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.
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:
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- how to prepare young children to return to a child care setting,
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- how to support families and staff during the pandemic,
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- what it means to serve essential workers, and
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- additional tips through a community Q&A session.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
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:
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- the impact of COVID-19 on mental health,
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- why and how to prioritize well-being during this time,
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- practical exercises to do when feeling overwhelmed, and
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- additional tips through a creative Q&A session.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
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:
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- what equipment you can use for virtual circle time;
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- how to engage families while distance learning; and
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- a question and answer session.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.
