01-14-2023 – “Oh the Places We Will Go-Dr. Seuss Style!”

8:30A-2:30PM -8 face to face hours – Community Connections Library- $40

Learning Objectives:
Successful participants will use different Dr. Seuss Books and activities to:

• Learn strategies to assist students to deal with challenging behavior and emotions in a positive, age- appropriate manner

• Do fun, interactive experiments using the Scientific Method and STEAM that infant/toddler, preschool and school age children will love!

• Learn outdoor games and activities that work on social skills, balance, gross and fine motor skills that are age-appropriate and fun! 

Location:  Community Connections Upstairs Library, 501 Pine Tree Road, Longview, TX. 75604

Please park in second parking lot. Follow signs for main entrance. Go in double doors and go to the second hallway to the library. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring snacks and drinks if you wish.

Hours: 8-hour face to face hours that satisfies the annual required topics using fun, interactive Dr. Seuss activities for all ages you can use during Dr. Seuss Week or anytime:

• Child Growth and Development

• Teacher-Child Interaction

• Positive Guidance and Discipline

• Age-Appropriate Curriculum

Cost: $40.00 includes continental breakfast and snacks.     

Sorry, no childcare or refunds.         

Speaker: Marilyn Thompson, RN, BSN; Texas Child Care Health Consultant

Marilyn is owner and President of Innovative Health Solutions. She is a Registered nurse and has over 40 years of nursing experience in hospital, home health and school settings with over 38 years of pediatric experience. She worked as Nursing Director of a 4A public school with 5000 Pre-K to high school students. She has over 9 years of experience as Health Coordinator for Region 7 EHS/Head Start located in 12 East Texas counties serving 2200 children ages 0-5 and pregnant women. Marilyn and her staff of experienced nurses and educators can help your Head Start program or school meet and exceed Child Care Licensing training requirements!

Marilyn’s credentials:

• RN with bachelor’s degree in nursing

• Master Professional Trainer in Texas Trainer Registry with TECPDS – Texas Early Childhood Professional Development

• Texas Certified Child Care Health Consultant—only 100 in the state of Texas!

• American Heart Association CPR/Basic First Aid Instructor-Faculty

• American Red Cross CPR/Basic First Aid Instructor-Faculty

• Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Certified Hearing, Vision and Scoliosis Screener

This a very popular workshop and there are only 30 spots available, so don’t delay, register today!

Deadline to register is January 11,2023