ATYC 2025 Schedule & Handouts
ATYC 2025 Schedule & Handouts
ATYC 2025 Schedule:
Breakout Session Titles, Session Numbers, Descriptions, and Presenters
Breakout sessions repeat so you have the best chance to get the ones you want without missing out!
Notice the time stamp on the side of the schedule and the color-coding.
Mirrored Sessions are as follows:
Sessions 1 & 2
Sessions 3 & 4
Sessions 5 & 6
ATYC 2025 Available Handouts:
Sessions are listed for each day. If a presenter has shared slides or handouts,
you will see the word HANDOUTS in blue font next to the presenter's name.
(Note: We upload handouts as we receive them from presenters. Not all presenters share slides or provide pre-printable handouts.)
Click to download and print.
Tuesday:
Early check-in and swag grab 4:00 - 6:00
Wednesday:
Check-in and swag grab (if you didn't make it Tuesday afternoon) 7:30 - 8:15
ATYC BEGINS at 8:30 a.m. SHARP! ⏰
Opening Keynote: Kenneth Sherman
The Power of Play: Unlocking Creativity, Connection, and Well-Being
LUNCH: 12:00 - 1:25 😉
Session 1 Breakout Options (1:30 - 2:45) AND Session 2 Breakout Options (3:15 - 4:30)
Remember: Breakout sessions repeat so you have the best chance to get the ones you want without missing out! Choose one of the following breakouts for Session 1 and another to attend for Session 2:
Let's Play, Learn, and Grow Together: Using Group Games to Support Executive Function and Self-Regulation
Kenneth Sherman
Unveiling the Silent Signs: The Role of Play in Identifying Learning Differences
Amy Cushner - HANDOUTS
Baby Doll Circle Time (0 - 5 years of age)
Christi Kelton - Handouts will be provided during the session.
Captivating Young Minds in Work and Play...One in the Same if you Make it a Game!
Jo Mascorro
Going Down the Slide Head First: What is Risky Play?
Anna Raumaker
Tiny Tiers, Big Impact: MTSS The Early Years
Valaree Hawkins and Marissa King - HANDOUTS
Playdoh It All
Deandra West
How to Grow Wonderful Writers
Pam Desparrois - HANDOUTS
Thursday:
Session 3 Breakouts (9:00 - 10:15) AND Session 4 Breakouts (10:45 - 12:00):
The Key Ingredient: Intentional Interactions
Amanda Morgan - HANDOUTS
Seeing is Believing: Using Visuals to Enhance Play and Communication in Early Childhood
Malina Roux - HANDOUTS
Imagination, Music, and Mystery!...'Points to Ponder' Regarding Behavior Challenges and the Benefits of PLAY!
Jo Mascorro
Let's Recharge Kids Brains Instead of Their Devices!
Layne Pethick
Read, Read, Read It Again: The Ultimate 3-Peat
Deandra West
Where Does Early Literacy Fit in Science of Reading Skills?
Dianne Patterson
Let's Play Math Games!
Mandy Smetana - No handouts... come ready to PLAY! 😉 A link to Mandy's Google Folder will be provided during the session.
The Science Box!
Adam Peterson
🍔🥗🌮LUNCH: 12:00 - 1:25🍔🥗🌮
Session 5 Breakouts (1:30 - 2:45) AND Session 6 Breakouts (3:15 - 4:30):
Powerful Play
Amanda Morgan - HANDOUTS
Exploring CLI Engage's Circle Activity Collection
Christi Kelton - Handouts will be provided during the session.
It is Simple Math: Playing + Doodling + Legos = Incredible Academic and Behavior Outcomes
Layne Pethick
Wired for Play: Neuroscience and Communication
Amber Davies and Angi Thomas - HANDOUTS
Play, Connect, Communicate! Engaging Educators & Students with Augmentative Communication in Play Centers
Jamie Canales - HANDOUTS
A Tisket, A Tasket, Hands-on Science in a Basket
Trudy Little - HANDOUTS
Teach, Play, Learn! How to Create a Purposeful, Play-Driven Classroom
Adam Peterson
Play, Hooray! Building Executive Functioning Skills through Play Activities
Anissa Moore - HANDOUTS
Friday:
Closing Ceremonies 9:00 - 12:00
Announcements and Door Prize Giveaways (BE ON TIME TO WIN!)
Keynote: Layne Pethick
Feel the Music: How Music Changes the Brain - Key Notes from the Keynote
Venue Map