S.M.A.R.T. for
​Pre-K Educators

Integrate brain stimulation
ACTIVITIES with your curriculum

brain stimulation
activities for your curriculum

This interactive and energetic workshop is designed for early childhood educators, physical educators, paraprofessionals, assistants and aides. The S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K program is specifically designed to prepare 3 to 5-year-olds to learn through fun and age-appropriate activities.

​S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K activities develop and enhance children's large and fine motor skills, visual perception, eye-hand coordination and auditory skills, all necessary tools for learning to read and achieving academic success. 
Students who have not fully developed readiness skills often struggle with academics or behavior. Become a S.M.A.R.T. Teacher and transform your classroom into a playful atmosphere, mature your students brains and bodies, and help them reach their full academic potential. Ensure that purposeful movement is a part of your curriculum and provide your students with the multi-sensory stimulation they need to learn and grow.

​All S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K workshops are from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and provide 24 contact hours. S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K workshops count towards Parent Aware Certification. This 3-day workshop also includes the S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K CORE Program Guide and the S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K MORE Program Guide to help your students reach their full potential!
We encourage participants to register online, but you may download our workshop registration form to register. You may either submit it using our upload tool, fax it to us at (612) 706-5555 or mail it to 1800 Second Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 with your purchase order, check or credit card number.
What educators say
“Our experience with S.M.A.R.T. has been a very positive one! We have implemented the program into the daily routine in the Wagner Early Learning Center. Students get the benefits of the movement exercises with specific purpose from the start of the year through the end and classroom achievements show the difference!"  - Lori Bouza, Principal at Wagner Early Learning Center in Wagner, SD

Visit our S.M.A.R.T. Newsletter and see what else educators say about us!

BY ATTENDING A 3-Day
​S.M.A.R.T. WORKSHOP, YOU WILL:

  • Learn how the brain typically develops and what might interrupt that development 
  • Experience movement-based S.M.A.R.T. activities, which are fun for students and easily incorporated into the day 
  • Understand how to look at students developmentally 
  • Create the materials you need to implement S.M.A.R.T. 
  • Become re-energized as educators and ready to create your own S.M.A.R.T. classrooms! ​​​​

At a 3-Day S.M.A.R.T. WORKSHOP, YOU WILL:

  • Learn how the brain typically develops and what might interrupt that development 
  • Experience movement-based S.M.A.R.T. activities, which are fun for students and easily incorporated into the day 
  • Understand how to look at students developmentally 
  • Create the materials you need to implement S.M.A.R.T. 
  • Become re-energized as educators and ready to create your own S.M.A.R.T. classrooms! ​​​​

Workshop Details

  • All S.M.A.R.T. Workshops are 24 contact hours.
  • Workshops are held Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • School Principal Rate: $300
  • Standard Rate: $450
  • Early-Bird Rate: $425 (deadline is two weeks prior to the Monday before the Workshop)​
  • View the Workshop Agenda​

Unless otherwise specified, all Minneapolis workshops are held at A Chance To Grow. Dates and locations are announced and updated regularly. Space is limited and participation is granted in order of registration receipt and payment.

​For more information on our workshops, to register for a workshop, or to learn how to host a workshop, please contact the Minnesota Learning Resource Center by calling (612) 789-1236 or email mlrc@actg.org.
Join us for our S.M.A.R.T. Workshops! ​
Click the button below to view our full workshop schedule! For questions, please call (612) 789-1236.