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Science Play in Your Classroom

Discover how to implement science-learning in all centers of your classroom through guided explorations. Gain the confidence needed to be an effective science facilitator. Obtain practical examples of how to integrate science into the daily experiences of your young students. This workshop will guide educators in how to become intentional as they teach science concepts during work (play) with their students.

 

Location: Science City Resource Room
Cost: $15.00 with advance reservation
Class Size: 24 max
Target Audience: Early Childhood Educators
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 2 hours


Dates:
Saturday, January 9
Saturday, April 10
Saturday, July 10
Saturday, October 9

 

This class is qualified for two clock hours credit in both Missouri and Kansas. Guidance will be given in using science as a focus for preschoolers learning within each center of the classroom.


 

For more information or to reserve your spot by phone please call (816) 460-2226. Advance enrollment and payment is required at least two weeks in advance.

 



 

 

I Wonder Why, Science & Discovery

 

Come learn how to put a science spin on popular education themes like seasons, weather, holdiays and more! You will be introduced to several organizational tools for encouraging inquiry based learning in your classroom. You’ll come away with three examples of hands-on investigative science activities plus the inspiration to create many more on your own.

 

Location: Science City Resource room
Cost: $30.00 with advance reservations
Class Size: 24 max
Target Audience: Early Childhood Educators
Time: 9:30 - 2:30 p.m. with lunch from 11:30-12:30 on your own.
Duration: 4 hours

 

Dates:

Saturday, February 13
Saturday,May 8
Saturday, August 14
Saturday, November 13

 

This class is qualified for four clock hours credit in both Missouri and Kansas. Guidance will be given in using science as a focus for preschoolers learning within each center of the classroom.

 

 

For more information or to reserve your spot by phone please call (816) 460-2226. Advance enrollment and payment is required at least two weeks in advance.

 




 

 

Wired for Science - Infants & Toddlers

 

Uncover why brain research is relevant for infant and toddler teachers. Discover how teachers can promote curiosity and enhance cognitive development. Discern how the cognitive, social and emotional domains are connected. Collaborate with workshop participants in planning appropriate sensory activities.

 

 

Location: Science City Resource Room
Cost: $30.00 with advance reservations
Class Size: 24 max
Target Audience: Early Childhood Educators
Time: 9:30 - 2:30 p.m. with lunch from 11:30-12:30 on your own.
Duration: 4 hours

 

Dates:

Saturday, March 13
Saturday, June 12
Saturday, September 11
Saturday, December 11

 

This class is qualified for four clock hours credit in both Missouri and Kansas. Guidance will be given in using science as a focus for preschoolers learning within each center of the classroom.

 

 

For more information or to reserve your spot by phone please call (816) 460-2226. Advance enrollment and payment is required at least two weeks in advance.

 



 
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