Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
1:15 PM - 2:05 PM
Location Name
Educator Playground (G-P Atrium)
Name
Little Learners, Big Creators: Igniting Creativity in the Elementary Classroom
Description

Elementary students are naturally creative. Our job is to give them the space (and the tools!) to let that creativity shine. In this session, we'll explore how to design learning experiences that nurture imagination, storytelling, and student expression across content areas. Through digital tools that allow students to create gossip-style podcasts about book characters, record "news reports" on science topics, build visual vocabulary projects, and publish their own work for a real audience, you'll learn how to empower even your youngest learners to take ownership of their learning. This isn't about screen time for the sake of it. It's about giving K-5 students creative outlets that connect directly to your standards and make learning feel like play. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas and creative workflows that will spark a "look what I made!" moment in every classroom.

Session Type
Educator Playground
Track
Creativity & Design
Secondary Track
Digital Tools
Primary Audience
Elementary School
Secondary Audience
General Educators
Fall Conference Strands
Educate
MA DLCS Strands
Digital Tools and Collaboration