The Work That Matters Most - Online
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January 10, 2026
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Watch LIVE or the recording within 2 weeks of the broadcast date - The recording will be removed on Jan 24, 2026.
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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 January 12, 2026. Be sure your MOPD ID number is listed in your Appelbaum account profile in the "State Registry ID" field.
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Get ready for an unforgettable start to 2026! This brand-new 5-hour webinar, The Work That Matters Most, is designed exclusively for Early Childhood. Led by renowned educators Maryln Appelbaum and Marty Appelbaum, this event will inspire, equip, and energize you. This event isn't a Zoom. It will be a multi-camera broadcast studio event that will feel like a TV production.
Secure your spot now and be part of the can’t‑miss start to 2026 that will set the tone for your best year yet in early childhood education. No limits, no barriers. Just "click in" and be part of this powerful event because the work that matters most starts with you and shines through every child you teach.
Topics
Topic One: The Calm in the Chaos: Early Childhood Teacher Must-Knows!
This session explores how a teacher can influence behavior, engagement, and learning throughout the day.
Participants will learn:
* How children borrow calm and regulation from adults
* Small shifts in voice, posture, and pace that change classroom climate
* Why consistency and connection matter more than perfection
* How to reset yourself after a tough moment
Topic Two: Grab-and-Go Activities That Save the Day
When energy drops or behavior rises, teachers need ideas that work right now. This fast-paced session delivers practical activities that calm bodies, engage minds, and rescue difficult moments across the day.
Participants will learn:
* Low-prep activities using materials already in the classroom
* Quick movement, music, and calming games
* Activities that work during transitions and waiting times
* How to match activities to children’s emotional needs
Topic Three: Creating Neurodiversity Friendly Classrooms
Supporting neurodiverse learners doesn’t require a brand-new classroom, just intentional adjustments. This session offers realistic strategies that help all children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Participants will learn:
* Simple environmental and sensory supports
* Visual tools that improve understanding and reduce frustration
* How to support children who need extra connection
* Why flexibility benefits every learner
Topic Four: Classroom Calm! Proactive Behavior Guidance That Works
Calm classrooms don’t happen by accident. They are intentionally designed. This session focuses on proactive guidance strategies that prevent problems before they start and build cooperation throughout the day.
Participants will learn:
* How routines and transitions influence behavior
* Language that de-escalates instead of escalates
* Preventive strategies that reduce power struggles
* How to guide behavior without constant correction
Topic Five: Building Brains! Wiring Young Minds With Every Interaction
Every interaction shapes the developing brain, especially in the early years. This session connects brain development to everyday teaching moments and shows how relationships drive learning.
Participants will learn:
* How early experiences shape brain architecture
* Why emotional safety supports learning and memory
* How simple interactions build self-regulation
* Practical ways to support healthy brain development
Topic 6: Teacher Wellbeing: Energy and Presence That Children Feel
Children feel a teacher’s energy long before they hear instructions. This session focuses on realistic self-care strategies that help teachers protect their energy, reduce stress, and stay in the work they love.
Participants will learn:
* Why burnout is common in early childhood education
* Quick resets that fit into the school day
* How to emotionally leave work at work
* Small habits that support long-term wellbeing
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.
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Regular Registration NO LATER THAN JAN. 8, 2025 Group size 1-5 people: $29.99 per person Group size 6+: $24.99 per person |
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Late Registration After JAN 8, 2025 Group size 1-5 people: $34.99 per person Group size 6+: $29.99 per person |
Presenters:
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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. |
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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. |