Every Moment Matters: Early Childhood Workshop & Keynote

1001 East McCarty Lane,San Marcos TX 78666

09 August, 2021

Description

Join local early childhood educators for a very special morning workshop and keynote with Rachel Giannini. Lunch is included. Talking with Children The art of questioning and key to rich conversations. In this interactive workshop participants take a deep dive into the art of engaging in meaningful conversations with children. From serve and return to open ended questioning, practice all the techniques to foster conversations to create higher-order thinking. Every Moment Matters This reflective keynote highlights the work educators do (especially this past year) and then offers the opportunity to reflect on why they became a teacher and how that influences their work in the classroom. Rachel Giannini is a childhood specialist, an early childhood advocate, and a video blog host. She currently splits her time as a public speaker, early childhood commentator, and curriculum designer. Rachel’s writing, expertise, and videos have appeared in Vox, The New York Times, HuffPost, Child Care Exchange, and Chicago Parent. Rachel has an MFA in Museum Education from the University of Illinois and is a volunteer hospital magician for Open Heart Magic. ​Promoting kindergarten readiness, family engagement, and community health and wellness through collaborative planning and empowering families.