People with good brains are focused and productive at work, at home, in life. Remember, your brain is involved in everything you do! 90% of what we know about the brain has been learned in the last 2 years and yet most people never think much about their brains. You simply trust your brain to do its job. Brain dysfunction is the #1 reason people fail work, school, and relationships. Your brain is the supercomputer that runs your life. This session has 2 bottom lines: when your brain works right, you work right and everyone needs a little help. When you look after your brain, the results are amazing. This session will give you the tools to boost your brain power, Improve your thinking, improve your health, and create a healthy, productive workplace. It is based on the latest cutting-edge neuroscience research.
Take a walk with us and learn to identify and harvest edible and medicinal native plant species from the Coastal Douglas-fir forests surrounding your school yard. Engage your class's senses as they actively identify plants by their taste, touch, smell and appearance. Create a meditative, forested, learning space for your class with a sound mapping journal. To end this session, we will teach you how to harvest native plants sustainably and ethically and brew a tasty forest tea for you to enjoy.
Experience the Delicious Music, Mindful Movement and Healing Magic of Nia. Get a “felt sense” of the benefits of moving "Your Body’s Way" and reflect on how this awareness can transfer to your students’ well-being as well. Nia is a sensation based, conscious movement practice that integrates the Dance, Healing & Martial Arts energies to engage and align your Whole Self. No experience needed, no judgement, just enjoyment! Bring your Beginner’s Mind, water and a yoga mat. Wear comfortable layered clothing and be ready for some fun. We dance barefoot (if possible).
Open to anyone who is interested in understanding the components of the new Competency Based Individual Education Plans. Join us in unpacking the parts of the Competency Based Independent Education Plans to support student learning.
Cyber Security is changing at a rapid rate – every day we see more news about organizations falling victim to ransomware, phishing, fraud & more. With so many new threats emerging, it can be difficult to navigate todays digital landscape in a safe & secure way. This presentation dives into why these threats are growing at such an urgent pace.. and how we can adopt a defensible security mindset to protect the privacy & security of our personal & student data. Having context & tools is a valuable ally to navigate the unknowns of our digital security. I hope you will join me as I share my own journey & take away in Security within the K-12 world.
Choice-based art students assume the role of the artist and responsibility over their own learning. Enjoy a morning and afternoon exploring a variety of art media, making, and learning how you can develop your students' creativity and critical thinking, perseverance, self-direction, through 2D and 3D Kinetic Art.
The Indigenous Education Team will share available resources that can be used in class, discuss the Enhancement Agreement, as well as what teachers can share, discuss or teach, and when a Cultural Knowledge Keeper, Elder, or Indigenous Person (ex. Q, Shannon or Cheryl) should be present.
Local biologist, artist and environmentalist Briony Penn will give a presentation on her books: Stories from the Magic Canoe and A Year on the Wild Side. Both books have been on the BC Bestseller list for months this year. Briony is also guiding youth in the art of sketchbook observation and documentation. This is part of the Against the Current: Orca + Salmon Exhibit. Briony has written many environmental guides and educational handbooks for teachers in British Columbia. She is a founding member of The Land Conservancy of BC, and worked with local and provincial environmental and cultural organizations since 1991. Briony will have her books available for purchase.
Climate change is a BIG and sometimes scary subject to teach kids. This session will teach fun games that will help your students evaluate their carbon footprints, and introduce the causes and complicated nature of climate change. To follow, create student climate champions through the lens of food waste management! Learn how you can integrate different types of composting in your classroom and craft re-usable and biodegradable food wraps; a great activity to help your students eliminate their plastic lunch wastes!
Our Office.com (O365) accounts include Minecraft educational edition. Wondering what you/your students can do with it? Come to our afternoon workshop and find out. We will offer opportunities to explore:
Looking for ideas to increase the math discussion in your classroom? Want some simple routines that give you insight into your students' mathematical thinking? Join Jess Willows and Sue Robinson for an exploration into instructional routines for the K–12 classroom including: Which One Doesn't Belong? Fraction Talks and Image Talks.
Join us in exploring the recently updated Early Learning Framework. Geared towards Early Childhood Educators and primary teachers (K-3) or those interested in learning more about the early years!
Choice-based art students assume the role of the artist and responsibility over their own learning. Enjoy a morning and afternoon exploring a variety of art media, making, and learning how you can develop your students' creativity and critical thinking, perseverance, self-direction, through 2D and 3D Kinetic Art.
This workshop will highlight the multitude of ways that school gardens can be utilized as learning environments, capable of connecting to all aspects of the curriculum. With 10 years of experience managing schoolyard gardens, Marcus plans to share resources, design ideas, and how school districts are addressing the rising interest in school garden and farm initiatives.
A “Peace Class” is designed for students and adults (that's us!). This workshop provides an interactive two-pronged approach to Peace Education Program material. First, we get to experience it ourselves. We are professionals in a demanding field: this session will be a powerful reminder of some inner resources that we need like Choice, Inner Strength, Appreciation and Personal Peace. Second, we will explore ways to bring this curriculum into your classroom and highlight benefits of these personal tools for our students. Take some time to view this short video from a school incorporating PEACE Class into it’s curriculum. (If you would like to sit in on a Salt Spring Peace class in the coming weeks, it is running weekly at the public library through the end of March. )