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Jungles are diverse havens, home to over half of Earth’s species, playing a vital role in regulating climate and inspiring awe and wonder. This session will set us on the path together toward celebrating the wondrous jungle that is your classroom . . . also full of diversity, regulation of little ones, awe and wonder for all. The interconnectedness of the jungle relies greatly on communication, collaboration and joy. Let’s learn together how to learn together!
I am proud to be a part of the educator tribe with many, many, I mean many years of experience in classrooms. I find great joy in learning and growing together with students, teachers, teaching assistants, administrators, and parents! So please talk to me about inclusive education... Read More →
Join us for an engaging training session focused on making reading accessible, fun, and playful for children with disabilities aged 3-5. Discover how assistive technology can transform the reading experience, fostering a love for books and stories. Learn practical strategies and explore interactive tools designed to support early literacy development in a playful, inclusive, and engaging way. Whether you're an educator, caregiver, or parent, this session will equip you with the knowledge and resources to create a joyful reading environment for every child.
Jennifer Pesina has had a multifaceted career in special education. She has worked with students served through special education as a paraprofessional, teacher, educational diagnostician, and special education coordinator. At the heart of each of Jennifer's roles, is that of an advocate... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Mesquite
Too much too soon, too fast won’t last - Forget the letter of the day or week! Learn how to teach alphabet knowledge at a slow, but steady pace to foster joy, excitement, and long-lasting learning. In this session, explore a variety of approaches that encourage understanding, rather than rote learning of letter names and sounds. Plus, discover how to use children's names, songs, and hands-on activities to build alphabet knowledge that sticks.
In this engaging session, we will explore the vital role of purposeful play in early childhood education, focusing on how it can be a powerful tool for fostering literacy skills. Attendees will learn strategies for integrating play-based activities into literacy instruction to enhance phonological awareness and reading comprehension. Through interactive demonstrations and collaborative discussions, participants will discover how to create a playful learning environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading in young children.
In this professional development session, participants will gain critical insights into early indicators of dyslexia and discover practical, evidence-based multisensory activities designed to support foundational literacy skills for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.
The bare necessities for young children to thrive and show us their best selves include positive relationships, safe and loving environments, and being heard. This session will focus on wild and wonderful ways to provide the bare necessities for children throughout the day for more joy, stronger connections, and better behaviors for life.
I am proud to be a part of the educator tribe with many, many, I mean many years of experience in classrooms. I find great joy in learning and growing together with students, teachers, teaching assistants, administrators, and parents! So please talk to me about inclusive education... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Maple
Yes, we all are capable of reading- what we need is practice bringing the JOY and WONDER of books to LIFE!! The rewards of taking a children’s book readings up a notch (or 2 or 3 ) are educational, entertaining and exciting and develop a love of reading -resulting in SPARKS of pure JOY!! Miss Anastasia Joy of The Twig Book Shop shares her knowledge of 25 years of storytelling and 10,000+ storytimes in her Fab 5 storytelling techniques, practice bringing books to life with real children’s books.
Children's StoryTeller and Events, The Twig Bookshop
Miss Anastasia, The Twig Book Shop's resident & traveling storyteller, shares her love of wild and wacky storytime, books, & children. 2020 will be her 20th year storytelling here in San Antonio!
Friday February 21, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Mesquite
Puppets and characters are the perfect tools for capturing the attention of pre-kindergartners and building their social-emotional, math, and even writing skills. Come find the perfect puppet or character for teaching difficult concepts, creating strong home-school connections, and growing your children's language and communication skills.
The bare necessities for young children to thrive and show us their best selves include positive relationships, safe and loving environments, and being heard. This session will focus on wild and wonderful ways to provide the bare necessities for children throughout the day for more joy, stronger connections, and better behaviors for life.
I am proud to be a part of the educator tribe with many, many, I mean many years of experience in classrooms. I find great joy in learning and growing together with students, teachers, teaching assistants, administrators, and parents! So please talk to me about inclusive education... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Maple
Literacy for Everyone: Building Inclusive Large Group Experiences covers strategies for engaging learners during Large Group time with shared control between adults and children. The session explores literacy development through engaging activities and fosters active learning experiences tailored to children with diverse needs.
In this session we will cover the developmental stages of writing, the physical skills needed to support writing development, the development of symbolic representation and provide techniques on how to support the various skills and stages of development through play.
Sarah Heinrich is a steadfast advocate of inclusive education and interdisciplinary early learning, devoted to child development, neuroscience and the belief that society is better when we embrace our differences as a strength. With 20 years of experience teaching, coaching, and training... Read More →
Explore the unique challenges and strengths of children with Autism, and learn how to build a bright future for all children by creating an inclusive and effective learning environment.
I enjoy sharing my love of Special Education through professional development. The interaction is great and I always keep learning from my audience! Consulting is also a great way to share strategies to ensure that our wonderful students are successful!
Friday February 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm CST
Maple
La música es una manera lúdica y divertida de aprender conceptos que a veces son difíciles de enseñar. Esta sesión estará llena de canciones que le ayudarán a tus estudiantes a expresar e identificar sus sentimientos, a resolver problemas y a divertirse mientras aprenden cantando.
Yes, we all are capable of reading- what we need is practice bringing the JOY and WONDER of books to LIFE!! The rewards of taking a children’s book readings up a notch (or 2 or 3 ) are educational, entertaining and exciting and develop a love of reading -resulting in SPARKS of pure JOY!! Miss Anastasia Joy of The Twig Book Shop shares her knowledge of 25 years of storytelling and 10,000+ storytimes in her Fab 5 storytelling techniques, practice bringing books to life with real children’s books.
Children's StoryTeller and Events, The Twig Bookshop
Miss Anastasia, The Twig Book Shop's resident & traveling storyteller, shares her love of wild and wacky storytime, books, & children. 2020 will be her 20th year storytelling here in San Antonio!
Friday February 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm CST
Mesquite
