"All About Me" Arts in Early Learning Conference.
Saturday, October 30, Preschool in the Village, 11 Church St., Amherst NH
Saturday, November 6, Heritage Commons, Plymouth State University

Early-childhood educators, care providers, librarians and parents from around the state are invited to our 3rd annual Arts in Early Learning conference, presented in partnership with VSA New Hampshire and in cooperation with the PSU Department of Early Childhood Studies. First lessons in early education and play help young children learn about themselves, their families, friends, community and their place in the world. "All About Me" will introduce a rich array of arts activities centered on this theme and offer ways to help children explore through the arts who they are and where they live. This year's conference will be offered twice: at Preschool in the Village, Amherst, on Saturday, October 30 ($30), and at Heritage Commons, Plymouth State University, on Saturday, November 6 ($25). Both sessions take place from 9 am to 3 pm with registration at 8:30 am. Click here to register for the Amherst conference, here to register for Plymouth; to download the Plymouth and Amherst flyers.

Through creative movement, music, puppets, drama and visual art, participants will experience a wealth of lessons and activities they can use with children in classrooms, childcare settings, community sites and at home. Particular attention will be given to meeting the needs of children with developmental and learning differences. Participants will take away sample lessons as well as a wealth of user-friendly ways to link the arts and learning.

Teaching artist presenters include Deborah Stuart, Kelly Doremus Stuart, Will Cabell and Richard Moses.

Cost for the day is $25 in Plymouth, $30 in Amherst, and includes light snacks (please bring your own lunch) and Professional Development CEUs. Registration fees are reduced for additional registrants from a single organization, library, preschool, child-care center or family. The program is free to Plymouth State University students. Scholarships are available.

To learn more about the conference or the Arts in Early Learning collaboration, call 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org.