Early check-in and swag grab 4:00 - 6:00 

• 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:

  1. Let's Play, Learn, and Grow Together: Using Group Games to Support Executive Function and Self-Regulation
     Kenneth Sherman

  2.  Unveiling the Silent Signs: The Role of Play in Identifying Learning Differences
     Amy Cushner - HANDOUTS

  3. Baby Doll Circle Time (0 - 5 years of age) 
     Christi Kelton - Handouts will be provided during the session.

  4. Captivating Young Minds in Work and Play...One in the Same if you Make it a Game! 
     Jo Mascorro

  5. Going Down the Slide Head First: What is Risky Play?
     Anna Raumaker

  6. Tiny Tiers, Big Impact: MTSS The Early Years
     Valaree Hawkins and Marissa King - HANDOUTS

  7. Playdoh It All
     Deandra West

  8. How to Grow Wonderful Writers
     Pam Desparrois - HANDOUTS

• Session 3 Breakouts (9:00 - 10:15) AND Session 4 Breakouts (10:45 - 12:00):

  1. 1. The Key Ingredient: Intentional Interactions
        Amanda Morgan - HANDOUTS

     2. Seeing is Believing: Using Visuals to Enhance Play and Communication in Early Childhood
        Malina Roux - HANDOUTS

     3. Imagination, Music, and Mystery!...'Points to Ponder' Regarding Behavior Challenges and the Benefits of PLAY!
        Jo Mascorro

     4. Let's Recharge Kids Brains Instead of Their Devices!
        Layne Pethick 

     5. Read, Read, Read It Again: The Ultimate 3-Peat
        Deandra West

     6. Where Does Early Literacy Fit in Science of Reading Skills?
        Dianne Patterson 

     7. 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. 

     8. 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):

  1. Powerful Play
     Amanda Morgan - HANDOUTS

  2. Exploring CLI Engage's Circle Activity Collection
     Christi Kelton - Handouts will be provided during the session. 

  3. It is Simple Math: Playing + Doodling + Legos = Incredible Academic and Behavior Outcomes
     Layne Pethick 

  4. Wired for Play: Neuroscience and Communication
     Amber Davies and Angi Thomas - HANDOUTS

  5. Play, Connect, Communicate! Engaging Educators & Students with Augmentative Communication in Play Centers
     Jamie Canales - HANDOUTS

  6. A Tisket, A Tasket, Hands-on Science in a Basket
     Trudy Little - HANDOUTS

  7. Teach, Play, Learn! How to Create a Purposeful, Play-Driven Classroom
     Adam Peterson

  8. Play, Hooray! Building Executive Functioning Skills through Play Activities
     Anissa Moore - HANDOUTS

• 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