Classroom routines, songs, and rhymes that support community building and transitions. Mentor text exploration with reflection and relationship-building activities. Hands-on plasticine creation to develop representations for cross-curricular learning. Sharing of mixed-media art projects.
Did you get the delightful task to teach mathematics to students? Does the word "fractions" frighten you? Are you worried that you might struggle with teaching mathematics and meeting the diverse needs of your students? This session is for you!!! Whether you are teaching Grade 1 counting or Grade 12 calculus, come and learn some high leverage strategies that will allow all your young mathematicians to flourish! We will work on some intriguing and enjoyable problems, share some ways to reach the edges of your classroom and end with the power of visualization in math class. Be ready to see math come alive and experience a truly joyful math class.
Elementary music teachers, dive into the rhythm of hand clapping games in this interactive session. Explore how to weave these fun activities into your lessons, drawing from playground traditions and youth culture. Get ready to clap, stomp, and bring the playground spirit to your music room!
Central Prairie Representatives Elk Island Catholic Teachers Local No 21; Elk Island Local No 28; Greater St Albert Catholic Local No 23; St Albert Public Teachers Local Local No 73; Sturgeon Local No 27
We’re thrilled to have you join us for this session where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage directly with your representatives. This is your moment to connect, ask questions and share insights.
Attendance and sign-in for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) to your local.
The first years of teaching music can feel exciting, overwhelming, exhausting, and inspiring all at once. This practical and encouraging session focuses on realistic strategies for classroom management, concert preparation, assessment, organization, and teacher wellness.
The first years of teaching can be both rewarding and overwhelming. This practical and engaging session explores how small, intentional practices can have a big impact on classroom culture, student regulation, and teacher well-being. Participants will learn simple systems that reduce decision fatigue and save energy, including visual organization strategies, routines, and transition tools. The session will also highlight easy-to-use games, classroom structure ideas, connection activities, and regulation strategies-such as using curiosity and "silly questions" to help students shift from dysregulation to engagement. Grounded in the belief that effective classrooms are built through intentional systems and strong relationships, this session will provide beginning teachers with practical tools they can implement immediately to create calmer classrooms, stronger connections, and a more sustainable teaching experience.
