Winter 2007
PO Box 6483

Cincinnati Ohio 45206

cincinnatiaeyc.org

In This Issue

CAEYC Can Be Your Resource

September, 2005 marked the beginning of CAEYC’s new website and e-newsletter. In order to provide useful information, the Board created an online survey to track the needs of its members and visitors to the website. With surveymonkey.com we have been able to collect and analyze responses by website visitors for over a year now.

The current and highest percentage results show that visitors would like to use the website as a reference for learning about current events related to education and upcoming professional development opportunities. Members responded with ideas for the newsletter. Interestingly, the same two results show the current newsletter should be used for disseminating information about (1) current events related to education (89%) and (2) being informed of professional development opportunities (86.2%).

This winter issue hopes to be a resource for those two topics.

To participate in this online survey, please go to www.cinciaeyc.org or www.cincinnatiaeyc.org and click on the link- “Please fill out this 2 minute survey…”

CAEYC Board Retreat

KimTiceThe Cincinnati Association for the Education of Young Children held a board retreat on Friday, December 8, 2006 at Mt. Vernon Manor.

Attendees included CAEYC Board Members and Community Partners from Cincinnati and Hamilton County CAA, the Museum Center and Hamilton County Job and Family Services.

Our guest speaker was Kim Tice from OAEYC. Annual Meeting

Professional Development Opportunities at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Behavioral Management Groups for the Difficult Preschooler

The Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at Cincinnati Children's offers behaviorally-based parenting groups for parents and caregivers of a difficult preschooler.

Tuesday, March 6, 2007 - Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Time: 3 to 4 pm
Psychologist: Beverly Smolyansky, PhD

American Red Cross Adult, Child and Infant CPR

Learn emergency procedures to deal with breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, infants and children. Procedures include rescue breathing, CPR and Heimlich maneuver.
Cost of the class is $45.
Monday, February 5, 2007, from 9 am - 2 pm
Location: Cincinnati Children's Oak Campus
Contact: To register, call 513-636-4232, extension 9.

Safety Fair

The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Safety Fair is a free program provided to elementary schools within the Greater Cincinnati area. The Safety Fair is designed to educate young children, kindergarten through third grade, in a fun, yet effective atmosphere.

The Safety Fair consists of five interactive stations which include:

  • Burn prevention
  • Pedestrian safety
  • Seat belt safety
  • Home safety
  • Bicycle / helmet safety

The Safety Fair can be presented during the school day, for classroom participation, or during the evening for school children and their families. Cincinnati Children's provides the equipment and training, while each school provides volunteers to coordinate the fair.

The Safety Fair is available to 25 schools each year. For more information or to schedule the Safety Fair, please contact the Cincinnati Children's Injury Prevention Program (trauma@chmcc.org), 513-636-7865.

Healthworks! Kids and Me Exercise Classes

Healthworks! at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is offering Kids and Me Exercise Classes. These classes are designed for all parents / guardians and kids ages 2 to 5-years-old.

The goal of the class is to help our parents / guardians instill healthy habits into young children while at the same time improving their own health. The class is designed to be done with one caregiver and one child. Two children may attend with one caregiver assuming both children can behave appropriately.

Sponsor: Heart Center at Cincinnati Children's

Parents and kids work together to improve their physical activity and health risk profile

Cincinnati Children's Masters level staff facilitate the class

The classes are located at the Healthworks! Studio at Cincinnati Children's Oak Campus. Each class is approximately one hour long. Parents / guardians and children may attend as often as they would like. The classes are on-going and can be started at any time. Classes are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the following times:

10 am – 11 am (4 to 5-years-old)
11 am – 12 pm (2 to 3-years-old)
1 pm – 2 pm (4 to 5-years-old)

The cost is $150 for 10 weeks. The cost to drop a class is $7. Insurance is not accepted.

For more information about the Healthworks! Kids and Me Exercise Classes or to register, please contact 513-636-4305.

You Can Make a Difference

Volunteer for CAEYC. There are many opportunities for you to get involved. No amount of time is too small. Contact Gerry Weller if you are interested in contributing to the community through CAEYC. You can contact Gerry by email at gweller@cinciaeyc.org

Reflecting Children Lives . . . . Transforming Our Programs
Inspirations from the Reggio Emilia Approach

Three-Day Institute with Margie Carter and Deb Curtis
Internationally acclaimed authors, consultants, video producers and co-founders of Harvest Resources (www.ecetrainers.com)

February 22 – 24, 2007
Louisville, Kentucky

Co-Sponsored by: Highland Presbyterian Weekday School and Second Presbyterian Weekday School

Meetings will be held in Bishop’s Hall at historic Christ Church Cathedral
421 S. Second Street
(502) 587-1354

We have blocked 20 rooms at the Hampton Inn Downtown Louisville
101 East Jefferson Street
(502) 585-2200

Rates for double room are $109.00 which includes complimentary hot breakfast.

Ask for the Highland Presbyterian Institute before January 24, 2007 when regular rates will go into effect.

Other options for Accommodations (all within .3 mi of meeting site) are listed below or you may consult http://www.louisvillekyhotels.net.

Rates are variable. Please book rooms early as there are other conferences in the area.

SPLURGE ($150-$219)
Seelbach Hilton 500 S. Fourth St. (502) 585-3200
Hyatt Regency 320 W. Jefferson St. (502) 587-3434
Marriott Downtown 289 W. Jefferson St. (502) 499-6220

MID-RANGE ($119-$179)
Courtyard by Marriott 119 S. 2nd St. (502) 562-0200
Residence Inn by Marriott (all suites) 333 East Market St. (502) 589-8998

Download a pdf brochure for this event

Cincinnati Arts Association: Education and Community Relations

artsArtists on Tour

From classrooms to recreation rooms, senior centers to birthday parties, you can generate excitement by adding the arts!

Artists on Tour offers interactive opportunities that:

  • Support and enhance school curricula, including activities developed to meet state and national standards.
  • Expand multi-cultural awareness in audiences
  • Add to the fun of learning with professional performers
  • Showcase talent that makes any occasion a special event

All programs available Monday through Friday, year-round (unless otherwise noted). Additional program fees listed apply to same program/same day/same location bookings.

busSchoolTime

SchoolTime offers a number of main-stage performances during regular school hours.

Performances and presentations are designed to enhance school curriculum needs through a variety of topics, educational support materials and services. This program serves various ages and multiple disciplines.

The goal of this program is to offer the region's children the opportunity to experience high-quality arts programming in the finest venues this region has to offer!

For additional information, contact the CAA Education & Community Relations Department (513) 977-4116 or email us education@cincinnatiarts.org.

University of Cincinnati: Communiversity

Explore the opportunities associated with the University of Cincinnati’s Communiversity. You can find more information on their website where you can search items in the topics listed below or download the entire catalog.

  • Arts And Handicrafts
  • At The Cincinnati Observatory
  • Business And Career Development
  • Communication And Writing
  • Explore The World: Then And Now
  • Fitness And Health
  • Home And Garden
  • Language
  • Law And Finance
  • Music, Theatre And Dance
  • Needle Arts
  • Online Classes
  • Personal Development And Special Interest
  • Photography
  • Sports And Adventure
  • Test Preparation

To Request Information:
E-Mail: ce@uc.edu
Call: 513-556-6932
Fax: 513-556-0873
Write:
Continuing Education Opportunities
University of Cincinnati
French Hall-West 2612
PO Box 210093
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0093

Southwestern Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center (SWOSERRC) is one of 16 regional centers serving the state of Ohio.

SWO SERRC is part of a federally funded project under the Ohio Department of Education Office for Exceptional Children. Services provided by SERRC are free of charge to districts, agencies and families in our four county region.

View online calendar to access current course offerings and the online registration system at http://www.swoserrc.org/05

Infant/Toddler Focus Group

Date: Friday, January 26th
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Where: Imagine Tomorrow (the Toyota plant in Erlanger, KY)
Topic: Stress and Working with Stressed Parents

Please RSVP to Kelly Bigham at 961-2825 or kdbigham@fuse.net

Cincinnati Art Museum

School and Teacher Programs

School and teacher programs at the Cincinnati Art Museum are generously supported by Ruth J. and Robert A. Conway Foundation, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Kalnow, Dr. Stanley & Mickey Kaplan Foundation, and the Josephine Schell Russell Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee

The Cincinnati Art Museum offers a number of resources that coordinate and enhance learning through our award winning educational programs. These include:

  • School and Teacher Educational Resources
  • Teacher Guides, Class Experiences, Lesson Plans, ArtSource Bibliography
  • Art Museum Programs
  • School Tours
  • Distance Learning

Imagine the Cincinnati Art Museum in your classroom. Video conferencing allows classes to interact with professional staff at the Art Museum to examine artworks in the Art Museum’s collection and enrich their studies of social studies, language arts, science, math, and the visual arts through the collection of the Art Museum. Programs are designed for Kindergarten to grade 12 and are aligned with National and Ohio academic standards. Please call for current program availability. For more information, go to www.museumvideoclassroom.com. Supported by the eTech Ohio Commission through a Telecommunity grant.

Scheduling and Cost

Call (513) 639-2974, or email mailto:camvc@cincyart.org. Reservations are required one month in advance. Cost: $100 per 1-hour session, $50 for teacher workshops. Cost includes a test connection; pre- and post-visit materials, and teacher consultation.

Technology Requirements

The Cincinnati Art Museum can connect via ISDN, or IP protocol using a bridge connection. A 384Kbps connection speed recommended. Test calls are recommended for sites that have not previously connected with the Cincinnati Art Museum.

For questions regarding program content or scheduling, contact the education assistant for school and teacher programs by phone at (513) 639-2974 or (877) 472-CAM toll free, by fax to (513) 639-2998, or by email to camvc@cincyart.org.

Video Conference: Distance Learning Topics

Discovering the Story: A City and Its Culture: Art of the Queen City, 1850–1900
http://www.discoveringthestory.org/

Look into the history of expansion and how the great push west shaped the cultural heritage of many Mid-western cities, including Cincinnati. Explore images, primary sources, and hands-on activities to gain an understanding of the very special role Cincinnati played in developing the art of the nation from 1850 to 1900.

Recommended grade levels: 1–12

Curriculum connections: art history, visual arts, United States history, Ohio history, social studies

Discovering the Story: A City and Its Culture: The Underground Railroad
http://www.discoveringthestory.org/

Explore the history of the Underground Railroad using primary sources and imagery from the Art Museum collection. Students will engage in hands-on activities and discussions to further their understanding and to get a unique perspective on this important time period in United States history.

Recommended grade levels: 1–12

Curriculum connections: United States history, Ohio history, social studies

Behind the Glass: African Symbols in Art

Uses symbols in African art to jumpstart discussions about symbolism, and how it’s used in our communities and lives. As an extension of this lesson, visit the Behind the Glass lessons found at http://www.behindtheglass.org/.

Recommended grade levels: 2–12

Curriculum connections: social studies, world history, language arts, visual arts

Tons of Traditions

Begin by examining what cultural celebrations are and how students participate in them. Then use hands-on teamwork to investigate celebrations from around the world. All discussions include supporting images or objects from the rich collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Recommended grade levels: 1–12

Curriculum connections: social studies, world history, visual arts

Dueling Divas: Women in Art

Take a close look at artwork created by two very competitive women: M. Louise McLaughlin and Maria Longworth Nichols Storer. Compare the works, and put them into a cultural context using other women artists. Students will be active learners as they help to unfold the story of the Dueling Divas.

Recommended grade levels: 3–12

Curriculum connections: art history, United States history, visual arts

The Weather and You

Explore weather patterns as seen in art. By examining works of art, learn about squalls, floods, snowstorms, and even drought. Using the outstanding permanent collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum, students will have the opportunity to learn about weather and art in an interactive and high-tech environment.

Recommended grade levels: 2–8

Curriculum connection: science, visual arts

Discover African American Art

Celebrate African American art using hands-on activities and images from the collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Discover African American Art provides a rich and engaging experience for students and teachers.

Recommended grade levels: 1–12

Curriculum connection: visual arts, African American history, United States history

Animals in Art

Open the door to art for young children through animals. Using hands on activities and images of animals from the extensive Art Museum collection, identify like animals and group the animals together during this engaging and accessible presentation.

Recommended grade level: K–4

Curriculum connections: science, visual arts

Discover Native American Art

Experience Native American artwork and the culture that created it using a variety of media.

Recommended grade levels: 1–12

Curriculum connections: visual arts, United States history

Hear the Art, See the Music

Explore the basic ideas of tone and rhythm found in both music and art. Using the outstanding permanent collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum and partnering with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, students explore this idea with a variety of excellent media.

Recommended grade level: 1–12

Curriculum connections: music, art history, visual art

Happy Birthday Mr. Monet

Celebrate a different artist ‘s birthday each month. Monet starts off the year as students learn about the art and lives of our most treasured artists. Students will use small group activities and various media to help celebrate and learn together.

Recommended grade level: 1–12

Curriculum connections: social studies, art history, visual art

Special Program: The Art of Shakespeare

Explore the world of Shakespeare with the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival. During this interactive experience, middle and high school students will closely examine Benjamin West's impressive work Ophelia and Laertes and participate in an acting workshop with actors from the Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival.

Grade levels: 9–12

When: Every Thursday from 11 a.m.–noon, September–May

Cost: $150

Museum 101: Teaching Teachers to Use Objects in the Classroom

Object-based learning is a proven education method that can be adapted to fit almost any curriculum and age level. Museums use this teaching method, and you can too. Art Museum educators will walk through methods of using objects in your classroom. Information will be provided on how to find appropriate objects, how to view the objects, and how to fit all of this into the curriculum you use.

Teacher Training-Museum 101: Teaching Teachers to use Objects in the Classroom, Cost: $50

Outreach Program

Art Alive! with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati in collaboration with the Cincinnati Art Museum. Available year-round in your classroom.

Cost: $250 payable by check to The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

Reservations: Required. To book a workshop or if you have questions, please call Spring Starr Pillow at 569-8080 ext.17

Discover this workshop combining visual arts and theatre exercises to prompt imagination, critical thinking, and enhancement of public speaking skills

Teacher Programs

Evenings for Educators

Learn to use the Art Museum’s collection as a primary source for teaching in a variety of subject areas. Presented on the third Wednesday of every month, September through May, this ongoing program features a variety of speakers, presentations, studio workshops and tours. Evenings for Educators are offered for teachers of all grades and disciplines, art appreciation volunteers, and pre-service education majors. Generously supported by Dr. Stanley & Mickey Kaplan Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Kalnow, and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation

Time: 4–7:30 p.m.

Registration & Refreshments 4–5 p.m., program begins at 5 p.m.

Cost: $20 for the public, $10 for members; $160 for the public and $80 for members for all eight sessions
Reservations required. 150 person max per session. Call (513) 721-ARTS. For More Information, call (513) 639-2879 or email school&teacher@cincyart.org.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

An Evening with an Illustrator: Carol Schwartz

Join us for an interesting evening of science and illustration. Carol Schwartz is an award-winning illustrator of science and nature books. This Cincinnati native has illustrated thirty books for children, include The Wild Fibonacci, Over in the Arctic, and Octopus Under the Sea.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Andrew Wyeth Watercolors & Drawings

Discover Christina’s World during this evening with the works of Andrew Wyeth. Discover 114 exquisite watercolors and drawings executed by the artist during his thirty-year friendship with Christina and Alvaro Olson in Maine.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Looking at Contemporary Art

Explore the Art Museum’s modern and contemporary collection, and learn new ways of incorporating the art of today into your classroom.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

From Sea to Shining Sea: American Immigrant Artists

Explore the stories and culture of American Immigrant artists during this program that connects social studies and art.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

You Asked For It: Art-Making Workshops

You asked for it, and you’ve got it! Enjoy an evening of fabulous hands-on workshops conducted by Art Museum teachers and artists. Discover exciting new ideas to incorporate interdisciplinary and thematic approaches into your classroom.

Summer Teacher Institute

Fifth Annual Summer Teacher Institute: The Art of Asia

Discover the Art Museum newly re-installed Asian galleries during this three-day interactive journey through the Asian continent. Teachers will learn new and innovative methods of incorporating Asian art into their curriculum and gain a great understanding for the art of the East. Teachers participating in the Summer Institute will receive CEU certificates. College credit through Ashland University will also be available.

Dates: July 24 to 26, 2007 (Tuesday to Thursday)

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch: Provided

Fee: $100 for the public, $50 for members. 100-person maximum. Reservations required, call (513) 721-ARTS.

For More Information: contact Emily Holtrop at (513) 639-2879 or emily.holtrop@cincyart.org.

Second Saturday Seminars for Teachers

Do you love Evenings for Educators but can’t find the time or the energy at the end of a busy school day to attend? Then Saturday Seminars for Teachers are for you. In partnership with Crayola, this program will be presented on the second Saturday of each month, November through May (except December and February), this on-going program features a variety of speakers, presentations, studios, and tours. All teachers participating in Saturday Seminars will receive CEU certificates.

Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continental Breakfast and Registration 8 to 9 a.m. Lunch: Provided

Cost: $30 for the public, $15 for members. 40 person maximum.

Reservations required. Call (513) 721-ARTS.

For more information, contact Emily Holtrop at (513) 639-2879 or emily.holtrop@cincyart.org

Dates Topic
January 13, 2007 Exploring the Art Museum’s Permanent Collection
March 10, 2007 Wyeth’s World
April 14, 2007 Exploring the Art Museum’s Permanent Collection
May 12, 2007 Exploring the Art Museum’s Permanent Collection

 

Homeschool World

Cincinnati Homeschool Convention

March 22-24, 2007

Landmark Cincinnati & Cinti Homeschool Convention
8659 Simpson Court
Mason, OH 45040

For more information, visit their website: www.home-school.com/events/display.html?idn=993

Save the Date!

Week of the Young Child
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Location to be determined. Check the CAEYC website for details as the date approaches.

Family Child Care Conference
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Sponsored by 4C
Check the CAEYC website for details as the date approaches.

2007 Ohio Early Care & Education Conference
April 12-14, 2007
Greater Columbus Convention Center

Connecting Great People

Dr. Lillian Katz, Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood Education at the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana), and Director of the ERIC Clearninghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education will deliver the keynote speech.