ABOUT CAG

The Connecticut Association for the Gifted is a non-profit organization founded in 1969 that supports the needs of gifted and talented
children across Connecticut. In addition to sponsoring the Minds in Motion events, CAG provides parents, teachers, and other
educators with information and resources to help in parenting and educating gifted children.

As a CAG member, you will receive monthly e-newsletters, e-updates, access to a vast network of resources, research based information
on all aspects of raising and educating gifted children, helpful tools and training, discounted registration fees
to CAG events, and more.

CAG also works with the legislature and the State Department of Education to advocate for gifted and high-
potential students, and is an affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children.

Please join CAG and make a difference in a students life. For more information, and to become a member
online, visit www.ctgifted.org, or contact us at info@ctgifted.org, or 203-291-6586. P.O. Box 2598,
Westport, CT 06880
REGISTER ONLINE AT CAG WEBSITE:
www.ctgifted.org (preferred)

Or REGISTER BY MAIL USING ATTACHED FORM

DEADLINE Sunday, November 2, 2014

REGISTER EARLY FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
NO REFUNDS!

NO SNOW DATE - If inclement weather,
please visit ctgifted.org for announcements


Fast-paced, hands-on workshops for students
in grades Kindergarten 8
th
Grade
Free parent & teacher program
Free literature, resources, networking opportunities
Exhibitors, camps, books, educational toy sales and more
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase

SATURDAY, November 8, 2014
Canton Middle/High School
76 Simonds Avenue
CANTON, CT 06019
12:00-12:45p.m. Check-in
1:00-4:00p.m. Program
Canton

WHAT TO DO?

Any child interested in participating in these workshops is encouraged to attend. Please choose
workshops from your grade group. The workshops are assigned on a first come, first served
basis. *You must list at least 4 choices, 3 for grades 6-8. Every effort will be made to give
students their preference.

You will be notified if there is a problem, and your enrollment will be refunded if there is no
space. Registrations can be mailed to the address listed on the form or completed online at
www.ctgifted.org.
*Priority registration for children of parents who volunteer!

CHECK IN BY 12:45 or risk forfeiting your childs workshop assignment.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS & WORKSHOPS OPEN TO ALL ADULTS EVEN IF
YOUR CHILDREN ARE NOT ATTENDING THE PROGRAM
(Please pre-register online or use the attached form)





































































































PRESENTED BY



Canton Public Schools




STUDENT SCHEDULE
12:00 12:45 CHECK IN
Grades K-1
1:00 2:15 1
ST
WORKSHOP
2:15 2:45 SNACK/ACTIVITY
2:45 4:00 2
ND
WORKSHOP
Grades 2-5
1:00 2:25 1
ST
WORKSHOP
2:30 4:00 2
ND
WORKSHOP
or
1:00 4:00 ONE WORKSHOP (Grades 4-5)
Grades 6-8
1:00 4:00 ONE WORKSHOP

PARENT/TEACHER SCHEDULE
12:55 CHILDREN TO WORKSHOP

1:00-2:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
(Please pre-register on form or website)

2:30-2:55 VENDOR SHOPPING
Resources, Books and Exhibitors


2:55-3:55 CHOICE OF WORKSHOPS
(Please indicate choice on form or website)








GRADES K-1
(Students take two one-hour and fifteen minute workshops)
(All K-1 children participate in a 30-minute activity session between classes that includes a snack of nut-free pretzels and water.)

GRADES 2-3
(Students take two ninety-minute workshops)

How Do You Make the Best Paper
Airplane?
Come and learn how to make the best
paper airplane! We will be creating paper
airplanes and improving on the design of
the paper airplane by using different paper
types and utilizing other materials. At the
end of the exercise, both K-1 and 2-3
groups will compete in the paper airplane
challenge. This is truly a STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and
mathematical) exercise!
Canton High School Chemistry Club
Robotics

This workshop is for students interested in
science, technology, engineering and math.
Students will work in groups to build a
robot using the LEGO WeDo Robotic kit.
Students will learn how to program the
robots using the WeDo software and adjust
what their robots are able to do through
trial and error.

Lisa Deltano, Canton Public Schools
My Best Friend '10' - Advanced
In this interactive fun session, students will
learn how to use the number 10 and its
bigger brother number 100 to solve
advanced addition, subtraction and
multiplication problems and thus build upon
their 'number sense'. They will learn how the
number 10 is the most important number in
Mathematics and is used in so many real
world applications like counting years and
money. Session will also include fun games
with prizes for all students.
Mathnasium, Avon, CT
The Science of Magic

How is a great magic trick like a science
lab? What do scientists, magicians, and
detectives have in common? Youll learn
some great tricks that you can do
anywhere; find out how to fool your brain,
and the science behind some very cool
illusions.


John Pellino, Associate Director, Talcott
Mountain Science Center
Live Animal
Demonstration/Adaptation Auction
(Second Session Only)
Join us for a two part workshop! First, a
live animal demonstration will highlight
some amazing animals and the unique
adaptations they employ for survival. The
second part will be an auction of animal
adaptations where you will have the chance
to buy features to design an animal for a
specific environment.

Adam Harris, Harris in Wonderland, Avon
Create a Model of our Solar System
In this interactive workshop, students will
develop a better sense of the scale of our
solar systemby creating a proportionately
accurate model in the classroomand then
out in the school yard.
John Mason, Avon Middle School, Avon
Soccer Skills (First Session only)
Have a blast learning and practicing soccer
skills. Along with learning tips and
fundamental skills there will be a scrimmage
to show and practice your new skills.
Olivia Kravitz, Canton Public Schools
Circus! Creative Movement! Yoga!

In this action packed class we will move in
new and fun ways and explore circus
props, games & yoga.


Heidi Kirchofer, Matica Arts
Illustrate an Art Book
(First Session Only)

Read stories fromour Arts from the Start
eBook series and illustrate your very own
digital ebook. For more information please
visit us at www.artspacei.org
Tami Mendez, Kids Artspace International
Fun with Food

Learn to make some tasty creations that are
fun and healthy. Well create some fall
themed delights while learning about food
science.

Michelle Winkler
Ceramics
The children will paint their own ceramic
projects in any color and format that they
desire, and will get to take home their
finished masterpiece.

JoAnn Egan, Sunny Days Childcare Center
My Best Friend '10' - Beginner
In this interactive fun session students will
learn how to count, add and subtract from
any number to any number by developing
their own 'number sense' and using their
new best friend the number '10'. They will
learn how the number 10 is the most
important number in mathematics and is
used in so many real world applications
like counting years (decades, centuries)
money (dimes, dollars) etc. Session will
also include fun games and math problems
with prizes for all students.

Mathnasium, Avon CT
How Do You Make the Best Paper
Airplane?
Come and learn how to make the best paper
airplane! We will be creating paper
airplanes and improving on the design of
the paper airplane by using different paper
types and utilizing other materials. At the
end of the exercise, both K-1 and 2-3
groups will compete in the paper airplane
challenge. This is truly a STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and mathematical)
exercise!


Canton High School Chemistry Club
Tasty Towers (Second Session Only)
Come learn about geometry and structural
engineering while building a tasty tower
made of gumdrops, marshmallows and
toothpicks. Come challenge yourself to
build the strongest and largest tower!

Amy Glasgow, Canton Public Schools
GRADES 4-5
(Students take two ninety-minute workshops)

ADVENTURES IN CREATIVITY

Lets get creative together! First we will have fun learning the steps in the Creative
ProblemSolving process by doing activities that encourage creative thinking, decision
making, using materials, improvising and teamwork. Then we will apply our creativity
and skills to solve a unique challenge that will include building props, making
costumes and performing an original skit.


Patti Cornell, CT Destination Imagination Training Director
CREATIVE CHARACTERS

Learn how to breathe life and energy into
fictional characters by stealing what you
observe around you. Well focus on showing,
not telling, character traits, dialogue and
descriptions. Using prompts and guides, well
delve into making three-dimensional
characters that guide storytelling to the next
level.

**Children attending this workshop should
bring their favorite book, and come prepared
to discuss their favorite character.**

Beth Vrabel, author of the recently released
middle grade novel, Pack of Dorks & Canton
resident
Soccer Skills
(Second Session Only)

Have a blast learning and practicing soccer
skills. Along with learning tips and
fundamental skills there will be a scrimmage
to show and practice you new skills.









Olivia Kravitz, Canton Public Schools
Live Animal
Demonstration/Adaptation
Auction
(First Session Only)

Join us for a two part workshop!
First, a live animal demonstration will
highlight some amazing animals and
the unique adaptations they employ
for survival. The second part will be
an auction of animal adaptations
where you will have the chance to
buy features to design an animal for
a specific environment.

Adam Harris, Harris in Wonderland,
Avon
How to create AWESOME photos
with any device: Photography
Basics

With todays devices all having cameras and
some Awesome apps, anyone can take
great pictures. This session will introduce
kids to some photography basics,
composition tips, green screen use, and some
easily accessible photography apps that can
be used to edit your shots and
AWESOMIZE them. To get the most out
of the session, participants should bring a
camera or device capable of taking pictures
and their creativity.

Barbara DeLouriero, Adjunct Professor,
Babson College

Shedding Light on the Dark Ages

Travel back in time to the Middle Ages.
Explore castles as you construct
your own, and learn about the people you will
find in them.





Katherine Magarian, Canton Public Schools
How to Solve a Crime: The
Methods of Criminal
Investigation

** THIS IS A 3 HOUR CLASS **

This workshop will teach the basics of
processing a crime scene including
fingerprinting, photography, interviewing
suspects and witnesses, and preparing a
criminal case to be ready for trial.

Detective John Colangelo, Canton Police
Dept.
Be a Better Thinker
(First Session Only)

Join the author of the famous Stories with
Holes series in solving some dynamic
and interesting logic stories. Participants
will leave with a better ability to think
and write. Bring your thinking caps!




Nathan Levy, President, Nathan Levy
Books, LLC





GRADES 6-8
(Students participate in one three-hour workshop with a break in the middle)
How to Solve a Crime:
The Methods of Criminal Investigation

This workshop will teach the basics of processing a crime scene
including fingerprinting, photography, interviewing suspects and
witnesses, and preparing a criminal case to be ready for trial.

Detective John Colangelo, Canton Police Dept.
Creative Writing Exploration

This workshop is designed to captivate the curiosity of even the
most reluctant writers by incorporating a variety of literary
forms through prompts and small group activities.

Anissa Zucker, Zucker Family Tutoring
Fun with Optics, The Study of Light


Learn the science behind the tools you use every day lasers, DVDs,
even remote controls and cell phones! Session uses innovative
package from the Optical Society of America with fun, hands-on
activities to teach light properties from refraction to polarization.
Each participant will take home a theme packet with more
experiments.

Candace Freedenberg, Optical Engineer, Canton
Falling in Love All Over Again: Using Elements of
the Multiple Menu Model to Rekindle Your Passions for
Your Favorite Content Areas

Take some time to learn a way to enhance a specific topic you
love despite Common Core and standardized testing! It will
require extra work, but the benefits will be worth it!


Brian Zawodniak, Talented and Gifted Teacher

For the Love of Art

Do you love art and feel that you are good at it, but always wanted to
learn more? Join Ms. Numi fromMessy Smocks to enhance your
skills in drawing and painting, and further your ability to think
creatively. We will learn how to have concept in our artwork. We
will also learn how to critique art with demonstrations and helpful
advice on your projects.

Numi Hwang, Messy Smocks, Avon
Making Music One Track at a Time
(Learning the music recording and producing
process)
In this class, you will learn the basics of music recording and
production. You will learn how full recorded songs are created,
track by track. You will then learn how to carefully piece all
the tracks together to make a full song.
**To get the most out of this session, you need already play an
instrument and bring it with you. Also have some of your own
music that you would like to record during this session.**

Patrick Allen, Canton Intermediate School, Canton



Thank you to all the workshop presenters who have volunteered their time
to give students the opportunity to participate in workshops of interest to them
and be inspired to pursue their passions!



Special thanks to all of our volunteers who have agreed to take time out of
their busy schedules to make this program possible.





Directions to Canton Middle/High School, 76 Simonds Ave., Canton, CT 06019:
From the North: Take Routes 10/202 to Avon, then Routes 44/202 West. In Canton, bear left on Dowd Ave. at the Canton Green (just
past Davidson's Chevrolet). Continue about 1 mile to right on East Hill Road, then immediate left on Simonds Avenue. (or)
Take I-91 to Hartford and I-84 west to Farmington, Exit 39, Route 4. Follow Rt. 4 west through Farmington & Unionville, (towards
Burlington) to junction of Rt. 4 and Rt. 179; go straight at traffic light to Rt. 179 (do not follow Rt. 4 to left). In Collinsville, take a right
across bridge at stop sign, then bear left at Gulf service station (continuing on Rt. 179). Simonds Ave. is the 2nd right past Collinsville
Vol. Fire Dept.
From the South or East: Take I-84 to Farmington, Exit 39, Route 4. Follow Rt. 4 west through Farmington & Unionville, (towards
Burlington) to junction of Rt. 4 and Rt. 179; go straight at traffic light to Rt. 179 (do not follow Rt. 4 to left). In Collinsville, take a right
across bridge at stop sign, then bear left at Gulf service station (continuing on Rt. 179). Simonds Ave. is the 2nd right past Collinsville
Vol. Fire Dept.
From the East Alternative: Take Route 44 west to Dowd Ave. at the Canton Green. Bear left on Dowd Ave. at Canton Green (just past
Davidson's Chevrolet). Go one mile to right on East Hill Rd., then immediate left on Simonds Ave.
From the West: Take Rt. 44 or 202 (Canton) to 1st traffic light and turn right onto Rt. 179. Continue about 1 mile and turn left onto
Simonds Ave. (or)
Take Rt. 4 through Burlington to junction of Rt. 4 and Rt. 179 (at traffic light). Turn left onto Rt. 179 and continue to Collinsville. Take
a right at stop sign, across bridge, then bear left at Gulf service station. Simonds Ave. is 2nd right past Collinsville Vol. Fire Dept.


ADULT PROGRAM
KEYNOTE, 1:00-2:30 PM; WORKSHOPS, 2:55-3:55 PM. YOU CAN ATTEND THE
KEYNOTE AND ONE WORKSHOP.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Multiple Intelligence through Music by Lillie H. Feierabend

Do you know any campfire songs, sing-a-long songs, jump rope jingles, ball bouncing rhymes or hand
clapping games? If you do, then you are not only involved in music and rhythm, but you are also
developing your skills in math, language arts, social studies, science, spatial relationships, and
movement..the cornerstones of Howard Gardners Theory of Multiple Intelligences. And you thought
you were just having fun! This session will demonstrate how involvement with music can also help to
nurture, strengthen and develop a childs development in all of these intelligences.
Lillie Feierabend is known for her work with young children and for instilling a love of music within
them. This is her fourteenth year at the University of Hartford Magnet School and seventeenth as a
director for the Connecticut Childrens Chorus. In 1998 she received the Teacher of the Year Award from
Canton Schools (CT) for her innovative and inclusive music programs. In 2008, Lillie received both the
Teacher of the Year Award from UHMS and the Outstanding Elementary Music Educator Award from the
Connecticut Music Educators Association. Lillie is a frequent clinician at local, state and national
conferences and a guest conductor for regional honors choirs. She also teaches at Silver Lake College in
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Gordon College in Boston, and The Hartt School at the University of Hartford.
She is Past President of KESNE, and a member of NAfME, OAKE, CMEA and ACDA, for which she
served as National Childrens Honor Choir Chair for the 2010 Conference



ADULT WORKSHOPS


WORKSHOP #1: Conversations, Challenges and Critical Mass
The path to a childs academic and emotional success, happiness and resiliency is complicated. Presenter John Ryan, of Bethel Public
Schools, illustrates research-based approaches paired with stories, experiences and humor to help you guide your child on their lifes
journey.

John is a doctoral candidate attending Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Connecticut. He is the Curriculum Department
Chair for Applied Studies at Bethel High School where he teaches in the Academy of Digital Arts and Science. He is an adjunct professor
of digital media with UCONN. He also serves on the board of directors for the Connecticut Association for the Gifted. He is the recipient
of the 2014 CECA Educator Award. John and his wonderful wife have two children and reside in Bristol, CT.

WORKSHOP #2: Using Academic Competitions to Extend Learning Opportunities for your Gifted Child
Academic competitions provide your children the opportunity to engage more deeply in subjects they love while giving thema chance to
learn at a level which may not be possible in the classroom. Join Anne Hunter, a mother of gifted children, to learn how and why
academic competitions can be especially beneficial to a gifted child, types of competitions available, common entry formats, how much
time these take and how you can help (and hurt) your childs chances of success. A list of well-known contests will also be provided to
attendees. Well also save time for a parents discussion with open Q&A.

Ms. Hunter has fourteen years of gifted parenting experience. She knows the ins and outs of helping kids engage in school and extra-
curricular activities to their fullest potential. Her children have used local, state and national contests to supplement their academic
efforts. She has also coached Science Bowl and Science Olympiad programs. Outside of parenting, Ms. Hunter is the SVP Global
Marketing Strategy for comScore where she is an ARF Great Mind award winner. She sits on the World Economic Forum Norms and
Values and Strategy Officer Committees. Ms. Hunter attended Barnard College of Columbia University.
WORKSHOP #3: 5 Keys to Understanding the Twice Exceptional Child
This session will explore the challenging world of 2e students and what happens when advanced abilities collide with disabilities.
Through case studies, I will highlight key factors that guide programdevelopment and strategies for meeting the complex needs of this
special population of youngsters.

Susan Baum, Ph.D. is the Director of the 2E Center for Research and Professional Development in Studio City, CA. Professor Emeritus
from The College of New Rochelle, Dr. Baum is well known for her seminal work in the education of twice exceptional children,
creativity, and talent development and has published extensively on the topic.
WORKSHOP #4: 9 Ways to De-Stress with Yoga and Breathing!
Chronic stress leads to a host of physical, mental, and emotional challenges that can be avoided. Some techniques to reduce and even
eliminate stress in our lives include breath work, yoga postures and even the foods we eat. You will leave this session with nine methods
to feel more relaxed, healthier and happier.

Maggie Knoedler Rueda ERYT500, is the owner/director at Journey of Yoga in Simsbury. She is a seasoned yoga teacher, Ayurvedic
Yoga Specialist and Reiki Master. Her classes are appropriate for beginners through advanced level students. She has been providing
yoga classes to teachers at the Canton Intermediate School for the last seven years. Maggie is a compassionate, nurturing, and fun
loving teacher who creates intelligently sequenced classes that are challenging, safe and spiritual.
WORKSHOP #5: Doing it All or Doing What Matters Most:
An interactive workshop to build a vision and plan that best fits YOUR family
Life is SO busy! We all know and live that. However, if we dont take action and get clear about where and how we are spending our
time, then before we know it we are not living the life that fits our family best. This workshop gives parents the opportunity to determine
what matters most to their family and design a vision and three month goal-based plan to ensure their family is living the life that best fits
them.
Kelley Biskupiak, (M.A. Literacy, Pace University), Founder and owner of Be You Bravely, launched this personal and
professional coaching firmbecause she believes strongly in empowering women and families to lead and live fulfilling lives. Kelley
works with clients to get clarity in the chaos and develop a goal-based purpose plan that can be implemented into their life. The result is
more balance and fulfillment and a life lived with purpose and meaning. As a mother of three boys, a business owner, Workshop
Facilitator, Motivational Speaker, Blogger, and an Educational Leadership Coach, Kelley has learned to "walk this talk" in her own life.
She currently works for Leadership Greater Hartford as an Educational Leadership Coach. Kelley was trained at the esteemed Coaches
Training Institute (CTI). She is a Certified Professional Co-active Coach (CPCC) and a member of the International Coaching Federation
(ICF).

REGISTRATION FORM
Classes will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Every child K-5 will participate in 2 workshops or 1 for grades 4-5. Students must
remain for the duration of the workshops, unless prior arrangements have been made.
Grades 6-8 children will take one 3-hour workshop. You must make at least 4 choices,
and up to 6. (For Grades 6-8, please list at least three choices.) Please print clearly.

Register online at the CAG website: www.ctgifted.org
OR complete ENTIRE Registration Form and mail to: Minds in Motion,
Canton Middle/High School, 76 Simonds Avenue, Canton, CT 06019


Childs Name _________________________________Age______Grade______
Student Workshop Choices:
1) __________________________ 4)______________________________

2)___________________________ 5)______________________________

3)___________________________ 6)______________________________

Childs Name ________________________________Age_____Grade_______
Student Workshop Choices:

1) __________________________ 4)______________________________

2)___________________________ 5)______________________________

3)___________________________ 6)______________________________

Childs Name ________________________________Age_____Grade_______
Student Workshop Choices:

1) __________________________ 4)______________________________

2)___________________________ 5)______________________________

3)___________________________ 6)______________________________

Workshops may be photographed or videotaped for MIM and CPS records and promotional
Materials (no names). If you do not want your child to be included, initial here____





REGISTRATION FEES

CAG Member Registration Fee:
$20. Per child: $______

CAG Annual Membership:
$15. Per family $______

Non-CAG Member Registration
Fee:
$30. Per child: $______


I wish to add a donation for
scholarships/programs $______

Total $______

Membership registration rates may be
used if already a CAG member or if
new or renewed CAG membership is
paid with registration.

Please make checks payable to
CAG.


No child will be turned away due to
financial need. Please e-mail Liz
Legere at mimcanton@ctgifted.org or
call 860-693-7707 to request
scholarships.

Registration online or by mail
Deadline:
Sunday, November 2, 2014

Register Early!
Workshops fill quickly!
First come, first served!
ADULT PROGRAM FREE
All adults are welcome!
NOTE: Children of parents/guardians who volunteer receive priority registration.

Will you commit to be an adult volunteer? _______ Grade preference _______
YOU WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE ASSIGNED TO YOUR CHILDS WORKSHOP.

Adult Volunteer Name: _________________________________________________

Email address (if different from below): _________________________________
Parent/ Email
Guardian Name________________________________ address: ___________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________State________ Zip Code_______________________
Telephone (Home)_________-__________-_____________Cell__________-__________-_____________
Emergency Contact ____________________________________Phone______ - __________ - ___________
Allergies or Special Needs____________________________________________________________________________
Keynote Address & Adult Workshops are free; pre-registration required. (Circle what you will attend.)
Adult #1: Keynote Workshop # 1 2 3 4 5 Adult #2: Keynote Workshop # 1 2 3 4 5