| Learn! Play! Register today! |
| Don't delay -- register today! Because of CA Technologies' security policy, attendees at EYI's conference must register in advance. "We Interrupt this Program: Playing and Learning in the Age of Hyper-Media" on December 3rd at CA in Islandia will feature a dozen speakers with expertise in indoor and outdoor learning and play, plus children and their relationship to media. "America's Worst Mom" Lenore Skenazy is the event's luncheon speaker and an award will be given to the Play-Educator of 2010. Click here for the program details and to register, or contact EYI at 516.304.5480 or info@eyi.org. |
| "Kids Convention" on Saturday, 10/23 |
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 Early Child Matters, a national organization working to make children, youth and families a national priority, is hosting a Kids Convention through its Long Island chapter on Saturday, October 23 at Farmingdale State College from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's a day for giving young people a unique opportunity to have their voices heard in a fun, yet serious environment. Youth delegates, elected officials, the general public, various youth-serving organizations, schools, notable speakers, and media will be there. Click here for more details.
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| NACCRRA reports on child care views |
 Quality is parents' top concern when deciding on child care, but household economic realities loom large in their choices as well. Parents are generally in favor of increased government support of child care when quality is at stake. Read more in the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agency's report, "The Economy's Impact on Parents' Choices and Perceptions About Child Care." |
| Wonderplay Conference on Nov. 12 |
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Today's young children will be the adults of 2030. How do we prepare them for the rapidly changing and unpredictable world of the future? What will our children need to be happy, productive and fulfilled adults in 2030? As educators of young children, what are the elements of an early childhood program that are essential and why? The 92nd Street Y presents the "Wonderplay Conference" in Manhattan on November 12. Click here for details and registration information. |
| No More Picture Books? Read our blog |
 "Do we have to convince parents and elementary school teachers about the important of picture books?" EYI President Dana Friedman blogs her response to an October 10 article in the New York Times on children's picture books, and how they are slowly being phased out of books stores -- and maybe out of print entirely. You can read Dana's blog here. |
