In this session, participants will dive into developmentally appropriate circle time activities that foster engagement and decrease disruptive behaviors. Attendees will learn how to use visual supports and active engagement strategies to enhance whole group instruction, with a focus on what engagement looks like in real-life classroom settings. The session will also cover practical methods for collecting data during circle time routines. Participants will leave with hands-on strategies and the opportunity to put their learning into practice, ensuring they can create successful, engaging circle times for their youngest learners.
Session Cap: 100 people Elementary: Discover how to challenge and engage all learners—especially gifted students—by using Depth and Complexity thinking tools and graphic organizers. In this interactive session, we will focus on creating engaging and easily differentiated lessons that you can use immediately in your classroom. We will collaborate to build a variety of graphic organizers that support deeper thinking across all subjects. Walk away with ready-to-use templates tailored to your students' needs!