Those who are new to BTC will leave with a knowledge of how to put the BTC practices together for a complete lesson for younger students. In addition, the major perceived obstacles to implementing BTC in lower grades will be demystified giving the participants tools and inspiration to start BTC in their classrooms.Those who have experience with BTC will leave with practical tips around launch, knowledge mobility, maintaining flow, and other practices.
Do your elementary students struggle to work together, stay engaged, or even start thinking? You’re not alone! In this upbeat, hands-on session, we’ll unpack the micromoves—those small but mighty teacher actions—that turn chaos into collaboration and hesitation into engagement. Discover how to design powerful launches, set clear norms for communication, and use simple tools (like the behavior rubric and speech bubbles!) to guide productive group behavior. Walk away with practical strategies you can use tomorrow to get every student talking, thinking, and working together—one micromove at a time.
