Chicago Metro AEYC ∙ Action for Children ∙ M.O.S.T.

Workshops with Jennifer Rosinia on the Role of Emotions and Stress on Children’s Learning

Helping Parents Understand and Appreciate the Power of Play
Michael K. Meyerhoff

How the Project Approach Addresses Illinois Early Learning Standards
Lillian Katz, Sallee Beneke

The Expert Is In!
Now’s your chance to “ask the expert” at our special booth featuring knowledgeable specialists in areas ranging from taxes to pediatric medicine to play therapy—and more!

CREATE Results Exhibit and Resource Room
Explore professional documentation displays and connect with other educators interested in this innovative approach from Chicago Metro AEYC.

Preschool Math
Deepen your knowledge and learn practical new techniques with sessions highlighting:
      • Hands-on approaches to math throughout the classroom
      • The latest research on how young children learn math concepts

The Project Approach
Our most extensive series yet on this topic!
Presentations for both experienced and beginning practitioners include:

• Introduction to the Project Approach
• Involving Parents in Projects
• Finding a Project Topic in Your Neighborhood
• Project Approach in Family Child Care
• Incorporating Early Learning Standards in the Project Approach
• Exhibiting Project Studies
• And many more!

Expanded Infant/Toddler Track
for those who work with our youngest children

Kohl-McCormick StoryBus Spring Institute

Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals Network: Organizing Meeting

Chicago Children’s Museum Play-posium!

Kaplan Model Preschool for All Classroom
Get ideas for designing a comfortable, attractive, and developmentally appropriate classroom with a sense of purpose, organization and excitement.  See first-hand how to create inviting interest areas that engage young children and meet the quality criteria established by the Illinois Preschool for All standards.  You’ll leave with great ideas for improving the way children play, learn and interact with each other and with teachers at your center.

Talleres en Español / Workshops in Spanish

Reception Areas: Please drop by!

• Infant-Toddler and Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias: CC24 A, 2nd floor
• Family Child Care: CC23 B, 2nd floor
• Out-of-School Time: Prairie Center