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splash 2015
ash 2015
Early Childhood
Educational
Conference
circus celebration
July 30 ~ August 1
THE GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
featured speakers
keynote speakers
Dr. Pam Schiller
Brian Mowry
Dr. Ray Reutzel
Jill Molli
Mary Jo Huff
Mrs. Laura Bush
Dr. Michael Shoulders
Valorie Burton
Mrs. Laura Bush
General Information
You are invited to join early childhood
educators from across the nation for our
23rd annual professional development
event, SUMMER SPLASH 2015. Frog Street’s
Splash Conference provides the perfect
venue for both experienced and novice
educators to acquire new knowledge and
build school success for young learners.
Share the information and register your
entire group for this educational teambuilding experience. Our Frog Street team
considers it an honor for educators to
participate in this conference to enhance
the learning experience for our children.
Hope to see you at Splash 2015!
Your Friends at Frog Street
Splash Participants Receive:
• Conference Bag
• Splash T-Shirt
• Online access to all session handouts
• Ticket to Awards Dinner
• Door Prizes
what is summer splash?
Frog Street’s early childhood educational conference is an exceptional professional
learning experience for all educators of young children. Internationally recognized
keynote speakers, professional consultants, expert classroom teachers, and musicians
create this outstanding professional development event. Splash conference sessions
are targeted to present appropriate teaching strategies using research-based topics and
current educational trends. Numerous exhibitors and motivational events throughout
the conference promise to inspire educators and strengthen their passion for teaching
our youngest learners.
who should attend splash educational conference?
Early childhood teachers, administrators, and directors who want to renew awareness
and learn new early childhood strategies will benefit from Frog Street’s Splash
Conference. The enthusiastic atmosphere provides an enjoyable team-building
opportunity when educators attend with others from their campus as well as those
throughout the nation. Sessions are designed with a specific focus for teachers who
work in areas of Infant, Toddler, Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, Special Education, ESL,
Bilingual, ELL, Early Head Start, Head Start, Childcare, Private Preschool, or Home School
settings.
when and where is summer splash?
SUMMER SPLASH CONFERENCE • July 30-August 1, 2015 • Gaylord Texan,
Grapevine, TX. Hotel reservations must be made directly with the hotel at
https://aws.passkey.com/g/34804127 Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center,
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051, Phone: (877) 491-5138. Gaylord Texan
room rate for Frog Street Press Summer Splash is $179. Deadline for room rate
is June 26, 2015. Self-parking is $9 per day.
what are the frog street curriculum training sessions?
Frog Street Infant, Frog Street Toddler, and FSPK curriculum program trainings are halfday pre-conference sessions that take place simultaneously from 8:00 am-12:00 pm on
Thursday, July 30th, prior to the Splash Conference Opening Celebration. Each session
is $49 and designed for those who have purchased the FSPK Curriculum, Frog Street
Toddler, or Frog Street Infant. These in-depth training sessions will provide an overview
of each program and how to use it effectively in the classroom. Attendance certificate
for 4 credit hours will be issued.
what is the make & take session?
The Make & Take Session is a half-day pre-conference session that takes place from 1:005:00 pm on Thursday, July 30th, prior to the Splash Conference Opening Celebration.
Participants rotate through three exciting presentations during this 4-hour session and
receive a Frog Street supply kit, product package, and materials to design purposeful
activities for immediate classroom use. Attendance certificate for 4 credit hours will be
issued for those who register and attend. There is an additional $79 fee for the Make &
Take session. Space is limited and available only for those who attend Splash.
fanny frog's dinner and awards event
Be our guest on Friday evening at this year’s Circus Celebration Awards Dinner. Please
join the fun at this premier dinner event dressed in your favorite circus attire or as your
favorite Frog Street character. The Annual Frog Street School-of-the-Year Awards will be
given as well as numerous additional surprises.
Frog Street Annual School~of~the~Year Awards
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Take this unique opportunity to recognize your own campus by entering to win the
2015 Frog Street School-of-the-Year awards. Nominate your school by completing
entry forms online and write a 100-word essay describing how Frog Street positively
enhanced your school and young learners. Submit your entry with photos, videos,
PowerPoint presentations, and songs to describe why your campus nominee should
win! Winning submissions will be shown and over $1000 in product awards will be given
at the Circus Celebration Awards Dinner.
Splash July 30 ~August 1 . www.frogstreet.com
frog street friendship scholarship
Submit an application online to apply for this scholarship.
The scholarship winner will be selected and receive a free
Splash conference registration. Applications are available
online at www.frogstreet.com.
registration
Splash Registration is available online at www.frogstreet.com.
If you are registering and making payment for more than one
person, you will be the Splash contact coordinator for your
group. Administrators may attend FREE with 6 paid registrations.
Call the Frog Street office at 800-884-3764 for more information.
splash conference cost and payment
Registration before April 1, 2015:
$325 Splash Conference
Registration beginning April 1, 2015:
$350 Splash Conference
$79 Make & Take Session (must attend Splash to purchase)
$49 FSPK Training • $49 Toddler Training • $49 Infant Training
Payment must be made at time of registration by using a
credit card, check, or a purchase order. You are officially
registered when payment or purchase order has been
received and confirmed by the Frog Street office.
conference attendance certificates
Each participant will receive a certificate for 12 hours of
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for completing all
sessions of the two-day Splash Conference. Participants who
attend the Make and Take Session receive an additional
certificate for 4 hours of Continuing Professional Education.
Those who attend a Training Session receive an additional
certificate for 4 hours of Continuing Professional Education.
create your own schedule ~ 5 strand options
Select sessions from 5 professional strands: Infant-Toddler, FSPK
Curriculum, General (Toddler through 2nd grade), K-1, Administrators
Strand type is indicated by the colored balloon for each presentation.
Choose from over 90 educational sessions to design your personal
conference agenda.
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FSPK
G
K~1
A
Infant Toddler
Pre-K
General (T-2nd)
K-1
Administrator
Session Content Areas
A
Assessment
IC
Integrated Curriculum
BEE
Bilingual/ESL/ELL
LL
Language & Literacy
BR
Brain Research
M
Math
CE
Character Education
MM
Music & Movement
CC
Common Core
PCI
Parent/Community Involvement
CM
Classroom Management
SN
Special Needs/Inclusion/PPCD
CS
Centers/Stations
SC
Science
FM
Fine Motor Development
T
Technology
faqs
Frequently asked Splash questions and answers are available at www.frogstreet.com.
thursday, july 30, 2015
7:00–8:00 am FSPK, Infant & Toddler
Training Registration
8:00–12:00 pm Frog Street Pre-K, Toddler,
Infant Curriculum Training*
11:00–1:00 pm Make & Take Registration
1:00–5:00 pm Make & Take Session*
6:00–9:00 pm Splash Conference
Exhibits & Registration
7:00 pm Opening Celebration
Concert & Presentation
9:00–10:00 pm Frog Street Pajama Party Bloggers Session
*Pre-registration and additional fee required
for Make & Take Session, FSPK, Toddler &
Infant Training Sessions
friday, july 31, 2015
7:00–8:00 am Registration
7:30–5:00 pm Exhibits Open
8:00–8:45 am General Session
8:45–9:45 am Keynote Session #1
9:45–10:15 am Break & Exhibits
10:15–11:15 am Breakout Session #2
11:30–12:30 pm Lunch A/Breakout
Session #3A
12:45–1:45 pm Lunch B/Breakout
Session #3B
2:00–3:00 pm Breakout Session #4
3:00–3:30 pm Break & Exhibits
3:30–4:30 pm Breakout Session #5
4:30–5:15 pm General Session #6
5:00 pm Exhibits Close
7:00 pm Circus Celebration
Dinner Awards
Splash July 30 ~August 1 . www.frogstreet.com
saturday, august 1, 2015
7:30–1:30 pm Exhibits Open
8:00–8:15 am Early Bird Door Prizes
8:15–9:15 am Keynote Session #7
9:15–9:45 am Break & Exhibits
9:45–10:45 am Breakout Session #8
11:00–12:00 pm Lunch A/Breakout
Session #9A
12:15–1:15 pm Lunch B/Breakout
Session #9B
1:30–2:45 pm Keynote Session #10
1:30 pm Exhibits Close
2:45-3:00 pm Closing Session
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thursday, july 30, 2015
frog street pre~k, toddler or infant training - 8:00 am ~ 12:00 pm
These training sessions are available for Pre-K, Toddler, Infant, PPCD, Head Start and Early Head Start teachers of schools who
have purchased the Frog Street Comprehensive Pre-K, Toddler or Infant Curriculum. Join the Frog Street family as we prepare
for the first week of instruction. Early Childhood consultants will model lessons and instructional strategies, assist with lesson
planning, and review the scope and sequence of instruction. Space is limited, so register early. An additional fee of
$49 is required for attendance in this session and participants will select one of the three trainings to attend.
frog street make & take session 1:00 pm ~ 5:00 pm
Frog Street features Make & Take presentations by Dr. Marianne Gibbs, Al Stewart & Vanessa Levin, and Steve Spangler Science Team, prior
to the opening of Splash. In this pre-conference session, you will enjoy three enthusiastic presentations, a fabulous Frog Street supply kit,
and a complete product package with materials to design purposeful activities for immediate classroom use. Space is limited so register
early. An additional Make & Take fee of $79 is required for attendance in this session and you must be registered for Splash to attend.
1 Dr. Marianne Gibbs
Fine Motor Skills: Make &
Take them Right Out of
the Box!
Occupational therapist
and NAEYC presenter
shares activities and
rationale for the WHATs,
HOWs, and WHYs of hand skill development
as it relates to young children. Fun and
easy-to-implement activities and strategies
will be demonstrated with supporting
rationale to “make and take” students’
future handwriting efficiency…. Write Out
of the Box!
2 Al Stewart ) Vanessa Levin
A Three Ring Circus of Learning and Fun!
Step on up one and all for the greatest show
on earth. No magic or tricks, just plenty
of great ideas! Prepare to be amazed as
Vanessa and Al show you how to use simple
supplies to make fun learning activities for
your classroom. You won’t believe your eyes
as they transform a stick into a powerful fine
motor and language activity! Don’t miss their
astounding bag act where they transform bags
into powerful learning tools your kids will love!
3 Steve
Spangler
Science
Oooh! Ahh!
Awesome Science:
Make & Take
Fun with Team
Spangler
The Spangler Science Team is back with a
bag of science goodies guaranteed to get
ooohs and ahhhs! Take home new ideas
for connecting some of your favorite
children’s literature to an assortment of
eye-catching, hands-on activities. Let the
Spangler team reenergize your sense of
wonder with activities that your children
will love. Laugh and learn a lot!
splash 2015 opening celebration 6:00 ~ 9:00 pm
The fun begins at 6:00 pm with Early Registration and Exhibit Hall Grand
Opening. Munch and mingle throughout the Celebration while shopping
with unique educational vendors to find the latest and greatest new items.
Additional festivities continue at 7:00 pm with door prizes and our Kick-Off
Opening Concert. Don Monopoli-The Learning Station, Stephen FiteMelody House, and Shawn Brown-Super Fun Show will provide the all-star
entertainment. A special session with Jack Berckemeyer will have you
laughing with his light-hearted humor. Exhibits will remain open until
9:00 pm so you can celebrate and shop ‘til you drop with Frog Street friends!
frog street pajama party~meet the bloggers! 9:00 pm ~ 10:00 pm
Join us for this exciting social media session hosted by Crystal Radke and a host of other bloggers! Personally meet
the bloggers for a fun hour of games, contests and over-the-big-top fun! Bring your iPad or favorite smart device
for visiting, networking, learning, and laughing! There will be door prizes and goodies galore so you won’t want to
miss this amazing time together! Come meet:
crystal radke
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Crystal Radke from “Kreative in Kinder” at www.kreativeinkinder.blogspot.com
Vanessa Levin from “Pre-K Pages” at www.pre-kpages.com
Amanda Boyarshinov and Kim Vij from “The Educators Spin On It” at www.theeducatorsspinonit.com
Debbie Clement from “Rainbows within Reach” at www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com
Gladys Appleton from “Teaching in High Heels” at www.teachinginhighheels.blogspot.com
Jennifer Kadar from “Simply Kinder” at www.simplykinder.com
Laral Coe from “Little Miss Kindergarten” at www.littlemisskindergarten.blogspot.com
Splash July 30 ~August 1 . www.frogstreet.com
Dr. Michael Shoulders
Mrs. Laura Bush
Mrs. Laura Bush
Dallas, Texas
One of the most beloved and
admired American First Ladies,
for decades Laura Bush has
championed key issues in the
field of education. The author of
the bestselling memoir, Spoken
from the Heart, Mrs. Bush also
founded both the Texas Book
Festival and National Book Festival
in Washington D.C. Today, as the
Chair of the Women’s Initiative
at the George W.
Bush Institute, Mrs.
Bush continues her
work on education
reform.
Clarksville, TN
Mike taught for 14 years before
serving as an Instructional
Supervisor. He holds a doctoral
degree and visits nearly one
hundred schools a year in the U.S.
and Europe spreading the message
that “Reading IS
Magic!” His book, Say Daddy!, was awarded
the Gold Medal for outstanding book of
the year by the National Association of
Parenting Publications.
4 Male Call: Bringing Boys to Books
International test results in 31 countries showed females
out-performed males in reading and concluded that
boys are “the new disadvantaged.” Discover why “gross
engrosses,” the importance of using humor with boys,
and book titles boys will love to read.
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Valorie Burton
Atlanta, Georgia
A bestselling author and
Certified Personal and
Executive Coach who has
served clients in over 40
states and ten countries,
Valorie Burton has written
ten books
on personal
development. She is the founder of
The CaPP Institute, which provides
tools and training that build resilience,
well-being and productivity for life
and work.
6 Successful People Think Differently
Scientific studies prove that successful people think
differently. They make decisions differently, set
goals differently, and bounce back from failure and
adversity differently. In this presentation, Valorie
combines truth and solid research to help you:
•Sleep better at night feeling peace about
your decisions.
•Change your mindset from “I’ll do that someday”
to concrete goals with realistic action steps.
•Renew vision for your life that makes your
heart sing!
The Importance of Reading Aloud
Working-class children spend as much as 1,700 hours
with books before beginning kindergarten. At-risk
children spend as few as 25 hours. Even with tons of
research supporting reading aloud as a vital strategy,
some school districts have a “No Reading Aloud” policy
for their teachers. Let’s discuss the why, how
and what of reading aloud to children.
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Frog Street's
Circus Celebration
Join Splash participants for:
Dinner • School of the Year Awards • Music
Door Prizes• and much more!
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Splash July 30 ~August 1 . www.frogstreet.com
Dr. Ray Reutzel
Logan, UT
Distinguished Professor and Endowed Chair
of Early Childhood Education at Utah State
University; elected member of the Reading Hall
of Fame
7 We're Learning the "Albaphet" They're just like the
ABCs!::Letter Name Learning in Early Childhood Literacy
Learning the names of alphabet letters has been shown to account
for more unique variance in students’ acquisition of reading and
writing than learning letter sounds. This seems counterintuitive for
most teachers since it appears children need to know letter sounds
rather than names to read and write. This session will present
the latest research, practices, and assessments to support young
children in their learning of alphabet letters.
Content Area: LL,A
Content Strand: G
8 Environmental Engineering::Creating Productive Learning
Centers for Promoting Early Childhood Literacy Learning
This session will provide the principles of how to set up literacy
learning centers in early childhood classrooms and train children
in their productive use. Photos of actual classroom centers along
with the principles of center design will be shared
in this session.
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Content Area: LL,CS
Content Strand:
Dr. Isaias C. Rodriguez
Mission, TX
Recognized Director of Early of Head Childhood
District, Head Start, and Child Care Centers;
Bilingual Consultant and Professor at University
of Texas Pan American
9 Effective Read~Alouds with Alma Flor Ada Stories
Participants will be presented with a variety of strategies to deliver
an engaging read-aloud. Come prepared to actively participate in
storytelling, reciting poems, and singing songs using components
of these fabulous stories from Frog Street.
Content Area: BEE,LL
Content Strand: G
10 Raising Comprehension for ELL Students
Participants will be guided how to use effective strategies to
increase understanding for oral language development and
enhance phonological awareness activities with syllabic instruction
and traditional rhymes, chants and songs!
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Content Area: BEE, LL
Content Strand:
Cultural Stories, Poems, and Songs
A complete grade K-1 program featuring authentic
Spanish Literature by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel
Campoy. Program includes:
• 128-page bilingual teaching guide
• Spanish and English literature
• Listening and music CDs
• And much more!
Perfect for read-aloud and
small-group lessons to enhance
literacy skills for bilingual learners.
Jill Molli
Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline®-Oviedo, FL
Jill Molli has the uncanny ability to help people
laugh and learn at the same time. Jill was
selected as a Conscious Discipline® Associate
because of her no-nonsense ability to get to
the heart of a situation and her commitment to
living Conscious Discipline® principles at school and at home. Jill
is an entertaining, motivating, and heart-felt presenter. Dr. Bailey’s
strategies are well integrated into the Frog Street Pre-K, Toddler
and Infant curricula.
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From Chaos to Calm::Discipline for Your Most
Challenging Children
Most classrooms today contain children with extreme
behavior issues and diagnosed or undiagnosed special needs.
Behaviorally-challenging children are also relationship-resistant
children. Instead of spending precious time seeking to get
challenging children under control, we can instead create a
compassionate school culture that employs the natural power
of connection between all members as a means of co-regulating
behavior and teaching children to self-regulate. Participants
will learn to “meet children where they are,” including specific
strategies to reach out to challenging children in a way that
builds trust and connection. Participants will also explore how
being in relationships with others directly increases their ability
to self-regulate, and how self-regulation will help even the most
challenging children transform their behavior from
chaotic to calm.
Content Area: CE, CM
Content Strand: G
12 Teaching our youngest children skills of
assertiveness and effective communication: The ultimate
in bully prevention
Bullying can cause an enormous amount of stress, fear, and
anxiety in young kids. This behavior not only affects the victims,
but research shows that childhood bullies are more likely to have
negative peer relationships and significant issues later in life.
Consequently, children must learn that they teach others how to
treat them. Teachers should support children in learning how to
assertively deal with the intrusive behaviors of others. Conflicts
that arise in classrooms offer a rich opportunity to teach children
life skills. This session will transform adult perception of conflict
from seeing misbehavior to seeing a call for help. Conferees will
be empowered to reframe their negative perceptions about
peer-to-peer struggles and classroom disruptions and use daily
classroom conflict as an opportunity to teach students life skills.
Accordingly, teachers will be equipped to focus on assertive
solutions by teaching both victims to use a self-assured voice and
aggressors to use effective verbal communication strategies in
times of conflict. Conferees will leave this session with new skills
and resources about how to turn classroom conflicts into shared
cooperation by using conflicts as an opportunity to teach missing
social emotional skills.
Content Area: CE, CM
Content Strand: G G
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Dr. Pam Schiller
Cypress, TX
Pam is a freelance early childhood consultant and
author. Dr. Schiller was a childcare administrator
for several years and also taught in the public
schools as a kindergarten teacher. She served as
Head of the Early Childhood Department at the
University of Houston where she also directed the Lab School. Dr.
Schiller shares her extensive knowledge in workshops and radio
and television interviews and is a popular keynote speaker and
author. Dr. Schiller is the senior author of the Frog Street Pre-K
Curriculum and the new Frog Street Toddler and Infant curricula.
13 What You Teach Me Birth to Three
The experiences of the first three years are crucial to the
foundation of lifetime learning. This session uses early brain
development research as a platform to explore ways to optimize
the experiences of this most fertile time of life. We will explore
what constitutes curriculum for toddlers. Learn how to encourage
language, stimulate thinking skills, solidify social-emotional
stability and promote physical development.
I T FSPK A
Content Area: BR,LL
Content Strand: ~
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Building Math Foundations
Teaching children math skills in a developmental sequence
(layering new skills on top of developed skills) builds a conceptual
understanding of math rather than a math foundation that is based
on rote memorization. This session will focus on the appropriate
developmental sequence for presenting math skills and will also
include activities, songs and games to make learning
math fun!
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Content Area: M
Content Strand:
Brian Mowry
Austin, TX
Brian began his career teaching bilingual prekindergarten and bilingual kindergarten. He
earned various awards, including Teacher of
the Year, and served as a Mathematics Support
Specialist. He currently works as a district level
Pre-kindergarten Specialist supporting over 300 full-day prekindergarten teachers with curriculum and in-service training.
Brian has co-authored a national mathematics textbook program
and is a senior author of the Frog Street Pre-K Curriculum.
15 Get Into the Game: Developing Children's Mathematical
Competencies through Meaningful Engagement
Skills practice does not have to be a tedious, painstaking
experience, which is how some of us experienced mathematics
by completing one worksheet after another. Games, on the other
hand, provide young children an opportunity to practice these
mathematical skills—in particular those related to counting,
adding, subtracting, and comparing—in an engaging, dynamic
context that encourages problem solving and strategic reasoning.
Come prepared to preview an assortment of child-friendly games
that promote peer collaboration rather than emphasizing winning
or competition.
Content Area: M
Content Strand: G
16 Engaging Young Children in Mathematical
Inquiry through Play
Play provides a natural and engaging context for children to
accomplish important cognitive and linguistic milestones at their
own developmental pace. As children play, they are meeting
academic standards that address counting and numerical fluency
while also developing 21st century desired skills, such as problem
solving, communication, collaboration, imagination, and creativity.
This workshop reviews empirical research and theory about
how children learn through play. Participants will make practical
connections to theory by learning ways to scaffold and guide
children in productive self-selected exploratory and pretend play
scenarios through the lens of mathematics.
Content Area: M
Content Strand: G
Travis & Friends
Travis Brorsen, New York City, NY
Travis has appeared in more than 20 national
commercials and guest starred in popular
television shows. Travis is best known for
winning the CBS reality show “Greatest American
Dog” with his boxer Presley in 2008. Travis
& Presley realized it was the building of their relationship that
was invaluable. The “Adventures with Travis & Presley” character
education and good manners program is age appropriate for
pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade, is research and
evidence based, and meets educational guidelines. Travis and his
friends currently reside in New York City and work for the League
Education and Treatment Center, a special needs elementary
school in Brooklyn, NY.
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Let the Dogs Out at Your Next Assembly::In~Service
Trainings & School Assemblies with a BITE!
Tired of the same speakers at your in-service teacher training or
school assembly? Well, it’s time to let the dogs out! Frog Street
presents School Programs with Travis & Friends! If you are looking
for an innovative, unique and uplifting presentation, your search
is over. Travis Brorsen and his companions have been presenting
across the country for the past eight years at public and private
schools and state and national conferences. Their story of
compassion, trust, kindness and respect will reinvigorate your staff
or students in all capacities of life. Participants in this session will
get a taste, or should we say a “sniff,” of the impact Travis & Friends
can have at your site!
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Content Area: CE Content Strand: G
18 The PAWSITIVE Approach to Character Education
and Bully Prevention
Join Travis and his canine companion, Pete, as they reinforce
essential life skills and character development while demonstrating
the importance of good manners. Using good manners
demonstrates a respect for yourself and others. Research shows
that when children act out of kindness and respect for others, they
are better accepted by their peers and bullying behavior decreases.
This one-of-a-kind duo will share great strategies for motivating
students and raising self-esteem, not to mention bringing a smile
to your face!
Content Area: CE
Content Strand: G
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Tym Smith
Coppell, TX
Tym Smith has been in the Early Care and
Education profession for over 20 years. His career
started as an After-School Teacher. He has also
taught Private Kindergarten, been a Director
of a center with over 250 children, and has
worked as a Multi-Unit Manager for one of the largest Early Care
and Education providers in Texas. Tym studied Early Childhood
Education at Texas Baptist University. Tym is the owner of Early
Care and Education, a private preschool and after-school program
with locations in Coppell, Southlake and Flower Mound. For over
10 years, Tym has trained managers and staff on multiple topics in
the field. With a strong focus on staff motivation and advocacy for
young children, Tym’s trainings are full of energy and surprises.
19 Happy Kids=Happy Parents::Tips on Successful
Classroom Management
Join us for this fun and inspiring session to learn simple tips on
classroom management, how to build positive relationships with
your children, and pleasing that picky parent.
Content Area: CM,PCI, CE
Content Strand: G
Stephen Fite
Oklahoma City, OK
Stephen has always loved music. He has realized
his dream of playing before crowds of screaming
fans – the very young variety! Stephen is an
award-winning musician whose albums have
received 18 nationally recognized honors. A
vocalist on various Frog Street CDs, he has played a special role at
Splash for over 20 years and is a contributing author for the Frog
Street Pre-K Curriculum.
22 Music & Movement Ideas that Will Rock
Your Classroom World
Join Stephen Fite for a fun and action-packed session as he shows
you ways to add a little bling and excitement to your classroom
with music and movement. Come prepared to smile, laugh, sing,
move and learn.
Content Area: MM
Content Strand: G
Dr. Glenda Allen~Jones
Metairie, LA
Dr. Allen-Jones served as the Chair of the Early
Childhood Department at Southern University
of New Orleans and worked as an independent
trainer/consultant before joining Frog Street as
an Account Executive.
Mary Jo Huff
Newburgh, IN
Mary Jo Huff has presented to adults and children
in 46 states. She is a master storyteller and an
award-winning author of seven books and CDs
and DVDs filled with information to make this
world a better place for children. With 35+ years
of experience, Mary Jo has a mission to show others how to light
a fire in children’s imaginations. Mary Jo has written many articles
for Early Childhood publications and shares her vast knowledge in
humorous, energetic, interactive keynotes and workshops.
23 Please Help Me::My Heart is in Your Classroom
Dr. Allen-Jones engages in an interactive discussion with
participants on how to help parents help their children learn
healthy social emotional development skills. Children’s literature
is featured as a tool parents can use to help their children develop
language skills to discuss emotions.
Content Area: LL,CE,PCI
Content Strand: G
20 Hop Aboard the Circus Train to Literacy
Discover what works with young children in the world of language
and literacy. Hop on the circus train to the Frog Street big top
where you can learn new and fun techniques. Connecting children
and language with books and book extensions addresses CCSS.
Learn how to tell a story, retell a story and change a story
using puppets and props to keep children engaged
and excited.
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Content Area: LL, CC
Content Strand:
21 Lions and Tigers and Puppets, Oh My!
Come learn fun and easy ways to get and keep the attention
of infants and toddlers. Explore great books, fun puppets and
marching music. Words, colors and atmosphere are an important
part of each child’s day. Meet the Peeper puppets and find your
own personality to share with children.
Content Area: LL,MM
Content Strand: I~T
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Frog Street Toddler
Nurturing Curiosity through Exploration
Pam Schiller, PhD
Frog Street Toddler is designed around
the latest brain research and includes 52
weeks of easy-to-use activities and
experiences created specifically for children 18-36 months old.
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& much more!
Splash July 30 ~August 1 . www.frogstreet.com
The program features
Dr. Becky Bailey’s
Conscious Discipline®.
Don Monopoli
Melbourne, FL
Don Monopoli, Laurie Monopoli, and Jan Hrkach
are The Learning Station. This trio has achieved
international stature as leaders in the children’s
educational music industry. They presently have
a collection of 27 award-winning audio and video
releases and they have published over 300 children’s songs. Don is
a contributing author for the Frog Street Pre-K Curriculum.
24 Brain Breaks: Regenerate, Refresh and Refocus
Brain breaks allow children the opportunity to mentally rest their
brain by diverting their mind into movements that allow them to:
refresh • recharge • refocus • regenerate • release strength • breathe.
Exercise and learning go hand in hand. Regular brain breaks
enhance attentiveness, concentration and focus. They accelerate
learning by allowing children to release their energy, anxiety and
stress. Brain breaks also increase circulation and promote physical
fitness and coordination. Action, dance and movement songs
make it easy for you to integrate brain breaks into your classroom.
They are also great for physical education, circle-time, group
activities and indoor recess.
Content Area: MM, LL,CM
Content Strand: G
25 Rock, Move and Learn!
Jazz up and spice up your entire educational world with refreshing
new music and movement approaches including creative songs,
activities, circle and thinking games that can be modified to
meet the individual needs of children’s developmental levels
and learning styles. Everyone will experience how teaching
and learning through music and movement offers a whole new
exciting dimension in education. Notably, the implementation
of songs that optimize the comprehension of primary concepts
and skills that include creative thinking, left/right discrimination,
opposites, body identification, counting, language, rhyming,
phonemics and literacy awareness. Throughout this presentation,
an emphasis is placed on cultural respect, dignity, and awareness
demonstrated through a global mix of music, lyrics, rhymes and
movement activities. A sought-after presentation, this session has
been commended by conferences for its wealth of knowledge,
captivating topics and active audience participation.
Content Area: MM,LL,CE
Content Strand: G
Frog Street Infant
Building Strong Foundations
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Hundreds of easy-to-use activities and
experiences that support all learning
domains. The complete program includes
colorful board books, classroom posters, photo cards,
manipulatives, music, Lily the puppet, and more!
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John’s Creek, GA
Shawn Brown is originally from Chicago, Illinois
where he developed a strong interest in theater
and music. He developed a wide range of talent
and is a motivational speaker, but he is also an
actor, comedian, and musician. Shawn formed
his own company, Role Model Productions, and began working
with inner city at-risk youth. He now writes and implements
unique and entertaining curriculum enhancement programs for
early childhood and elementary grades.
26 Brain Breaks,,Wiggles & Shakes
Whether you have 20 minutes or 2 minutes you can add teachable
moments with music in your classroom throughout every part
of your day! Learn to guide students using lyrics and Super Fun
music to increase language, enhance literacy skills and assist with
classroom management.
Content Area: LL, MM, CM
Content Strand: G
27 What All Children Want...STRUCTURE!
Sheryl L. Brown, LMFT
Join Sheryl Brown in this presentation which will challenge you to
properly structure your classroom environment to support social
and emotional health. Sheryl will offer the essential keys to the
development of an emotionally supportive community for the
overall well-being of children.
Content Area: CM, CE
Content Strand: G
Jack Berckemeyer
Denver, CO
A nationally-recognized presenter, author, and
humorist, Jack began his career as a middle
school teacher in Denver, Colorado. Jack
brings his energy, humor, and expertise to all
staff development as he helps teachers and
administrators remember why this job makes a difference. He is
known for his motivating, practical ideas and for communicating a
message of hope, laughter, and insight to the nature of the young
adolescent. He works with schools all over the world and is the
owner and coordinator of the Nuts and Bolts Symposiums located
in Destin, Florida and Sandusky, Ohio. He lives in Denver and has
no pets and no plants.
28 Classroom Management
Based on the book, Managing the Madness, this session is perfect
for administrators and educators looking for ways to deal with
students. Jack provides real-life examples and solutions that help
with classroom disruptions and management issues. See how you
can develop useable action plans for students and come discover
not so typical ideas to manage a classroom.
Content Area: CM
Content Strands:
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Curiosity, Attention
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Student Engagement
Looking for great ways to motivate students? Come discover some
hands-on ideas that are easy to use, can be implemented in any
classroom or school, and suit all subject areas. Be ready
to move and learn!
Content Area: CM
Content Strand: G
Splash July 30 ~August 1 . www.frogstreet.com
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Vanessa Levin
Dallas, TX
Vanessa Levin is a passionate advocate and
professional development consultant for
high-quality early childhood education. She is
the author of A Fabulous First Year and Beyond:
A Practical Guide for Pre-K and Kindergarten
Teachers. Vanessa has worked extensively with programs that
serve English Language Learners and at-risk populations for
almost two decades. In addition to her engaging trainings and
workshops, Vanessa currently dedicates her time to helping
teachers around the world via her popular website, Pre-K
Pages. Pre-K Pages promotes fun, hands-on, developmentally
appropriate strategies for early learning.
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Alphabet Fluency Fun for Everyone!
Do your students need help with letter identification skills?
Learn the sequence of skills that will help your students develop
alphabet fluency. You will be introduced to methods for teaching
the alphabet using fun and meaningful activities that your
students will love. Alphabet fluency will develop naturally as your
students participate in these creative, hands-on activities you can
implement in your classroom now with little preparation.
Content Area: LL
Content Strand: G
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The Secret Art of Parent Communication
Learn how to become The Parent Whisperer with easy-toimplement strategies that will turn your parents into partners
instead of adversaries. Unlock the hidden potential of your
parent partners with specific examples of how to make the
home-to-school connection work for you. Discover ways to better
communicate with ALL parents and start your year off on the right
foot! Turn your parents into partners by getting them to work
with you and for you!
Content Area: PCI
Content Strand: G
Al Stewart
Plano, TX
Al Stewart has been a kindergarten teacher,
Head Start lead teacher, Early Childhood
Specialist for Region 6 Education Service Center,
and a Specialist for the Division of Special
Education at the Texas Education Agency.
He has also been the Preschool Consultant for Region 10 and
taught graduate courses on early childhood development at the
University of Texas at Dallas. After 34 years in the public school
arena, Al became an early childhood consultant. Al owns his
own business and continues to conduct training sessions with an
emphasis on working with preschool children with special needs.
32 To Think or Not to Think? That is the Question
This interactive session will focus on ways to increase young
children’s critical thinking skills. Participants will take part in
a variety of activities addressing the developmental stages of
preschoolers. According to Roger von Oech (author of A Whack
on the Side of the Head), there are several types of “thinking.”
Come see some of these thinking types demonstrated along
with suggestions, ideas, songs, and other activities that stimulate
higher-order thinking skills. Come prepared to be actively
engaged throughout the session.
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Content Area: CM, BR
Content Strand:
Frog Street
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Nominate your school for School of the Year.
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Frog Street Pre ~ K Curriculum
Frog Street Pre-K is a comprehensive, research-based program
that integrates instruction across developmental domains
and early learning disciplines. The program is engaging for
both teachers and children, and is easy to implement. The
cornerstones of the program are: an extensive integration
of theme, disciplines, and domains; special attention to
social-emotional development; many levels and support of
differentiated instruction; and a joyful approach to learning.
Senior Authors:
• Pam Schiller, PhD
• Alma Flor Ada, PhD
• F. Isabel Campoy, PhD
• Brian Mowry
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Splash July 30 ~August 1 . www.frogstreet.com
Kathy Davis
Lubbock, TX
Kathy has over 30 years of early childhood
experience. She has been a classroom teacher,
an instructional specialist, and an early childhood
consultant. Kathy has written several resource
books for Frog Street and shared her humor and
in-depth knowledge of young children as a speaker nationwide.
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Roll out those Good Old School Days of Fun and Learning!
Join Kathy as she revisits “old” early childhood learning
experiences. These time-forgotten activities engage the current
generation who are plugged in and skill tested. Oh yes, they can
be tied to the state curriculum. WARNING: The workshop activities
require participants to move and groove.
Content Area: LL,MM,CM
Content Strand: G
Debbie Clement
Ocala, FL
Debbie Clement brings a patchwork quilt of
experience to all of her performances from
concert and stage to staff development. Because
the Arts are Debbie’s passion, she weaves her
love of music and movement together with
storytelling, humor, sign language, and vivid visual props and
costumes. She has written and recorded nine CDs of original songs
for children. Debbie presents her programs and travels around the
world as an author and illustrator.
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Lyrics to Literacy::Read a Song and Sing a Book:
Playful Connections between Singing and Reading
Start with a full serving of affirmation. Add a heaping helping
of call and response filled with rhyme and accompanied by a
mesmerizing drum beat. And stir in a full course of civics for
children. Join nationally award-winning Debbie Clement in an
upbeat romp through her original songs presented in their picturebook format. See the authentic artwork created by children
around the country in response to her bold fabric illustrations.
Learn the sign language to accompany her classic songs. Hear
brain research that resonates. Cross-the-midline! Come for
inspiration! Build patterns and scaffold! Join the camaraderie
of your peers. Listen to stories from the field prompting tears,
laughter and motivation. Plan on enthusiasm and encouragement
sprinkled with polka dots, smiles and a dollop of hilarity. Bring a
friend!
Content Area: BR,CM,CE,IC,LL,MM,SN
Content Strand: G
LifeCubby
• Clears the Clutter
for more Effective
Classroom
Management
• Streamlines
Evidence-based
Assessment
• Establishes Real-Time Parent Communication
Marlene Williams
Prosper, TX
Marlene is a freelance Early Childhood Consultant
with a background that spans over 30 years in
public and private schools. Her professional
experience includes coordinating early childhood
programs for a large suburban school district,
writing curriculum, and teaching preschool through sixth grade.
She also provides side-by-side coaching to administrators and
teaching staff in Early Reading First Grants, Head Start classrooms
and public school Pre-K programs nationwide. Marlene is also a
contributing author for the Frog Street Pre-K Curriculum.
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Expanding Vocabulary::Essential Strategies for
Vocabulary Development
You will enjoy these easy-to-implement strategies from Frog
Street’s new Expanding Vocabulary package which can be used
in your classroom immediately! This workshop’s focus will be
on using resources, strategies and approaches to strengthen
vocabulary more fully in your K-1 classroom.
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Content Area: LL
Content Strand: K~1
Sue Testaguzza
LifeCubby Westerville, OH
Developed by Ohio childcare expert Sue
Testaguzza as a software solution for early
childhood classrooms, LifeCubby offers teachers
the ability to document daily activities and
communicate with parents using tablets,
computers or even phones.
36 LifeCubby: Best Practices in ECE Documentation and
Communications for the Digital Age
This session will provide an overview of the features/functions
of LifeCubby, including photo/video upload, tagging, journaling,
daily documentation, live messaging, reports, an interactive lesson
planner, parent-teacher conference forms and the Director’s
Dashboard.
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Content Area: A, PCI, CM, T
Content Strand:
Dr. Marianne Gibbs
Houston, TX
Dr. Marianne Gibbs is an occupational therapist
and national education speaker. Dr. Gibbs is the
owner of Gibbs Consulting, Inc. and the creator/
presenter of “Fine Motor Skills…Write Out of the
Box!” Dr. Gibbs has supported the appropriate
development of young children by providing transformational
workshops and educational products to teachers, administrators,
and parents across the United States. She is also a contributing
author for the Frog Street Pre-K Curriculum.
37 Determining Handwriting Readiness and Scissor Skill
Proficiency...Write Out of the Box!
Is Johnny ready to write? How is Sally doing with scissor skills?
Objective documentation of student progress is so important
to speaking effectively and collaboratively with parents.
This informative workshop will provide you with simple, but
meaningful, tools to document students’ readiness for
handwriting and competence in scissor cutting.
Content Area: FM, A Content Strand: G
Splash July 30 ~August 1 . www.frogstreet.com
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38 In the Center Ring...Alphabet Knowledge
This session features the Sing & Read™ Alphabet characters,
alphabet songs, center activities and more with strategies to
optimize learning.
Content Area: LL
Content Strand: G
Frog Street Team
44 Simple Science under the Big Top
Circus peanuts, cotton candy and popcorn come alive when we
use our senses. Throw in chemistry and animals and what do you
get? Circus magic! Come join the fun!
Content Area: LL,SC,CS
Content Strand: G K~1
Debbie Catoire, Kingwood, TX
39 Take a Peek at Frog Street Infant and Toddler
Our exciting new activities for infants and toddlers incorporate all
learning domains, provide developmental stages of activities, and
offer family communications tools.
Content Area: IC,LL,BR
Content Strand: I~T A
Frog Street Team
45 Catoire's Amazing Countries
Travel along with me through Africa, Australia, China, France,
Mexico and the USA. Discover amazing animals, habitats, food,
cultures and languages from around the world.
Content Area: LL,SC,CS
Content Strand: G K~1
Debbie Catoire, Kingwood, TX
40 A Circus Celebration Using Math Skills
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Investigate space and shapes, measurement with non-standard
units and tools, sorting, patterns, number trajectories, and
problem solving in this session featuring Sing & Read Math
Collections.
Content Area: M
Content Strand: G
Frog Street Team
Death Defying Differentiated Learning
Does your classroom feel like a three-ring circus because of the
different ability levels? Learn to be the ringmaster of your class
with differentiated activities and organization. Leveled literacy and
math with little learners is possible!
Content Area: LL,M,CS,CM
Content Strand: G
Allison Covington, Alexandria, LA
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Promoting Purposeful Provocations
Science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) in the
early childhood setting is an educational trend and method to
infuse project-based learning and purposeful teaching. Join our
STEAM lab for hands-on practice and ideas to take back to your
classroom!
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Content Area: LL,M,SC,T
Content Strand:
Kendra Andersen, Nashville, TN
L & J Show: Clowning Around with Literacy and Math
Join us for a fun time as we learn to develop and reinforce
students’ math skills using trade books, graphic organizers,
poems, lapbooks, and notebooks. You will learn and
participate in skills and strategies targeted toward
small- and whole-group activities.
Content Area: LL,M,CS
Content Strand: G
LuJuana Cox, Haworth, OK
42 Mathematicians Workshop
Transform your kindergartners into mathematicians! This session
will give you many ideas on how to engage your students in
small-group and station activities that will give them opportunities
to practice and master math concepts.
Content Area: A,M,CS,CM
Content Strand: G K~1
Merilee Barrington, Midlothian, TX
48 Behavioral Assessments for Students with Autism
Figuring out WHY a student with autism is exhibiting a specific
behavior is often the most difficult, but most important, part
of changing the behavior. This session will focus on functional
behavior assessments that lead to successful behavior plans.
Content Area: A,SN,CM
Content Strand: G
Carrie Eyberg, Bentonville, AR
43 Best Practice for Infants & Toddlers
This session will focus on principles, practices and curriculum
related to a philosophy based on respect. Join in the ideas and
discussion and be ready for the idea of stepping outside your
comfort zone!
Content Area: LL,BR,CM
Content Strand: I~T
Pamela Briggs, Waco, TX
49 PK and PPCD Physical Education::Not the
Average Gym Class
Following Pre-K physical education guidelines and campus
thematic units, this session will share lessons that are both
innovative and useful for ALL Pre-K and PPCD students. This is NOT
your average gym class!
Content Area: T,SN,CS,CM
Content Strand: G
Jeff Fieldhouse, Keller, TX
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Clowning Around with Frog Street Themes!
Looking for some great ideas for extra activities to go with each
Frog Street theme? Come and experience some graphing, cooking,
special books, journaling ideas and You Tube resources. Your
classroom can be just as exciting as the “Big Top!”
Content Area: LL,M,SC,T
Content Strand: G FSPK
Brenda Fincher, Atlanta, TX
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You Don't Have to be a Lion Tamer!
Your classroom really can run like an eight-ring circus! Pick up
some strategies on how to make your centers run smoothly!
We will learn little steps that will get your eight-rings running
independently. You really can have small groups during
center time!
Content Area: CM,CS
Content Strand: G
Brenda Fincher, Atlanta, TX
52 I Can Do This!
This interactive session will help early childhood educators and
parents understand everyday items for literacy activities that are
found everywhere throughout the day. Participants will have a
chance to practice using the interactive books.
Content Area: LL,PCI,SN,CC,CS
Content Strand: G I~T K~1
Dr. Ronda Gedward, Stone Mountain, GA
53 Designing Effective Staff Development
Designed for center based directors and administrators, this
session will explore strategies for designing staff meetings,
coaching conversations and reflective supervision strategies that
lead to lasting change and professional growth.
Content Areas: A
Content Strand: A
Michelle Gilbert, Topeka, KS
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Preschool Experiences that Build Numeracy Skills
Join us to learn about a range of developmentally appropriate
early math concepts for preschool children. Learn strategies for
meaningful ways to integrate these math concepts throughout all
areas of your classroom and at all times of the day.
Content Areas: M,CS
Content Strand: G
Michelle Gilbert, Topeka, KS
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The Literate Yogi
Come learn tips for doing yoga with children, discover ways to
deepen their understanding of the fun and benefits of doing
yoga, and experience how to incorporate yoga throughout
your day.
Content Areas: LL
Content Strand: G
Drew Giles, Denver, CO
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Seven Best Practices and Pitfalls of Staff Development
Designed to assist administrators in preparing and implementing
a robust experiential training, this workshop will focus on the
seven best practices to increase effectiveness and pitfalls to avoid.
Strategies are grounded in brain development.
Content Areas: BR
Content Strand: A
Dr. Rena Hall, Nashville, TN
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Purposeful Play in K
Kindergartners thrive in environments rich in language and play.
Balancing academic demands while promoting creativity in play
is well worth the effort. Learn the “how” and “why” of keeping the
fun in kindergarten.
Content Areas: LL,M,SC,CS
Content Strand: K~1
Kathy Haule, Lewisville, TX
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58 Crazy for Clipart!
Join us for a session on how we use clipart at our center! Ideas
include circle time, folder games, dramatic play, bulletin boards,
school performances, and MORE! We will perform our version of
the Jazzy Three Bears using Frog Street clipart!
Content Areas: T,CS,CM
Content Strand: G
DD Hutson, Ben Wheeler, TX
59 Christmas in July!
Join us for a “Christmas in July” spectacular! We will cover lesson
planning for the Christmas holiday including Christmas science
experiments, art activities, crafts, skill building, music and planning
a Christmas performance at your school!
Content Areas: SC,CS
Content Strand: G
DD Hutson, Ben Wheeler, TX
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Don't Let Writing be a Three~Ring Circus!
On a tightrope when it comes to writing? Come learn unique
pre-writing, “sloppy copy,” and final copy ideas to get your writers
writing. Visit our writing stations to get some hands-on ideas
about how to help your students become writers!
Content Areas: LL,CC,CS
Content Strand: K~1
Charlotte Irons, Crawfordville, FL
61 Creating Wonderful Writers in Pre~K
This session will provide teaching strategies for writing in whole
group, small group, and center activities. It will focus on the
importance of fine motor development and scaffolding through
the stages of writing.
Content Areas: LL,CS,BEE, FM
Content Strand: FSPK G
Tierra Jackson, Ft. Worth, TX
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Do You Feel Like Your Room is a Circus?
Come find out how you can become an “edu-tainer.” We will explore
ways to teach and meet the needs of students using the FSPK
curriculum, learn DAP (developmentally appropriate practice)
activities within learning stations, and discover ways to meet the
SE needs of students.
Content Areas: CM,CS,LL,SN
Content Strand: FSPK G
Natasha Johnson, Houston, TX
65 Putting the FUN in Common Core Math
Learn how to easily incorporate Common Core mathematical
practices by discovering new games, fun tools, activities, and
techniques that foster conceptual understanding. In this hands-on
session, you’ll discover new ways to facilitate learning the
CCSS way!
Content Areas: M,CC,BR
Content Strand: K~1
Palma Lindsay, Santa Clarita, CA
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Navigating Early Childhood Transitions
Chart your course for successful early childhood transitions!
Discover how to develop smooth plans for students ages
3-5 as they begin their journey to kindergarten. Explore
tools and resources to guide the “transition team” to
their destination.
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Content Areas: A,T,PCI,SN
Content Strand:
Karin Mahlenkamp, Keller, TX
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Nature and Science in the Early Childhood Classroom
Learn how to meet state objectives in all five developmental
domains using developmentally appropriate yet extremely
engaging science experiments, nature, and technology.
Content Area: SC,T
Content Strand:
G FSPK
Shanna Malone, Dallas, TX
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Accept the Moment as it Is...
Social and emotional development is very important in the
early childhood classroom. In this hands-on session, we
will work toward a better understanding of Conscious
Discipline® and implementing the Greeting Circle
component effectively.
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Content Areas: CM
Content Strand:
Nancy McClellan, Nashville, TN
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Jen & Allie's Pre~K::The Greatest Show on Earth!
See what true inclusion and integration look like in a PK/PPCD
blended classroom. We will share our strategies for making
each child successful! Learn how we engage students by
learning through play, learning stations, and whole-group
instruction!
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Content Areas: T,PCI,SN,CS,CM
Content Strand: G
Allie Latham, Keller, TX
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Building Relationships in a Three~Ring Circus
Come discover activities and ideas to build relationships that
promote active participation and engagement of young,
diverse children in the classroom.
Content Areas: LL,M,PCI,BEE,CM
Content Strand:
Jo McGovern, Arlington, TX
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Frog Street Pre~K: Pinterest Style
Do you have Pinterest boards full of innovative and creative ideas
and activities that you would like to try? Come see our successes
and epic fails as well as strategies to integrate your Pinterest boards
into Frog Street Pre-K.
Content Areas: SN,CS
Content Strand: FSPK K~1 G
Angie Landry, Watauga, TX
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Character Education and
Good Manners Series
This unique and engaging
year-long program for
children ages 4-7 highlights
eight good-manners themes.
Complete kit includes
comprehensive teaching
guide, student readers,
classroom posters, videos,
and more!
Supports Bully Prevention
Splash July 30 ~August 1 . www.frogstreet.com
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70 A FREE~Ring Circus Online
Your classroom is the main event! Learn how to use free internet
programs to promote all the eventful activities that happen in your
classroom and program! Use photos and videos online! It is fun and
professional! You can do it! I can help!
Content Areas: T,PCI
Content Strand: G
Tena Mitchell, Lewisville, TX
71 Crisis Management Plan: The Greatest Show on Earth
It’s show time! Who declares a campus emergency? Who speaks
to the media? Cover basic drills including when to lock down
and when to leave. Cover advanced rare issues, such as hazardous
waste spills and wild animals. Plan for the worst and hope you never
need to use “the plan.”
Content Areas: PCI, CM
Content Strand: A
Tena Mitchell, Lewisville, TX
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75 Technology for Today's Classroom
Learn how to use Pinterest to help plan for your daily lessons.
Discover great websites and apps that your students will love. Use
the internet as a resource to reteach and provide independent,
fun activities that will increase engagement and rigor in your
instruction. Work smarter not harder and let technology be a
guiding tool!
Content Area: T
Content Strands: K~1 G
Crystal Radke, Kreative in Kinder, Lorena, TX
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Step Right Up to Reading and Math Fun!
Feel like your class is a three-ring circus? Step right up to this
session for new ideas, tips, and tricks galore. Make your students
more engaged than ever before!
Content Areas: LL,M,CC,CS,CM
Content Strands: G K~1
Lynne Rhodes, Frisco, TX
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Walking the Tightrope
Common relationships under the “big top” are those between a
child and a parent, a parent and a teacher, and a child and a teacher.
How do we develop positive relationships in this
three-ring circus?
Content Areas: A,PCI,SN,CM
Content Strand: G
Gilen Meibaum-Norwood, Natchitoches, LA
The POWer of Words
Come discover the tools necessary to enhance a vocabulary
continuum. We’ll explore the benefits of music, dance, and
American Sign Language to strengthen vocabulary skills for
students ages pre-k to second grade.
Content Areas: LL,MM
Content Strand: K~1
Gloria Rojas, Buffalo Grove, IL
73
78
S.T.E.M. for Infants & Toddlers?
S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and S.T.E.A.M.
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) are the new buzz
words in early childhood education. STEM/STEAM for infants
and toddlers is about providing multisensory experiences. The
youngest children are experts at exploration and use all of
their senses to explore their environment. Learn how to set up
your classroom and the common materials you can provide to
encourage these explorations.
Content Areas: SC,T,M
Content Strand: I~T
Judy Meine, Carrollton, TX
74
Writer's Workshop in the Primary Classroom
Teach young writers how to use all the elements of the writing
process. Learn how to lead them through idea generation, planning,
developing, and revising their work. Teach them
simple rules to follow to be successful. Your students can find
their voice as authors and experience the excitement of “publishing”
books.
Content Areas: LL, IC, T
Content Strand: K~1
Crystal Radke, Kreative in Kinder, Lorena, TX
iPads: Beyond the Apps
So, you have iPads in your classroom with all kinds of free apps, but
what do you do now? Create, that’s what! I will show you how to get
your students creating and learning using the iPad as a tool!
Be prepared to see loads of tips and ideas!
Content Areas: LL,M,SC,T,CS,BEE
Content Strands: G K~1
Kristyn Smith, Brenham, TX
79
The Three E's of Small Groups
Learn how to plan effective, efficient and engaging activities
for small-group instruction that achieves individual objectives.
Emphasis will be placed on half-day programs using the Frog Street
Pre-K curriculum.
Content Areas: A,LL,M,CS,BEE,CM
Content Strand: FSPK
Kristina Troutman, Houston, TX
80
Upcycling for Peanuts under the Big Top
Do you need fun and interactive activities to keep your students
engaged and your classroom organized? During this interactive
session, discover how to upcycle items into useful classroom
materials.
Content Areas: LL,M,SC,PCI,CS,CM
Content Strands: G I~T
Ryan Walker, Waldron, AR
K~1
A
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