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Polar Express: Fun and Learning for Children - Online

LIVE • Online
December 14, 2024
8:30 am to 1:30 pm Central Check Time Zones

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This Seminar Begins At:

4:30 am
Hawaii Time
5:30 am
Alaska Time
6:30 am
Pacific Time
7:30 am
Mountain Time
8:30 am
Central Time
9:30 am
Eastern Time

Credits: 0.50
Earn 5 Clock Hours When You Pass Exam

Seminar Pricing:
$34.99


Great News!

The end-of-course true/false quiz is included in every webinar purchase.

Watch LIVE or the recording within 3 weeks of the broadcast date - The recording will be removed on Jan 4, 2025.
 

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* The states below states require specific guidelines for online training

Michigan  After you complete your end-of-course exam, please call us or email info@atiseminars.org to request that your credit gets entered into the MI registry system.

Missouri  To receive MOPD credit, take your end-of-course exam by noon on Dec 16, 2024. Be sure your MOPD ID number is listed in your Appelbaum account profile in the "State Registry ID" field.

Minnesota To receive DEVELOP credit. Be sure your DEVELOP ID number is listed in your Appelbaum account profile in the "State Registry ID" field.

Oklahoma  After you complete your end-of-course exam, please call us or email info@atiseminars.org to request that your credit gets entered into the CECPD registry system

Tennessee To receive TrainTN credit, take your end-of-course exam by Dec 29, 2024. TrainTN entries must be made within 15 calendar days of the training date.


TOPICS

Simple and Seasonal: Budget-Friendly Classroom Activities, Games, Art, and Fun for Your Classroom
Teacher-tested and children-approved fun * Receive many easy ways to add sparkle to your holiday routines * Awesome Art Fun * Lots of activities that your class will love.

From "Mine" to "Ours" Teaching Children to Share and Take Turns Especially During the Holidays
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 & turn-taking.

Unwrapping Potential: Engaging and Unleashing Every Child’s Unique Gifts
All children can shine with the right light. Are some children really gifted or do their parents just think they are? The early years and their importance in bringing forth the “giftedness” in all children * How the brains of children with special gifts are different * Bring out the best and provide the best opportunities for all children * Empower children to pursue and develop their gifts and talents

Special Ways to Connect with Parents and Families During the Holiday Season
The holidays can be a stressful time for parents and families.  When parents are stressed, they may be short-tempered * Learn special ways to communicate with parents * Use this special time of year to build relationships

Jingle, Shake, Rattle, & Roll Into the Season! Movement Activities Kids Will Love
Easy Ways to Add Active Play into Your Everyday Routines * Weave Movement and Fitness into Centers, Circle Time Activities & Art * Fun Movement Songs * Movement Games Children Will Love



5-Hour Certificate 

After viewing the course, pass a brief follow-up true/false exam for your 5-hour certificate. You will not be able to answer the questions until after the seminar ends. If you watch the seminar, you can answer all questions easily. Those who answer less than 70% correctly will be required to pay a $5 retake fee. No need to worry - failed exams are rare.

You will find the exam in your EXAMS TO TAKE tab.


Regular Registration

NO LATER THAN DEC. 12, 2024

Group size 1-5 people: $29.99 per person

Group size 6+: $24.99 per person

Late Registration

After Dec. 12, 2024

Group size 1-5 people: $34.99 per person

Group size 6+: $29.99 per person

 

 

Category: Environment & Curriculum Child Growth and Development


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.