Join us under the big top for a high-energy session where the spotlight shines on the power of read aloud times! In this circus themed adventure, we will explore engaging strategies to bring stories to life, build comprehension and captivate every learner in your classroom. You will leave with practical tips, a few "performer" tricks, and a renewed excitement for using read aloud time to create meaningful literacy moments. Don't miss this center ring experience-it's sure to be the greatest (literacy) show on earth!
*PK-2 audience* Read aloud ideas/suggestions for your classroom
Explain what a safe place is, or calm down: A safe place or calm down is a personal, imagined space where someone feels completely calm, secure, and at ease. It is a tool for emotional regulation and self-soothing.
This session is geared toward teachers in grades 3rd to 8th. How to use exit tickets to check for understanding of concepts of the day while giving your students immediate feedback. It also gives insight to the teacher's lesson.
In this fast-paced, hands-on 45-minute session, teachers will learn how to bring lessons to life using Curipod for interactive presentations and TeacherMade to transform PDFs and worksheets into digital, auto-graded assignments. Participants will explore how to create engaging, visually appealing, and student-centered content that boosts participation and streamlines assessment. Walk away with ready-to-use activities and time-saving strategies that can be implemented in your next class!
*PreK-2nd Grade* Bring your favorite TEK aligned station, center, or small group idea for Math and Reading. We will share ideas about how we use stations and small group to improve student achievement.
*PreK-2nd Grade* Bring your favorite TEK aligned station, center, or small group idea for Math and Reading. We will share ideas about how we use stations and small group to improve student achievement.
My target is new teachers only (that's not an option). Discussing things like: Parent/Teacher conferences, parent interactions, classroom management, what to do when a kid brings a live animal to school and other things you didn't count on encountering.
Enhance your English Language Arts and Reading lessons by deepening your Depth of Knowledge (DOK) in the alignment of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Prekindergarten (three-year-olds) through second grade, with a focused progression in Phonics and Phonemic Awareness. This enhancement will be achieved through the implementation of research-based activities, explicit instructional methods, and the integration of differentiated strategies to support language development, as evidenced by increased comprehensible input and output of all learners.
In the digital circus of the K–1 classroom, keeping students safe and focused can be a tightrope walk! This session will show you how to use the digital tool, Securly, to help you manage what your youngest learners can access online. Learn how to guide student browsing, block distractions, and create a safer, more controlled digital environment—all from your own ringmaster’s panel. For Kinder and 1st grade teachers who want to keep the fun while staying firmly in control!
Enhance your English Language Arts and Reading lessons by deepening your Depth of Knowledge (DOK) in the alignment of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Prekindergarten (three-year-olds) through second grade, with a focused progression in Phonics and Phonemic Awareness. This enhancement will be achieved through the implementation of research-based activities, explicit instructional methods, and the integration of differentiated strategies to support language development, as evidenced by increased comprehensible input and output of all learners.
