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July 2026 Early Childhood Days of Play
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Monday, July 20
 

8:30am PDT

If I'm Not Playing, I'm NOT Learning!
LIMITED
Monday July 20, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we unpack how movement, imagination, and hands-on exploration wire executive functions, language, and self-regulation in real time. You’ll see why the brain craves play, how it builds attention and problem-solving, and how to design classrooms where learning sticks because it’s lived, not just taught. Expect practical strategies, brain-based insights, and a few “wait…that’s actually neuroscience?” moments.
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Layne Pethick

Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Hi, I’m Layne Pethick, a Brain Nerd with a Passport, decoding why humans do what they do. Texas-based behavior and autism consultant, educator, and speaker with 30+ years’ experience. I translate neuroscience into practical, human-centered strategies for learning, behavior, and... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
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