Playtastic! Big Ideas, Little Learners, & Lots of Wow - Houston
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LIVE •
Marriott Hotel West Loop
January 30, 2027
8:00 am to
1:00 pm
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Credits: 0.50
Earn 5 Clock Hours
Seminar Pricing:
$39.00
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5 Value-Packed Topics Included
The Ripple Effect: Our Thoughts, Words, and Actions Downstream
Every high-five, calm response, & word you speak sends massive ripples into a child’s life that stretch into adulthood. This high-energy, fascinating topic shows how your daily interactions sculpt the brain, triggering a million neural connections every single second. Packed with "aha!" moments, we will unpack how What You Do Today Shapes Who They May Become Tomorrow * What Children See When They Look At You * Guideposts for Engaging Young Learners * How Life-Changing Early Childhood Caregivers Really Are!
Minds in Motion: Reaching the High-Energy Child
This fast-paced, practical session is packed with game-changing classroom tools for when children interrupt peers or teachers frequently, struggle to wait, pause, or take turns, or experience big emotions and sudden blowups. Instead of battling their chaos, you will discover how to successfully channel the brilliance of children who are lovable, energetic, AND always on the move!
Respond vs. React: 15 Ways to Make Challenging Moments Easier
As leaders of classrooms how we handle challenging moments changes the game! This energetic session focuses on how your everyday responses dictate how your day flows more so than the children's behavior. You will discover 15 practical strategies to help you stay more calm, command the room with confidence, and lead with intention. Get ready to turn harder days into easier days!
Play-Based Learning! Because Who Wants to Sit Still
This "playtastic" session dives into the magic of play, revealing eight reasons why play is absolutely essential for a child's development. Together, we will break down the different types of play. You will receive super-fun movement activities, catchy movement songs, & practical fine & gross motor ideas. Discover how to turn active energy into your greatest teaching tool!
Tantrum or Overload? Decoding the Meltdown Matrix
A child is screaming, refusing to move, and you’re wondering: Are they testing my boundaries? Is this sensory overload? If I hold the line, am I causing more trauma? If I give them space, am I rewarding a tantrum? The Meltdown Matrix will help you instantly spot the difference between a deliberate boundary test and a fight-or-flight sensory crisis. Learn to recognize critical communication clues, choose the right response the first time, and master exact recovery protocols for after the storm passes!
5-Hour Certificate
Receive 5 Texas Approved CLOCK HOURS (.5 CEUs)
Guidelines
- There will not be a lunch break.
- Coffee and snacks will not be provided. You can bring your own.
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Regular Registration NO LATER THAN January 25, 2027 Group size 1-7 people: $39 per person Group size 8+: $34 per person |
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Late Registration After January 25, 2027 Group size 1-7 people: $44 per person Group size 8+: $39 per person |
Category: Child Growth and Development Curriculum Guidance and Discipline
Presenters:
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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.
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. |
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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!
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. |