June 2026 Early Childhood Days of Play: Full Schedule

10:15am CDT

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

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

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.

Speakers

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

Playground

12:45pm CDT

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

Friday June 19, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT

Innovate B

Speakers

Petra Gatzemeyer

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

Friday June 19, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Innovate B

Playground

June 2026 Early Childhood Days of Play

10:15am CDT

Petra Gatzemeyer

12:45pm CDT

Petra Gatzemeyer

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