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Thursday, February 27
 

9:00am MST

Ages and Stages: A Guide to Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 4
Wondering if a child's behavior is typical? Join Dan in examining common behaviors associated with young children in all areas of development. Learn how different ages and stages give us insight into helping set our students up for success now and long after they have left the school setting.
Speakers
avatar for Dan St. Romain

Dan St. Romain

Dan St. Romain is an independent educational consultant from San Antonio, Texas who provides staff development and consultative services to educators and parents working with children at all developmental levels. Dan is passionate about helping individuals shift their perspective... Read More →
Ages and Stages Handout pdf
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 4
  Early Childhood (Pre-K), Classroom Management
  • Company English
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  • Room Details ECC - Salon 4 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 300 people)
  • Tags English

9:00am MST

I’m Out of Bright Ideas for my Kindergarten Light Table!
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Devonian Room
Most Kindergarten classrooms have light tables, but do you ever find yourself stuck with ideas of what to do with it? Discover creative ways to utilize light panels, along with accompanying resources, to engage students in immersive learning experiences. Explore how translucent 3D shapes, hands-on letter and number building activities, and sand trays promote literacy and numeracy skills. We will look at English, French, and Spanish math picture books that compliment classroom instruction. Leave this session with 50+ ideas on how to change your light table every week in your classroom to jazz up centre time!
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Cregan

Courtney Cregan

Kindergarten Programming Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Courtney is a Kindergarten Programming Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She's passionate about sharing the joy of play based learning and developmentally appropriate practices. In her spare time, you'll catch her reading a good book with an iced chai.
avatar for Kathleen Ruff

Kathleen Ruff

Kindergarten Programming Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Kathleen is a Kindergarten Programming Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She enjoys providing professional development to the teachers of the youngest learners in school divisions, focusing on combining play and curricular programming in one. She is a baker, coffee drinker... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Devonian Room
  Early Childhood (Pre-K)
  • Company English
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Devonian Room (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English

10:20am MST

Move, Groove, & Feel: Physical Education & Wellness in Kindergarten
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Devonian Room
Join us for an exciting session where Kindergarten teachers will discover innovative ways to integrate physical education, wellness outcomes, occupational therapy goals, and language development into their classrooms. Learn how children can explore emotions through card and matching games, as well as how to show their learning using art materials, like markers and mirrors. Discover how children can practice literacy and communication skills through the use of alphabet dice, alphabet bean bags, and buckets, to facilitate multi-sensory learning opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Cregan

Courtney Cregan

Kindergarten Programming Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Courtney is a Kindergarten Programming Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She's passionate about sharing the joy of play based learning and developmentally appropriate practices. In her spare time, you'll catch her reading a good book with an iced chai.
avatar for Kathleen Ruff

Kathleen Ruff

Kindergarten Programming Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Kathleen is a Kindergarten Programming Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She enjoys providing professional development to the teachers of the youngest learners in school divisions, focusing on combining play and curricular programming in one. She is a baker, coffee drinker... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Devonian Room
  Early Childhood (Pre-K)
  • Company English
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Devonian Room (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

KINDER COUNTS - OH THE MATH THEY NEED TO KNOW! Early Primary Math Games and Strategies
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
Come prepared to play my favorite math games and learn strategies that focus on the following concepts: counting to 5, 10, 20, counting forward and back from a given number, using number lines to count with patterns, comparing numbers and quantity, make 5, 10, doubles strategies. This very basic workshop will help you build K concepts that lay the foundation for Grade 1/2 operational fluency and place value concepts. All games can be used whole class or in small groups/center and are easy to differentiate to meet the needs of all students. Games will integrate this use of cards, dice, number lines. Handout will contain gameboards and assessment skill checklists. If you have struggling primary grade 1- 3 students or ELL, this workshop will help you rebuild concepts. BE READY TO PLAT IN ITHIS FAST PACED WORKSHOP.
Speakers
avatar for Jane Felling

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars And One-Eyed Jacks Inc
Jane is author of the award winning Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks series of teacher resources - both for math and literacy. Jane has presented workshops across North America for over 30 years and has been a featured speaker at 100's of provincial, state, national and international conference... Read More →
GETCA Kindercounts Jane Felling pdf
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
  Early Childhood (Pre-K), Mathematics
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 180 people)
 
Friday, February 28
 

9:00am MST

K-3 - Explorer Backpack - Create Your Own Adventures
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 8/9
This workshop will give you the tools and ideas you’ll need to start exploring natural spaces with your students. This kit has the building blocks for outdoor lessons in science, physical education, art, math and language arts for K-3. Participants will receive a full teacher guide, and other equipment/material and resources for FREE and we will also show you how to use all the equipment & facilitate meaningful curriculum-connected activities.
Speakers
avatar for Court Rustemeyer

Court Rustemeyer

President, GEOEC - Global, Environmental, & Outdoor Education Council
Court has been a full-time outdoor educator in Calgary, for over 17 years. He is President for the ATA Specialist Council - GEOEC. He is also an Executive Director for the Outdoor Council of Canada, serving as the Director of the Prairies. Court was the recipient of the 2020 EECOM... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 8/9
  Early Childhood (Pre-K), General Interest/Wellness
  • Company English
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  • Room Details ECC - Salon 8/9 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 560 people)
  • Tags English

11:40am MST

From play to learning: embracing fun and learning together
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
ECC - Salon 5/6
Join us for a captivating session, "From Play to Learning: Embracing Fun and Learning Together." Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will explore how play can serve as a potent tool to teach academic concepts across various subjects. By effectively scaffolding play experiences, educators can ensure that they are not only enjoyable but also educational, aiding students in developing crucial cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Additionally, attendees will learn strategies to foster a positive attitude towards play among students and parents, emphasizing its significance in early childhood development. Don't miss this opportunity to blend fun and learning in your classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Mishio

Andrea Mishio

Teacher
With 17 years of invaluable experience in the education field, Andrea brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. After spending 15 years teaching in a junior high school setting, she now finds herself in the world of early childhood education as a dedicated kindergarten... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
ECC - Salon 5/6
  Early Childhood (Pre-K), Division 1/2 Core
  • Company English
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  • Room Details ECC - Salon 5/6 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 144 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

Ages and Stages: A Guide to Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 4
Wondering if a child's behavior is typical? Join Dan in examining common behaviors associated with young children in all areas of development. Learn how different ages and stages give us insight into helping set our students up for success now and long after they have left the school setting.
Speakers
avatar for Dan St. Romain

Dan St. Romain

Dan St. Romain is an independent educational consultant from San Antonio, Texas who provides staff development and consultative services to educators and parents working with children at all developmental levels. Dan is passionate about helping individuals shift their perspective... Read More →
Ages and Stages Handout pdf
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 4
  Early Childhood (Pre-K), Classroom Management
  • Company English
  • format csv
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 4 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 300 people)
  • Tags English
 
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