Come with questions for beginner teacher coaches as they share tips and strategies for your first years in the classroom. This workshop is for teacher education majors in all grades and content areas. Every participant will receive a free book and advice for navigating the early years of teaching. 

Discover how found poetry can spark creativity, deepen comprehension, and engage students in learning across K–12 classrooms. This interactive workshop explores classroom-ready ideas and activities for creating your own poetry. Every participant will receive a free book and hands on experience of learning through poetry.

Ever wondered what makes a children’s book award-worthy? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how major book awards evaluate and select titles and what that process can teach us about choosing high-quality classroom literature. Participants will examine picture books and take part in a mock book award election. Every participant will receive a free book and resources for future classroom strategies.

Bring curiosity to life in this engaging visit from author Leslie Barnard Booth, who blends nature and science into unforgettable stories. Known for the books One Day This Tree Will Fall and I Am We: How Crows Come Together to Survive, Leslie will inspire us to explore the wonders of the natural world and think like young scientists. Every participant will receive a free book by Leslie Barnard Booth.