Discover how storybooks can lead to fun, hands-on science and building activities. Learn ways to use open-ended play to spark creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving in young children. Explore ideas that support STEM learning through books, play, and developmentally appropriate practices you can use right away in your classroom.
Early Learning Specialist, Education Service Center Region 9
Christi Luig is an Early Learning Specialist at Region 9 Education Service Center, where she supports Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Special Education programs across 37 districts. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Christi has served as a Head Start... Read More →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT Kids Zone
Discover how storybooks can lead to fun, hands-on science and building activities. Learn ways to use open-ended play to spark creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving in young children. Explore ideas that support STEM learning through books, play, and developmentally appropriate practices you can use right away in your classroom.
Early Learning Specialist, Education Service Center Region 9
Christi Luig is an Early Learning Specialist at Region 9 Education Service Center, where she supports Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Special Education programs across 37 districts. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Christi has served as a Head Start... Read More →
Wednesday July 8, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm CDT Kids Zone
Young children learn best when instruction meets them where they are. This professional development session focuses on differentiating content, process, materials, and learning environments for 3- and 4-year-old special education Pre-K students. Educators will explore practical strategies such as visual supports, hands-on learning centers, flexible grouping, skill scaffolding, and offering multiple ways for children to show what they know—making learning concrete, engaging, and accessible for all learners.
Young children learn best when instruction meets them where they are. This professional development session focuses on differentiating content, process, materials, and learning environments for 3- and 4-year-old special education Pre-K students. Educators will explore practical strategies such as visual supports, hands-on learning centers, flexible grouping, skill scaffolding, and offering multiple ways for children to show what they know—making learning concrete, engaging, and accessible for all learners.
Learn intentional classroom strategies to support young children to manage emotions, solve conflicts, and work together. This session shares practical tools including social stories, puppets, and literacy that can be implemented immediately.
Early Learning Specialist, Education Service Center Region 9
Christi Luig is an Early Learning Specialist at Region 9 Education Service Center, where she supports Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Special Education programs across 37 districts. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Christi has served as a Head Start... Read More →
Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT Kids Zone
Learn intentional classroom strategies to support young children to manage emotions, solve conflicts, and work together. This session shares practical tools including social stories, puppets, and literacy that can be implemented immediately.
Early Learning Specialist, Education Service Center Region 9
Christi Luig is an Early Learning Specialist at Region 9 Education Service Center, where she supports Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Special Education programs across 37 districts. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Christi has served as a Head Start... Read More →
Thursday July 9, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm CDT Kids Zone
