Early Childhood Workshop

Series AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, 8/2

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Celebrating Teachers: Pamper Yourself Join us for FREE Chair Massages courtesy of Chiro-Fit, FREE CPR & FIRST AID Training, Pamper Yourself Vendors: Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Thirty –One, Pampered Chef, Jewelry, etc.

Featured Vendors:

Little Hands Child Dev. Center Northbrook, IL

Thursday, 8/7

6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Amazing Toddlers Toddlers are inquisitive and exploratory by nature, striving for independences while insatiably curious. During this workshop, you’ll learn some tips and strategies for supporting toddlers during this exciting (and sometimes stressful!) part of a child’s early years.

Presented by:

Penny Zimmerman, Bright Horizons

Sears Child Dev. Center Hoffman Estates, IL

Thursday, 8/28

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Art & Science for Young Children Children learn science through trial and error, experimentation, trying new things and thinking on their own. Art is the perfect medium for children to explore many scientific concepts. This workshop will provide different ideas for children to explore and discover.

Presented by:

Discount School Supplies

Bright Horizons at Deer Park Deer Park, IL

Wednesday, 9/3

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Creative, Effective and FUN Teambuilding in the Classroom Looking for Creative, Effective and Fun Team Building, Classroom and Development Solutions? David Brian Stuart, Executive Director of Improv Playhouse-Libertyville, has created unique, one of a kind experiences that encourage all participants to open up and become a One For All and All For One Team. “It’s a great way to let loose and get to know your group in a new way.” Our clients are saying we provide “The Best Team Building Event that we have participated in.” Exploration of new skills to engage your students will also be explored!

Presented by: Improv Playhouse

CDW @ Play Vernon Hills, IL

Tuesday, 9/9

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Read Aloud, WOW! Reading aloud is one of the most impactful ways adults can help children develop early literacy skills. During this workshop, Isabel Baker of Bookvine for Children will share read aloud tips and offer recommendations for some of the best new children’s books.

Presented by: The Bookvine for Children

Sears Child Dev. Center Hoffman Estates, IL

Tuesday, 9/16

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

S.TE.M. in Early Childhood

Join us for this interactive workshop introducing S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) standards in your early childhood classroom! Discover tips for introducing S.T.E.M., engage in hands-on experiments that illustrate key concepts, discuss tools for observation and investigation, network with other ECE professionals and WIN fun door prizes and receive a discount coupon to the Lakeshore Learning Store!

Presented by: Lakeshore Learning Materials

Lakeshore Learning Store Arlington Heights, IL (Tours available at Bright Horizons at North Kennicott)

** For more information, or to RSVP for a workshop, contact Colleen Fogel at colleen.fogel@brighthorizons.com.

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Early Childhood Workshop

Series SEPTEMBER (continued):

Thursday, 9/18

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Making Fitness Fun Join Tumblebus Fitness owner, Ron Niebauer, as he demonstrates how children learn that fitness is fun while they: develop mind and body coordination through strength and flexibility, build healthy self-esteem in an exciting environment, and acquire and appreciate the benefits of physical exercise in a group atmosphere!

Presented by: Tumblebus Fitness

Bright Horizons at the Esplanade Downers Grove, IL

Tuesday, 9/23

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Science and Math for Preschool Science and math are everywhere! This program will focus on the subjects of patterns, sorting, number sense, estimation, and the science of magnets. This engaging and hands-on workshop will help you turn your little ones into the budding scientists and mathematicians we all know they are.

Presented by: DuPage Children’s Museum

Bright Horizons at Oakbrook Oakbrook, IL

Wednesday, 9/24

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Appropriate Expectations and Positive Reinforcement Join Jasmine Sauls, Director of Child and Family Services for Mobile Therapy Centers as she Discusses the role of the childcare professional, Explores how child development relates to classroom expectations, Explains how positive reinforcement develops self-esteem and discusses ways to integrate positive reinforcement into the learning environment.

Presented by: Mobile Therapy

Bright Horizons at Lake Cook Lake Cook, IL

Tuesday, 9/30

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Musical Plays as a Tool for Fun and Learning Mr. Rhythm Musical Plays is a web-based education site that sells musical programs intended for preschool and kindergarten aged children. They are designed to encourage all children including those with special needs to participate. The website provides teachers and counselors across the world access to complete performance packages that promote physical activity, imagination and learning through music.

Presented by: Mr. Rhythm

Bright Horizons at Evanston Evanston, IL

OCTOBER:

Tuesday, 10/7

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Once Upon a Time: Storytelling with Mother Goose Discover the magic of storytelling in this literature based workshop that incorporates rhyme and puppetry. Presented by Mary Jane Haley, a seasoned storyteller with 20 years of experience delivering the power of storytelling through workshops for schools, libraries and park districts.

Presented by:

Mary Jane Healy, Storyteller

Bright Horizons at Wheaton Wheaton, IL

Tuesday, 10/9

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Let’s Play: The Importance of Play-Based Learning The Chicago Children’s Museum’s Diane Gibson will host this interactive workshop about the importance of play. This presentation is an engaging, hands-on experience designed to help you educate parents about the benefits of play for lifelong learning, develop strategies to support play every day and share information on how to access the museum’s resources.

Presented by:

Chicago Children’s Museum

Bernice E. Lavin Child Development Center Chicago, IL

Tuesday, 10/28

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Healthy Children, Healthy Living Early Childhood Author, Rachel Robertson, discusses her new book, “Healthy Children, Healthy Lives.” This workshop will provide tips, resources and personal stories about building lifelong habits into an early childhood classroom. Books will be available for purchase and autographed by the author!

Presented by: Rachel Robertson, Author

Roosevelt University Schaumburg, IL

** For more information, or to RSVP for a workshop, contact Colleen Fogel at colleen.fogel@brighthorizons.com.