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Playtastic! Big Ideas, Little Learners, & Lots of Wow - San Antonio

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LIVE • DoubleTree Hotel - Airport
February 20, 2027
8:00 am to 1:00 pm

U.S. Time Zones

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This Seminar Begins At:

4:00 am
Hawaii Time
5:00 am
Alaska Time
6:00 am
Pacific Time
7:00 am
Mountain Time
8:00 am
Central Time
9:00 am
Eastern Time

Credits: 0.50
Earn 5 Clock Hours

Seminar Pricing:
$39.00


* REGISTER TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT *
We now only hold events in the San Antonio area once per year.
We will not return again until 2028.


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.

Regular Registration

NO LATER THAN February 8, 2027

Group size 1-9 people: $39 per person

Group size 10+: $29 per person

Late Registration

After February 8, 2027

Group size 1-9 people: $44 per person

Group size 10+: $34 per person

Category: Child Growth and Development Curriculum Guidance and Discipline