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Did you know that Play for kids actually builds important skills that will help them be successful both now and for the rest of their lives?!? Come get hands-on with lots of cool stuff, collaborate with colleagues, PLAY, CREATE, HAVE FUN, and learn about the skills that are learned and supported through PLAY...as well as different types of PLAY that you can use in your classroom to engage your students in success and regulation!

Dive into the fascinating world of Playful Learning in this dynamic workshop designed for educators. "Playful Learning = High=Quality Instruction" will delve into the crucial impact of play on child development, guided by insights from neuroscience. Participants will explore both free play and guided play, learning to identify and apply the six stages of play in their classrooms. This session will provide practical strategies for meaningful data collection and tools for understanding each child's individual needs. Additionally, educators will consider the Kansas Approaches to Learning Standards to align instruction and intervention. Join us to enhance your understanding and application of play as a powerful tool for fostering development and learning in young children.

 Are you ready to make some emotional potion?
Join Carmen as she shares her favorite new non-fiction book that can help us teach our students about the brain!
Where do feelings come from? Are they magic? No, they're science! There is a reason our tummies feel funny when we are worried and why we want to stomp and clench our fists when we feel mad. With endearing illustrations, the parts of the brain come alive as friendly characters who explain how emotions like happy, sad, mad, worried, and overwhelmed are created in the body.