Thursday, June 26 – several options!
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Register Here!
Mentor Certification (Part 2)
Presented by Lois Kendrick and Mayra Marquez
Second part of the 12-hour training to become a Certified Mentor. Book included.
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Register Here!
Author Study, Storytime, and Activities based on Mo Willems Work
Presented by: Dawn Espinoza
Mo Willems is best known for his #1 New York Times bestselling picture books, which have been awarded three Caldecott Honors (Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!; Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale; Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity). He also wrote and illustrated the Elephant and Piggie early reader series, which has been awarded two Theodor Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors. Join us to read, share, and discover activities to implement in your own early learning environments.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Register here!
Empowering Child Care Providers: Strategies for Sensory, Behavioral, and Academic Success
By Janis Nakagama
Are you caring for children, from infants to school-age, who face sensory, behavioral, physical, or academic challenges? You’re not alone, and this presentation is for YOU!
Join us for a transformative learning experience designed to empower you with the tools and strategies to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children you care for.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Register Here!
Creating a Responsive Classroom with Leo Leonni’s Picture Books
Presented by: Dawn Espinoza
Many of us have read Leo Leonni’s picture books aloud to young children throughout the years. Join us as we discover the pathway to developing a responsive preschool classroom as we incorporate the author’s books into your morning circle experiences. Participants will incorporate Leo Leonni’s picture books into daily lesson plans to enhance responsive behaviors.
Scholarship Qualification
To qualify for a pre-conference training scholarship, the recipient must be a FFCCHA member and a Florida licensed or registered provider or co-provider. Membership must be valid through June.
Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.