NEWS FLASHES
IT was a delight to be interviewed for this article on
Raising Kinder, Less Entitled Kids.
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Happy to return to Nebraska!

After taking a much needed month off in May, I am gearing up to head back out to Nebraska. My father was born in Nebraska and that are of the country is very dear to my heart. June 14th I will be speaking at Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. Click here for more information: Concordia Keynote


 A Yakima Washington Day-Long in April
I took the month of March off and now I am preparing a wonderful training for Yakima, WA. I particularly love offering a day-long training. We can explore topics in depth and can truly play with the information.


Off to Oklahoma Next!
February... I will be in Ada Oklahoma offering a Keynote at the early childhood conference.

India and Nepal Trip was a huge success!
In December I was able to return to the Kinderpillar schools in India and Nepal. Many new schools have joined in both countries. It is a delight to see these programs thriving.

Next up...Kansas!
I am heading to Kansas November 5th to present at a conference at Barton College. I will be offering the Keynote and two hands-on workshops. Come play and learn with me.
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I'm in Western Nebraska in October!
My father was born in Nebraska and now I am happy to be heading back to the area.  Click here for more information

Off to Denver in September!
I am thrilled to be invited to speak at the Arapahoe Libraries in Denver, Colorado. My good friend and colleague, Rae Pica, spoke at the library last year and said it was a wonderful group. I look at forward to this.
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My Next Presentation: Minnesota!
In August I am heading to Minnesota to offer a session at the White Earth Nation Reservation.
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I am in Singapore!
I am honored to be a part of this amazing conference of Early Childhood educators. The audience is deeply involved and passionate about teaching young children. We are on our last day today and I can't wait to offer the ending Post-Note presentation: Minds and Hearts Together: Essential Tools for Learning

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https://rethasia.com/events/ecls2016/# 

Visit the Rethasia Facebook page for photos of this wonderful event.
Rethasia Facebook page

Fall 2016 my newest book is available from Gryphon House. It is titled Nurturing Next Generation Innovators.
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My book, Getting to the Heart of Learning (Gryphon House)  has won several awards! One is from Tillywig Brain Child Awards and the other from Academics Choice Awards. Click the links below for more information.
http://tillywig.com/Books-Magazines/Getting-to-the-Heart-of-Learning

https://www.gryphonhouse.com/news/gryphon-house-books-win-academics-choice-awards

 

About Ellen....
Nationally recognized early childhood expert, Ellen Booth Church spent several years as both a pre-k and kindergarten teacher before becoming an early childhood assistant professor at the State University of New York. She is currently an early childhood educational consultant, keynote speaker, curriculum/product developer, and writer dedicated to enriching the lives of young children and their families. She is an adjunct professor of early childhood at Nova Southeastern University.

Ellen is currently writing for Gryphon House publishing. She is also a former columnist for Scholastic’s Parent and Child and Early Childhood Today magazines as well as the author of many books for teachers and parents. In the world of Children’s Television, Ellen has consulted for PBS, Nelvana, and Cartoon Network on a wide variety of projects.

Specialties

Ellen's specialties in Early Childhood Education include: Brain-Based Learning; Creative Music and Movement; Mindfulness and Compassionate Discipline; Circle Time; Transitions; Creative and Critical Thinking Skills; Kindergarten; Child Development; Language and Literacy; Infant and Toddler Development; Play