
Today's Children Tomorrow's Future - Cedar Rapids
LIVE •
Radisson Hotel (formerly Marriott)
September 11, 2021
8:00 am to
3:00 pm
U.S. Time Zones

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Credits: 0.60
Earn 6 Clock Hours
Seminar Pricing:
$44.00
* Chairs will be distanced and reduced from 100% to 40% of capacity.
* Register early to guarantee your spot.
You do not have to choose. All of the following 5 TOPICS will be covered.
* 25 Alternatives to Raising Your Voice, Nagging, and Saying “No”
Do you find yourself sometimes nagging or saying the same things over and over again, and still the children do not listen? Do you say, “no,” and some children still do what they want? This topic is for you! Get 25 classroom-proven things to say and do that will end raising voices, nagging, and saying “no.”
* Soaring into Literacy Fun and Learning
Receive awesome and fun strategies to create joy in literacy* Creative ideas for teaching letters * Make storytime come alive * Fun sing-alongs for literacy fun * Sing-a-story fun * Letter games that teach * Awesome activities to develop fine-motor coordination and learn letters * Great ways to promote a love of literacy in your class
* The Magnificent 5: How to Teach 5 Skills Every Child Needs
Learn how to teach the important skills children need for success io life.
Skill 1: How to Focus
Skill 2: How to Have Self-Control
Skill 3: How to Have Relationships/Friendships
Skill 4: How to Think Critically
Skill 5: How to Communicate
Receive great strategies to help children now and in life.
* 30 Great Stressbusters for Teachers of Young Children
Do you ever feel overwhelmed and over-stressed? Learn great stressbusters to handle stress and to enhance resiliency * 30 awesome stressbusters that will boost your spirits, help to handle pressure with greater calmness and clarity * Get refreshed and recharged to enhance personal productivity and feel better than you have felt in a long time.
* 10 Time Tested Strategies to Make Teaching Easier
Learn these time-tested strategies to do each day to make the day brighter for you and for the children * Easy to implement methods to make your classroom achieve significant improvement * Use these strategies to increase your effectiveness and also reduce challenging behaviors * Learn how to know when to pivot and change tactics
Certificate
Receive 6 CLOCK HOURS (.6 CEUs)
Appelbaum Training Institute is an Iowa Approved Organization to provide professional development for DHS Child Care Credit.
Guidelines
As you know, our country is continually 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 in Cedar Rapids.
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 will be distanced and reduced from 100% to 40% of capacity.
- Each attendee will be provided individual sanitizer.
- Coffee and snacks will not be provided. Please bring your own food and beverage.
Regular Registration NO LATER THAN Sept. 2, 2021 Group size 1-9 people: $39.00 per person Group size 10+: $36.00 per person |
Late Registration NO LATER THAN Sept. 3 - 10, 2021 Group size 1-9 people: $44.00 per person Group size 10+: $39.00 per person |
Onsite Registration $49.00 if seats available |
Category: Environment & Curriculum Child Growth and Development Child Discipline/Interactions
Presenters:
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Maurine Richter Meet Maurine "Moe" Richter, a dynamic educator with a sparkle for teaching and a heart for making a difference. With a degree in Education, plus specializations in Gifted Education and Literacy, Maurine has dedicated 30 years to shaping young minds and has racked up accolades like Teacher of the Year, the Christa McAuliffe National Spirit of Education Award, and more! Maurine channels her energy, humor, and classroom wisdom into empowering early childhood educators. Having worked with children from Infants to age 18, she knows that strong relationships—with children, parents, and colleagues are the magic behind every great teacher. Maurine’s seminars are the perfect mix of laughs, inspiration, and strategies to take your teaching game to new levels. You'll leave feeling energized, equipped, and ready to make an even bigger impact in your classroom. Don’t miss the chance to learn from someone who lights up the world Audiences across the country rave Moes praises. Here are just a few of the things they say:
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