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KindersCan Conference 2025/26 – Home Sweet Home

The tables are turning once again as early childhood educators in Kansas come together not just to teach, but to learn, connect, and celebrate the power of play, regulation,  and purposeful instruction.

And now, 2025 marks a big milestone—KindersCan is growing again!

This year, the conference expands across the state with five dates and locations:

• December 2, 2025 – Greenbush, Girard, KS
• December 4, 2025 – Greenbush, Lawrence, KS
• December 11, 2025 – ESSDACK, Hutchinson, KS
• December 12, 2025 – ESSDACK, Hutchinson, KS
• April 10, 2026 – Southwest Plains, Sublette, KS

Keynote speakers Janea Gray (ESSDACK & Greenbush) and Dr. Gayla Lohfink (Southwest Plains) will dive into the heart of the Science of Reading with a special focus on oral language development in Early Childhood through 1st grade.

Highlights for 2025/2026  include:

• 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 (Project-Based Learning) and Dr. Gayla Lohfink (Early Childhood), this space invites educators to spark new ways of celebrating state pride with students.
• Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson – Returning to engage personally with educators at every site, championing the work of Kansas’ early learning community.



KindersCan continues to be a platform for meaningful dialogue, purposeful play, and innovative strategies—helping Kansas educators build a brighter future for our youngest learners.

If you have any questions about this upcoming event, please get in touch with Andrea Scott at [email protected].

Member: $200

Non-Member: $300

Address:

Greenbush Main Campus

947 W. 47 Hwy

Girard, KS 66743