Early Childhood Days of Play June 2025: Full Schedule

10:15am CDT

Exploring the World One Touch at a Time: Fine Motor & Sensory Fun

Friday June 20, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am CDT

Sensory and fine motor activities can sometimes be messy in a classroom, but that's okay! Our young learners should have the opportunity to explore different textures, helping to develop their small hands for more complex tasks ahead. This session discusses the importance of sensory and fine motor activities, examples of materials and where to find them, and shows implementation in pre-K classrooms. Teachers will also get to make their own sensory box!

Speakers

Michelle Watson

Instructional Coach and Professional Development Specialist, Denton ISD

Taryn Hope

Instructional Coach and Professional Development Specialist, Denton ISD

Friday June 20, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Innovate A

Make & Take

2:15pm CDT

Hands-On Literacy Tools

Friday June 20, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm CDT

Innovate A

In this session, teachers will create engaging classroom materials to support early literacy. Using patterned pieces, participants will craft resources that build letters and other foundational skills in a fun, hands-on way.

Speakers

Tracy Sloper

Territory Manager, Learning Without Tears

Friday June 20, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm CDT
Innovate A

Make & Take

2:15pm CDT

Ready Bodies Learning Minds- Only the Grid!

Friday June 20, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm CDT

Engage AB

Each person will create a grid that they can take to their classroom for immediate use. We will also demonstrate how to use the grids appropriately in the classroom to promote student success. Grids can be utilized for any subject matter. This is an Eye-Hand-Foot activity from the RBLM curriculum guide.

Speakers

Athena Oden

Author and Founder, Ready Bodies, Learning Minds

Athena Oden, P.T. and author of the Ready Bodies Learning Minds workshop and curriculum is widely recognized across the U.S. for her down-to-earth approach to teaching and the practical, powerful nature of the program. Athena is driven by a genuine desire to give children the foundation... Read More →

Friday June 20, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm CDT
Engage AB

Make & Take