Name: Intentional Interactions in Centers: Talking, Questioning, and Extending Play
Start: 2026-06-19T10:15:00-0500
End: 2026-06-19T11:30:00-0500

Intentional Interactions in Centers: Talking, Questioning, and Extending Play

Friday June 19, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am CDT

Innovate B

Participants will explore practical, classroom-ready strategies for using intentional conversations and purposeful questioning during center time to actively engage in children’s play and extend language, thinking, and learning.

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Petra Gatzemeyer

Consultant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, ESC Region 11

Petra Gatzemeyer, M.A., LSLS Cert. AVT, is the ESC Region 11 Consultant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. With 30 years in deaf education, she brings over 20 years of expertise in early intervention and early childhood. She holds degrees from Gallaudet University and the University... Read More →

Conversation Prompts pdf

Friday June 19, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Innovate B

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Petra Gatzemeyer

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June 2026 Early Childhood Days of Play

Petra Gatzemeyer

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