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Friday, June 20
 

10:15am CDT

Engaging Children in a Literacy Playground!
Friday June 20, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Connect A
This session will feature play-based activities to strengthen the foundation skills of early literacy: alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression. Participants will identify skill development and apply knowledge to age appropriate and fundamental activities to build a love of literacy!
Speakers
DP

Dianne Patterson

Early Literacy Consultant, Frog Street
Dianne Patterson is a national literacy consultant. Her classroom experience spans early childhood special needs, Prekindergarten, primary grades, and adult education.  Dianne shares interactive presentations focusing on intentional teaching and literacy acquisition.  She authored... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Connect A
  Book Talk

10:15am CDT

Messy Minds: The Magic of Mud Play
Friday June 20, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Create A
Let's celebrate International Mud Day (June 29) early! Learn to get comfortable with manageable and valuable messes that can support a variety of learning, including age-appropriate books about mud! 
Speakers
avatar for Cheryl Potemkin

Cheryl Potemkin

Learning Manager, Early Childhood Programs, Botanical Research Institute of Texas
At Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Cheryl is dedicated to implementing early childhood programs and professional development, teaching science thinking concepts through quality children’s literature and hands-on Environmental-STEM activities. Her work includes nature-based family story... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Create A
  Book Talk

12:45pm CDT

Messy Minds: The Magic of Mud Play
Friday June 20, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Create A
Let's celebrate International Mud Day (June 29) early! Learn to get comfortable with manageable and valuable messes that can support a variety of learning, including age-appropriate books about mud! 
Speakers
avatar for Cheryl Potemkin

Cheryl Potemkin

Learning Manager, Early Childhood Programs, Botanical Research Institute of Texas
At Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Cheryl is dedicated to implementing early childhood programs and professional development, teaching science thinking concepts through quality children’s literature and hands-on Environmental-STEM activities. Her work includes nature-based family story... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Create A
  Book Talk

12:45pm CDT

Popsicle Pleasures/El placer de una paleta
Friday June 20, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Create B
A deep dive into the read aloud "What Can You Do With a Paleta/Que puedes hacer con una paleta" We will learn tips for reading aloud, learn ways to engage student thinking and talking and connect to center activities.
Speakers
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Annette Lopez

PreK 4 HeadStart partnership, Everman ISD
I am a professional educator of 19 years with experience in PK -5, After School Programs, Bilingual Instructional Specialist and drama/fine arts clubs. I have also worked in the film industry, recorded music, made greeting cards, managed a bakery and piped cupcakes for a commercial... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Create B
  Book Talk

12:45pm CDT

Storytime Senses: Bringing Books to Life Through Sensory Play
Friday June 20, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Connect B
Read-aloud doesn’t have to be limited to the carpet! In this session, we’ll explore nine read-aloud books that align with the themes of SAVVAS Three Cheers. We’ll briefly review each book, highlight key vocabulary, discuss interactive questions, and demonstrate a sensory activity to extend the learning experience. Participants will leave with a read-aloud book with lesson supports and a sensory extension activity. 
Speakers
avatar for Taryn Hope

Taryn Hope

Instructional Coach and Professional Development Specialist, Denton ISD
MW

Michelle Watson

Instructional Coach and Professional Development Specialist, Denton ISD
Friday June 20, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Connect B
  Book Talk

12:45pm CDT

Unlocking Creativity: Real Life Reasons to Write in Pre-K
Friday June 20, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Connect A
Educators will explore strategies that support student engagement in authentic writing activities across content areas and multiple centers in the Pre-K classrooms, fostering early literacy development and creativity through hands-on, meaningful experiences. 
Speakers
avatar for Whitney Ruiz

Whitney Ruiz

PK Teacher, Crowley ISD
Whitney Ruiz is a dedicated educator with 18 years of experience in Early Childhood. Through hard work and dedication, she was selected as Crowley ISD 2024-2025 Elementary District Teacher of the Year. Passionate about fostering student engagement and growth, she is always looking... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Connect A
  Book Talk

2:15pm CDT

Unlocking Creativity: Real Life Reasons to Write in Pre-K
Friday June 20, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm CDT
Connect A
Educators will explore strategies that support student engagement in authentic writing activities across content areas and multiple centers in the Pre-K classrooms, fostering early literacy development and creativity through hands-on, meaningful experiences. 
Speakers
avatar for Whitney Ruiz

Whitney Ruiz

PK Teacher, Crowley ISD
Whitney Ruiz is a dedicated educator with 18 years of experience in Early Childhood. Through hard work and dedication, she was selected as Crowley ISD 2024-2025 Elementary District Teacher of the Year. Passionate about fostering student engagement and growth, she is always looking... Read More →
Friday June 20, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm CDT
Connect A
  Book Talk
 
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