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“Grrrr, I’m so Mad!” Tools for Anger and Tantrums
Toolbox to Get Children Through Tough Times
Spotlight on Awesome Art Fun
Insider’s Scoop on Having Great Relationships with Parents
New, Fresh, Fun, Trendy Classroom Ideas and Layouts
Ready, Set, Grow – Kick Start Brain Power
5 Characteristics of Happy Kids and How to Instill Them
Two Bonuses Given
 

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Topics


“Grrrr, I’m so Mad!” Tools for Anger and Tantrums
Do you have children that get angry and lose their tempers? Learn why children today are often so angry and temperamental ¤ Easy-to-implement strategies to help children learn self-control ¤ The Rage Gauge ¤ Help children learn how to express their emotions in more appropriate ways and develop problem-solving skills

Toolbox to Get Children Through Tough Times
Changes at home, create changes in the behaviors and emotional states of children ¤ Receive strategies and tools to help children better cope with a variety of tough changes in their lives ¤ Separation and Divorce ¤ Remarriage & Step-families ¤ Custody battles ¤ New baby in the house ¤ Illness and Dying ¤ Death of a pet

Spotlight on Awesome Art Fun
Use easy-to-find everyday materials to spark creativity, imagination, exploration, and fun in children ¤ Art with fabric scraps ¤ Leaves ¤ Junk mail ¤ Fun with Duct Tape ¤ Egg Cartons ¤ Masking Tape ¤ Gift Wrap ¤ Grocery Bags ¤ Lids ¤ Create Glitter Photo Jars, Shake-It-Up-Bag Paintings, Fluff-n-Puff Mobiles ¤ Paper plate art ¤ Great ideas to make art out of everyday stuff

Insider’s Scoop on Having Great Relationships with Parents
12 most common communication barriers ¤ Avoid roadblocks that damage parent relationships and build teams with parents ¤ Communicate calmly even in emotionally charged situations ¤ Learn how to listen, assert yourself, resolve conflicts and enlist parent cooperation ¤ Five ways to develop better relationships with parents and families ¤ Simple and easy ways to build bonds with families

New, Fresh, Fun, Trendy Classroom Ideas and Layouts
Great ideas for your classroom layout ¤ Create classrooms that support and enhance the well-being of children ¤ Fresh fun ideas for your centers ¤ Spice it up with touches to make your classroom welcoming and a fun place to learn for all children ¤ Awesome inexpensive materials to add pizzazz to your class

Ready, Set, Grow – Kick Start Brain Power
Do you want to help children be the best they can be? You can do this by boosting brain development ¤ 5 key findings on brain development you must know ¤ Awesome ways to help children blossom and thrive ¤ Great ways to enhance the brain including the unique power of aromas color, novelty, and music ¤ Brain "fast facts" to help you with children ¤ 10 super duper ways to increase brain power in young children

5 Characteristics of Happy Kids and How to Instill Them
Happiness doesn't magically happen. Receive powerful must-know strategies to help children build a foundation to lead happier and more fulfilling lives ¤ Help them get the confidence to deal with bullies, manage stress and nourish their bodies and minds ¤ Concrete examples of how to help children have increased feelings of happiness, success and satisfaction

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Bonuses

  • The first 5 centers or home-providers to register will receive the book Teachable Transitions - 190 Activities, approved for 6-hours of self-study in most states.

  • 10 Stress Busters Designed Especially for Child Care

  • ATi is bringing its traveling store to your city. It's packed with clock hour books, CD's, videos, and resources for child care. Cash, check, credit cards accepted.

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At the seminar location, you will receive a prestigious Certificate of Attendance, a Seminar Handbook and register yourself for Door Prizes. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. Come early for the best seats.

The vast majority of our seminars end at 1:00 p.m. At seminars that do end at 1:00 p.m., there will not be a lunch break. In a few places, our seminars end at 3:00 p.m. or after. At these locations, there will be a one-hour "on your own" lunch break at approx.11:30 a.m. Either way, you may bring yourself a snack or a sack lunch.

After registering your name goes on a master list. No confirmation number is needed. There are no refunds, however, substitutions are allowed. If you are not able to attend after registering, we will issue you a credit voucher valid for one-year that can be used to attend another seminar or to purchase products.

Speaker, content and dates are subject to change without notice in the event of circumstances beyond our control.

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University Semester Credit

After attending the seminar, participants may choose to earn semester hours through follow-up activities from the University of the Pacific, Center for Professional and Continuing Education, for an additional fee paid to the university. These credits are designed for the professional development of educators. Participants should seek approval for their intended use. More information will be available at the seminar.