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Tuesday, November 12
 

9:00am EST

Breathing Life into Torah: Using Puppetry to Explore Jewish Stories
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Dining Hall Lower Level Lounge
How can puppetry give new life to ancient stories? In this hands-on masterclass, participants will learn about a style of puppetry called Bunraku – in which puppets are brought to life by a team of three puppeteers. After exploring the basics of puppeteering, participants will work as an ensemble to activate ancient Jewish stories using artistic creation and tabletop theater. We will also explore how to use these techniques in the early childhood classroom in a variety of applications.
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Shmidt Chapman

Jonathan Shmidt Chapman

Jonathan Shmidt Chapman is an award-winning artist, writer, and Jewish educator. As the founder of the K’ilu Company, Jonathan reimagines Jewish early childhood through theater and play. His book Let There Be Play: Bringing the Bible to Life with Young Children was recently published... Read More →
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Dining Hall Lower Level Lounge
  Tuesday Session

9:00am EST

Designing and Modeling Compelling Materials and Experiences
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Nesiya 6B
The balancing act between offering open-ended materials and engaging in some kind of guided discovery with those materials is a delicate one. There is a spectrum of instruction and a "sweet spot" that supports children's success and discovery. Modeling routines, experiences, even social interactions actually supports experimentation, independence, and new learning. We will do some hands on designing of learning encounters and dive deep into what makes something engaging. Then we will unpack what the spectrum of instruction looks like, sounds like, feels like.  
Speakers
LK

Lisa Kuh

Lisa Kuh, Ph.D. is the Program Director at the Sheva Center, the early childhood department of the JCC Association of North America. She has served early childhood communities as a classroom teacher, teacher educator, instructional coach, university professor, researcher, and professional... Read More →
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Nesiya 6B
  Tuesday Session

9:00am EST

Discovering African and African Jewish Cultures Through Picture Books
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 4
In this session, Jewish early childhood educators will delve into the vibrant world of African and African Jewish cultures as depicted in children’s picture books. Participants will explore the significance of multicultural storytelling, examining how these rich cultures are portrayed through engaging visuals and narratives. The session will offer practical strategies for integrating these diverse stories into preschool classrooms, enhancing cultural appreciation and understanding among young learners. Join us to discover inspiring ways to bring global perspectives into your teaching practice. Presenter: Meir Muller (if Michal Samuel or Shohanna McKinney-Baldon plan to attend they can co-present, or I can present alone)
Speakers
avatar for Shahanna McKinney-Baldon

Shahanna McKinney-Baldon

Wisconsin Center for Education Research
avatar for Meir Muller

Meir Muller

Rabbi Dr. Muller is an associate professor at the College of Education, University of South Carolina. His research focuses on combating antisemitism in education, anti-racist pedagogies, Pro-Blackness, and Jewish early childhood education. He led the development of South Carolina’s... Read More →
avatar for AWEKU MICHAL AVERA SAMUEL

AWEKU MICHAL AVERA SAMUEL

Researcher and Coordinator SCP, Universty of Wisconson
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 4
  Tuesday Session

9:00am EST

Fostering Literacy in the Infant-Toddler Classroom
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 3
Literacy development starts well before children are able to read and write. In this session, participants will explore effective strategies to promote early literacy in the infant-toddler classroom. The focus will be on creating an age-appropriate environment that supports the development of foundational literacy skills.
Speakers
avatar for Miryam Buchler

Miryam Buchler

Assistant Director, Barbara and Jack Kay Early Childhood Learning Center
Miryam Buchler was born and raised in Morocco. At the age of 17, she moved to New York to earn a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education and later on a Master's degree in Special Education. Miryam's experience encompasses teaching typically and atypically developing children... Read More →
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 3
  Tuesday Session

9:00am EST

Leadership Matters: Why are Educators Immune to Change?
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 2
Speakers
avatar for Lyndall Miller

Lyndall Miller

Director of the Jewish Early Childhood Education Leadership Institute (JECELI), JECELI
Lyndall Miller, Ed.D., is the past Director of the Jewish Early Childhood Education Leadership Institute (JECELI), an intensive JTS professional learning community program Dr. Miller holds a Doctorate in Jewish Education and Master’s degrees in Leadership in Early Childhood Education... Read More →
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 2
  Tuesday Session

9:00am EST

Making Sense of Math in ECE (Kodo Kids)
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Nesiya 6A
In this session we will discover the foundation of mathematical skills for young children, explore materials to support math exploration and how to integrate math concepts into "everyday experiences" in your classroom. We will also explore how to seamlessly integrate Jewish themes into mathematical concepts.  
Speakers
ND

Natalie Drucker Bosco

Natalie is an educational consultant, coach and trainer based in Denver, Colorado.  She loves going on adventures with her husband, two children  and energetic goldendoodle.  She has worked with a variety of Jewish and secular educational institutions. Natalie serves as a pedagogical... Read More →
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Nesiya 6A
  Tuesday Session

9:00am EST

Vero
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Lodge Aleph Lower Level Meeting Room Daled
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Lodge Aleph Lower Level Meeting Room Daled
  Tuesday Session

10:45am EST

Building a Supportive Community
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 3
Celebrating and Sharing Strategies in the Infant-Toddler Classroom. Creating a nurturing and effective learning environment in the infant-toddler classroom is a collaborative effort. Join us for this engaging session to build a stronger support network among educators, celebrate collective achievements, and exchange valuable strategies that enhance the infant-toddler classroom experience.  
Speakers
avatar for Miryam Buchler

Miryam Buchler

Assistant Director, Barbara and Jack Kay Early Childhood Learning Center
Miryam Buchler was born and raised in Morocco. At the age of 17, she moved to New York to earn a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education and later on a Master's degree in Special Education. Miryam's experience encompasses teaching typically and atypically developing children... Read More →
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 3
  Tuesday Session

10:45am EST

Following Children's Interests: Inspiring Choice and Inquiry
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Nesiya 6B
How can we support children to make choices about what they want to learn? What does this mean for how we prepare environments and how we plan experiences? What does it really mean to "follow the child". We will explore the art of observation, planning, and strategies related to Project Approach that bring some intention and structure to child-led, adult supported teaching practices.  
Speakers
LK

Lisa Kuh

Lisa Kuh, Ph.D. is the Program Director at the Sheva Center, the early childhood department of the JCC Association of North America. She has served early childhood communities as a classroom teacher, teacher educator, instructional coach, university professor, researcher, and professional... Read More →
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Nesiya 6B
  Tuesday Session

10:45am EST

Leadership Matters: Why is it so Hard for Me to Meet My Own Commitments? Immunity to Change, Personal Focus
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 2
Speakers
avatar for Lyndall Miller

Lyndall Miller

Director of the Jewish Early Childhood Education Leadership Institute (JECELI), JECELI
Lyndall Miller, Ed.D., is the past Director of the Jewish Early Childhood Education Leadership Institute (JECELI), an intensive JTS professional learning community program Dr. Miller holds a Doctorate in Jewish Education and Master’s degrees in Leadership in Early Childhood Education... Read More →
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 2
  Tuesday Session

10:45am EST

Play, Stay, Think Here: Environments that Foster Engineering (Kodo Kids)
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Nesiya 6A
Environments play a key role in facilitating rich learning experiences, and when intentionally curated, learning environments can foster meaningful investigation. In this session, we will explore how environmental setup can welcome children in, capture their interest, and spark continued curiosity. We will identify how spaces can be intentionally designed to meet children’s needs, foster important skills, and inspire meaningful investigation-based learning. Come tinker and play to experience how intentional environments and materials can facilitate purposeful investigation-based learning that supports critical, creative, and innovative thinking. In this training we will explore how to seamlessly integrate these concepts into a Jewish environment.  
Speakers
ND

Natalie Drucker Bosco

Natalie is an educational consultant, coach and trainer based in Denver, Colorado.  She loves going on adventures with her husband, two children  and energetic goldendoodle.  She has worked with a variety of Jewish and secular educational institutions. Natalie serves as a pedagogical... Read More →
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Nesiya 6A
  Tuesday Session

10:45am EST

Shalom Curriculum Project - Early Childhood Educational Play Materials that Portray Jewish Diversity
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 4
Diversity in early childhood educational and play materials fosters inclusivity, empathy, and understanding. It allows children to see themselves, learn about the world, and appreciate differences from an early age. Shalom Curriculum Project is a new program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison that is working to bring diversity in early childhood educational and play materials to the Jewish community. We are creating early childhood materials for a future curriculum that will use books, music and dolls to celebrate the beauty and historical significance of racial and ethnic diversity in the Jewish community. Part of our work is convening educators, families, scholars, and community members to share early prototypes and discuss the need for our work, as well as ways to engage families and educators across communities
Speakers
avatar for Shahanna McKinney-Baldon

Shahanna McKinney-Baldon

Wisconsin Center for Education Research
avatar for AWEKU MICHAL AVERA SAMUEL

AWEKU MICHAL AVERA SAMUEL

Researcher and Coordinator SCP, Universty of Wisconson
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Nesiya Meeting Room 4
  Tuesday Session

10:45am EST

Storytelling as an Advocacy Tool from Jewish Tradition
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Lodge Aleph Lower Level Meeting Room Hay
We are all early childhood champions, advocating for children and their families in various ways, from classroom practices that honor each child’s needs, to conversations in an elevator, in line at the grocery store, or on the bus, to meetings with decision-makers and legislators. Wherever we go, we share our stories inspiring others and affecting change. In this interactive session, we will reflect on the power of storytelling as a critical advocacy tool steeped in Jewish tradition. We will explore the “Abraham Model” as an effective guide for sharing our early childhood stories. Participants will also learn about Shma Koleinu, the National Jewish Early Childhood Advocacy coalition and ways to get involved!

Speakers
avatar for Ilana Dvorin Friedman

Ilana Dvorin Friedman

Dr. Ilana Dvorin Friedman is the Director of Early Childhood Advocacy and Strategy at the Jewish United Fund (JUF) in Chicago. Her professional and research interests include early childhood Jewish education, child care advocacy, and social justice and critical pedagogies. For more... Read More →
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Lodge Aleph Lower Level Meeting Room Hay
  Tuesday Session

10:45am EST

The Intergenerational Journey of an ECE
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Lodge Aleph Lower Level Meeting Room Daled
Participants will visit Ohr Kodesh ECC to engage with staff and environment about their intergenerational program, including: reflections, practical take-aways, and best practices for visioning and starting your own program.  
Speakers
avatar for Diana Ganger

Diana Ganger

Coach and Consultant in Organizational and Educational settings, DG1818Consultant
Diana Ganger, M.S.W., works as a coach and consultant in Organizational and Educational settings. A long-time Jewish educator, she was a graduate of the Wexner Heritage Foundation and is a recipient of the 2008 Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. She made aliyah to... Read More →
avatar for Sharon Goldman

Sharon Goldman

Director of Communications, Ideal18
Sharon Goldman, JD is the Director of IDEAL18 NFP, facilitating the creation of high quality intergenerational programs, and has published articles on intergenerational work. She began as a Teach for America Corps member in St. Louis. Witnessing education disparity led her to complete... Read More →
Tuesday November 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Lodge Aleph Lower Level Meeting Room Daled
  Tuesday Session
 
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