Family & Education
Never Too Early Conference for Early Educators
The Never Too Early Conference is a low-cost professional development event for:
Whether you’ve taken a Never Too Early class before—or this is your first time—you’ll love this practical, engaging, hands-on experience designed just for early childhood educators.
Lunch and professional development credit hours will be provided.
More about the conference
This conference explores innovative approaches to early childhood education grounded in the Humanities Never Too Early framework, with a focus on learning through children’s literature. Participants will begin with hands-on, developmental art experiences, including multimedia collaging and three-dimensional artwork, followed by discussions on creating developmentally appropriate curriculum around environmental themes.
We will then explore the intersection of nature, curriculum, and literature, emphasizing the creation of exceptional outdoor learning spaces and the integration of natural elements indoors. Educators will participate in hands-on activities featuring natural loose parts, gardening techniques, natural plant dyes, and sun science experiments—all designed specifically for early childhood settings.
The conference will conclude with practical strategies and resources for designing engaging early childhood environments, including curating displays, organizing art exhibits, and facilitating community art shows that celebrate children’s creative work.
Free fee tickets available: please contact Wendy Martin at wmartin@vermonthumanities.org if you would like to access a free ticket for the event.
Please note: no refunds will be given after April 4, 2026.
