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2007 ALABAMA KINDERGARTEN CONFERENCE |
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SESSION I
Teacher’s Tool Box for Differentiated Instruction Presenter: Donna Whyte Session # 11 Discover the tools you will need to successfully teach all levels and learning styles within your classroom. Gain instructional strategies that aid in motivating children and lead to increased achievement for all. Learn approaches you can use tomorrow to create a student-centered classroom where all children can succeed.
Hooks, Books and Cooks Presenter: Kim Adsit Session #12 In this fast-paced workshop, learn creative ways to utilize and extend children’s literature. Use songs, poetry, interactive charts and cooking activities to promote learning. Read and retell sections of literature using puppets, magnetic storyboards, and other visual aides. Plus, learn how to effortlessly organize a lesson around books.
Tips for Organizing, Transitioning and Celebrating Presenter: Shari Sloane Session # 13 Explore Shari’s tried and true tips to organize the little things that can distract from your teaching. You’ll learn fun and educational transition ideas designed to motivate your kindergartners and make dealing with parents, lesson plans, and discipline all seem a little easier. Plus, you’ll enjoy community-building celebrations with your students like winter picnics, birthdays, lost teeth and more.
Reading, Writing and Word Walls Presenter: Peggy Campbell-Rush Session # 14A Add excitement to your reading program! Learn dozens of interventions, ideas and differentiated strategies to help all your kindergartners become successful readers and writers. You’ll leave with great time-saving ideas for using your word wall and sight words.
SESSION II
Positive Behavior in the Classroom and Beyond Presenter: Donna Whyte Session # 21 If your goal is to develop positive behavior in children that is based upon respect and self-control, you won’t want to miss this session. Explore the key components to managing a classroom where children take responsibility for their own behavior. You’ll learn new classroom management strategies that nurture positive behavior today and far beyond.
Jammin’ With Journals Presenter: Kim Adsit Session # 22 Increase your students’ writing skills and enthusiasm for writing with super daily journal ideas! You’ll learn why journals are so important. You’ll learn key tips for getting an effective journal program started. And, you’ll learn how to incorporate journals in your classroom with a minimum of fuss and maximum benefits.
Be Cool With Back to School Presenter: Shari Sloane Session # 23 Streamline the back-to-school experience for students, parents and YOU! Learn how to organize effective parent orientation day. Take advantage of community building activities. And, break the ice with a variety of “get acquainted” games. Best of all, you’ll discover super organizational tips, transitional activities and more to start the school year right.
Group Writing: How Writing Teaches Reading Presenter: Peggy Campbell-Rush Session # 24A Join Peggy for great whole-group writing lessons designed to differentiate learning. You’ll learn how you can address each child’s individual needs during whole-group instruction. Plus, find out how to teach letters, sounds, sight words, handwriting, and more – all in one session!
SESSION III Easy to Develop/Easy to Manage Learning Stations Presenter: Donna Whyte Session # 31 Learn how to create and manage effective learning stations for your classroom. Explore stations that address multiple learning levels and styles. Come and share ideas that can be immediately implemented in your own classroom. Make learning independent, hands-on and lots of FUN!
All Eyes on You Presenter: Kim Adsit Session # 32 Do you want them on the floor? Or are you trying to get them out the door? Are you trying to clean your room? Well, let those kindergarteners do it to a tune. Kim will give you exciting and stimulating ideas for those awkward transition times! Songs, fingerplays, puppets, interactive charts, and books will set the place for a smoother transition in your classroom. Come catch the beat!!
Marvelous Meaningful Math Presenter: Shari Sloane Session # 33 Explore patterning, problem solving, graphing and even geometry with your learners in meaningful and marvelous ways. You’ll incorporate math into all areas of your school day. And, you’ll learn exciting math center and game ideas. Plus, be prepared to move and dance to hand-clappin’ math music.
What About the Kid Who…….? Presenter: Peggy Campbell-Rush Session # 34A Not sure how to help your struggling kindergartners? Join Peggy as she shares her ideas to help students who struggle with behavioral problems, attention span, and more. Learn proven strategies to help each child achieve his or her full potential.
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