The New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children Northwest Affiliate

Proudly Presents: Colleen Varneckas, MS, OTR

How to Facilitate Kindergarten Readiness

 Learn how to seamlessly incorporate the latest developmental strategies in your classroom.  

The following topics will be discussed:

          Typical and atypical development on academic success.

          Creating a sensory rich environment in the classroom.

          Strategies to help children achieve fine motor and visual motor skills needed for success in coloring, writing, 

cutting and self-care skills.

          Gross motor activities to foster large muscle development. 

          Developmental expectations in today's kindergarten classroom.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

at

Frelinghuysen Arboretum

353 East Hanover Avenue

Morris Township, NJ 07962

About the speaker:

Colleen Varneckas has 11 years experience working in the pediatric occupational therapy field.  She has provided early intervention, out patient and school based services to a varied population and is currently working within the Morris School District treating patients from preschool through fifth grade.  Her passion for

helping children led to the development of her private practice, Cornerstone Therapy LLC.   She also provides teacher and parent workshops on how to help children achieve motor, emotional, and social development. Ms. Varneckas holds a BS degree from Stetson University and a Masters of Science degree from Columbia University. 

6:00-7:00- Registration

6:00-6:45- Dinner

6:45-7:00- Business Meeting and Door Prizes

7:00-9:00- Speaker Presentation

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