In this presentation, elementary educators will explore innovative strategies to make learning more exciting, interactive, and impactful—all while staying aligned with curriculum standards and pacing guidelines. By thinking outside the box, we can transform traditional lessons into memorable experiences that captivate students and encourage deeper engagement. From incorporating hands-on activities and technology to complete room transformations, we will discuss creative ways to foster curiosity and motivation in the classroom. Whether you're looking to refresh your teaching style or revamp your lesson plans, this session will provide practical ideas and inspiration to make learning fun and meaningful for all students.
Strengthen classroom and schoolwide communities with strategies inspired by "Find Your Marigold." Learn how to foster collaboration, support peers, and empower students to thrive in positive, connected environments. Participants will explore activities, discussions, and actionable ideas for cultivating meaningful relationships and boosting motivation.
This session is designed for elementary educators to explore the diverse and engaging resources available through eMediaVA. Participants will discover how to incorporate videos, interactive lessons, and digital tools into their classrooms to support instruction in all content areas, including literacy, science, social studies, and math. The session will include a guided tour of the platform, practical tips for lesson integration, and time to explore grade-appropriate resources. Teachers will leave equipped with ideas and tools to enhance their teaching and engage their students with high-quality, standards-aligned content.
Elementary teachers wanting to meet their students where they are by becoming informed educators. Learn strategies that revolve around being prepared, promoting relationship building and consistency, and focusing on the positive.
K-5 elementary teachers will explore how to incorporate Project Learning Tree (PLT) resources to enhance science instruction. PLT provides hands-on, interdisciplinary activities that connect students to nature and promote critical thinking about environmental topics. Teachers will engage in sample activities, learn strategies to adapt them for various grade levels, and explore how PLT aligns with science standards and integrates with other subjects. Participants will leave with practical tools and ideas to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and foster environmental stewardship in their classrooms.
This session will cover strategies for building relationships between colleagues who work with the same students, i.e. teacher to reading specialist, teacher to sped teacher, teacher to instructional aid, etc. in order to have effective instruction during push in.
This session introduces elementary teachers to the engaging and standards-aligned resources Ag in the Classroom offers. Participants will explore hands-on lessons, activities, and multimedia tools designed to connect students to agriculture while enhancing core content areas such as science and social studies. Teachers will learn how to incorporate these resources into their classrooms to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of how agriculture impacts daily life. The session will include time for teachers to explore resources by grade level, plan for integration, and create meaningful connections for students.
This session will instruct teachers on how to create systems at the start of the school year to prevent behavior including escalating consequences, procedures, and positive reinforcement, how to respond to challenging behavior within the classroom, and recognizing multicultural concerns.
With a growing population of English language learners, many teachers often wonder what strategies and scaffolds they can put in place to help their students succeed in the general education classroom. Join us as we share evidence-based practices that can easily be incorporated into your classroom right away.
