ATI's graphic: The Calm Classroom Kickoff - Online

The Calm Classroom Kickoff - Online

A Back to School Training Like No Other

LIVE • Online
August 23, 2025
8:30 am to 1:30 pm Central Check Time Zones

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This Seminar Begins At:

3:30 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 2 weeks of the broadcast date - The recording will be removed on September 6, 2025.
 

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

* The states below 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 August 25, 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 September 7, 2025. TrainTN entries must be made within 15 calendar days of the training date.

All the Topics Below are Included!

* Teach Strong! The Back-to-School 7 Point Blueprint
Start your school year with strength, confidence, and a proven plan! Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away ready to teach strong, lead with confidence, and create the kind of classroom every child (and teacher!) loves.

* Quiet the Wiggles, Tame the Tears: 19 Calming Activities That Work Like Magic
Wiggly bodies. Tearful drop-offs. Mid-morning meltdowns. Whether it’s one child or the whole group, calming chaos is one of the biggest challenges in early childhood classrooms. In this powerful session, you’ll discover 19 calming activities that are simple, soothing, and designed to help children reset, refocus, and feel safe. These strategies work like magic—because they’re built for real-life classrooms and real kids with big emotions.

* The Behavior Shift: Why It’s Harder Now, and What Great Teachers Do Differently
Challenging behaviors are rising—and what used to work often doesn’t anymore. In this eye-opening session, discover why behaviors have changed and what great teachers do instead. Learn the 5 biggest mistakes to avoid;  powerful tools that really work; and calming things to say and do during tough moments. Leave with strategies you can immediately implement.

* Partner Up! How to Build Positive Relationships with Every Parent—Even the Tough Ones
Strong parent partnerships don’t just happen. Discover how to connect with all parents—even the ones who are challenging, difficult, and demanding. Learn what to say (and what not to say), how to handle conflict with confidence, and simple ways to turn tough conversations into meaningful connections. Receive tools to build trust, boost cooperation, and create a team.

* HACK MAGIC! Classroom Tricks Every Teacher Needs in Their Back Pocket
Get ready to load up on brilliant hacks that make teaching easier.  Get hacks to prevent discipline problems before they start, make drop-offs smoother, clever morning greetings, easy tools for emotion check-ins, engaging props, and kind, and effective ways to keep your classroom calm and connected. These hacks are tried-and-true, teacher-tested treasures you’ll use every single day. It’s a toolkit of classroom magic.

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 August 21, 2025

Group size 1-5 people: $29.99 per person

Group size 6+: $24.99 per person

Late Registration

After August 21, 2025

Group size 1-5 people: $34.99 per person

Group size 6+: $29.99 per person

 

 

Category: 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.