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Two Conferences One Location

Growing With Children Directors Chair
A conference for family child care providers, child care center staff and elementary teachers. Approved for 6 in-service hours. More information on pages 4-8. A conference for child care center directors. Approved for 6 in-service hours. See page 3.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Growing With Children Directors Chair
Registration

7:00 - 8:00 8:00 - 9:00 9:00 - 10:00 10:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 1:00

Registration

Session 1

Lets Communicate Break

Break Lets Communicate Session 2

Lunch Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 2:00 - 3:00 3:00 - 4:00

Session 3 Lets Communicate

General Information
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Reserve Early!

Session choices fill fast! Reservations are on a first come first serve basis - plus save money by returning your registration by February 21st! See Registration Instructions next to the Growing with Children registration form.

Enjoy exhibitors, lunch and win door prizes!

All Growing with Children & Directors Chair participants will be registered for door prizes, treated to lunch and will have the opportunity to purchase items in the exhibitor area. Pop will be sold for $1 each. Donuts and other snacks will be sold by a local cub scout pack.

Current Exhibitors
Kidzcope, Inc Exploration Place Constructive Playthings Lakeshore Learning Center of Community Support & Research City of Wichita - Child Care Licensing Wichita Public Library Butler Community College GS Memory Makers Carols Affordable Curriculum Theraplay Spot ...and more!

Central Community Church

6100 W. Maple, Wichita
Central Ave. Ridge Rd. Tyler Rd. I-235 (US 54)

Maple St. W. Kellogg St.

Directors Chair Conference

A conference for Child Care Center Directors

Lets Communicate - Hum What Did You Say?

Beth Reeder, Make a Difference Training & Consultation

We will gain insight on how each generation communicates, the good and the bad....from the insight gain on how each generation communicates we will work on our own communications skills so that we can more effectively communicate so ALL hear what we have to say. Membership holders receive discounted admission!
Directors Chair is a fundraiser for ECDO. ECDO members receive a discount to Directors Chair. Membership to ECDO is $50.00 per person. Contact Leslie Holeman at 943-2088 for more information. Growing With Children is a fundraiser for Child Start . Child Start members receive a discount to Growing With Children. Membership to Child Start starts at $20.00. Contact Child Start at 682-1853 for more information.

Growing With Children Session Choices

Doc Gizmos Science Theatre: Making Science Come Alive

Session 2

Creative Classrooms: Creating the Magical Child Care Site

What is SPD and How Do I Know if a Child Has it?

Session 3

Infant Massage to Promote Bonding & Attachment

Understanding Early Childhood Mental Health

A D G J M P
Be Healthy Be Choosy

Session 1

Green & Growing Establishing the Roots for Future Literacy Success

The Bug Lady: Educating Children Through Animals and Insects

Fun with Food Early Literacy & Nutrition Acitvities

Science for the Young Child

Hands On Science

B E H K N Q
The Outdoor Classroom

Opening the World of Possibilities: Reading & Writing with Digital Media

Developmentally Appropriate Art

Catchem While Theyre Young

The Many Cs of Creating Partnerships

Precious Cargo: Getting Children There and Back Safely

What I Learned On My Worst Day

C F I L O R

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Alphabetical Listing of Growing With Children Sessions

S ession 1 S ession 2 S ession 3
Be Healthy Be Choosy Ron Mohl, Lakeshore Learning
Session 1 In this session, we will use activities to promote moderate to vigorous movement throughout the day. We will engage learners with real world experiences that involve various levels of effort. The importance of vocabulary and infusing movement in other content areas will also be explored.

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Catchem While Theyre Young Joan Purkey, Newman University

Session 2 Motivation is key to success, and we as teachers of young children need to motivate them to be lifelong learners. Participants will receive a packet of activities in reading that will fit a kaleidoscope of personalities each with a different level of energy. Every activity will have a different focus and experience for children with different dispositions and learning capabilities - each one a different challenge.

Creative Classrooms: Creating the Magical Child Care Site Marilyn Graham, Smart Start Reno/Rice County
Session 2 Gain skills necessary to have a child care site offering creativity and innovations for childhood learning. The importance of developing a creative childcare environment will bring out the best in children and yourself. You will be provided with methods that can instantly make your site an engaging place of creativity and awe. Implementing research based best-practices through age-appropriate methods you can hook children for a lifetime of learning in a positive, productive environment that is truly magical.

Developmentally Appropriate Art Kalin Koehn, KCCTO

Session 1 Get creative! Learn a variety of art forms and ways to support childrens creativity. This session includes hands-on activities with the use of a variety of mediums and their relation to fine motor development of the children in your care!

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Doc Gizmos Science Theatre: Making Science Come Alive Phil Arnold, Doc Gizmo Session 1 Doc Gizmo presents Science Assemblies to students of all ages. Programs are designed to provide excitement and education. Discrepant Event Demonstrations make students wonder how and why the world around them works as it does. A wide variety of Physics, Chemistry and Natural Science demos bring the level of interest to an exciting climax. DOC GIZMO WOULD LIKE PARTICIPANTS TO BRING 1: 2-LITER BOTTLE, 1: 1-LITER BOTTLE, 1: ALUMINUM POP CAN. Fun With Food Early Literacy & Nutrition Activities Carianne Short, ESSDACK Session 2 This workshop is designed to expand your comfort level and help you discover new ideas of how to connect nutrition and literacy with the children in your care. Green and Growing Establishing the Roots for Future Literacy Success Jeanine Phillips, Fundamental Learning Session 1 This presentation focuses on the research published in Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children (Snow, et.al.) that has established a road-map to successfully develop language and pre-literacy skills appropriately for children, ages 3-5. The critical concepts of phonological awareness, oral language development, dialogical reading, print awareness, and letter identification will be introduced and reinforced with fun interactive activities you can share with your preschoolers. Hands on Science Alyssa Kester, Exploration Place Session 3 This session will offer activities and information for hands-on science activities that are easy to conduct with young children and that are easy on the budget. Participants will become familiar with simple, everyday items that can be used to spark the interest of young children as they learn basic scientific principals. Infant Massage to Promote Bonding & Attachment Margot Breckbill Session 3 The power of touch can have many benefits for both the infant and the caregiver. Good touch stimulates healthy physical development and promotes healthy brain development. When a parent or caregiver learns these skills, it can empower them to feel more competent in interpreting the needs of the infant.

Alphabetical Listing of Growing With Children Sessions Continued S ession 1 S ession 2 S ession 3
Opening the World of Possibilities: Reading and Writing with Digital Media Sheila Shaw, KPTS Channel 8 Session 1 Wondering how to incorporate media into your daily interactions with children? Media has the potential to overcome barriers so all children, regardless of circumstances, can explore the world around them and develop a love of learning! This session is designed for child care center teachers and family care providers to better utilize digital media - primarily television and online resources available from PBS - in assisting young children with the tools needed as they develop literary and reading skills. Precious Cargo: Getting Children There and Back Safely Tammie Henson & Leanne Kilmer, Safe Kids McPherson County Session 3 This session will be an overview on child passenger restraint systems, with a look at state laws on transporting children. We will also discuss what to do if you are involved in a car crash. You will practice hands-on car seating positioning. During this class you will have an opportunity to set up an appointment for customized car seat plans on a one on one basis. Science for the Young Child Carrie Tiemeyer, The Bug Lady Session 2 Teachers will get hands-on learning science for use in their classrooms. All activities are age appropriate and done with household items. They will learn how to make science fun and engaging for their students. Several science resources will be provided so teachers can build on curriculum learned. The Bug Lady: Educating Children Through Animals and Insects Carrie Tiemeyer, The Bug Lady Session 1 Come share an amazing time with The Bug Lady. She has animals ranging from Charlotte the tarantula to Tucker the Amazon Parrot. The Bug Lady shares the benefits of having animals, insects, and nature. Come and watch feeding demos with different kinds of lizards. Learn about habitats, diets, and the easiest and least expensive ways to maintain animals in your classroom. Many animals & insects can be handled. Its a fun time for all - especially for the animals...they love the attention!

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The Many Cs in Creating Partnerships for Children Amy Lawson, Texas DFPS Session 2 Its all about working together for our children learn about the critical skills in developing partnerships with parents, surveyors, and the community including collaboration, crucial conversations, customer service, conflict resolution, cooperation, and community building. The Outdoor Classroom Neva Thiessen, Botanica Session 3 Participants will engage in interactive activities using natural materials that are age appropriate and available in city parks and other outside areas. This will include classification, description, and creative expression. Included in the training are ways to engage families in outside activities that explore their natural environment in area neighborhoods. Understanding Early Childhood Mental Health Heather Barnett, Child Behavior Specialists Session 3 Upon the completion of this professional development event participants will have a better understanding of early brain development, become familiar with different temperament styles that may present in early childhood behavior. Discussions will focus on external factors that contribute to healthy children and what impact negative factors have on healthy development. What I Learned on My Worst Day Amy Lawson Texas DFPS Session 3 It only takes a moment for things to go terribly wrong, especially when something is out of the normal, daily routine. Learn how everyday miscommunications, distractions, disruptions, and caregiver complacency create risk to children. Learn about risk assessment in child care to keep children safe. What is SPD and How Do I Know if a Child Has It? Kris Dickinson, The TheraPlay Spot Session 2 Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) occurs in 1 out of 20 children, where they have significant difficulties in one or more of the 7 senses (the 5 main ones plus 2 significant others). Children may be labeled by teachers as quirky, picky, clumsy, or rough-n-tumble. With help, children and their caregivers can learn to manage SPD symptoms.

Registration Instructions
Conference Choice:
Please identify which conference you wish to attend on the registration form.

Growing With Children Registrations:

For each session, please choose one workshop and two alternative workshops from those listed. You will be assigned classes based on this ranking and space availability. The earlier we receive your paid registration, the more likely it is you can have your top choice. (In the unlikely event there is no room for you to attend any of your choices, we will call). If you would like confirmation of your assigned classes please include your email address on your conference registration. Online registrations save money and choose the exact class they will receive.

Directors Chair Registration

Directors Chair Conference has no optional choices of workshops. Online registrations save money.

Lunch:
A buffet lunch is included in your registration fees. If you are needing a vegitarian meal, please indicate that on your registration form. Cold pop will be sold for $1.00 each. Other snacks will be available for purchase as well.

Early Bird Discount:

Registrations postmarked after the Early Bird cut off date (2/21/14) will not qualify for a discount and any balance will be due at the time of check-in on the day of the conference. You will be sent an email detailing if and why you owe an additional registration fee.

Member Discounts:
The cost for Growing with Children is reduced for those who have a current 2013-2014 membership with Child Start. The cost for Directors Chair is reduced for those who have a current 2013-2014 membership with the Early Childhood Directors Organization. Child Start Professional Development Membership credits do not apply to this conference.

Refunds:
Sorry, there are no refunds for either Growing With Children or Directors Chair. If you are wanting to add a different name to an existing registration, you must do so by 2/28/14.

Mail the registration form to:

Child Start GWC Conference Registration 1002 S. Oliver St Wichita KS 67218

Conference Registration Form

Please fill out one form per participant. Copies can be made. Name: Center Name: Address: City: Day Phone: Email: Profession:

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Growing With Children Session Choices

Please place workshop LETTER found next to its description in the appropriate box. Classes fill on a first-come-first-choice basis Session 1 Session 2 Session 3

Directors Chair Conference

No session choices available for Directors Chair. See page 3.

1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice Lunch included with registration

Please check appropriate amount: Early Registration: Postmarked by 2/21/2014 Regular Registration: Postmarked by 3/1/2014 Walk-in Registration: After 3/1/14 or at conference

SAVE UP TO $5 BY REGISTERING ONLINE!!! http://gwc2014.eventbrite.com/?aff=book

Member $65.00 $75.00 $85.00

Non-Member $85.00 $95.00 $105.00

Growing With Children Payment Information

Payment Method: Card #: Signature: Total Registration: $ TYPE OF LUNCH: REGULAR (BBQ) VEGITARIAN Cash Check Credit Card Exp. Date:

SORRY NO REFUNDS Mail to: Child Start, GWC Conference Registration, 1002 S. Oliver St, Wichita KS 67218

1002 S. Oliver Wichita, KS 67218

Take advantage of this opportunity to receive six in-service hours, win great door prizes and network with early childhood professionals from across the state.

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Support Child Start by attending! Growing With Children is Child Starts CCR&R programs annual fundraiser!

Central Community Church 6100 W. Maple Wichita, KS