Want to make writing fun for you and your students? Learn how to keep K-2 students engaged during their whole reading block by letting them move around the room through the writing process from brainstorming, sketching, labeling, writing, editing, and publishing.

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Join our session, 'Streamlined,' as we demystify AI tools for educators and school staff and explore both its strengths and weaknesses. Learn practical ways to enhance your teaching experience without feeling replaced. Discover how AI can be your ally, making your classroom more dynamic and your role more rewarding and efficient. Let's explore together!

Our students today have the same capabilities and capacities but lack previously given opportunities. This workshop will focus on how to approach and intentionally help students grow through challenges and difficulty

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The Psalms have been God's songbook for thousands of years -- teaching God's people the vocabulary of faith. In this session, we will explore how the Psalms can lead students and teachers into a "pedagogy of praise." Since the "earth is the Lord's and everything in it" (Ps 24:1) and all of "the heavens declare the glory of God" this session is for all disciplines -- not just Bible teachers.

Our goal is presenting middle grade books that we have personally read! We cover as many titles in as many genres as we can in the time allotted!

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We will explore the current state-of-the-art of mapping for our classrooms. I’ll explore pathways of student learning from an instructor perspective and how we help them learn about the earth, sustainability, and human geography using interactive mapping, GPS, and drones. We focus on practical How-To’s sprinkled throughout this presentation.

Bring your instruments and favorite band music to share with your colleagues at CEA Convention! In this session, we will be playing through new band music (and old favorites) for beginning through middle school level bands.

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In this session, we’ll explore how immersive storytelling deepens student engagement, enhances content learning, and builds social skills. Inspired by role-playing games, we’ll discover strategies you can apply in any classroom, from kindergarten to high school!

An introduction to Liljedahl’s transformative approach to teaching mathematics though “optimal practices for thinking” that foster a dynamic learning environment characterized by critical thinking, problem-solving, and deep mathematical understanding. These strategies empower students to take ownership of learning, engage in productive struggle and meaningful discourse, and develop a growth mindset.

Agape love is central to the Christian faith. Sadly, a misconception of self-sacrificing love can lead to imbalanced relationships and harmful classroom dynamics. This session will equip you with tools that show children how to love unconditionally while still adhering to what is right.