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Friday June 27, 2025
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376245
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Amplifying the Voices of Gifted EB
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Birch Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: This interactive workshop explores the unique characteristics of emergent bilingual students identified as gifted and talented (G/T). Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how linguistic and cultural diversity intersect with giftedness. The session will focus on effective teaching strategies tailored to this population, the stages of language acquisition, and how to utilize the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and proficiency level descriptors (PLDs) to guide instruction and assessment. Educators will leave equipped with practical tools to differentiate instruction, foster academic language development, and support the various needs of gifted emergent bilingual students. (K-12)
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K-12
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8/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376359
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Tech Tools Playground
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
MindFlex G/T Conference: Get ready to explore, play, and hands-on learning as you discover the latest tech toys, robots, and interactive gadgets designed for the classroom. Experience live demos, test out cutting-edge devices, and brainstorm creative ways to integrate these tools into your teaching. Whether you're a tech newbie or a seasoned pro, this session promises fun, discovery, and inspiration for your classroom! (K-12)
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K-12
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22/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376309
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Transforming Classrooms into Adventures: AR, VR, AI, and the Power of Gamification
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Dogwood Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: Today’s students crave instant feedback, immersive experiences, and personalized learning—and this session shows how to deliver just that using gamification, AR/VR, and AI. Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, you'll learn how to turn grades into initiative scores, assignments into quests, and final projects into epic boss battles. Explore how AR/VR can enhance engagement and how recent AI tools can automate game mechanics, personalize content, and boost creativity. Walk away with practical strategies and real-world examples to transform your classroom—without overhauling your curriculum. (3-12)
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Elementary
Secondary
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14/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376312
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One Size Doesn't Fit All: The Power of Differentiated Instruction
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Elm Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: Looking for fresh, realistic ways to better engage your students? In this session, you'll explore actionable strategies for using differentiation to support a range of learning needs. Walk away with new ideas you can adapt to your classroom that foster growth, boost student confidence, and help every learner take meaningful steps forward. (2-5)
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Elementary
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22/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376330
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Create and Code with LEGO Education
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Innovate* Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: Join LEGO Education to create models and code them to move! This session is all hands-on, and we have kits to try out for grades 1-5, and different kits for grades 6-12. We will be showing how these computer science projects connect to ELA, Math, Science, and Tech Apps TEKS, and will discuss ideas for implementing these in GT service models, a STEM specials rotation, in CTE courses, library makerspaces, robotics or coding clubs, and more! Please bring a laptop or iPad to the session for the coding portion. (K-12)
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K-12
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15/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376339
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Experience QUEST
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Magnolia Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: Step into the world of Experience QUEST, where you'll engage in immersive, hands-on challenges that ignite critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Discover how QUEST products can transform your classroom into an adventure in problem-solving and deeper learning! (K-8)
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Elementary
Secondary
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2/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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375335
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We Hear Your SOS: Motivating & Inspiring Students with High-Yield Instructional Strategies
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Oak Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: Spotlight on Strategies (SOS) is a series of creative, research-based instructional strategies, presented by teachers for teachers. These strategies incorporate digital media in meaningful, effective, and practical ways across all grade levels and content areas. Actively participate in how to use these with the Discovery Education Experience to discover high levels of engagement that nurture curiosity with students in your classroom. Each participant will walk out equipped with several strategies to apply, ready to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. (K-12)
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K-12
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18/45
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376234
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Empowering Ways to Nurture Nonverbal Reasoning Ability
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Pine Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: Discover the importance of nonverbal reasoning and the challenges many educators experience when identifying and nurturing it in gifted programs. Explore how to both identify these unique talents and effectively engage students in cognitive and affective nonverbal reasoning activities. Participants will walk away with ready-to-use resources for teaching these skills in fun, empowering ways and ensuring that ALL learners feel valued as part of the larger learning community. (K-8)
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Elementary
Secondary
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3/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376345
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Curipod for 100% Student Engagement
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Sycamore Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: Spark creativity and dynamic discussions to make learning rigorous and fun. In this session, discover how to leverage AI to plan creative full-classroom experiences and provide an immediate feedback loop that drives achievement (increase ‘meets’ and ‘masters’ 22%). Then, Curipod’s insight reports will be used to capture both classroom-wide and individual progress, providing valuable data to inform and refine instructional strategies. Walk away with a ready-to-use lesson customized to meet the needs of your classroom. (3-12)
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Elementary
Secondary
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6/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376248
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Passport to Possibility: Engaging GT through Global Exploration
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Birch Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: Pack your curiosity and get ready to travel the world—no passport required! In this vibrant session, discover how one educator brings global cultures to life for gifted students through immersive experiences in geography, art, music, traditions, and even food. Walk away with fresh, practical ideas to spark cultural awareness, build respect for diversity, and inspire a lifelong love of learning that crosses borders. (6-12)
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Secondary
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15/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376310
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Harmonizing G.T. Learning: Enhancing Student Engagement with Songs, Questions & AI
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Dogwood Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: Discover how music and AI can transform your G.T. classroom into a dynamic learning environment! In this workshop, you'll explore innovative ways to use songs and thought-provoking questions to deepen student engagement and critical thinking. Plus, learn how AI tools can enhance creativity, personalize learning, and make music-driven lessons even more impactful! (K-12)
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K-12
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18/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376314
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Unlocking the Power of Canva: Beyond the Basics for the Secondary Learner
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Elm Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: This interactive, hands-on workshop is tailored for secondary educators looking to harness the full potential of Canva with their students. Discover how to transform traditional assignments into visually engaging, student-centered projects that promote creativity and critical thinking. Participants will explore how to use Canva to design compelling lesson materials, create multimedia content, and support collaborative learning. Through guided practice, you’ll gain practical experience with templates, AI-powered tools, brand kits, and design hacks that empower both teachers and students to produce polished, professional-quality work. (6-12)
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Secondary
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18/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376333
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Livin’ on a Share: Boosting Your G/T Program’s Visibility
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Innovate* Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: Ready to turn your G/T program into the talk of the town? This high-energy session is all about harnessing the power of sharing to build visibility, spark community engagement, and strengthen connections. Whether you're a social media pro or just starting out, you'll leave with practical ideas, creative inspiration, and ready-to-go strategies to shine a spotlight on the amazing things happening with your gifted learners. Because when you live on a share, everyone wins! (K-12)
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K-12
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6/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376342
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The History Lab: Where History Comes Alive
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Magnolia Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: This workshop aims to help secondary social studies teachers design and implement history labs: inquiry-based, investigative learning experiences that model the work of historians. Participants will be provided with resources, including a source set, activity templates, and rubrics to support their implementation of history labs in their classrooms. (6-12)
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Secondary
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3/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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375338
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Join our Keynote Speaker, Dr. John Spencer for his Elementary focused Breakout!
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Oak Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: Join our Keynote Speaker, Dr. John Spencer for his Elementary focused Breakout!
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Elementary
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36/45
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376237
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Novel Studies PBL
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Pine Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: Discover how novel studies can build deeper comprehension, spark meaningful discussion, and connect learning across content areas. This session offers practical strategies for planning engaging units that support literacy goals, foster student ownership, and incorporate writing, social studies, and project-based learning. Walk away with adaptable ideas to bring any novel to life in your classroom. (K-12)
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K-12
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11/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376357
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Empowering Every Voice: Maximizing Student Engagement with Curipod
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Sycamore Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: In this presentation, we will explore how Curipod can revolutionize classroom engagement by ensuring that every student's voice is heard. Curipod's interactive platform fosters a collaborative learning environment where students can participate actively, share their ideas, and contribute to discussions in real-time. By utilizing features like live polls, brainstorming sessions, and feedback tools, educators can create inclusive lessons that cater to diverse learning styles and promote 100% engagement. Join us as we delve into practical strategies for integrating Curipod into your teaching practices, empowering students to express themselves confidently, and fostering a vibrant classroom community where all voices matter. (3-12)
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Elementary
Secondary
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3/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376251
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Belonging in Math Class
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Birch Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: We all know the "Which One Doesn't Belong" activity/classroom routine. In this workshop, we'll reimagine the routine so that instead of identifying which one doesn’t belong, students will explore and explain the connections among the presented figures. (K-5)
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Elementary
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3/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376558
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Brick by Brick: Building a Better World with Take Action Global and LEGO
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
MindFlex G/T Conference: Join us for an exciting and interactive session titled "Brick by Brick: Building a Better World with Take Action Global and LEGO". This presentation will introduce you to the dynamic educational initiatives of Take Action Global and the LEGO Build the Change Challenge, designed to inspire students to address real-world issues creatively. Through this session, you will learn how to seamlessly integrate these programs into your classroom, fostering student engagement, enhancing critical thinking, and promoting global awareness. You'll discover practical steps to implement project-based learning, see inspiring examples from classrooms worldwide, and gain access to a wealth of resources and support. By the end of this presentation, you'll be equipped with innovative strategies to empower your students to become global changemakers, all while having fun with LEGO. (K-12)
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K-12
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18/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376311
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Unlock AI: Integrating AI to Foster Human Skills
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dogwood Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: Discover how AI can be a powerful partner in developing essential human skills like creativity, empathy, and critical thinking. In this interactive session, you'll explore practical strategies for integrating AI into your classroom while keeping the focus on meaningful, student-centered learning. (K-12)
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K-12
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4/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376327
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Words Rock!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Elm Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: Vocabulary is a key to growth as a student, reader, and thinker. Many of our G/T students are readers, and have a high-level vocabulary....but do they know what those words mean? Others are great at math, but struggle to be as strong in reading because they lack upper-level vocabulary. Learn some student-centered ways to advance the word knowledge of your middle-grade peeps! (3-8)
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Elementary
Secondary
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13/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376334
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LEGO Education presents Add Some Sizzle to Science (K-8)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Innovate* Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: Join us to explore the brand new LEGO Education Science kits! Add some sizzle to your life, earth & space, and physical science lessons for grades K-8. Every lesson includes a model that groups of four students build cooperatively, then time for students to iterate and create, and ends with a writing connection. We will explore lessons for K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 so come and prepare to have fun! It's all hands-on, all a celebration of science, and tied to the new TEKS. (K-8)
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Elementary
Secondary
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5/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376343
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Stories: Transforming Education for Gifted Learners
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Magnolia Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: Good stories do far more than engage and entertain our kids; good stories have the power to transform gifted education. Join us to learn how adding narratives to your lessons can engage learners on an emotional level, drawing them into problem-solving experiences that encourage psychologically safe intellectual risk-taking. Leave with story-based puzzles and activities that help turn your classroom into a place where learners feel connected, engaged, and inspired to learn. (K-8)
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Elementary
Secondary
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8/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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375339
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Join our Keynote Speaker, Dr. John Spencer for his Secondary focused Breakout!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Oak Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: Join our Keynote Speaker, Dr. John Spencer for his Secondary focused Breakout!
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Secondary
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24/45
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376241
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The Power of Puzzles: Inspiring Mathematical Creativity and Confidence
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pine Room*
MindFlex G/T Conference: In this hands-on session, participants will learn to facilitate student problem solving, critical thinking, and creative reasoning. Explore strategies for going deeper into elementary math topics, and try solving engaging puzzles! This approach has shown improved math performance, increased confidence, and excitement about mathematics for students from all backgrounds. (K-6)
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Elementary
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19/25
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Friday June 27, 2025
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376358
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Nurture the Spark in Early Childhood K-2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sycamore Room
MindFlex G/T Conference: In the early years, children are natural innovators—full of curiosity, ideas, and questions. But too often, well-meaning adults unintentionally stifle that spark. This breakout explores practical strategies to foster creativity and critical thinking in both typical and gifted learners, without dimming their natural drive to explore and imagine. Participants will learn how to create an environment that encourages risk-taking, problem-solving, and open-ended thinking, so every child’s spark has room to shine and grow. (K-2)
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Elementary
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15/25
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