Pre-Conference

Join this interactive full day workshop, beginning with a keynote by Megan Vinh from STEMIE, to wonder, play, discover, and explore how to expand your knowledge base on STEM learning opportunities for students. Come learn developmentally appropriate and evidence-based STEM teaching practices, strategies, and concepts. Walk away with new instructional materials, games, and learning trajectories so you can create high quality inclusive learning experiences and environments to support preschoolers with disabilities.

Learning in and with nature can help young children to be healthier, happier, and smarter,  according to a growing body of research documented by the Children and Nature Network.

Explore how to bring these benefits to your early childhood setting to support mental health and well-being for learners of all ages. Educators from across the state will share practical activities, resources, and ideas to connect, explore, and engage with nearby nature while also supporting early childhood standards and YoungStar wellness criteria.