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Read. Talk. Play. Workshop for Parents
Presented in English by Laura Carrasco, Kathy Kadar and Kimberly Quinn
Translated in Hmong by Kou Moua, and Spanish by Alma Lopez and Laura Carrasco

New to the Brain to Five series in 2010, this workshop gives parents a chance to learn fun ways to interact with their children through reading, talking and playing! Three hands-on sessions, presented by area educators, are designed to show parents how simple, everyday activities can be so important to learning during a child’s first few years. Each session includes a free activity tool! Parents will receive a wordless book, rhythm sticks, scarf and Play-Doh to take home to use with their child/ren.

Early Childhood Social Issues
Presented by Katherine Magnuson, PhD

Katherine Magnuson After years of research and evaluation involving families of poverty and varying backgrounds, Dr. Magnuson explains how socioeconomic status can affect a child’s education. She shares how different factors such as family income and schooling play a role in development and the importance of early intervention in narrowing any gaps. Dr. Magnuson will also explain the benefits of preschool and 4K early learning environments.

The High Returns of Investing in Early Learning
Presented by Arthur Rolnick, PhD, Senior Vice President and Director of Research, The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Arthur Rolnick This presentation will explore one of the less obvious, yet most effective, solutions to achieving economic development – early childhood development programs. It will show how investing in the expansion of quality early childhood programs now will benefit the future of our children – and society – in the long-run and provide the numbers to support this thinking. Along with the potential financial returns early learning can foster for communities, we’ll also learn about the individual benefits it can have in making our kids more likely to be productive, contributing members of society.

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