Winter/Spring Professional Development Opportunities: (Print in LANDSCAPE Mode)
Region III (Dickinson, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Ottawa and Saline Counties)

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Dickinson Nov 6
Cancelled
6:30 - 8:30 PM Abilene Public Library, 209 NW 4th, Abilene, KS 2 Leona Breeden Clifford the Big Red Dog Smoky Hills Public Television Through the character of Clifford, children are introduced to gentle lessons about being a part of a community, acceptance, and resolving differences. $10 2. Learning Environment and Curriculum Level 2 2. Physical and Intellectual Competence
Function 5
Ellsworth Nov 11 6:30 - 8:30 PM Ellsworth Library, 219 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth, KS 2 Leona Breeden Word World Smoky Hills Public Television This workshop will provide caregivers with tools and knowledge to increase pre-reading and phonetic skills in the ri children. The overall goal is to increase a child's love of reading, success in phonetics and confidence in their ability to learn. $10 2. Learning Environment and Curriculum Level 2 2. Physical and Intellectual Competence
Function 5
Saline Nov 13 6:30 - 8:30 PM CCCC Resource & Referral, 1508B E. Iron, Salina, KS 2 Lindsey Smith Let's Move Learn and Have Fun   Participants will discover that physical movement, along with healthy foods, promotes growth and development in the bodies and minds of young children. $10 2. Learning Environment and Curriculum Level 2 2. Physical and Intellectual Competence
Function 4
Saline Nov 22 9AM-3PM CCCC Resource & Referral, 1508B E. Iron, Salina, KS 6 Michelle Black Discovering Nature with Young Children   Participants will gain an understanding of the important elements of a science-rich learning environment. They will become familiar with open exploration and its purpose. $20
Lunch Provided
2. Learning Environment and Curriculum Level 2 2. Physical and Intellectual Competence
Function 4
Saline Dec 4 6:30 - 8:30 PM CCCC Resource & Referral, 1508B E. Iron, Salina, KS 2 Leona Breeden Get Ready to Explore With Curious George Smoky Hills Public Television This workshop provides caregivers with knowledge of how to use science in their facilities by using a child's natural curiosity and everyday science around us. $10 2. Learning Environment and Curriculum Level 2 2. Physical and Intellectual Competence
Function 5
Dickinson Dec 11 6:30 - 8:30 PM Smart Start Building, 203 N Cedar, Abilene, KS 2 Michelle Black Fabulous Fingers Dickinson County Smart Start This event will help caregivers understand how finger and hand muscles develop, which will help us avoid common pitfalls (like introducing scissors too early) and the event will increase success in writing and coordination. $10 1. Child Growth & Development
Level 1
8. Child Growth & Development
Saline Dec 16 6:30 - 8:30 PM CCCC Resource & Referral, 1508B E. Iron, Salina, KS 2 Michelle Black Infant Toddler Photo Fun and Learning   This event will give you more ideas and goals to help enhance your use of photos in your everyday learning environment $10 2. Learning Environment and Curriculum Level 2 2. Physical and Intellectual Competence
Function 7