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  • 1.  Early Childhood Science Interest Forum is Rocking Out in Nashville

    Posted 11-06-2019 10:50 AM
    Are you interested in science?  Are you struggling with integrating STEM into your curriculum? Are you passionate about shaping the future of Early Childhood STEM education policy?  Come check out the Early Childhood Science Interest Forum at the annual NAEYC conference in Nashville!   Whether you need support for building lesson plans, or are hoping to network with STEM professionals, the ECSIF is the forum for you!

    Here are some of the ways you can connect with the Early Childhood Science Interest Forum in Nashville:

    1. ECSIF Sponsored Sessions
      • A pocketful of rocks? Build on children's interest and go beyond collecting.  
        • Friday 11/22/2019 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Room 104E, Music City Center
      • Empower your inner scientist!: Research-based strategies for increasing your science identity and supporting STEM learning in your classroom. 
        • Friday 11/22/2019 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Broadway A/B. Omni Nashville
      • Early Childhood Science Interest Forum (ECSIF).
        • Friday 11/22/2019 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM.  Electric.  Omni Nashville
    2. Sessions presented by ECSIF members
      • Loving-and learning-science with young children: Expanding themes into science inquiry by bringing in the practices of science and engineering with hands-on, direct exploration.
        • Wednesday 11/20/2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Music City Center, Davidson Ballroom Salon C1/C2.
      • To pin or not to pin? Choosing, using, and sharing high-quality STEM resources.
        • Thursday 11/21/2019, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM, Legends D, Omni Nashville
      • Seeds to seedlings: Exploring everyday STEM activities in infant and toddler care.
        • Thursday 11/21/2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Broadway J/K, Omni Nashville

    Be sure to join us at 4:45 PM on Friday in the Electric Room for the ECSIF's annual face-to-face meeting.  Not going to make it to Nashville?  The Early Childhood Science Interest Forum frequently hosts web meetings for collaboration, planning, and networking.  Join us on NAEYC's HELLO! for information about our upcoming web meetings!  

    We hope to see you soon!

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    Sarah Maynard
    St Matthews Day School
    Woodbridge VA
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  • 2.  RE: Early Childhood Science Interest Forum is Rocking Out in Nashville

    Posted 11-07-2019 12:18 PM
    Hello,

    I'm a member of the ECSIF and will be presenting a poster session on Friday, 11/22 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM:
    Science for Babies? Why it's important for parents, educators and caregivers to encourage a young child's curiosity right from the start

    Unfortunately, Friday's poster sessions are all at the same time as the ECSIF meeting. Hopefully our paths will cross at other sessions or events.
    Safe travels to everyone attending!

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    Ruth Spiro
    Author
    Deerfield IL
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  • 3.  RE: Early Childhood Science Interest Forum is Rocking Out in Nashville

    Posted 11-07-2019 04:56 PM
    Thanks for sharing this,  Ruth!
    I hope that you will be able to see some of the ECSIF members when you aren't presenting!  We'll be sure to share your presentation information with our members!!!

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    Sarah Maynard
    St Matthews Day School
    Woodbridge VA
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