ECSD Elementary School Teams: Embracing Joy in Learning Welcome to the fourth and final round of School Teams for this year! Our theme for this round is JOY. Deep learning, facing challenges, and tackling new concepts can all be filled with joy. This is not about Edu-tainment but about taking learning and making it come to life in the classroom! Join us as we explore how joy can transform the educational experience, making it more engaging and impactful for both educators and students. This round will feature 12 inspiring sessions designed to empower K-6 teachers, instructional leaders, and coaches. We will delve into new curriculum subject areas, providing you with strategies to support joyful and effective teaching and learning. Together, we will foster collaboration, build skills, and create a joyful learning environment that sets the stage for excellence in every classroom. Dive into the schedule below to find sessions, resources, and tools that will help you and your team succeed. Let’s embrace joy and empower our educators and students to reach new heights!
*Please note, this session is a double block session taking place from 1-3:30 Empower young learners to become changemakers with the Climate Action Kit, powered by micro:bit! This hands-on session will introduce elementary teachers to an exciting way of integrating coding, robotics, and environmental science into their classrooms. Explore how block-based coding in Microsoft MakeCode can bring climate-focused projects to life, from building wind turbines to designing smart recycling systems. Discover how the curriculum aligns with Science outcomes while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on exploration, you’ll leave with practical strategies to engage students in real-world climate challenges—no prior coding experience required! Let’s spark curiosity, inspire action, and build a STEM-powered future for our students. 🌍💡🔬
Elementary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Katerina is an elementary Science consultant at Edmonton Catholic Schools. She loves all things Science, exploring natural phenomena and will never stop asking “why?” Katerina is a self proclaimed maker and cardboard collector. She is a proud promoter of inquiry based learning... Read More →
Elementary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Natalie Zuberbuhler: Elementary Science Curriculum and Assessment Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools lives for Science and supporting her teacher colleagues. Natalie always has great recommendations on books, tips for catching fish, and how to incorporate computer science to... Read More →
