The following is only a tentative agenda. Check back for updates.
SATURDAY
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast and registration. Breakfast is provided. |
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| 8:30 AM |
Opening What if today was your only day? The Ooey Gooey® philosophy (9 principles) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:00 PM |
Create Process Oriented Art and the various issues which surround an engaging hands-on art program |
| 2:30 PM |
Move The mind can absorb what the butt can endure! Power Playing, importance of being outside, active games, learning styles and discussion regarding the ever present ADD/ADHD issue |
| 3:30 PM | Cookie break |
| 3:45 PM |
Sing/Music Music in the classroom and for nap time |
| 4:30 PM | Wrap up |
SUNDAY
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast (provided) |
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| 8:30 AM |
Discuss The importance of problem solving, communication and social skills. Yes, academics are important, but what good is my knowledge if I don't know how to get my shovel back? Also, how do we stay strong against the pressure? Discuss The importance of observing and using our senses. Piggy-backing on the importance of the senses, Lisa will provide you with the information from her "Taming the Media Monster" workshop, designed to give you the info you need to defend a "no computers" stance in your program. |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:00 PM |
Read Rethinking our ideas about circle time, stories by children, current literacy issues, comic books...are they really so bad? How to start the "story board" in your room and more. |
| 2:30 PM | Cookie break |
| 3:00 PM |
Play We will bring it on home with Lisa's signature OOEY GOOEY® workshop – activities & hands-on play time galore! |
| 4:30 PM | Closing |