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Bid high and bid often! https://www.32auctions.com/miaeyc2021auction

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Virtual Exhibit Hall- Live Exhibit Hall Hour 1230-130pm 

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Virtual Exhibit Hall- Live Exhibit Hall Hour 1230-130pm 

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LAST CHANCE to talk to a live person

The Virtual Exhibit Hall is open through May 31. Join to explore the latest trends and products in early childhood. Exhibit booth vendors are available for LIVE CHAT hours April 29 - May 1 from 12:30-1:30pm. Click on the "Chat Now" feature in each exhibitor booth to connect with an exhibitor via Zoom to talk about products, opportunities, and even enter raffles and giveaways!

https://learn.miaeyc.org/exhibit-hall

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Keynote: Change is Coming to Child Care. What is it? Who is leading it?

Marica Cox Mitchell, Bainum Family Foundation
We have all been saying this for years – the existing child care system is overly burdensome for families and early childhood education professionals. Families can’t pay for quality child care and educators are underpaid. The public and policy makers are now paying more attention to child care as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that change is coming. But who is leading the change and what decisions are being made? This session will highlight the critical questions and issues that are being tackled as plans are being made to reimagine and build a better child care system.
Live Zoom limited to first 1,000 participants. This session will be available on-demand May 5, 2021.

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Join the College & Career Fair this morning at 9am to learn more about available positions, career opportunities, and education programs statewide. Much like the exhibit hall, you have the opportunity to click the CHAT LIVE NOW button in each booth to speak directly with a representative in a Zoom room waiting for you!

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This has been such a wonderful conference.  So Thanking God that I was able to attend.  I learned so much and know where my passion needs to go now.  God Bless all that made this happen.

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This has been such a wonderful conference.  So Thanking God that I was able to attend.  I learned so much and know where my passion needs to go now.  God Bless all that made this happen.

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Friday Night Fun was a blast! This groovy bunch have been working hard behind the scenes all week to make this conference happen. Thank you Michigan AEYC staff!

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FRIDAY FUN NIGHT HAPPENING NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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FRIDAY FUN NIGHT HAPPENING NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Come join us!

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Just under 24 hours left to bid high, bid early, and bid often on our Auction for student scholarships!!! 

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Just under 24 hours left to bid high, bid early, and bid often on our Auction for student scholarships!!! 

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Auction closing process

If you are the high bidder on an item or items, you will receive an email from derickson@miaeyc.org to the account your registered for the auction on the late afternoon/evening of Saturday, May 1st with an attached invoice showing total items won and a link where you may pay for your items.

Please note these totals do not include shipping. You may choose to pay to have your item shipped to you or select a time to pick up item at the Michigan AEYC office in Lansing, Mi. Shipping is additional per item and can be found in the item description in the silent auction at https://www.32auctions.com/miaeyc2021auction. Items larger than the standard envelope will be shipped flat rate after payment is made for both shipping and item. Some items are too large to ship and must be picked up at the Michigan AEYC office.

ALL payments including shipping must be made by Tuesday, May 4 th by 5pm or your item will go to the next highest bidder.  In the formstack you will pay for your item and shipping if desired, pick how you would like to receive your items, and have the option to designate someone else to pick up the item on your behalf. If you are unable to pickup your item during the time periods offered, it will go to the next highest bidder.

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Have you checked out our virtual swag bag yet? It has some amazing resources https://learn.miaeyc.org/virtualswagbag

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Join us for a live showing of this video concert on Friday, April 30th at 4pm.

https://learn.miaeyc.org/jim-gill-video-concert

This video concert features some of Jim Gill's greatest hits and encourages you and the little ones in your care to get up and move along. We encourage you to allow your students, family members and friends to join in the fun. The concert will remain viewable through May 1.

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Starting at 1:30pm

Spotlight Session: You Can't Make Me! You're Not My Mother!

Overview

Dan Hodgins, Early Childhood Consultant

When is the last time you heard a child say that to you? Did your hair stand up on the back of your neck? Did you get red in the face? Did you say behind your breath, "You little...."?

We will discuss why power struggles occur, how to develop more opportunities for children to attain POWER and how to make changes in your program to support children developing self control.

https://learn.miaeyc.org/products/spotlight-session-you-cant-make-me-youre-not-my-mother

Live Zoom participation limited to the first 1,000 attendees. This session will be available for on-demand viewing May 5, 2021.

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Exhibit hall live zooms start in an hour! Resources are available anytime

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Exhibit hall live zooms start in an hour! Resources are available anytime

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Please be sure to visit our virtual exhibit hall from 12:30-1:30 each live day of our conference to speak with exhibitors https://learn.miaeyc.org/exhibit-hall

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Did you know there is a Zoom Costume Contest happening TONIGHT at Friday Night Fun?? The theme of the night is the 1970s. Decorate your space or Zoom background, yourself, or better yet BOTH for a chance to win a $100 Lakeshore Learning Gift Card! Join us for fun, games, trivia and so.many.prizes.....Swag, certificates, $100 Amazon gift card, and more! Who's got a great costume?

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10 am today

Keynote: Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Why We Don't Push Kids Down the Stairs

Overview

Amanda Morgan, Not Just Cute

This insightful and engaging keynote identifies societal trends that push curriculum and expectations further and further down to our youngest children. Rooted in the belief that these changes have been made with the best of intentions, but not the best information, this presentation works to lay out the facts of how children are meant to learn and why respecting the process of development is always appropriate. We’ll talk about the importance of recognizing childhood as valid and valuable, laying an appropriate and solid foundation for early learning, and avoiding the too-much-too-soon approach to childhood. This is a call to action presentation, helping others to use facts to fight fear, and stand up for children and childhood.

Live Zoom participation limited to the first 1,000 attendees. This session will be available for on-demand viewing May 5, 2021.

https://learn.miaeyc.org/products/keynote-developmentally-appropriate-practices-and-why-we-dont-push-kids-down-the-stairs#tab-product_tab_contents__2

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Silent auction is live. Bid high and bid often! https://www.32auctions.com/miaeyc2021auction

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Breakfast breakouts tomorrow 830-930 am 

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Breakfast breakouts tomorrow 830-930 am 

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Breakfast Breakouts

Join this live session to connect directly with a representative from Child Care Licensing, Advocacy, Michigan AEYC Membership, and NAEYC Accreditation.

Note: No training credit is available for attending Breakfast Breakout sessions. Zoom capacity limited to first 1,000 attendees.

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Who's coming to Crafts & Cocktails tonight? Can't wait!

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Who's coming to Crafts & Cocktails tonight? Can't wait!

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Can we get the slideshow from the PBIS session? I loved it, but too much great information to remember!

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The relationship between an adult, a young child and a good book creates a safe space and a bond, and it fuels a passion for learning and literacy. This year, when children are deprived of the comforts of their school routines, finding joy and connection through reading is especially crucial.

Amy Vandament and Isabel Baker will present read-aloud techniques and strategies and review some of the best new picture books of the year. We will include books on a range of subjects, including stories, STEAM, and Social Emotional, always with an eye on inclusion and diversity. Our presentation will emphasize that the joy of reading is a fundamental part of the experience! We will demonstrate how that joy can be cultivated. Reading with children should leave the adult and child feeling transformed and wanting more.

Virtual learning and upended routines present considerable challenges for young learners right now, but reading continues to be joyful and transformative even online. An alphabet book about feeling left out can use humor to deliver walloping laughs to a whole class at once, even virtually. A story's interesting characters and surprising situations can push children to engage and discuss with each other, even at a distance. The tenderness with which a teacher reads a book is a safe haven in an uncertain time. We will show teachers that the social-emotional benefits of reading are found both in the subject matter of the books themselves and in the relationship that develops between the adult and the children reading together.

Live Zoom participation limited to the first 1,000 attendees. This session will be available for on-demand viewing May 5, 2021.

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MIAEYC Learning: Spotlight Session: Read Aloud Wow! Making Storytime the Best Time of Day!

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The relationship between an adult, a young child and a good book creates a safe space and a bond, and it fuels a passion for learning and literacy. This year, when children are deprived of the comforts of their school routines, finding joy and connection through reading is especially crucial.

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Overview

Amy Vandament & Isabel Baker, The Book Vine for Children

The relationship between an adult, a young child and a good book creates a safe space and a bond, and it fuels a passion for learning and literacy. This year, when children are deprived of the comforts of their school routines, finding joy and connection through reading is especially crucial.

Amy Vandament and Isabel Baker will present read-aloud techniques and strategies and review some of the best new picture books of the year. We will include books on a range of subjects, including stories, STEAM, and Social Emotional, always with an eye on inclusion and diversity. Our presentation will emphasize that the joy of reading is a fundamental part of the experience! We will demonstrate how that joy can be cultivated. Reading with children should leave the adult and child feeling transformed and wanting more.

Virtual learning and upended routines present considerable challenges for young learners right now, but reading continues to be joyful and transformative even online. An alphabet book about feeling left out can use humor to deliver walloping laughs to a whole class at once, even virtually. A story’s interesting characters and surprising situations can push children to engage and discuss with each other, even at a distance. The tenderness with which a teacher reads a book is a safe haven in an uncertain time. We will show teachers that the social-emotional benefits of reading are found both in the subject matter of the books themselves and in the relationship that develops between the adult and the children reading together.

Live Zoom participation limited to the first 1,000 attendees. This session will be available for on-demand viewing May 5, 2021.

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Did you know there is a Zoom Costume Contest happening at Friday Night Fun?? The theme of the night is the 1970s. Decorate your space or Zoom background, yourself, or better yet BOTH for a chance to win a $100 Lakeshore Learning Gift Card! Join us for fun, games, trivia and so.many.prizes.....Swag, certificates, $100 Amazon gift card, and more! Who's got a great costume?

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Did you know there is a Zoom Costume Contest happening at Friday Night Fun?? The theme of the night is the 1970s. Decorate your space or Zoom background, yourself, or better yet BOTH for a chance to win a $100 Lakeshore Learning Gift Card! Join us for fun, games, trivia and so.many.prizes.....Swag, certificates, $100 Amazon gift card, and more! Who's got a great costume?

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Please be sure to visit our virtual exhibit hall from 12:30-1:30 each live day of our conference to speak with exhibitors https://learn.miaeyc.org/exhibit-hall 

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Please be sure to visit our virtual exhibit hall from 12:30-1:30 each live day of our conference to speak with exhibitors https://learn.miaeyc.org/exhibit-hall 

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The Virtual Exhibit Hall is open through May 31. Join to explore the latest trends and products in early childhood. Exhibit booth vendors are available for LIVE CHAT hours April 29 - May 1 from 12:30-1:30pm. Click on the "Chat Now" feature in each exhibitor booth to connect with an exhibitor via Zoom to talk about products, opportunities, and even enter raffles and giveaways!

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Michigan AEYC Annual Conference Member's Only Event: Crafts & Cocktails Tonight 7-8pm

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Michigan AEYC Annual Conference Member's Only Event: Crafts & Cocktails Tonight 7-8pm

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Michigan AEYC Annual Conference Member's Only Event: Crafts & Cocktails Tonight 7-8pm

Join fellow Michigan AEYC members for a fun and creative evening! Grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail, or follow our signature event drink recipe, a few basic craft supplies and log in to socialize, create, win prizes and network with your early childhood peers. No experience is necessary, this is a beginner project.

This event is FREE and open only to Michigan AEYC members. Michigan AEYC Members (with an active membership) who registered for the conference by APRIL 16th received private invitation with log-in information, our signature drink recipe, a member only gift and materials needed for the craft. Members registered after April 16th are welcomed and encouraged to join. Zoom password required to join.

Not a member learn more here-https://www.miaeyc.org/membership/

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Please note if you choose to have your item shipped to you, you will incur an additional charge. All items will be shipped by flat rate priority mail. Please see the item detail for shipping prices. Some items are too large to ship and must be picked up at the office.

ALL payments including shipping must be made by Tuesday, May 4th by 5pm or your item will go to the next highest bidder. If you place the winning bid, after the close of the auction on Saturday, May 1st you will receive an email to the account you registered with your invoice and link for payment. Through the link you will pay for you item and shipping if desired, pick how your would like to receive your items, and have the option to designate someone else to pick up the item on your behalf.

If you would like to pick up your item from the Michigan AEYC office, select in-person pick up when you make your payment. On Wednesday May 5th from 3pm-7pm and Friday May 7th from 8am to 1pm we will have drive through pick up in the Michigan AEYC office parking lot. If you do not pick up your item by the close time of the last pick up time the item will go to the next highest bidder. You may designate someone else to pick up your item for you when you are checking out.

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Please note if you choose to have your item shipped to you, you will incur an additional charge. All items will be shipped by flat rate priority mail. Please see the item detail for shipping prices. Some items are too large to ship and must be picked up at the office.

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The keynote and opening session was great! Cannot wait to explore more. Thank you Scott! Casey I loved your speech too.

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Please join us!

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Please use the the plus button and post what session/event you are most excited about for the conference. Or you can add a comment onto this post below.

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Breakfast breakouts start in less than 15 minutes 

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Breakfast breakouts start in less than 15 minutes 

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Join this live session to connect directly with a representative from Child Care Licensing, Advocacy, Michigan AEYC Membership, and NAEYC Accreditation.

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The Virtual Exhibit Hall is open through May 31. Join to explore the latest trends and products in early childhood. Exhibit booth vendors are available for LIVE CHAT hours April 29 - May 1 from 12:30-1:30pm. Click on the "Chat Now" feature in each exhibitor booth to connect with an exhibitor via Zoom to talk about products, opportunities, and even enter raffles and giveaways!

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Michigan AEYC Candidate Forum and Annual Meeting 

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Michigan AEYC Candidate Forum and Annual Meeting 

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Please join us tonight at 6pm as we learn more about those running for our executive board. Immediately after at 630pm is our Michigan Annual Meeting where you can learn about what our organization has done in the past year.

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Please be sure to visit our virtual exhibit hall from 12:30-1:30 each live day of our conference to speak with exhibitors https://learn.miaeyc.org/exhibit-hall

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Thank you to Prosolutions Training for sponsoring our 2021 Annual Conference. Please check out their booth in the virtual exhibit hall!

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Check out our virtual auction!  https://www.32auctions.com/miaeyc2021auction

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Proceeds from the auction benefit Michigan AEYC's student scholarships for undergraduate college students in the field of early education and care.

Please note if you choose to have your item shipped to you, you will incur an additional charge. All items will be shipped by flat rate priority mail. Please see the item detail for shipping prices. Some items are too large to ship and must be picked up at the office.

ALL payments including shipping must be made by Tuesday, May 4th by 5pm or your item will go to the next highest bidder. If you place the winning bid, after the close of the auction on the afternoon of Saturday, May 1st you will receive an email to the account you registered with your invoice and link for payment. Through the link you will pay for your item and shipping if desired, pick how you would like to receive your items, and have the option to designate someone else to pick up the item on your behalf.
If you are unable to pickup your item during the time periods offered, it will go to the next highest bidder.

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2021 Michigan AEYC Virtual Silent Auction

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Proceeds from the auction benefit Michigan AEYC's student scholarships for undergraduate college students in the field of early education and care. Please note if you choose to have your item shipped to you, you will incur an additional charge. All items will be shipped by flat rate priority mail.

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Welcome to the 2021 Virtual Early Childhood Conference! 

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Welcome to the 2021 Virtual Early Childhood Conference! 