience facilitating learning across the curriculum! Shaniece Cress, Houston ISD, Travis Elementary; Melanie Nelson, Travis Elementary, Houston ISD. Room 403B Kindergartners
#561 | Recovering kindergarten, part 2: Advocating for play in kindergarten Karen Johnson, Penn State; James Johnson, Penn State; Kim Hughes, Conscious Connections; Emily Singer, Sequoyah School; Judith Van Hoorn, University of the Pacific. Room 404A Kindergartners Play
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#558 | Seven essentials for future math success, and developmentally appropriate activities to make them stick Carrie Cutler, University of Houston. Room 404B Preschoolers Mathematics
#559 | Learning through play: Tapping into young children’s creativity and imagination through musical experiences Martina Miranda, University of Colorado Boulder. Room 309 Kindergartners Music
#560 | Relationship building for NAEYC Affiliates Gwen Simmons, NAEYC. Room 510 NAEYC Affiliates and Association Business
#562 | Common threads + Shared vision = Successful networking Carolyn Codopony, Comanche Nation; Tammy Charles, Wyandotte Nation; Kelsey Thomas, Delaware Child Development. Room 406AB Professional Development— Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting)
#563 | Exploring mentoring and coaching relationships through a generational lens: Understanding the different approaches of Baby Boomers, GenXers, and millennials in early childhood leadership development Barb Arnold-Tengesdal, Wisconsin Head Start Association; Tonya Hameister, University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh. Room 408B Professional Development— Technical Assistance (Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting)
#564 | Finding your voice as an educator: Being comfortable with the uncomfortable conversations Blanca Doreste, Geokids Early Childhood Development Center; Michelle Campbell, Geokids; Kim de los Reyes, GeoKids. Student Networking Center, South Exhibit Hall G Preschoolers Professional Development—Training
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