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Building Bright Minds - Corpus Christi

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LIVE • DoubleTree Beachfront
July 11, 2026
8:00 am to 1:00 pm

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This Seminar Begins At:

3:00 am
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5:00 am
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6:00 am
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7:00 am
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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 *
We hold events in Corpus Christi once per year.
We will not return again until Summer 2027.

Get ready for an unforgettable day of professional development. Crafted exclusively for early childhood educators! This 5 hour event is more than just a training. It is a celebration of the vital work you do every day. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting your journey, this event provides fresh ideas, proven strategies, and learning that will elevate your classroom and reignite that love for teaching. This event promises to deliver a powerful experience filled with insight, encouragement, and practical tools you can use right away. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or explore new approaches, our goal is to equip each participant with tools that make a real difference. No fluff, just actionable learning.

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You do not have to choose. All 5 topics will be covered.

* Since COVID: Challenging Behavior Changes - What to Do!
Research confirms what teachers see every day. * The pandemic years reshaped children’s behavior, leaving many with more aggression, shorter attention spans, and weaker self-regulation. * Receive practical strategies to calm aggression, build attention, and guide children back on track. * Receive tools that work. * After this session you will feel more ready to manage the behaviors that challenge teachers. Transform your toughest moments into your most teachable ones.

* When Every Day Feels Like Groundhog Day! What to Do When Purpose Gets Buried in Busy
Teaching can feel like a constant loop of routines, responsibilities, and exhaustion. * This energizing session helps to reconnect with purpose when the daily grind starts to dull the spark. * Receive practical strategies and doses of humor. * Explore how to stay purpose-driven, build stronger teams, and rediscover the joy and impact of your role especially when it feels buried under the busy.

* Movement Magic: Activities to Channel Energy and Stop Disruptions
Do you have children who don’t listen no matter how many times you tell them?  * You will love this fun way to have children listen * Great way to teach rules and handle discipline problems without raising your voice or losing your cool * Simple movement and brain break ideas that prevent misbehavior and keep classrooms calmer.

* Turning “I can’t” into "I Got This!” Shifting Frustration into Fuel for Persistence
Too often children "give up" the moment something feels difficult and shut down instead of trying again. * Learn powerful strategies to help children develop persistence, build lasting confidence, and discover the joy of saying “I can!” and “I will!” in both everyday moments and challenging situations.

* Love and Limits: Achieve a Balance Between Structure, Limits, and Love
The more you connect, the less you will correct! * Five powerful ways to establish a caring connection * The Intentional Teacher * The art of meaningful conversations * Ways to gain the trust of children * Promote values in children like respect, honesty, and responsibility * Effective ways to balance love and caring with limits* Using music to boost structure and limits

5-Hour Certificate 

Receive 5 CLOCK HOURS (.5 CEUs)
Meets the Texas Core Competency areas.

Guidelines

  • There will not be a lunch break. You can bring your own.
  • Coffee and snacks will not be provided.

Regular Registration

NO LATER THAN JULY 6, 2026

Group size 1-9 people: $39 per person

Group size 10+: $34 per person

Late Registration

After July 6, 2026

Group size 1-9 people: $44 per person

Group size 10+: $39 per person

 

 

Category: Child Growth and Development Social and Emotional Development Guidance and Discipline

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.