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 Speaker

  • A fantastic opportunity for Pre-K, Kinder, and 1st-grade educators and professionals

  • 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 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, 2026
Southwest Plains Conference Center
Sublette, Kansas

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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.