Free Webinar Series: Increasing Engagement in PreK-3 STEAM Through Playful Inquiry
Kide Science and Institute for Education Innovation teamed up for this knowledge-packed webinar series on playful inquiry in PreK-3. Register for free to learn research-backed ways to increase engagement when teaching STEAM and other subjects.
Professional development & training for early years teachers
Train your preschool, kindergarten, and special needs teachers in our award-winning, research-backed playful learning methodology, developed by Finnish teachers and adaptable for any education system and learning standards. Ask for a quote!
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Webinar 1: Busting the Myths About Early Childhood STEAM Education
When:
- Register to get link to webinar recording!
- Why early STEAM education is crucial for both young kids and the society
- Where science education often fails – and how we can fix it
- The Finland-born Playful Inquiry method: A better way to teach complex topics in early education
Speakers:
- Grace White, Assistant Superintendent at Wyckoff School District, New Jersey
- Dr. Jenni Vartiainen, Co-founder at Kide Science & Researcher at the University of Helsinki, Finland
- Shelia Cunningham-Hodge, Director of Partner Relations, Institute for Education Innovation
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Webinar 2: Empowering Teachers to Use Play and Stories in STEAM
When:
- Register to get link to webinar recording!
In this webinar you will learn:
- Why and how to teach science (and other subjects) through stories and imaginative play
- How to bring Playful Inquiry into the classroom
- How we can better empower teachers to use playful teaching by starting with children’s interests
Speakers:
- Chris San Antonio, Manager, Formal Research & Evaluation, Museum of Science, Boston
- Dr. Jenni Vartiainen, Co-founder at Kide Science & Researcher at the University of Helsinki, Finland
- Shelia Cunningham-Hodge, Director of Partner Relations, Institute for Education Innovation
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Webinar 3: Different Learners, Different Needs? Enter Playful Inquiry
When:
- Tuesday, March 28th, 7am PST / 9am CST / 10am EST
In this webinar you will learn:
- How Playful inquiry can support all kinds of exceptional learners in any subject – A peek into Jenni’s latest research
- Why it’s important to provide a sense of competence for all children
- How can we make teachers' lives easier when it comes to adapting to different needs
Speakers:
- Leigh Austin, Director, ESE Specialized Service Orange County Public Schools, Florida
- Dr. Jenni Vartiainen, Co-founder at Kide Science & Researcher at the University of Helsinki, Finland
- Shelia Cunningham-Hodge, Director of Partner Relations, Institute for Education Innovation
This webinar series is perfect for...
District Leaders, Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Early Education Directors, Special Education Directors, Principals, Lead Teachers, and anyone looking to find new ways to better engage children in the classroom, while also improving learning outcomes!You will get recording after the live webinar, just remember to register.
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