This session will explore innovative ways to partner your ECE pathway with childcare centers and classrooms through ongoing, real-world learning experiences. Discover opportunities beyond traditional work-based learning or co-op models that allow students to engage with children on a regular basis throughout the school year. Participants will explore field trip and partnership ideas adaptable for districts of all sizes and leave with practical resources including sample field trip forms, lesson plans, routines and procedures, and insights from students who have participated in these experiences firsthand.
Wearing too many hats? Feeling like you can't get your head "above water" with daily tasks? Need to lighten your workload in your classroom and lab? This is the session for you! Join us as we discuss some basic AI tools that will save you time & energy in the FCS classroom & lab. We will share our simple system swaps that have made our classrooms run more smoothly and efficiently.
High School Family and Consumer Sciences programs help shape the next generation of early childhood educators and family support professionals. This session explores how KET, PBS KIDS, and PBS LearningMedia resources can bring child development concepts to life through multimedia, hands-on learning, and real-world application. Participants will discover engaging strategies that connect play-based learning, early childhood standards, and career exploration in meaningful, classroom-ready ways.
The Teddy Bear Hospital transforms healthcare into a safe, playful, hands-on experience for young children. Kindergarten students will bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll and explore interactive “treatment areas” like the operating room, radiology lab, and routine exam stations. HOSA and FCCLA members will guide children through each experience while teaching them about healthcare in a fun, age-appropriate way. More than just play, this experience helps children build confidence, curiosity, and comfort in medical settings through creativity, collaboration, and connection.
