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Snowbells & Smiles for Children - Online

Strategies and Activities for the Holiday Season

LIVE • Online
December 6, 2025
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:
$29.99

Great News!

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

Watch LIVE or the recording within 4 weeks of the broadcast date - The recording will be removed on Jan 3, 2026.
 

Please filter our trainings by state to see if these types of trainings are accepted in your state registry system.

* 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 December 8, 2025. 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 21, 2025. TrainTN entries must be made within 15 calendar days of the training date.

Celebrate the season with a training that fills your heart and your toolbox. Snowbells & Smiles is your chance to laugh, learn, and recharge with Maryln & Marty Appelbaum while gaining real strategies to support children, connect with parents, and care for yourself.

YOU'LL RECEIVE FIVE TOPICS

 

1. Holiday Magic Toolbox: Quick Tricks for Calm, Cooperation, and Happy Days
Get ready for behavior magic! Prevent and stop chaos before it starts. Tricks and hacks for morning drop-off * Circle time * High energy moments * Simple ways to calm children * Prevent discipline problems * Teach children to manage BIG emotions with time, and those prevent discipline problems * Creative tricks to grab attention and guide behavior and keep your classroom merry and bright with a whole lot of teacher magic!

2. Insider’s Scoop on GREAT Holiday Activities, Art, & DIY Gifts for Parents
Get ready to deck your classroom with joy and creativity! Discover teacher-tested ideas that make the season magical, without breaking the budget. Activities, Art, Games, and Fun Galore & even sweet DIY homemade gifts for parents from kids

3. STRESSED? How to Keep Yourself Calm and Jingle On
Discover simple, powerful ways to beat holiday stress before it beats you! Learn quick relaxation techniques you can do at work or home * Stay calm and cool no matter what comes your way, so you can be happier, live longer, look younger, and feel healthier. * Bring back the joy of the season without being overwhelmed

4. Truth Be Told: Myths, Misunderstanding & Mind-Blowing Facts about Young Children
Bust the biggest childcare myths with facts, laughs, and “aha” moments * Turn “I heard” into “Research says,” in this fun, fast-paced myth-busting session* Discover surprising truths about children’s health, play, learning, health, and behavior * You’ll walk away smiling and ready to share your myth-busting facts with others.

5. ‘Tis the Season’ Creating Positive Relationships with Every Parent (Even the Tough Ones)
Bring holiday magic into your parent connections, build trust, teamwork, and positive communication with every family, even the challenging ones. Learn what to say, simple strategies that work, and creative ideas that make parents feel appreciated and included. Use this special time of year to build relationships that endure

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. 4, 2025

Group size 1-5 people: $29.99 per person

Group size 6+: $24.99 per person

Late Registration

After DEC 4, 2025

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.