 Parents, Teachers and Child Caregivers are invited to FREE Early Childhood Workshops
Persons requiring STARS-approved continuing education credit will need to bring their STARS registration number the day of the workshop. Register online at www.kcls.org/stars or call the community libraries listed below. Registration begins two weeks prior to the workshop. Adults Only
Fall 2009 Programs
Bringing Puppets to Life in the Classroom | Folksongs, Finger Plays, Felt Boards and Fun | Listen, Sing, Create–A Sign Language Workshop | Nurturing Compassion | Why Can’t You Behave? Ideas for Handling Misbehavior
 Bringing Puppets to Life in the Classroom
Presented by Mary Shaver
This experienced puppeteer, performer and teacher will help you discover ways to utilize puppets in the early childhood classroom. Learn to express emotions, develop character and manipulate puppets. Bring your own hand-puppet to class.
Provides 2.5 hours STARS credit in Curriculum Development.
Redmond Library, Saturday, November 28, 2pm
Fall City Library, Monday, December 7, 6pm
Folksongs, Finger Plays, Felt Boards and Fun
Presented by Lorraine Bayes, co-founder, recording artist and performer with Tickle Tune Typhoon
This workshop uses singing, poetry, stories, sign language, learning props and rhythm activities to teach ways to incorporate music into your early childhood curriculum while supporting language development, literacy and social skills.
Provides 2.5 hours STARS credit in Curriculum Development.
Algona-Pacific Library, Saturday, October 31, 11am
North Bend Library, Thursday, November 12, 6pm, program held at Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. NW, North Bend
Kingsgate Library, Saturday, November 14, 10:30am
Issaquah Library, Saturday, January 16, 10:30am
Listen, Sing, Create–A Sign Language Workshop
Presented by Nancy Hanauer, Founder of Hop to Signaroo
American Sign Language (ASL) is a great way to reduce frustration and aid early communication for hearing babies and toddlers and to improve brain function, motor development and develop Early Literacy skills. Learn to utilize ASL into your art, music and story time activities.
Provides 2.5 hours STARS credit in Curriculum Development.
Woodinville Library, Sunday, November 1, 2pm
Maple Valley Library, Monday, November 2, 6pm
Mercer Island Library, Monday, November 9, 7pm
Des Moines Library, Saturday, November 14, 1pm
Federal Way 320th Library, Saturday, November 28, 10am
Fairwood Library, Tuesday, December 1, 7pm
Nurturing Compassion
Presented by Roslyn Duffy, counselor, author and educator
Compassion is the desire to alleviate another’s suffering and we are biologically inclined to feel empathy for others. The seeds of compassion can be nurtured in many ways, by providing experiences of giving, modeling kindness and encouraging discussions with children on ways they can help others.
Provides 2 hours STARS credit in Child Growth, Development & Learning.
Roslyn is the author of Positive Discipline: The First Three Years, Positive Discipline: A Teacher’s A-Z Guide, and Top Ten Preschool Parenting Problems.
Covington Library, Saturday, November 7, 10:30am
Burien Library, Saturday, November 14, 10am
Why Can’t You Behave? Ideas for Handling Misbehavior
Presented by Kathy Slattengren, M.Ed., Priceless Parenting, LLC
Learn ways to set effective limits, deal with adult-child control issues and use positive techniques for dealing with issues like tantrums, tattling, begging at the store and bedtime.
Provides 2 hours STARS credit in Child Guidance.
Auburn Library, Saturday, November 14, 10am
Greenbridge Library, Saturday, November 21, 1pm |
