SEATCA 2025 - Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention: Full Schedule

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9:00am MST

What About Play?

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

We can hardly find the time needed to get through all of our outcomes, how on earth are we supposed to find time in our day for our students to play? Join me as we explore the importance of play for early learners and ways to include high quality, authentic play while still having adequate time to cover our outcomes. We will explore how to foster quality play opportunities through researched based practices to ensure the wellness and learning of the whole child.

Speakers

Suzanne Bergeron

Suzanne is a wife, mom of four, and teacher of many. Passionate about finding balance between mental health, a joyful homelife, and successful teaching career she is constantly seeking to learn and grow. Suzanne is deeply dedicated to play and including nature in the daily routines... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S107 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Early Learning

Audience Early Childhood, Div 1

10:30am MST

Who Said It Has To Be Perfect: Managing Perfectionism in Your Teaching Practice

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

S107

Are you finding yourself grappling with making aspects of your teaching practice perfect? Struggling with burn out, never feeling like you are finished, and living in a constant state of stress? Join us as we take a deep breath, drop our shoulders, and explore ways to re-write perfectionistic tendencies in our classrooms. We will delve into practical strategies for managing perfectionism, fostering a growth mindset, and embracing our "enoughness" in our teaching careers. You will leave with actionable tools to help you cultivate a more flexible, sustainable, and enjoyable teaching career.

Speakers

Suzanne Bergeron

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S107 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Health & Wellness

Audience All Divisions, Admin/Leadership

1:00pm MST

Finding Balance: The Art of Surviving Teaching Young Children While Raising Your Own

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

S107

Join us as we discuss the great joys and incredible challenges that come along with teaching young children while raising our own. From the practicals of lesson and meal planning to the tough topics of sharing the mental load and the division of domestic labour we will dive head first into setting ourselves up for success in our homes and classrooms. *Although this session is geared for parents and teachers of children under 10 it will have lots of helpful tips and tricks for parents and teachers of all ages.

Speakers

Suzanne Bergeron

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
S107 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Health & Wellness