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The Power of Laughter and Play
May 3, 2025
The next Teach Maine Center professional learning session is coming up on May 3 at USM focused on "The Power of Laughter and Play". Imagine a classroom where laughter fills the air, students are joyfully engaged, and learning feels like an adventure. Laughter and play aren’t just for recess—they are powerful tools that boost student engagement, spark creativity, and enhance social-emotional growth. In this energizing session, you’ll discover how infusing humor and playful activities into your teaching can reduce stress, strengthen classroom management, and foster deeper connections with your students. You’ll leave with practical, research-backed strategies to make learning more memorable and fun, all while creating a positive, thriving classroom environment. Get ready to reawaken the joy of teaching—because when we play, we learn.
FREE Teach Maine Center Professional Development
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
University of Southern Maine
Contact hours and lunch provided
Summer Conference!
The first annual Every Teacher a Leader Conference will take place from July 30 to August 1 at Colby College. Teachers across Maine will have the opportunity to come together to build community, attend workshops by and for teachers, earn contact hours, and grow as leaders. This year’s Every Teacher a Leader Conference will offer workshops centered around leading for innovation, leading for equity, leading through relationships, and leading with best practices in the classroom.
Register here.
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