Let’s gather in celebration of our shared commitment to Head Start. Together, we’ll connect, reflect, and energize for the road ahead—stronger as one community!

Join me as I present during two sessions.

Morning Session:

The Power of Play: Developing and Implementing a Play-Based Curriculum with Joe Pinsonneault 

All play leads to learning, and children of all ages learn best through the active exploration and experimentation of their immediate environment…also known as Play. Join Joe in this fun-filled virtual workshop that will focus on how to effectively develop and implement a Play-Based Curriculum, through the lens of Play Development (Unoccupied Play, Solitary Play, Spectator/Onlooker Behavior, Parallel Play, Associate Play, and Cooperative Play). As well as, have an in-depth discussion regarding Functional Play, Constructive Play, Dramatic Play, and Game with Rules. In this session, educators will learn about the importance and power of play. The key concepts of developing and implementing a Play-Based Curriculum will be addressed through lecture, open questioning, small group discussions, and hands-on activities. Please have your favorite toy or game with you (or photo) to help guide our discussions.

Afternoon Session: 

Family Engagement: Creating Meaningful Child and Family Centered Involvement with Joe Pinsonneault 

The simplest statement that can be made about family engagement, is that when it happens everyone reaps the benefits. Research has concluded that family engagement benefits children, parents, educators, schools and centers whether the program serves infant/toddler, preschool, or school-age children. To develop and sustain a partnership with all families, education professionals need to support parents as the primary educators for their children, provide every family with opportunities for a significant experience, and ensure that parents are involved in making decisions for their children. Join Joe in this interactive and informative session where staff will learn about the Basics of Family Engagement, the Benefits of Family Engagement, the types of Family Engagement, Families as Systems, and so much more. Please write down a situation that occurred between you and a family member (positive or challenging) to share with the group, this will help us deepen our discussions in the interactive portion of this session.

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