WHSA 2025 Annual Conference

This engaging workshop will encourage teamwork, planning and cohesive interactions. Through stronger human relationships, teams can help convey the message of positive interaction and problem-solving. So often, staff members become bogged down with all of the paperwork that constitutes working with families and children. However, in today’s climate we have to make human relationships a priority too. The more we can connect and become aware of our own strengths and abilities – the more we can truly impact lives. Dr. Kimberly Johnson will share her experiences and encourage you to take the time to get to know your families and your co-workers. This session will present common sense ways to increase leadership, creativity and resiliency among our learners. Participants will leave this motivating and invigorating session ready to increase positive behavior, leadership skills, self-efficacy, and communication. For some of our families YOU are their everyday COACHES who lead!

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Discover innovative, responsive resources to strengthen the connections with the families in your care. Gain an understanding of learning media and corresponding bilingual, printable materials for working in partnership with families around children’s learning and development. Explore practical strategies for integrating these resources into your daily routines to support whole-child learning and foster meaningful family engagement.

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In a world where challenges can feel overwhelming, playful learning can be a powerful tool for building resilience. This session highlights PBS KIDS resources that inspire a sense of wonder, nurture creativity, and promote critical thinking. Explore responsive, skillfully designed tools from Daniel Tiger and Sesame Workshop that support children in developing the skills to face challenges with confidence through the process of playful problem solving.

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In a world where challenges can feel overwhelming, playful learning can be a powerful tool for building resilience. This session highlights PBS KIDS resources that inspire a sense of wonder, nurture creativity, and promote critical thinking. Explore responsive, skillfully designed tools from Daniel Tiger and Sesame Workshop that support children in developing the skills to face challenges with confidence through the process of playful problem solving.

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NOURISH TO FLOURISH
Tend and Befriend Your Nervous System
In the demanding field of education, where the well-being of teachers is paramount, cultivating a holistic approach to wellness is essential.  Nourish to Flourish is a transformative masterclass designed for educators, as an introduction to the practical applications of neuroscience and mindfulness that will ultimately lead to a calm and regulated nervous system. Learning to tend and befriend one’s nervous system, prioritizing mental hygiene, and reducing reactivity are all foundational skills that are woven throughout Nourish to Flourish. 
In this workshop, participants will explore a variety of practices such as mindfulness, movement-based, self-awareness, and stress reset. Activities will focus on personal well-being and include strategies to support the social-emotional needs of others.

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