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Upcoming Webinars

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Banishing Burnout in Early Childhood: Increasing Teacher Retention and Finding Joy From Within

Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Presented by Teresa A. Byington, Ph.D., Professor/Specialist, Early Childhood Education, University of Nevada, Reno Extension. Burnout is a serious concern in early childhood education, but there is hope! This edWebinar will explore strategies to reduce burnout, increase teacher retention, and help each person find the joy from within. Join us and learn how to engage in joyful actions and cultivate supportive relationships within your program to increase teacher retention and well-being.

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Past Webinars

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Practical Ways to Help Kids Focus in the Early Childhood Classroom

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Presented by Keriann Wilmot, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Toy Expert, and Author. The early childhood classroom is an amazing place for learning. For kids in that three- to five-year-old age range, it can be difficult for them to transition between so many activities while staying focused and on task to get through the day. The goal of this edWebinar is to help early childhood teachers learn practical ways to engage kids in the early childhood classroom that will ultimately help them self-regulate so they can focus on learning while having fun.

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Inspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest Learners

Monday, October 23, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00pm EDT

What can jellyfish, a bunch of grapes, or dandelions possibly teach us about designing early childhood classrooms? As it turns out, quite a lot! This edWebinar will explore how nature offers valuable and important lessons about transforming classroom spaces into places where infants and toddlers can thrive.

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Your Magic Wand for Calm Staff and Children

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00pm EDT

Back for a fourth time, kids yogi and recording artist Bari Koral is known for making mindfulness and self-care easy and simple. With her fresh take, she presents amazing new tools, fun yoga music, and easy actions for peace and calm. Bari will share how just five minutes a day can add up to big results in managing your children, your classroom, and your own stress.

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Loose Parts Kits and Collections: Developing a Loose Parts Mindset with Limitless Possibilities!

Monday, August 7, 2023 @ 3:00 pm EDT

Develop a loose parts mindset alongside Dr. Carla Gull using your own loose parts kits and collections and real objects from your environment. This edWebinar focuses on building awareness of kits or collections that you might have on hand, discovering new ways to use them, and defining kit types: homemade and commercially prepared.

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Adventures in Outdoor Play

Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join internationally renowned designer and author Rusty Keeler on a journey of ideas celebrating the benefits and beauty of outdoor play. With humor, insight, and images, Rusty inspires you to add nature to your outdoor spaces...

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Loose Parts Play for People Under Three: Setting the Stage

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

In this edWebinar, Dr. Laura Wilhelm discusses five considerations for authentic play with real objects for infants and toddlers.