 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.
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.
Federal Way 320th Library, Saturday, November 28, 10am
Fairwood Library, Tuesday, December 1, 7pm
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.
Greenbridge Library, Saturday, November 21, 1pm
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