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JOIN over 2.1 million students from 81+ nations for an unforgettable experience on February 5, 2025! 🌟
🌐 A global celebration of creativity, collaboration, and connection awaits you. Let’s make this day extraordinary—together! 🙌
📅 Save the Date: February 5, 2025
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Were you lucky enough to get a Doodle Face Crayon Board at our Evening Event? Then DON'T MISS this opportunity to win TEN MORE!!
You can win 10 more crayon boards
and crayons by sharing pictures of the fun
and creative ways you use it in your
classroom. The more posts you make, the
more chances you have to win!
Use the hashtags and Face
on Facebook and Instagram.
Winners will be randomly selected each week
from January 20th to February 6th.
NEW THIS YEAR! We have compiled ALL of the amazing art projects from the Children's Art Exhibit into one document so that you can easily access everything you need to know to use these projects in YOUR classroom! Thank you to all the amazing teachers who took the time to share their projects and submit their artwork. Thank you to the Art Committee for the countless hours dedicated to making this exhibit the talk of ! Check out the projects here: bit.ly/CKCArt2025 🎨


📚✨ We are building dynamic classroom libraries with Sarah Gehrke & Chris Fluetsch! ✨📚
We are learning how to curate a library that supports thematic learning, science, and SEL. Plus, they’re getting tips on selecting quality books, securing funding, and organizing it all! 📖💡
Ready to create a library that sparks curiosity and growth? 🚀

🔧✨ We are transforming their classrooms with the power of STEAM with Whitney Ramirez! ✨🔧
They’re learning how to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through engaging STEAM activities that inspire and challenge students. 🧠💡
Let’s spark innovation and curiosity in every classroom! 🚀

⏰✨ We are mastering transitions and reducing challenging behaviors with Jeremy Sturdivant! ✨⏰
We are learning effective strategies to manage transitions and discovering fun, engaging activities that keep students focused and motivated during those crucial moments. 🎯🧠
Let’s make every transition smooth and stress-free! 🚀

🔬✨ We are transforming their classrooms into mad science labs with Greg Smedley- Warren! ✨🔬
We’re discovering the power of hands-on science experiments that ignite curiosity and unleash the inner scientist in every student with simple, captivating activities. 🧪🧑🔬
Let’s make science exciting and fun for all learners! 🚀
Hard to believe it's our last group of sessions for ! Always so sad to see it end.........😢 See you all next year!!!
Our Winter Wonderland Evening Event was a HUGE success! Thank you, Discount School Supplies for the amazing table top activities!

🎶✨ Obie Leff is showing us how we can use music and restorative practices to build positive classroom cultures! ✨🎶
We are learning practical strategies to enhance social-emotional learning, foster inclusivity, and resolve conflicts in a meaningful way. 💡🤝
Let’s create classrooms where every student feels heard and supported! 🚀

🧸✨ We are are diving into the power of play for child development with Kailan Carr! ✨🧸
We are discovering how to create engaging play-based learning experiences, reduce screen time, and foster creativity, imagination, and social skills. 🌟🤸♀️
Let’s prioritize play for growth and development in every child! 🚀

🌟✨ We are prioritizing their well-being right now to enhance student learning with Danna Thomas! ✨🌟
We are discovering strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and fostering joy in the classroom to create a positive and productive learning environment. 💖🧘♀️
When teachers thrive, students thrive! 🚀

🎉✨ We are advocating for play-based learning with Kim Adams! ✨🎉
We’re learning how to effectively implement play in the classroom and using research-based strategies to show its value to administrators, parents, and colleagues. 🧸📚
Let’s stand up for the power of play in education! 🚀

🌟 We are creating calm, productive classrooms with Jeremy Sturdivant! 🌟
We are discovering practical strategies to balance students' emotional and cognitive needs, helping to reduce disruptive behavior and improve focus. 🧠💡
Let’s foster an environment where learning thrives! 🚀

📚✨ We are elevating their literacy instruction with Marisa Russo! ✨📚
We are learning how to identify student needs, differentiate instruction, and accelerate learning for all students with targeted strategies. 🧠💡
We are ready to boost literacy success in our classroom! 🚀

🧠✨ We are enhancing motor skills and self-regulation right now through fun activities with Calvie Clement! ✨🧠
We’re discovering the science behind perceptual motor skills and learning practical strategies to improve behavior, focus, and motor development in the classroom. 🚶♀️🎯
Let’s make learning active and engaging for all students! 🚀

📚✨ We are mastering classroom centers with Whitney Ramirez! ✨📚
We’re learning effective strategies for planning, implementing, and managing engaging ELA centers while integrating multiple standards and boosting student participation. 🧠🎯
We are ready to take your classroom centers to the next level! 🚀