KEYNOTE: “Play Counts” ~ Denita Dinger
(CC II, CDA 2) Denita’s passion for
following a child's lead to create opportunities for young
children to learn and grow is contagious. You will leave her
session with a new appreciation for yourself and a fresh
perspective on the important role you play in the lives of young
children. Idea after idea will be shared demonstrating the
learning potential found by being “un”derful: thinking outside
the box, sharing stories, feeling the beat, providing
opportunities and simply following young children's lead! You
will gain confidence that play indeed counts!
Firmly believing that
listening to children will produce the most amazing learning
opportunities, Denita thrives on thinking outside the box, and
on her toes to enhance play-centered learning. She has been the
owner and operator of Giggles and Grins, a family child care
home in Sioux Falls, SD. Denita uses her BS in Elementary
Education and Early Childhood Education to not only find clever
ways for young children to learn through natural discovery and
investigative play, but to also "sell" play to parents who are
expecting "worksheet learning".
Visit more than 25 vendors for
curriculum, activities, food program info, costumes, photography, craft supplies, resources, & MUCH
MORE!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
breakfast, lunch, 6 hours of training, shopping, and raffle.
CANCELLATIONS:
No refunds will be given.If you can't attend, someone else may come in your place, but we must be notified in advance. Only members can attend at the reduced rate.
PARKING:
Allow time for parking; look for signs! Training begins promptly at 7:45 a.m.
CELL PHONES:
We ask that all cell phones be turned off or set to "vibrate" during classes.
CHILD POLICY:
Children can be a distraction to yourself and other participants, so please make
other arrangements for your young children.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
SERVICE:Dehmer Fire Protection will be offering
on-site annual fire extinguisher service for only $5.
Please label your fire extinguisher.
If you have any questions, please e-mail or call us at 763-463-5909.