Bentonville, AR June 2-3, 2026
Start your summer with a spark!
Join early childhood leaders and educators from around the state to deepen our thinking about emergent learning through open-ended materials, authentic resources, and the real world right outside our classroom doors!
We'll explore a bit of Bentonville and launch our own mini-projects while reflecting on our roles as enthusiastic co-learners with children.
We'll leave with a heightened understanding of our actions and interactions that spark curiosity and extend meaningful learning.
$15 registration fee
8+ hours PDR credit
Tuesday, June 2
1:30 - 4:30 pm, Welcome, introductions and exploration
Optional evening activities - networking and fun!
Wednesday, June 3
Optional morning activities for adventurous early risers
9:30 - 11:30, Exploration and emergent learning
11:30 - 1:00, Lunch on our own (many restaurants within easy walking distance, or bring a sack lunch to enjoy on the porch)
1:00 - 4:00, Wrap up emergent learning, culminating activities, conclusion
Brought to you by Arkansas State University Childhood Services