The Places We'll Go! 2024 Southern Chapter NevAEYC Mini Conference

Come join us for a day of learning, networking, prizes, and fun at our annual Southern Chapter of NevAEYC Mini-conference The Places We'll Go! Several breakout sessions to choose from including two that will be taught in Spanish! Breakfast, lunch, a copy of the Dr. Seuss Book Oh, The Places You'll Go!, and a swag bag of goodies will be provided to each participant plus entry in our raffle which includes gift cards, a family pass to the FlyOver Vegas experience, self-care baskets, educational materials, and more!

Únase a nosotros para un día de aprendizaje, networking, premios y diversión en nuestra mini-conferencia anual del Capítulo Sur de NevAEYC ¡Los lugares a los que iremos! ¡Varias sesiones de trabajo para elegir, incluidas dos que se impartirán en español! Desayuno, almuerzo, una copia del libro del Dr. Seuss. ¡Oh los lugares a los que irás! y se proporcionará una bolsa de regalos a cada participante, además de una entrada a nuestra rifa que incluye tarjetas de regalo, un pase familiar a la experiencia FlyOver Vegas, canastas de autocuidado, materiales educativos y más!

Morning Breakout Sessions: Four amazing presenters to choose from!

Title TBD, Dione Gannt, NV Silver State Assessor Team Building I - Floor 2, Room 203 Description coming soon!

STEM and Literacy, Jennifer Montgomery, CSN Building I - Floor 2, Room 205 Do you love the beauty and magic of children's books? Let's explore scientific concepts associated with biological science and physical science through books. We will also look at activity expansion ideas to support STEM education. Concepts will include real world context, use of specimens, and introduction of science tools.

Integrating Media into Your Teaching Practice, Jessica Russell, VegasPBS Building I – Floor 2 Room TBD PBS KIDS is dedicated to offering free access to media content and community-based experiences that support learning for young children. Rediscover the new multiplatform content on our channels that support key developmental areas — from communication and critical thinking skills to literacy and STEM learning, and walk away with tools and strategies to use this educational content with a new generation of preschoolers.

La Serie de Conexion Mochila (en Español), Minerva Perez, The Children's Cabinet Building I - Floor 2, Room 207 Tiene como objetivo proporcionar una manera para que los maestros y los padres/cuidadores trabajen juntos para ayudar a los niños pequeños a desarrollar habilidades socioemocionales y reducir el comportamiento desafiante. proporciona información que ayuda a los padres a mantenerse informados sobre lo que sus hijos están aprendiendo en la escuela e ideas específicas sobre cómo utilizar la estrategia.

Afternoon Breakout Session: Four amazing presenters to choose from!

Creating Positive Learning Environments, Howard Giles M.A., M.Div. Mental Health Counselor, Child Care Consultation Program, Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services Building I - Floor 2, Room 203 Description coming soon!

The Art of Self Expression., Emily Kirshenbaum, Building I - Floor 2, Room 205 Be prepared to engage in creative expression. Let’s put our thoughts and feelings into creating a masterpiece. Rediscover self- Create an abstract self portrait. Allow yourself to indulge in a sensory experience for all ages.

Big Body Play, Ethel Sly, Las Vegas Urban League-Early Childhood Connection Building I – Floor 2 Room TBD Children need to experience appropriate risks, challenges, and physical fitness in order to develop to their full potential. This is where Big Body Play come into practice; a play style that gives children the opportunities they need for optimal development across all learning domains.

Title TBD (en Español), Alex Fuentes, Early Learning Insight, LLC Building I - Floor 2, Room 207 Description coming soon!

Host or Publisher Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children