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ABRA CADABRA - The Magic of Child Care - Houston

LIVE • Marriott Hotel West Loop
January 18, 2025
8:00 am to 1:00 pm

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This Seminar Begins At:

4:00 am
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5:00 am
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6:00 am
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7:00 am
Mountain Time
8:00 am
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9:00 am
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Credits: 0.50
Earn 5 Clock Hours

Seminar Pricing:
$39.00


* REGISTER TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT


All Five Topic Areas Are Included


Quiet the Chaos! 20 Alternatives to Raising Your Voice, Nagging, and Saying “No”
Stop sounding like a broken record. Do you find yourself sometimes nagging, 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? * Do you find it hard to manage without the megaphone voice? This topic is for you! Get 20 classroom-proven things to say and do that will end raising voices, nagging, and saying “no.”

Literacy Fun for Little Learners
Receive fun-filled strategies to create joy in literacy* Creative ideas for teaching letters * Make storytime come alive * Fun sing-alongs for literacy fun * Letter games that teach * Activities to develop fine-motor coordination and learning letters * Engaging literacy activities for little learners * Laugh, play, and learn with literacy fun

Big-Time Playtime! Fun-Packed Movement Activities for Busy Little Bodies
Easy ways to add "active play" kids can't resist into your everyday routines * Weave movement into Centers, Circle Time Activities & Art * Fun movement songs * Movement games your class will love


“Turn-Taking Tactics” Teach Children to Share & Take Turns 
Young children do not naturally know how to share and care. Learn how to teach these important life-lasting skills * How to help children develop social and emotional competence * Games that teach children to care for each other * Teach cooperation and turn-taking.


Teach Like a Pro: 10 Powerful Strategies Every Early Childhood Teacher Needs to Know
The blueprint for highly successful child care classrooms * 10 time-tested strategies that make teaching easier. Teaching can be tough. Learn strategies to do each day to make the day brighter for you and the children * Use these strategies and children behave better * Make every day a great day!


5-Hour Certificate 

Receive 5 CLOCK HOURS (.5 CEU's)

NOTE:

  • There will not be a lunch break.
  • Coffee and snacks will not be provided.

Regular Registration

NO LATER THAN Jan 13, 2024

Group size 1-6 people: $39 per person

Group size 7+: $29 per person

Late Registration

AFTER Jan. 13, 2024

Group size 1-9 people: $44 per person

Group size 10+: $34 per person

 

 

Category: Child Growth and Development Curriculum


Presenters:

Dr. Maryln Appelbaum

Dr. Maryln Appelbaum

You’re in for a treat!  Maryln Appelbaum is totally amazing. Her laughter is contagious, and so is her love of teaching children. She captivates, motivates, inspires, entertains, and wows audience members with her stories, strategies, songs, and her VERY special laugh!

Here are just a few of the things that audience members say about Maryln.

  • "Real life scenarios, it was as if Maryln knew the kids in my school and had been in our classrooms."
  • “Her laugh is a TEN, and so is this seminar."
  • "Absolutely outstanding!!! Maryln is knowledgeable and sympathetic to the struggles of teachers."
  • "After 21 years of teaching, Maryln GAVE ME NEW IDEAS to take back to my classroom." 
  • “Very few things get better with age. Maryln is among those few. You must attend a training with her.”
  • “Simply the best. Need I say more.”
  • “Feeling excited for Monday to incorporate everything being taught.”
  • “So much fun being here and learning so many great methods that can make me a better teacher”
  • “I love her laugh.  Every time I hear her laugh, I smile.”
  • “Maryln, is spectacular.  Never thought I would see you do downward dog in front of an audience.”
  • “Love your training. You inspire me to be the best I can be.”

Maryln is sometimes called “The Child Care Guru” because she has answers to the tough questions when working with children. She combines her education of both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and psychology, and her early childhood experience as a teacher, director, and owner of 3 early childhood centers.  She has written more than 30 books for early childhood, appeared on TV and Radio Talk Shows. Tens of thousands of early childhood teachers get her daily “Message from Maryln” emails that give them strategies, inspiration, and hope.  She has spoken to hundreds of thousands of audience members.  They go back to work motivated and excited to implement what they have learned.  You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with joy, laughter and learning.

Marty Appelbaum

Marty Appelbaum

Whoohoo!  Marty, America’s #1 early childhood motivational speaker, is going to present this awesome seminar. Audiences across the country rave his praises. 

Here are just a few of the things they say about Marty:

  • “So motivating! So moving! So informative! So good!”
  • “Marty is a fabulous speaker!”
  • “Information was amazing and the laughter was constant!”
  • “Best early childhood seminar I’ve been to ever!”
  • “Love the strategies, the humor, and the real-life examples”
  • “The best seminar my staff has EVER attended.”  
  • “Marty rocks! Love the energy!”
  • “Can’t wait to incorporate these tips in my class!” 

Marty is the real deal! He has a unique teaching and presenting background that few have spanning over 30 years. He has taught in classrooms ranging from infant age through high school seniors. He is a master at captivating and engaging audiences. He combines his own real-life experiences, stories, songs, fun games with strategies to take back to the classroom. There’s never a dull moment. There's no falling asleep at his seminars! Marty has appeared on television and radio. Over 250,000 educators have attended training events led by Marty. Audiences go back to work motivated and excited to implement what they have learned. You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with joy, laughter and learning.