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Kathy Poelker
and
Look At Me Productions
Teacher Training Seminars
proudly presents...

Sing A Song to Reading!
Sing A Song to Writing!
Sing A Song to Math!
In the Kindergarten-Grade 1 Classroom

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Kindergarten & Grade 1 Teachers;  Special Ed Teachers; ESL Teachers; Music Teachers; PreK Teachers; Head Start Teachers; Bilingual Teachers & Assistants; Resource Teachers; Title I Teachers; Movement Specialists; Physical Education Teachers

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
This 5 hour presentation involves YOU!  Actively participate in the fun of the Language/Music Connection!  Learn by listening and doing in this “Hands-On” Workshop designed just for you!

Meet Kathy Poelker...
Kathy Poelker is internationally recognized for her work in Early Childhood Music Education. She is an outstanding communicator, university lecturer, keynote speaker, motivator, author, consultant, children's recording artist, and composer of over 150 songs and 30 books. Kathy's critically acclaimed songs, recordings, and books in English, Spanish, and Hmong are used in hundreds of classrooms across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, New Zealand and Australia. Thousands of young children, teachers, and families have enjoyed singing Kathy’s songs for over 25 years!

Each year from 1988 through 2002-2003 Kathy has been the recipient of the ASCAP Special Award for Children’s Educational Music! This is a Special Award granted by the Popular Awards panel of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in recognition of outstanding writing in educational works for children This award is for music that is regularly performed in schools, institutions of learning, and programs across the country. Kathy has been the recipient of this outstanding award for 14 consecutive years!  Her songs have even been selected by American Drug Stores and Sylvania Corporation for special children’s health programs and literacy programs.

In this seminar Kathy demonstrates innovative ideas for using songs and movement activities to enhance literacy, language, and math. In this presentation you will be an active participant in the language/music connection. You will learn ways to empower your classroom, promote your students’ success, and have loads of FUN, too!

If you've never used music to enhance literacy and language, now is the time to sing, move, dance, and enjoy your way to creative learning as you experience a delightful day with Kathy Poelker, the “Teachers’ Teacher!”   Don’t miss this super day of FUN and LEARNING ! is internationally recognized for her work in early childhood music education. Kathy is an outstanding communicator and university lecturer, AEYC workshop leader & keynote speaker, motivator, author, consultant, composer, and children's recording artist.  Kathy's critically acclaimed songs, recordings, and books in English, Spanish, and Hmong are used in countless classrooms across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, New Zealand  & Australia.

If you've never been a "comfortable music maker", now is the time to sing, dance, and enjoy your way to creative learning as you experience a delightful day learning and growing with Kathy Poelker!  Don’t miss this seminar!   This motivational workshop day is one of participation throughout!  No one is ever "put on the spot" by being asked to sing alone or dance alone, so this is a very comfortable way to blend into a group and learn through "doing!"

You will be amazed at the amount of information and technique you can master through this simple "non-threatening" approach to learning the "how to's" of music-making! This engaging seminar will make a refreshing difference in your classroom musical experiences when you apply Kathy's "can't fail techniques!"   Kathy Poelker makes you believe in yourself and your own particular musical abilities...no matter how limited you may believe yourself to be.   Kathy will give you the simple skills you need to make every day a musical day of learning, growing, and FUN with a purpose!

BRAVO KATHY POELKER!
“Because of her energy and enthusiasm, Kathy is adding to the quality of life
for children everywhere!”
                    -Marian Orihel, PreK Teacher

“Kathy’s workshop makes you want to run right back to your room to start
singing and moving - even more than before!”
                    -Mary Teuber, Kindergarten Teacher

“What a powerful teaching tool!”
                    -Sherie Leahy, Kindergarten Teacher

“Exciting day! We came away with great ideas, great music, and a great time!”
                    -Sharon Grala,  PreK Teacher

“What a creative, invigorating, stimulating, empowering learning experience!”
                    -Suzanne Patterson, PreK Teacher

“All staff members working with children should incorporate sensory-motor and
music.  This course was very informative.”
                    -Debbie Kraft, Physical Therapist

THIS SEMINAR INCLUDES

• 5 hours of training with a “Master Teacher”
• Certificate of Participation (5 contact hours)
• Workshop Strategies & Activities Booklet
• Continental Breakfast
• Curriculum Materials Display - English & Spanish Materials Available
• University Credit Available (additional fee of $60 payable to Loyola Marymount University)

Come Prepared to Have FUN!
Exciting demonstrations, strategies, & teaching lessons!  Come away with motivational, developmentally-appropriate "child-tested" teaching plans that make an immediate difference in your early childhood classroom!

Program Hours: (Suggested dress - slacks, casual)
Registration/Continental Breakfast begins  8:00 A.M.;
Workshop training   8:30 A.M. - 3:15 P.M.  (5 hours training)
Lunch is on your own.  You may choose to enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the hotel or area, or you may prefer to bring a sack lunch for the day. Lunch break is one hour, scheduled from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.  This is a great opportunity to discuss and share ideas with fellow workshop attendees and develop new professional friendships.  

University Credit: 
One (1.0) semester hr. of Professional  Development Credit available through Loyola Marymount University. Official transcript provided.  Additional $60 fee to Loyola Marymount.   Written assignment due following session.  Click here for more details or call Ben Hayes of Loyola Professional Development Institute directly for applicability & more information at (310) 338-1972.

Inservice Hours:
Attendance at this seminar may fulfill individual continuing education or recertification requirements.  Your Certificate of Participation will reflect 5 hours of seminar training given at this workshop.  Certificates awarded at the close of the seminar.

Registration Fees:
$129 per registrant.  10% Group discount available for 5 or more attendees registering at the same time. ($20 upcharge for workshop registrations taken at the door.)

Fees are payable in advance via our online registration form or via U.S. Mail.  VISA/MasterCard accepted online and by fax.  Checks, money orders, and purchase orders accepted via U.S. Mail or by fax.   If you have any additional questions regarding registration or payment methods, call our seminar coordinator at (800) 301-LOOK or (847) 658-0050.  (After hours, please leave a message.)

Substitutions/Cancellations:
Substitutions may be made at any time.  Cancellations must be received four days prior to the seminar and are subject to a $20 service charge.  No refund on cancellations received less than four full days of workshop date.

Fee Includes:
Seminar Training (5 hours), Continental Breakfast, Certificate of Participation, Workshop Strategies Booklet, and Curriculum Materials Display

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