Nurturing young children’s growing minds

A young brain is like a super sponge.
Everything they experience in their early years becomes a part of the child
and will have a long lasting impact on their intelligence and character.

You are invited to participate in this informative, inspirational overview on early brain development, from birth through five.
Learn about:

• how the brain grows and develops,
• the importance of early experiences,
• readiness to learn,
• developmentally appropriate practices.

Explore practical strategies for nurturing children’s growing minds in four developmental areas:

1. moving, sensing and exploring
2. seeing, remembering and imagining
3. listening,talking and understanding
4. feeling and relating.

Experience this information in a concrete, easy to understand manner through fun, interactive strategies designed to engage your brain.

Receive a manual filled with information, resources and strategies.

Your presenter is Victoria Tennant, M.Ed.

Victoria is an educational consultant with 38 years of experience, including 10 years as an early childhood classroom teacher. She began teaching adults in 1978 as an instructor for the early childhood program Mathematics Their Way™. Her graduate level course developed in 1980,Teaching the Whole Child: applications of brain/mind research, was one of the first courses in the nation for educators on learning and the brain. Over the years Victoria has built an outstanding reputation for her presentations on brain development to educators, parents, state organizations, and at numerous conferences. She is the author of Healthy Beginnings™ – nurturing children’s growing minds, and Calming Ourselves in Stressful Moments™, published by Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (www.chef.org). For program information on Calming Ourselves in Stressful Moments™ (3rd Edition, 2012), please see www.mindfulnesseducation4life.com.

Schedule a Presentation

This presentation is available in the following formats:
1.5 to 2 hours @ $700
3 hours @ $1,000
4 hours @ $1,500
6 hours @ $2,000
Fee for a keynote presentation is determined by the event.

Travel expenses are additional and include airfare (plus transportation to and from airport and workshop site) or mileage (round trip Olympia @ IRS allowable rate), meals and lodging.

Masters for a manual will be provided, to be printed by sponsor for participants.