Have you ever stared at the box on your lesson plan labeled Math? Do you know and understand the eight major stages for pre-math learning? Come learn how to help children gain a strong foundation in math. Through hands-on activities, identify specific songs, books, and activities which support children in learning math skills. Discuss ways to incorporate developmentally appropriate math activities throughout the day.

Children who have difficulty playing with others, communicating or display rigid behaviors may be demonstrating symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will learn about brain development and its role in social relationships, the core cognitive deficit of ASD, classroom management techniques and ways to interact with and support children who may be on the spectrum.

Can you encourage creativity and higher-level thinking skills in infants and toddlers? Join us for this session and find out how. The focus of this session will be fostering higher-level thinking skills through the creative arts so come prepared to participate and get a little messy! 

Mistakes make your brain grow! Join us to learn how the latest brain research can inform your work with children and inspire your own professional development. We'll watch short videos from Stanford researchers Carol Dweck and Jo Boaler who explain how the brain's amazing elasticity and the power of hard work can improve achievement. Interactive activities and role plays will help you reframe your thinking, classroom interactions, and language to adopt a growth mindset for your children and your teacher-self.