Name: Ditch the Screen! Revitalizing Creativity Through Play
Start: 2025-02-26T10:30:00-0600
End: 2025-02-26T12:00:00-0600

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST

Suite E

Be present with children as they play! A child's living space is full of novel items that can be used creatively when the screens are put away. Screens can limit a child's development, but a parent being present during play time can encourage language growth, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities. Join us as we ditch the screens and revitalize old-fashioned, creative play!

We will discuss the ramifications of our society's reliance on screens.
Participants will learn about the impact of screentime on language learning, social-emotional development, problem solving skills, and more!

Participants will gain ideas and activities that encourage creative play through using household items.
We will collaborate with participants to empower parents to teach their child though play.

Speakers

Terri Hafenbreadl

Home Based Programs Manager, Renewal Unlimited/Head Start

Terri Hafenbreadl is the Manager of Home-Based Programs at Renewal Unlimited, Inc. She was a classroom teacher for many years, most of which were spent in Preschool and Kindergarten. She has worked in Head Start Programs as a Parent Educator, a Classroom Teacher, Site Supervisor... Read More →

Melissa Vanecek

Parent Educator Supervisor, Renewal Unlimited/Head Start

Melissa R. Vanecek has been a Parent Educator supervisor for 3 years for Head Start/Early Head Start under the agency Renewal Unlimited. She started out as a Parent Educator and became supervisor so is very familiar with the role and importance of home visiting. Melissa enjoys... Read More →

Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Suite E

Breakout

WHSA 2025 Annual Conference

Terri Hafenbreadl

Melissa Vanecek

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