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Early Childhood
Educational Conference
CIRCUS
CELEBRATION!
Pre-K
Early Head Start
Toddler
Kindergarten
Infant
First Grade
Head Start
Administrators
July 30-August 1, 2015
The Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, Texas
Register now to reserve your space!
What is Splash?
Frog Street’s early childhood educational conference is an exceptional
professional learning experience for all educators of young children.
Who should attend Splash?
The Splash educational conference is beneficial for early childhood
teachers, administrators, and directors. 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.
What are the Frog Street Pre-Conference Training Sessions?
These 4-hour sessions are designed for schools and districts who have purchased the
Frog Street Pre-K, Toddler, or Infant Curriculum. This in-depth training will provide an
overview of the curriculum and instruction for using the program effectively in the
classroom. You may select either a Pre-K, Toddler or Infant curriculum training session.
L4
Language Development
0-3 months
I Know My Name
NEW! Infant Curriculum
What is a Make & Take Session?
Babies are typically able to recognize the sound of their name within a couple of months after birth.
They will turn their head toward and/or make eye contact with the person saying their name.
Objectives:
C.1.b.
Participants rotate through three exciting presentations during this
4-hour session and receive all the materials and tools they need to
create take-home activities to use in their classroom!
Training Session!
C.1.b.
Uses hand motions and body movements in response to
familiar words and phrases
Responds to different tones of voice
Say babies’ names often. Sing their names. Say their names in a high
voice or a low voice. Play with the sound of each child’s name. Some
names are easy to use in rhymes, chants or songs. Sing this song,
using different babies’ names, to the tune of “Where is Thumbkin?”
Where is Tiffany? Where is Tiffany?
Here she is. Here she is.
How are you today, friend? How are you today, friend?
You look just fine! You look just fine!
Communication
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NEW! Make & Take Session
Includes THREE Amazing
Presentations!
Marianne Gibbs
Write Out of the Box
Vanessa Levin
Splash
Participants Receive:
Al Stewart
Julie Gintzler
Steve Spangler
Science
Relax and enjoy the beautiful
atmosphere at the
Gaylord Texan Resort!
• Conference Bag
• Splash T-Shirt
• Online access to all session
handouts
• Ticket to Awards Dinner
• Door Prizes
• Splash Certificate
July 30-August 1, 2015
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Select from over 90 sessions featuring our line-up of spectacular presenters!
Keynote Speaker
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 the
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.
Mrs. Laura Bush
Michael Shoulders
Valorie Burton
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.
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.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Ray Reutzel
Dr. Isaías C. Rodriguez
Distinguished Professor
and Endowed Chair of Early
Childhood Education at Utah
State University; elected member
of the Reading Hall of Fame
Recognized Director of Early
Childhood District, Head Start,
and Child Care Centers; Bilingual
Consultant and Professor at
University of Texas Pan American
Dr. Pam Schiller
Brian Mowry
Travis & Friends
Tym Smith
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Jill Molli
Loving Guidance Associate for
Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious
Discipline®; motivating and
heart-felt presenter
Mary Jo Huff
Dr. Glenda
Allen-Jones
Splash 2015 Opening Celebration
Thursday, July 30, 2015
7:00-8:00 am
8:00-12:00 pm
11:00-1:00 pm
1:00-5:00 pm
6:00-9:00 pm
7:00 pm
9:00-10:00 pm
Training Check-In
Training Sessions (Pre-K, Toddler, Infant)*
Make & Take Check-In
Make & Take Session*
Splash Conference Registration Check-In
& Exhibits
Opening Celebration Concert &
Special Presentation
Frog Street Pajama Party Bloggers Session
*Pre-registration and additional fee required for Make & Take and
Training Sessions.
Splash 2015 Breakout Sessions
Conference Format Includes Five Strand Options
Friday, July 31, 2015
7:00-8:00 am
7:30-5:00 pm
8:00-8:45 am
8:45-9:45 am
9:45-10:15 am
10:15-11:15 am
11:30-12:30 pm
12:45-1:45 pm
2:00-3:00 pm
3:00-3:30 pm
3:30-4:30 pm
4:30-5:15 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
Opening concert features Don Monopoli (The Learning Station),
Stephen Fite (Melody House), and Shawn Brown (Super Fun Show)
for all-star entertainment.
A special session with
Jack Berckemeyer will have
you laughing with his
light-hearted humor. Registration Check-In
Exhibits Open
General Session
Keynote Session #1
Break & Exhibits
Breakout Session #2
Lunch A/Breakout Session #3A
Lunch B/Breakout Session #3B
Breakout Session #4
Break & Exhibits
Breakout Session #5
Breakout Session #6
Exhibits Close
Circus Celebration Awards Dinner
I -T
FSPK
Infant Toddler
Pre-K
G
General (T-2nd)
K-1
A
K-1
Administrator
Session Content Area Focus
A
Assessment
EHS
BEE
Bilingual/ESL/ELL
BR
Brain Research
MM
Music & Movement
CM
Class Management
PCI
Parent/Community Involvement
Saturday, August 1, 2015
CE
Character Education
SN
Special Needs/Inclusion/PPCD
7:30-1:30 pm
8:00-8:15 am
8:15-9:15 am
9:15-9:45 am
9:45-10:45 am
11:00-12:00 pm
12:15-1:15 pm
1:30-2:45 pm
1:30 pm
2:45-3:00 pm
CC
Common Core
SC
Science
FM
Fine Motor Development
C
Centers
IC
Integrated Curriculum
T
Technology
LL
Language & Literacy
TR
Transitions
HS
Head Start
Exhibits Open
Early Bird Door Prizes
Keynote Session #7
Break & Exhibits
Breakout Session #8
Lunch A/Breakout Session #9A
Lunch B/Breakout Session #9B
Keynote Session #10
Exhibits Close
Closing Session
M
Early Head Start
Math
All sessions are coded by content area focus to help you
select sessions that best meet your needs. Create your
own schedule! Select from over 90 sessions to design
your personalized conference agenda!
Circus Celebration Awards Dinner
Register Your Entire Team!
Early-Bird Pricing Available!
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Be our guest on Friday evening at this year’s Circus
Celebration. Please join the fun at this premier dinner
event dressed in circus attire or as your favorite
Frog Street character. There will be an optional parade
and recognition for those wearing costumes. The
annual Frog Street School-of-the-Year awards will be
given as well as numerous additional surprises!
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