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We have finalized Friday 1:00pm - 2:00pm Keynote. Please watch social media for hints and clues on who it could be to WIN some FUN prizes!
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Social Emotional Resources that I Love Session Overview: In today's educational landscape, fostering students' social and emotional well-being is as crucial as their academic success. Join me for an engaging and informative session where we'll explore some of my favourite Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, books, and videos that can help you create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment. Whether you're new to SEL or looking to expand your existing toolkit, this session will provide valuable resources and practical strategies to enhance your teaching practice. This session is designed for elementary school educators who are passionate about integrating social and emotional learning into their classrooms. Whether you're a classroom teacher, school counselor, administrator, you'll find valuable insights and practical tools to support your students' social-emotional development. Session Format: Interactive Presentation: Engage with the presenter through a presentation that includes real-life examples, multimedia resources, and interactive discussions. Q&A Session: Participate in a question-and-answer segment to address your specific needs and challenges related to SEL implementation. Resource Sharing: Receive a comprehensive list of recommended SEL programs, books, and videos, along with tips for integrating them into your teaching practice. Takeaways: By the end of this session, you'll walk away with: A deeper understanding of the importance of SEL in education. A toolkit of high-quality SEL resources to enrich your classroom. Practical strategies for fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for your students.
Social Emotional Resources that I Love Session Overview: In today's educational landscape, fostering students' social and emotional well-being is as crucial as their academic success. Join me for an engaging and informative session where we'll explore some of my favourite Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, books, and videos that can help you create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment. Whether you're new to SEL or looking to expand your existing toolkit, this session will provide valuable resources and practical strategies to enhance your teaching practice. This session is designed for elementary school educators who are passionate about integrating social and emotional learning into their classrooms. Whether you're a classroom teacher, school counselor, administrator, you'll find valuable insights and practical tools to support your students' social-emotional development. Session Format: Interactive Presentation: Engage with the presenter through a presentation that includes real-life examples, multimedia resources, and interactive discussions. Q&A Session: Participate in a question-and-answer segment to address your specific needs and challenges related to SEL implementation. Resource Sharing: Receive a comprehensive list of recommended SEL programs, books, and videos, along with tips for integrating them into your teaching practice. Takeaways: By the end of this session, you'll walk away with: A deeper understanding of the importance of SEL in education. A toolkit of high-quality SEL resources to enrich your classroom. Practical strategies for fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for your students.
Join me for an engaging session where I’ll share my journey growing up with trauma, familial instability, and emotional dysregulation, alongside undiagnosed ADHD. I often felt lost and disconnected from teachers who didn’t know how to connect with me, but a few caring educators truly made a difference by taking the time to understand me and recognize my potential. Today’s classrooms are filled with kids facing similar challenges, and if we’re going to have compassion for them, we also need to cultivate compassion for ourselves as educators. Together, we’ll explore how showing interest, recognizing strengths, and fostering a sense of belonging can make a real impact on our students’ lives.
Join us for a session on the power of non-traditional approaches to enhance student engagement, belonging, and motivation. Drawing from my personal experiences as a youth and now as someone who runs youth programming, I’ll share how skateboarding serves as a unique tool to connect with kids, especially those from diverse backgrounds—including those facing poverty and different cultural backgrounds—who may not find their place in traditional activities. We’ll highlight how skateboarding fosters community, resilience, and a sense of identity. Come and see how Cousins Skateboarding Community connects skateboarding to Indigenous culture and how we brought this connection to two local elementary schools for a full day of learning about culture, community, and our favorite sport!
