We know how important the first three years of school are.
We also know how important you are during those first few years.

So we’ve designed the Kinders Can! conference just for you!

Join hundreds of other early childhood educators as we come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the power of play, regulation, and purposeful instruction.

Featured Speakers

Janea Grey
The Power of Words: A Practical Toolkit for Fostering Oral Language in the Early Childhood Classroom

(December 2, 4, 11, & 12)

A fantastic opportunity for Pre-K, Kinder, and 1st-grade educators and professionals
Same content on all five dates. Pick the day that works best for you!
Janea Gray, Dr. Gayla Lohfink, & breakout sessions will dive into the Science of Reading with a special focus on oral language development, play, and standards alignment
Kansas Authors Book Stations: Explore books and activities from beloved authors like Julie Moisman, Grant Snider, Bridget Heos, and more
Reimagined Kansas Day Play Area: Led by Ginger Lewman & Dr. Gayla Lohfink, this space invites educators to spark new ways of celebrating state pride with students

Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson: Championing the work of the early learning community in Kansas at all five sites

Walk away with a free Swag Bag!

Dr. Gayla Lohfink
There’s No Place Like Kansas: Fostering Young Children’s Oral Language and Learning Through Authentic Play of Kansas

(April 10)

Last year, we added extra days and extra locations.

In 2025, we’re growing again and expanding across the state with five dates and locations!

The presentations, keynotes, great learning, and swag bags are all the same.
Pick the date and place that works best for you!

December 2 December 4
Girard Lawrence

December 11 December 12
Hutchinson Hutchinson

April 10
Sublette

KindersCan is the place for meaningful dialogue, purposeful play, and innovative strategies - helping Kansas educators build a brighter future for our youngest learners.

You’ll explore practical strategies to prepare your students for a successful future.

Kinders Can is your platform for exchanging ideas, gaining valuable insights, and equipping your students with the tools they need.

We know how important the first three years of school are. We also know how important you are during those first few years.

So we’ve designed the Kinders Can! conference just for you! Join hundreds of other early childhood educators as we come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the power of play, regulation, and purposeful instruction.

Featured Speakers

Last year, we added extra days and extra locations.

We know how important the first three years of school are.
We also know how important you are during those first few years.

So we’ve designed the Kinders Can! conference just for you!

Join hundreds of other early childhood educators as we come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the power of play, regulation, and purposeful instruction.