August 11, 2021 Early Learning Summit (HiMama) Join HiMama for a free virtual Early Learning Summit. The event will be held virtually on Saturday, January 15, 2022 with a full day of educational sessions, including specific breakout sessions for educators, directors, and owners. A special kickoff event Friday, January 14 for networking opportunities, extended learning, and some special giveaways. Conference Agenda 11:00 – 11:45 | The Power of Reflection for Personal and Professional Development 11:45 – 12:45 | Sneak Peek: Your Plan for Professional Growth This Year 1:00 – 1:45 | Power of Play: How to Assess and Document Social-Emotional Development 1:45 – 2:15 | Booth Exploration & HiMama Tours 12:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Session A: Roundtable – Activity and Lesson Planning for Your Classroom 12:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Session B: Roundtable – Staff Motivation and Retention at Your Center 3:00 – 3:45 | All about Parent Engagement 4:00 – 4:45 | Strategies to Manage Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom 4:45 – 5:00 | Wrap-up 5:00 – 6:00 | Power Hour! Booth Exploration & HiMama Tours Featured Speakers Constant Hine | Specialized Coach in transformational learning, and Founder of Horizons In Learning. Beth Cannon | International Speaker and Author on Early Childhood Education. Ron Grady | Early Childhood Educator and founder of online curriculum resource, Childology. Prerna Richards | Founder of Together We Grow, providing professional development, coaching, and consulting for educators. Registration To claim your free ticket, complete the online registration form.
May 27, 2020 Working With Young Children During COVID-19 Join HiMama on May 28 for their HiMama Helps webinar, “Working With Young Children During COVID-19.” About This session will explore ways to support young children as new guidelines refine what “normal” looks like in child care. Presenters will discuss the following: how to prepare young children to return to a child care setting, how to support families and staff during the pandemic, what it means to serve essential workers, and additional tips through a community Q&A session. Registration To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
May 5, 2020 Managing Mental Health During COVID-19 Join HiMama on May 7 for their HiMama Helps webinar, “Managing Mental Health During COVID-19.” About This online session will cover the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis on well-being, as well as practical strategies to manage mental health. Presenters will discuss the following: the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, why and how to prioritize well-being during this time, practical exercises to do when feeling overwhelmed, and additional tips through a creative Q&A session. Registration To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
April 27, 2020 How to Run Virtual Circle Time | Webinar Join HiMama on April 30 for their HiMama Helps webinar, “How to Run Virtual Circle Time.” About In this webinar, presenters will discuss how to start or improve a virtual circle time to engage families while distance learning. Topics will include the following: the planning process; what equipment you can use for virtual circle time; how to engage families while distance learning; and a question and answer session. Registration To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
