2010 Workshops-Early Childhood

Track	Room	Title and Description	Faculty
Early Childhood	107	Great Praise for Kids – Toddlers to "Tweens" Jana will share her passion for leading worship for kids of all ages, along with practical tips, wisdom and tools for presenting dynamic, energetic, yet meaningful times of praise and worship with children from toddlers to tweens. (Repeat Sat at 4:00)	Jana Alayra
Early Childhood	Pavilion	Using the Arts to Reach a Post-Modern Generation You will explore the creative ways that biblical truth is presented from the animal's perspective. Through children's books and animation come experience what God is doing in the world.	Davy Liu
Early Childhood	208	Defining and Understanding the Children of 2010 This workshop is designed to empower every parent and children's worker as we level the playing field together. You will learn what the kids of 2010 are into and how to best minister to them. We will discuss social networking, texting, cyber bullying and how technology has changed the way children communicate. You will leave this workshop with up-to-date information and a better understanding of the kids that come into your classrooms every week. (Repeat Sat. 4:00)	Kelli Espiritu
Early Childhood	210	Help! I Want to Keep My Children Safe! Practical guidelines and resources for teachers and children's workers to prevent and/or assist children who might be potential victims of abuse. Learn the definitions and indicators of abuse and the resources available. What happens if you report abuse?	Donna Langford
Early Childhood	210	Vacation Bible School: A Vital Tool for Children's Ministry VBS can be the highlight of your summer ministry with children. It can be an effective way to evangelize, teach, disciple and equip not only children, but youth and adults to reach their community for Christ. We will examine what makes VBS exciting.	Daniel Luther
Early Childhood	208	From Stressed to Blessed Using 25 Amazing Tools: Touching the HEARTS and SPIRITS of Our Preschool And Elementary Children Receive new hope with practical ideas and tools that teach personal responsibility and cooperation, effective redirection or power struggles and how to motivate children to change their behavior by simply changing our own.	Jan Morris
Early Childhood	210	Can You Hear Me Now? Just like the cellular commercial, this class will teach you how to filter through the static of today's world by using creative teaching tools such as food, toys, household objects, popular videos, games, songs, illusions and puppets to help teach the Word of God.	Darcy Maze
Early Childhood	208	Teaching in Ways Preschoolers And Toddlers Learn Best Preschoolers are like sponges – ready to absorb whatever we bring their way. Come, explore hands-on Bible learning activities and creative play ideas that actively engage the minds and bodies of preschoolers while laying the foundation for personal relationships with Jesus.	Carol Rogers
Early Childhood	208	Dynamic Storytelling: You Can Do It! Take your storytelling to a new level and make the Bible come alive for your students. We all learn better when we can listen to a story! Follow the easy steps in this seminar to make your stories memorable and spellbinding. A list of good storytelling resources will also be provided.	Jackie Gelvin
Early Childhood	210	Developmental Play and Worship for Preschoolers Young children love to play. They learn through play. As teachers of preschoolers we'll learn together how to connect with them at their age level and enhance their relationship with God by incorporating appropriate play into Bible lessons and worship. (Repeat Sat. 1:00)	Group Publishing
Early Childhood	107	5 Ways to Make Sunday School the Best Time of the Week Help! I'm scheduled for Sunday School this week and I don't know what to do! No worries! Just step into Scripture Lady's newest interactive seminar to learn five ways to help your children grow closer to God. Topics include: Easy to Do and Sing Music, Brilliant Bible Review Games, Engaging Object Lessons, Creative Storytelling and Effective Ways to Share the Gospel. Give aways, too! (Suitable for Pre-K through 4th grade)	Kathy Vincent
Early Childhood	210	After the Abuse, What Then? A child has been abused. After the report, what are the procedures that take place? What happens to the child? How does the healing process begin? How can I make a difference in this child's life?	Donna Langford
Early Childhood	208	Practical Problem-Free Puppetry Do you need an assistant in the classroom? Do you know that a puppet can do everything but grade papers? This class will show you how to create simple hand puppets, work without a stage, and increase the excitement level of reading time.	Darcy Maze
Early Childhood	210	The Keys to Effective Discipline Discipline is designed to be a loving way to teach children appropriate behavior. Learn how discipline is distinct from punishment in purpose, focus, adults' attitude and children's feelings. Gain insight into the basics of biblical discipline that teaches love in meaningful ways.	Daniel Luther
Early Childhood	208	Developmental Play and Worship for Preschoolers Young children love to play. They learn through play. As teachers of preschoolers we'll learn together how to connect with them at their age level and enhance their relationship with God by incorporating appropriate play into Bible lessons and worship.	Group Publishing
Early Childhood	102	Interactive Solutions to Church Conflict and Classroom Discipline In this workshop we will identify the top "issues" in ministry and how to handle them biblically. Topics include: Disagreeing with Leadership, Late Parent Pick-Up, Discipline and the Uncooperative Parent, and Volunteer/Staff Accountability. You will leave this workshop with practical "helps" as we role play some incidents to help you see the solutions firsthand.	Kelli Espiritu
Early Childhood	210	Developing a Nurturing Nursery Ministry Discover ways to set up a nursery program that nurtures little ones and helps them learn about Jesus by interacting with their caregivers. Take a look at ways to teach even the youngest children about God's love. Transform your nursery from strictly babysitting to a Christ-filled place where babies hear Bible stories and songs. Lots of handouts.	Leslie Ratliff
Early Childhood	208	Creative Bible Stories for Young Children Learn how to captivate the attention of preschoolers and toddlers and communicate biblical truths to them in ways they can easily grasp. Handouts will include Bible stories, songs, crafts, memory words and more!	Carol Rogers
Early Childhood	107	Great Praise for Kids – Toddlers to "Tweens" Jana will share her passion for leading worship for kids of all ages, along with practical tips, wisdom and tools for presenting dynamic, energetic, yet meaningful, times of praise and worship with children from Toddlers to Tweens.	Jana Alayra
Early Childhood	210	Active Bible Learning for Preschoolers Most of us (including your preschoolers) learn best when we actively participate in Bible learning! Experience practical, hands-on Bible activities for preschoolers, toddlers and kindergartners including action rhymes, songs, games, snacks and take-home ideas.	Leslie Ratliff
Early Childhood	208	Gotta Have Resources And Ideas to Reach Your Preschoolers This seminar will present you with creative ways to work best with these precious little ones. You will be presented giggle-full music, fun-filled resources and unique ideas that all point to Jesus. (Suitable for Pre-K through grade 1)	Kathy Vincent