Discover the groundbreaking new book, The Summer Before Kindergarten, written by two veteran Montana teachers. The authors will lead you through simple, hands-on learning activities that are sure to enrich your preschool or kindergarten curriculum. The book, and the activities within, are also ideal for family engagement. Participants will learn tips and tricks for strong […]
In this course, you will be learning how to 'Step Up' your Seesaw activities and engagement. We will be previewing, learning about, and exploring the new Seesaw Lessons and how to use those in fun and practical ways. Seesaw Lessons are standard-aligned skills already designed and ready to use in Seesaw. Seesaw lessons include Social […]
Are you looking for a new approach to engage students and develop a deeper understanding, all while minimizing behavior issues? If so, Arts Integration is for you! In this hands-on course, you will discover a variety of project-based activities (one or more for each month of the year). While the target audience is for grades […]
This class is designed to introduce the learner to the very basics of all types of welding and basic metal working. The learner can expect to experience: shop safety, oxy-fuel welding and cutting, "arc" welding, MIG welding, and plasma cutting. If you have little to no experience welding, this class is for you. Learn more […]
This course is a continuation of Introductory Welding for Beginners. In this course, learners can expect to safely employ Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding techniques for extended periods of time. Learners will also be able to operate, with minimal instructor help: angle grinders, pedestal […]
Not enough time in your day? Do you have parent communication barriers? In need of a classroom management overhaul? Class Dojo can help you solve these and other common teaching woes. This FREE K-8 tool has helped us streamline our parent communication, classroom management and even provided SEL experiences. It can be used as a […]
Do you find beauty in our Montana wilderness? If so, this is the class for you! We will spend both of our class days at the Sun River Game Range outside of Augusta learning “Plein Air Painting” and sketching techniques to capture the landscape around us. This is a beginner to an advanced level class […]
Join us for food in the classroom and ideas for food at home. We will be modeling incorporating food into lessons and providing ideas, taking time to talk about the importance of a family meal, and making meal time at home a little easier. During the 2-day course, participants will experience and learn: hands-on instruction […]
Are you overwhelmed, overworked and/or just plain burnt out? Teachers in small schools have many roles they fill in addition to their content/grade areas. Let’s sidestep the stress of the extras! Attendees collaborate using tools and resources to help avoid burnout. Attendees will also explore self-care strategies and other tools to help avoid stress. Participants […]
Get ready to cut, glue, act, play and learn! Participants will leave this two-day workshop with many varied and useful ideas ready to implement; including project-based learning strategies, classroom management supports and tools for teaching in a multigrade classroom. We will make and take several projects for Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies, that will […]
This course is focused around educator wellness, rejuvenating and recovering after a busy school year; while connecting with others and re-establishing our FIRE and PASSION as educators. Over the two day course, we will work on getting outdoors, moving our bodies, meeting new people, relaxing, and digging into our own lives and habits to make […]
