Early Childhood
Education Conference
Like links in a chain, during play children actively connect language to the concepts they are beginning to understand. Coupling language and play, we can empower children to reach the next link of literacy skill!
Patty Stine is dedicated to helping children thrive emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. Throughout her more than 30-year career as a play environment designer, preschool teacher, curriculum developer, administrator and entrepreneur, Patty has focused on empowering others to give children an abundance of playfully engaging learning opportunities. This organization allows her to bring open-ended, self-directed play using loose parts to community events and to provide hands-on, engaging training workshops for adults to help them understand the benefits and value of play for children. Patty advocates for the children in her community and across the nation through her role as a Play Ambassador for the U.S. Play Coalition, board member of the Charles County Advocacy Council for Children, Youth and Families, board member and alumni of Leadership Southern Maryland and former board member for the Charles County Early Childhood Advisory Council and of the Charles County Commission for Women.
Core of Knowledge: 2 Clock Hours of Curriculum
Workshop E
Playing: The Literacy Link