ECSD Elementary School Teams: Embracing Joy in Learning Welcome to the fourth and final round of School Teams for this year! Our theme for this round is JOY. Deep learning, facing challenges, and tackling new concepts can all be filled with joy. This is not about Edu-tainment but about taking learning and making it come to life in the classroom! Join us as we explore how joy can transform the educational experience, making it more engaging and impactful for both educators and students. This round will feature 12 inspiring sessions designed to empower K-6 teachers, instructional leaders, and coaches. We will delve into new curriculum subject areas, providing you with strategies to support joyful and effective teaching and learning. Together, we will foster collaboration, build skills, and create a joyful learning environment that sets the stage for excellence in every classroom. Dive into the schedule below to find sessions, resources, and tools that will help you and your team succeed. Let’s embrace joy and empower our educators and students to reach new heights!
Join us for "Verse and Vibes: Poetry Fun for the K-6 Classroom," where we'll explore the joy and learning that poetry brings to young students. This session focuses on making poetry accessible and exciting through hands-on activities that you can use in your classroom right away. You'll discover fun ways to use sound, rhythm, and imagery to make poetry come alive, and you'll leave with a toolkit of ready-to-use activities that encourage creativity and self-expression. We'll also show you how to incorporate both contemporary spoken word and classic poems into your lessons, and how poetry can enhance both reading and writing. Get ready to bring the magic of poetry into your classroom tomorrow!
English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Stephanie is a newbie joining the ELA Elementary team. She has been an Educator for 15 years with ECSD and completed her Masters in Religious Education. Stephanie has a passion for building powerful literacy classrooms where all learners experience success. She loves reading, traveling... Read More →
