ShiftinEdu

Vocabulary and content knowledge significantly impact children's language comprehension and discourse development. This session will highlight research and key practices that most effectively support and accelerate these skills from an early age. Attendees will gain practical strategies for using engaging texts to foster advanced conversational skills in young learners. Target Audience: Literacy Leaders, Educators, PK-G2.

In this engaging and interactive session, we will explore how all subject areas in education are interconnected through the lens of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). We'll showcase innovative STEM projects that can be seamlessly integrated into any classroom, whether through collaboration between subjects or as standalone activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to brainstorm and share ideas on how they can incorporate these projects into their own teaching practices, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills in their students. Join us to unlock the full potential of STEAM in every classroom!

There are lots of reasons to give students brain breaks. Quick pauses in learning relieve stress, reduce cognitive overload, break up monotony, and strengthen social bonds. Short mental recesses allow students to reboot so they can refocus. Let’s explore strategic intermissions that include interactive websites, satisfying videos, and zippy activities that bring about joy, connection, and curiosity.

Silly and strategic arenʼt two words you often see together. But when emojis come into the conversation, I promise they can accomplish multiple classroom goals. In this session, we'll look at emojis in new ways. From formative assessments and feedback connections, to visual cues and creative expression, learn new ways to make the most of this popular way to communicate. Take part in hands-on activities, see cross-curricular connections, and maybe even leave with a new favorite emoji.