Play means more than toys and games! It is a connector—play can shape the way children, adults, and communities interact with one another and think about their days, how they use their community space, and most importantly how to solve problems. For children, play is how they learn. For communities, it can be the key […]
UnConference: Get Dirty!
UnConference 2017: Get Dirty! PAEYC (Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children) Friday, September 22, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT) Pittsburgh, PA The natural environment is an immense learning playground for young children! PAEYC is proud to partner with APOST and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy in presenting this UnConference. Join us […]
Unconference 2016: Children + Arts
UnConference 2016: Children + Arts 2.0 June 30, 2016, 8:00am-4:00pm Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School (111 9th St, Pittsburgh, PA) Following the success of the inaugural UnConference: Children+ Arts, PAEYC is excited to present version 2.0! This UnConference features an innovative and hands-on professional development session on the importance of arts in education. The […]
UnConference: Maker Tots
UnConference 2016: Maker Tots PAEYC (Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children) Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT) Carnegie Science Center – Pittsburgh, PA Can toddlers actually do circuitry? Why is “making” important for young children? Can STEAM learning actually happen through play? If you’ve ever wondered about this, then […]
PAEYC’s Unconference 2016: Total Leadership
Register for PAEYC’s 2016 UnConference: Total Leadership 2016 UnConference: Total Leadership When: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Where: Mervis Hall, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, Roberto Clemente Drive Keynote speaker: Candi Castleberry Singleton, founder of Dignity & Respect Cost: Regular Registration, $85; PAEYC Members, $75; Student […]
PAEYC UnConference 2015: Children + Arts
An innovative and hands-on professional development session on the importance of arts in early childhood education. The day will begin at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to explore the inspiring exhibit from Reggio Emilia, Italy, called “The Hundred Languages of Children.” This will highlight the importance of letting children lead us in their path […]