Events

Are you interested in learning about the importance of sensory development in infants and toddlers? Join Trying Together on September 16 for our online session, “Connections and Conversations: Infant Sensory Experiences.”

About

Connections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are biweekly interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants engage in virtual discussions with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions, experiences, and expertise about the highlighted topic. Sessions offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be provided.

This session will define and explore the processes of sensory integration and the importance of sensory development in infants and toddlers. Participants will receive an overview of infant sensory development and ways to contribute to children’s learning within classroom settings as well as adaptations that can be made for students with behaviors due to the way they process sensory experiences differently. Participants will be lead in creating various developmentally friendly sensory toys with objects found in their own homes.

Session Details

• • Session Date: Wednesday, September 16  |  6 – 7 p.m
  • Instructors: Jennifer McKain and Alicia Sebastian
  • CKC: Child Growth and Development
  • CDA Subject Area: Principles of Child Growth & Development
  • Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 15

Registration

To register, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited.

Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. For questions, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.

Session Rules and Guidelines

These virtual discussions are designed to provide educators the opportunity to grow professionally and share knowledge on early childhood topics. During the meeting, participants should follow the guidelines below to ensure a successful virtual meeting for all participants.

• • Please allow all participants a chance to speak. Listen respectfully and actively.
  • Commit to learning about each other, not to debating the topic.
  • Embrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.
  • Participants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.
  • Participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature in Zoom to request an opportunity to comment or ask a question. Individuals will be temporarily unmuted by the moderator.
  • Participants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.
  • To receive PQAS credit, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.
  • Have fun, make connections, and engage in the conversations!

More Information

For questions or more information, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.