
Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Ph.D.
2017 Early Intervention Webinar Series Presenter
Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak is a {r}evolutionary speaker, researcher, and play advocate. Through podcasts, blogs, free resources, and trainings, Kristie inspires and supports early educators in {r}evolutionizing their teaching. Kristie spent 16 years, as faculty, at Kent State University and now trains and coaches early educators worldwide. Kristie is a Past President of the Division for Early Childhood and works with intentness and determination to sort through the clutter and chaos to join seemingly disparate ideas. She also aims to celebrate differences and shared attributes to achieve solutions.
Webinars
- 1-2-3 Play with Me! Recognizing and Valuing the Power of Play (2017)
- Have A Seat! Learning What Children Know Through Play (2017)
- When Play is More than Just “Playing”: Delivering Intentional Instruction through Daily Interactions (2017)
- Beyond the Shape Sorter: Playful Interactions that Promote Strong Academic and Social-Emotional Skills (2017)
Blogs
- First Comes Play, The Rest Will Follow: A Four Part Webinar Series on Play
- 1-2-3 Play with Me! A Follow Up Vlog from Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
- Assessment = Instruction = Play: An Invitation to An Upcoming Webinar
- Ten Things You Can Do To Learn What Children Know and Can Do
- Join Us! When Play is More Than Just “Playing”: Delivering Intentional Instruction Through Daily Interactions
- After the Webinar: Summary of Key Resources
- Upcoming FDEI Webinar: Beyond the Shape Sorter – Playful Interactions that Promote Strong Academic and Social-Emotional Skills
- Wait, Watch, & Wonder: A Follow-Up to FDEI’s Dec. 7 Webinar