WOYC Conference – USC Aiken – B & E Building – March 30, 2019

7:30 – 8:30
B & E 143
Title: Welcoming All Families
Presenter: Windy Schweder
Description: Make Family Friday welcoming to all families including families that have children with special needs.
Area: Special Needs

B & E 140
Title: Introducing Families to the Early Learning Standards: It’s in the Books
Presenter: Sally McClellan
Description: Children’s literature can be aligned to the early learning standards and is a great way to introduce parents to the early learning standards.
Area: Professional Development

8:40 – 9:40
B & E 138
Title: Loose Parts: Creative Materials to Encourage Inquiry
Presenter: Sherrie Dueno
Description: Every child is creative and “loose parts” in your early childhood environment will empower children’s creativity, inquiry, and curiosity. Materials are simply and intentionally arranged for children to explore and educators use observation skills to learn children’s play responses. Most important loose parts support family engagement and home culture by bringing materials from home in the “loose parts” arena. Join us to inspire imagination and creativity through hands-on materials that participants can explore and design experiences for children in your program.
Area: Curriculum

B & E 144
Title: The Book of Art
Presenter: Melany Rish
Description: Books can be the inspiration for art. Learn strategies for making this literacy-creativity connection.
Area: Curriculum

B & E 140
Title: The Art of the ABCs
Presenter: Sally McClellan
Description: Learn 26 ways to share the alphabet with preschoolers including many art activities.
Area: Curriculum

9:50 – 10:50
B & E 135
Title: Effective Social Emotional Learning Strategies for PreK
Presenters: Melissa Martin and Judy Collazo
Description: This presentation will provide effective interventions and strategies for social-emotional learning utilizing the three tiers of support. Implications for teachers will also be explored including how to foster student collaboration (working together).

B & E 144
Title: Working Together to Solve the Problem of Teaching Math: It’s in the Books
Presenter: Melany Rish
Description: The new Early Learning Standards include a focus on mathematics. Activities related to children’s literature can be used to address these standards.
Area: Curriculum

B & E 140
Title: Community Helpers Work Together
Presenter: Sally McClellan
Description: This session will share a variety of ideas for teaching about community helpers.
Area: Curriculum

11:00 – 12:00

B & E 143
Title: Infusing Tasty Tuesday with a Literacy Rich Foundation
Presenters: Meredith Burton
Description: Sink your teeth into a good book and reap the tasty benefits! Come to this session to learn about ways to pair literacy with cooking in your classroom. Hands on activities and cooking activities will be the focus of this session.
Area: Curriculum

B & E 144
Title: A Taste of Growing Up Wild
Presenters: Sally McClellan
Description: Explore the snacks included in the curriculum, Growing Up Wild along with the Early Learning Standards that are aligned.
Area: Curriculum

B & E 140

12:15– 1:15 Keynote – Mister B.
Title: The Music Monday WOYC Celebration
Presenter: Anthony Broughton (Mister B)
Description: Join Mister B for fun activities to get ready for Music Monday every day. You’ll sing. You’ll dance. You’ll be ready to celebrate with your class.
Area: Curriculum