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ECSD Elementary Summer Summit 2026: September Starts Here
Join us on August 28 for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration designed to help you start the school year strong! Choose from over 25 sessions featuring classroom-ready resources, practical strategies, and ready-to-use lessons across literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, assessment, inclusion, faith permeation, and wellness. Whether you’re exploring the new Grades 4–6 Social Studies curriculum, discovering Dynamic Math, or looking for fresh ideas to support every learner, you’ll leave confident, energized, and September ready!
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Handwriting Without Tears in Kindergarten
LIMITED
Friday August 28, 2026 12:45pm - 3:30pm MDT
3A
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Materials
The highly effective resource Handwriting Without Tears has returned! In this double block, teachers will be introduced to the foundational occupational therapy skills that support early writing development, including proper directionality, fine motor control, and print readiness. We will explore what the resource includes and why specific materials were selected. Teachers will practice some favourite activities such as using wooden pieces to build pre-printing shapes and letters, building and drawing Mat Man, and exploring multisensory approaches like the Wet-Dry-Try lesson and Roll-A-Dough activities. After this double block cross-curricular session, you will be fully equipped with practical strategies and ready-to-use resources to support writing success in your classroom. 
Speakers
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Kathleen Ruff

Kindergarten Programming Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Kindergarten Consultant. French Immersion teacher. Boy mom. Baker. Carbohydrate lover. TV watcher.
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Courtney Cregan

Edmonton Catholic School Division
A lifelong Swiftie with a deep love play-based learning, Courtney brings heart, curiosity, and a touch of sparkle to every learning experience. When not teaching or curating magical classroom moments, you’ll find her curled up with a good book and Reputation on repeat.
Friday August 28, 2026 12:45pm - 3:30pm MDT
3A
  Kindergarten

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