AN AWESOME SEMINAR YOU WON’T FORGET

  See how to capture students’ attention and keep them focused

  and learning with Dr. Jean Feldman’s creative and innovative ideas.

  Her tips for classroom management and transition times focus

  children’s attention, reduce behavior problems and increase learning.

  Your young students will be motivated to practice and sustain their

  reading skills as you replace worksheets with multi-level games,

  books and activities. And “Math Fever” will spread throughout your

  room as you use catchy tunes, games and movements to teach

  beginning math concepts. Spend a day with Dr. Jean and you’ll be

  ready to differentiate your instruction and increase learning!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  Tips for Classroom Management

    • Key concepts for creating a positive classroom

         environment

    • Time-saving tips for organizing your materials

    • Center management strategies that keep

         everyone engaged!

    • Tap into the power of sign language to keep kids

         on track!

  Tricks for Smooth Transition Times

    • Start your day with a song to get kids involved

         right away!

    • How to use chants, puppets and other props to help

         young learners focus on what you’re teaching

    • Songs that reduce the hassle of cleaning up and lining up

    • Recall activities that end your day on a positive note!

    Try Out These Transition Activities!
    Exercise Snacks, Hocus Pocus, Starting Lineup

    & Class Cheers

  Terrific Ideas for Teaching ALL Levels of Learners

    • Differentiate your instruction with open-ended activities

    • Learn questioning strategies that will raise student’s

         thinking

    • See how “blank books” promote multi-level learning

    • Balance your curriculum with large group, small group

         and independent learning opportunities

    • Homework ideas that involve parents in the learning

         cycle

  Liven Up Your Reading Lessons

    • How to translate evidence-based reading strategies

         and brain research into multi-sensory activities your

         kids will love

    • Boost phonological awareness with songs and chants

    • See games that make learning phonics & sight words fun

    • Creative ways to build vocabulary and fluency

    • See books kids can make...that they’ll want to read!

    Activities and Songs that Reinforce Reading Skills!
    Rapping Words, Fluency Notebook & Vocabulary Busters

  Make the Most of Math Time!

    • See how a multi-sensory approach to math increases

         learning...and connects with the standards

    • Songs that teach number concepts, money, and addition

    • Get kids up and moving to help them learn pattern

         shapes and counting

    • See games that entice kids to practice & maintain

         math skills

    Math Songs and Games Your Kids Will Love!
    Country Countdown, Addition Pokey, Math Mat

    & Number Vests

IN JUST ONE DAY YOU WILL LEARN...

  • Management tips to make your classroom run smoothly

  • How to translate evidence-based strategies into activities
      kids love

  • Rhymes and chants that build phonological awareness

  • How to make books that kids will want to read!

  • Lively multi-sensory activities that teach math concepts

  • Games that motivate kids to practice basic math skills

  • Tips for making transition times run smoothly

  • How to reach and teach all levels of learners with differentiated
      open-ended activities

  • Ideas for boosting parent involvement

THIS COMPREHENSIVE SEMINAR INCLUDES...

  • A FREE Resource Handbook with follow-up materials to share

  • Songs for teaching and reinforcing math and reading skills

  • Book-making ideas young children love!

  • Directions for the Brain Game, Pizza Recipes and
      Smart Cookies

  • Patterns for Literacy Activities: Word Monster, Letter Bears and
      Fluency Cards

  • Black Line Masters for a Parent Conference Questionnaire,
      Weekly Report and Kindness Ticket

  • Wonderful websites for research, resources and activities!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade Teachers, Head Start

  Teachers, Early Childhood Program Staff, Teachers of Title I, Title III

  (ELL), Title VII and Gifted Students, Mentor/Lead Teachers, Resource

  Teachers, Reading Specialists, Music Teachers, Curriculum

  Coordinators, Administrators, Interns, Instructional Aides and Parents.

POSSIBLE FUNDING SOURCES

  ARRA, IDEA, Title I, Title II, Title III, Title V, Title VII, No Child

  Left Behind Funds, Innovation Funds, Improving Teacher Quality

  Enhancement Funds, Charter Schools Funding, Program Improvement

  Funds, SELPA, Professional Development Funds and Parent Teacher

  Organizations.

SEMINAR INFORMATION

  The Leader in High Quality Professional Development

  SDR has been the leader in providing effective teacher

  training services since 1974. Our presenters are chosen

  for their practical experience, research-based instructional

  programs and extensive knowledge in their fields.

  Registration Fees/Payment

  Registration fees are payable prior to the seminar.

  Checks, VISA, MasterCard accepted; no cash, please. Fee

  includes:  Attendance, refreshments, and all seminar materials.

  No confirmation will be sent. Your canceled check or

  credit card statement will be your receipt of registration.

  Substitutions and Cancellations

  Substitutions may be made at any time. Your paid

  registration fee is fully refundable if you can’t attend and

  notify us at least seven calendar days prior to the program.

  Late cancellations receive credit toward a future

  seminar.

  Program Schedule

  All seminars are scheduled 8:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.

  Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.

  Hotel Reservations

  Please make your own hotel reservations directly with the

  hotel at least three weeks in advance. Mention Staff

  Development Resources when making reservations

  to obtain the seminar rate.

  Meet Inservice Requirements

  Verification of participation hours will be provided for continuing

  education or recertification requirements. Please see our 

  Continuing Education Credit page for details.

  University Credit

  See the College Credit Options page for information.

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  See an array of trade books, professional titles, text books

  and resource materials that will revitalize your teaching.

  SDR can provide expanded on-site training services in your

  school or district. Please call our Programs Department at

  (800) 678-8908 for more information.