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Join us for a beginners lesson on getting a classroom podcast started. We will go through the basics of using Garage Band, setting up Spodify Creators to setup your podcast, and how to best start the process with your students. Bring your iPad and device so you can build with us and leave with a base ready to implement at the start of the school year!

This presentation will focus on concrete models to develop geometric measurement concepts in PreK-2. These models will help students conceptually transition from number paths to number lines, improve their geometric constructions while moving between 2D and 3D representations, and engage students in reasoning about shapes with their peers.

Looking for ways to boost student engagement and foster 21st-century skills? This hands-on session will guide you through the captivating world of Sphero robotics using the Sphero Indi for grades K-2 and Sphero Bolt for grades 3-8. Numerous engaging lessons will be showcased and shared to make learning fun, meaningful, and relevant. Discover how to receive robotics resources for only $35!

Virtual and tangible sensory breaks: To equip educators with practical strategies for implementing virtual and tangible sensory breaks to support student regulation and learning in the elementary classroom.

Get ready to move, groove, and explore STEM like never before! This interactive session will dive into the exciting intersection of STEM with movement and dance. Discover how kinesthetic learning can enhance students' understanding of key STEM concepts. You’ll learn how to integrate movement into your STEM curriculum in a way that excites and all learners. Whether you're a STEM content teacher looking to energize your lessons or an Arts educator wanting to connect with STEM, this session will provide practical strategies and examples to get students thinking—and moving—outside the box! No STEM or dance experience required—just a willingness to have fun and think on your feet!