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Smiles, Joy, Laughter, and Fun Days for Children - Knoxville

LIVE • Crowne Plaza Hotel
February 26, 2022
8:00 am to 3:00 pm

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This Seminar Begins At:

3:00 am
Hawaii Time
4:00 am
Alaska Time
5:00 am
Pacific Time
6:00 am
Mountain Time
7:00 am
Central Time
8:00 am
Eastern Time

Credits: 0.60
Earn 6 Clock Hours

Seminar Pricing:
$39.00


* Reduced capacity for this in-person event. 

* SELL-OUT EXPECTED (again)! Register early to guarantee your spot.

* Chairs reduced from 100% to 50% of capacity.

State, local, and venue requirements concerning masks will be followed.

This is an approved TrainTN event. (TN-6714)


You do not have to choose. All of the following 5 TOPICS will be covered. 
 

Stop Tantrums and Meltdowns in Toddlers and Preschoolers
Powerful and effective ways to manage tantrums before they manage you * Unlock the reasons that children have tantrums and meltdowns * Receive specific strategies for different ages * Teach children emotional control and knowledge instead of meltdowns that will benefit them their entire lives

Break-through Strategies to Make Circle Time the Best Ever  
Circle time can either be chaotic or it can be a time to teach young children new concepts and learn to care for each other at the same time * Learn how to handle the transitions to circle time *   Get answers to questions like how do I get the children to sit still, how do I hold children’s attention, how do I reduce the wiggles * Create the best circle time ever!

* Succeed with the “3'D's: Difficult, Disruptive, & Defiant Children 
Children who are difficult, disruptive, and defiant, can totally disrupt your classroom and create chaos. Become an expert at handling these children and all children. Receive the top 5 things you must do to have strategies work, and what to do, and how to do it.

*Hip Hop Hurray! Wonderful Ways to Incorporate PLAY 
Receive great play activities for children to have fun and be creative as they explore.  Great DIY play activities that foster creativity, friendship, and fun that children will love.

* Funtastic “Design on a Dime” Inexpensive Activities 
Enhance your play and learning activities * Turn items you already have into golden learning and play tools * Where to get donated materials * Inexpensive ways to add fun to your classroom * Activities that require no materials


Certificate 

Receive 6 CLOCK HOURS (.6 CEU's) for attending.
Certificate will be awarded that is recognized by the TN Dept of Human Services, Division of Child Care.


Guidelines

As you know, our country is still modifying guidelines in response to COVID-19. These measures vary by state, locale and vaccination rate. We want you to know our institute will follow all state or local mandates as well as hotel requirements. We will adhere to all requirements and timelines. We ask for your cooperation in helping us follow the recommended guidelines in place on the date of this seminar that balance the values of safety and respect. The great news is that “WE ARE BACK” and so happy to be able to offer you this in-person seminar.

Below are current guidelines in place for this event.

  • We will follow state, local, and venue requirements concerning masks that are in place on the date of this event.
  • *Chairs reduced from 100% to 50% of capacity.
  • Coffee and snacks will not be provided due to COVID-19.

Regular Registration

NO LATER THAN Feb. 21, 2022

Group size 1-9 people: $39.00 per person

Group size 10+: $35.00 per person

Late Registration

NO LATER THAN Feb. 22 - Feb. 25, 2022

Group size 1-9 people: $44.00 per person

Group size 10+: $39.00 per person

Onsite Registration $49.00 if seats available

 

 

Category: Discipline/Guidance & Development Environment & Curriculum Child Growth and Development


Presenters:

Doug Medford

Doug Medford

Hurray! Doug, the funniest early childhood speaker in America, is going to present this awesome seminar. Audiences across the country sing his praises. Here are just a few of the things that people say about Doug.

  • “Hilarious laughs & information!”
  • “Funniest training ever!
  • “Fun, funny, and informative!”
  • “Needs to be on Comedy Central!”
  • “Learned more in one day while laughing!”
  • “I can’t hardly wait for Monday to try out  these new techniques in my class!”
  • “The time flew by."

Doug is one of ATI’s most sought-after speakers. He has been training administrators and teachers for over 25-years, and has first-hand experience teaching young children. Doug has presented over 1,000 seminars to more than 300,000 educators all over the United States and in Canada. Doug combines his teaching and presenting experience with his uncanny ability to engage audiences through laughter within minutes as they nod their heads in agreement. There's no getting bored or getting sleepy at his seminars! Audiences go back to work motivated and with great strategies. You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with LOL laughter and learning.