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June 6th, We had our observation for the renewal of our National Accreditation from the National Association for Family Child Care.

April 2-4th, I attended the Indiana Early Childhood Conference in Indianapolis.  Here are some of the classes I attended during the conference.

1. Many Kinds of Smart (Lisa Murphy): Learning information about the nine kinds of smart that children possess. A new perspective on childhood brilliance.      

   1. Linguistic / Verbal   = Word Smart

   2. Math / Logical         = Number Smart

   3. Spatial                      = Picture Smart

   4. Body / Kinesthetic   = Body / Movement Smart

   5. Musical                    = Music Smart

   6. Interpersonal            = People Smart

   7. Intrapersonal            = Self Smart 

2. “I am angry, What are you going to do about it?”  (Diane Smith):  Learn about the latest research on how to help children deal with their anger issues by incorporating children’s literature and activities.

3.  100 activities for outdoor environments (Lois Noggle & Nicole Morrow):   Exciting ideas to use in our outdoor play environment. Games, centers, ect.

4.  Parenting Counts: A focus on early learning (Pam Stigall & Mary Ducette): Parenting and Families receive research-based parenting materials and resources (Including lesson plans and multimedia tools) to help educate parents and caregivers of young children.  Go to pbs.org and talaris.org

5.  Math-A-Magic: Connecting Children’s Books and Math for Preschoolers (Jeanetta Grahm &Toni Barker): Children learn mathematical concepts best through manipulation of concrete objects and the use of language.  Learn how to use stories, manipulatives, games, and “skill-building” activities with preschoolers.

6.  F+A+M+I+L+Y - What spells involvement in your program? (Jennifer Mohr): Let’s discover together why each family should be, and can be, involved in your program and in each child’s learning.

7.  Preschool on a budget (Tina Moss & Pat Williams): Offering fun, engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that enhance independence while stimulating creativity, and fine and gross motor skills at little or no cost.

8.  “If I could work only with the children…”  Strategies for working with Parents (Teresa Hinkle): When providers and parents work together, everyone wins!  Learn to interact with parents in positive ways and involve them more!  

October 2007, I renewed my Child Development Associates Degree (CDA) from the Council for Professional Recognition. 

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