Create Joyful Spaces

Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am to 12:30 pm UTC-06:00

Z New Summit Conference & Event Center | Aurora

Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council
Publisher/HostArapahoe County Early Childhood Council
Create Joyful Spaces
Advertisement
Join us for an engaging and interactive training on how to create joyful spaces.
About this Event

Every child deserves a space where they feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. Conflict is unavoidable, especially among children who are still developing effective communication skills. Join us, and speaker Laura Wilhelm, for an engaging and interactive training on how to create joyful spaces.

Participants will leave with actionable tools, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration to create environments where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.


Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome Breakfast

Info: Breakfast sponsored by Kaplan Learning with coffee sponsored by Lakeshore Learning. Menu includes Santiago's breakfast burritos, Einstein bagels with cream cheese, vegan muffins, yogurt, granola, raspberries, blueberries, bananas, regular coffee, and decaf coffee.


🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Appreciation Proclamation
Host: Alison Coombs

Info: At-large member of the Aurora City Council and Mayor Pro Tem


🕑: 09:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Training Session
Host: Laura Wilhelm

Info: Laura Wilhelm has spent her career as the Vice President of Professional Development at Kaplan Early Learning Company, as a NAEYC national validator, a published author, and a former program director. Her knowledge and real-world experience has transformed how educators work.


🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Certificate Distribution

Info: Competencies: Child Growth and Development, Child Observation and Assessment, Family and Community Partnerships, Program Planning and Development, Guidance, Teaching Practices, and Social/Emotional


Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Z New Summit Conference & Event Center, 411 North Sable Boulevard, Aurora, United States

Tickets

USD 20.00

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Aurora

Archery Clinic
Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Archery Clinic

4201 South Parker Road, Aurora, CO, United States, Colorado 80014

Float Into Stillness: Prepare for the Rare Blue Micromoon Aqua Sound Bath
Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Float Into Stillness: Prepare for the Rare Blue Micromoon Aqua Sound Bath

Moorhead Recreation Center

Lifestyle Medicine - Discover the Power of You
Sat, 16 May at 11:30 am Lifestyle Medicine - Discover the Power of You

15236 E Hampden Ave

Queer Bazaar at Stanley Marketplace
Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Queer Bazaar at Stanley Marketplace

Stanley Marketplace

Goshen Homeschool Hub Open House
Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Goshen Homeschool Hub Open House

1620 S Abilene St ste g1

Aurora Fashion Week - Content creation meet up
Sat, 16 May at 02:00 pm Aurora Fashion Week - Content creation meet up

Aurora Highlands

THE GANADO FOREVER TOUR BY DESTROYKASMIN WITH FOOLY XANTANA
Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm THE GANADO FOREVER TOUR BY DESTROYKASMIN WITH FOOLY XANTANA

Manos Sagrados

Hillbilly Demons @ The Frontier Club
Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm Hillbilly Demons @ The Frontier Club

The Frontier Club

Sound Bath at Urban Symbiosis
Sun, 17 May at 11:00 am Sound Bath at Urban Symbiosis

10255 E 25th Ave unit 9

Autism Resource Fair 2026
Sun, 17 May at 11:00 am Autism Resource Fair 2026

14095 E Exposition Ave

Aurora Civic Engagement Academy Alumni Association Kickoff Event
Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm Aurora Civic Engagement Academy Alumni Association Kickoff Event

Aurora History Museum

Aurora is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Aurora Events