Teacher Workshop:
Wednesday the 20th of February 1:00 to 4:15 PM

Dr. Taha-Thomure earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of New Orleans in 2001. She holds a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the American University of Beirut.  She is the Director of the Arabic Language Program at San Diego State University's Language Acquisition Resource Center and is also a lecturer in the Department of Linguistics and Oriental Languages.

	Learn from Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure how to apply The Theory of Multiple Intelligence and Reading Strategies to your Preschool

Dr. Taha-Thomure taught Arabic and headed Arabic departments in various schools in Lebanon, Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and The United States and has trained Arabic language teachers in Lebanon, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates and continues to work with teachers in the United States.  She also managed the Scholastic My Arabic Library program in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Dr. Taha-Thomure is the author of Academic Freedom in Arab Universities in addition to several children's scripted plays and she has also recently been asked to develop the Arabic Language Curriculum at Riffa Views International School in Bahrain.

Amazing ARABIC & ENGLISH workshops

An ARABIC workshop on:

• Children and Brain Development
• Multiple Intelligence in the Preschool classrooms
• Reading Strategies for Arabic Readers
• And how to implement Dr. Hanada’s revolutionary Arabic Language Curriculum Ardh Al Aswat (Land of Sounds) in your Preschool.

An ENGLISH workshop on:

• Children and Brain Development                      
• Multiple Intelligence in the Preschool classrooms
• Reading Strategies for Arabic Readers

Prices:
BD 10 PER TEACHER
(Ask about Group Discounts)

Call Rose at Bright Beginnings on 17710405

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Parent Workshop:
Wednesday the 20th of February @ 4:15 PM

	Would you like to learn how to increase your child’s brain development? Or get tips on toilet training? Or learn how a behavioral therapist can help your family?

Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure speaks on Best Child Rearing Practices at Bright Beginnings Day Care & Child Development Center on Wednesday the 20th of February @ 4:15 PM

Dr. Hanada will be talking about

• Brain development
• Exploring developmental milestones and what parents can do to encourage optimal development           
• The importance of reading to your child
• What makes children’s brain cells connect?
• The effect of TV on children’s development

Dr. Taha-Thomure earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of New Orleans in 2001. She holds a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the American University of Beirut.  She is the Director of the Arabic Language Program at San Diego State University's Language Acquisition Resource Center. She is also the author of several children's scripted plays and she has also recently been asked to develop the Arabic Language Curriculum at Riffa Views International School in Bahrain.

Also speaking will be....

• Dr. MARIAM AL KOOHEJI (MRCP General Pediatrician at Al Shifa Clinic Pediatric Specialist Center - Bahrain) on the very important topic of Toilet Training Tips for Parents of Young Children. 
• MARIEَTTE CARSTENS on How a Behavioral Therapist can Help Your Child

Prices:
BD 5 for BB parents (per couple)
BD 8 for non-BB parents

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE!  For more information on the Parent Workshop or directions to Bright Beginnings, please contact Rose on 17710405