WORKSHOPS
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Take
advantage of Anne's background and expertise by scheduling one
or more of the following workshops:
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REAL
ART FOR CHILDREN |
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All ages |
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Process is the most important part of children's
art, but remember to respectfully appreciate what they do.
Learn what art is to children and explore ways to enlighten
parents (and yourself). Also presented will be tips on introducing
famous artists to children and ways to complete your own work
of art! |
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LIGHTEN
UP-LIFE'S TOO SHORT |
| Ages: |
All ages |
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If you feel put down/used up/wrung out, get
crazy and de-stress yourself with hands-on ways to handle
job stress, family stress and stress in general. Guaranteed
to make you laugh and lighten up! |
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CAN
I HAVE IT WHEN YOU ARE DONE? |
| Ages: |
All ages |
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Positive reinforcement is the best way to discipline
in childcare. Coach the children (even toddlers) to ask, "Can
I have it when you're done?" This workshop offers a lot
of sharing and key phrases to use with children and plenty
of information on what battles to pick. |
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"HANDS
ON" FOR DAP |
| Ages: |
All ages |
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If it has not been in the hand, it is not in the brain!
Discussion and activities to prove how children learn through
exploratory play and ways to facilitate developmentally
appropriate practice in your classroom.
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"PERKING"
YOUR STAFF ALONG |
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For Administrators/Supervisors |
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Proven ways to "connect" with your staff; nurture
them in the field and "perk" them professionally
so they stay! Lecture with interactive role playing and
activities.
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BUBBLES,
BUTTERFLIES & BEAKERS |
| Ages: |
Toddler - Preschool |
| Subject: |
Science doesn't have to be boring or mind-boggling to work
for young children. Hands-on play with water, nature items
... mini experiments ... resource materials available ...
handouts ... and FUN!!! Simple theory explored.
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SPLASH
AND MASH ! |
| Ages: |
Toddler - Preschool |
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Psst! Forget the rules! Recipes and hands-on messes
that you must experience and share with your children. Explanation
and discussion of the benefits to a child's development
when experiencing the process of messy activities on a regular
daily basis!
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CLIMB
IT, MOVE IT, RISK & BE FREE!! |
| Ages: |
Preschool - School Age |
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Do you allow children to risk? Can YOU take risks?
This interactive workshop allows you to take risks and learn
how to set up your playground with moveables to allow children
the freedom and creativity of RISK taking. It's a prerequisite
to reading and good self-esteem!
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FABULOUS,
FUN FESTIVALS |
| Ages: |
Infant - School Age |
| Subject: |
Get away from the holiday "crazies," stress and
inappropriate activities. Ideas incorporate parent involvement
and nature.
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| Title: |
THE
TEENY, TINY FIVE ALIVE SENSES |
| Ages: |
Infant - Toddler |
| Subject: |
"How to" facilitate infants and young toddlers
in the exploration of the world through their senses. Ideas
and everyday items which can be used for awareness and growth
of the teeny, tiny ones in your care.
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WOW
- PROP BOXES |
| Ages: |
Toddler - School Age |
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Spark the children's
day (and yours) with dramatic play boxes that put the "WOW"
into the day. Ideas will involve family participation and
hands-on materials. |
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KID-CREATED
BULLETIN BOARDS |
| Ages: |
Infant - School Age |
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STOP "overworking" yourself
cutting out bulletin board ideas. Give ownership to the children!
Photos and ideas to developmentally ensure truly child-created
bulletin boards. |
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MOTHER
NATURE CELEBRATES |
| Ages: |
Preschool - School Age |
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Looking at holiday celebrations and festivals from Mother
Nature's view point. Discussion and hands-on activities,
gifts and ideas to offer children in your early childhood
setting. Participants will be "creating" during
this workshop.
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Annie's Ark, Inc.
23 North Street - Livonia, NY 14487
Phone(585) 346-3542 - Fax (585) 346-9705
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