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Mostly A’s: Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade Specific Track
Best Track for You:One of our early childhood grade-level-specific tracks— Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade.Why? Our grade-level tracks allow you to select the grade level that you teach and receive a full experience that intentionally aligns with your standards. At Get Your Teach On, if you join a grade-level track, you will remain in your grade-level room for three days of highly interactive and engaging PD tailored to address and align with the content standards of the grade level you teach. Whether you teach Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade, you know that hands-on learning, movement, and exploration are key to building strong foundational skills. The Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade specific tracks at GYTO Fest 2026 are designed specifically for early childhood educators who want innovative strategies, interactive lesson ideas, and classroom management tools tailored to the needs of their grade-level learners.What You’ll Gain from Your Grade-Level Track:High-Impact Engagement Strategies – Discover intentional routines and instructional moves that maximize participation, increase rigor, and keep every learner actively involved.Strong, Structured Literacy Foundations – Strengthen your phonics, reading, and writing instruction with research-aligned strategies that build confident, capable readers and writers.Purposeful & Powerful Math Instruction – Implement hands-on, concept-driven math strategies that deepen understanding and build student ownership.Proactive Behavior & Regulation Supports – Learn practical tools to prevent disruptions, respond to challenges calmly, and create a classroom environment where students thrive.Data-Informed Small Group Instruction – Use meaningful data to drive targeted instruction, close gaps, and accelerate growth for all learners.Student Confidence & Independence Systems – Build classroom structures that foster responsibility, resilience, and academic independence.The Kindergarten, 1st Grade, or 2nd Grade Track is for you if:You teach Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade.You want a conference experience that includes explicit ideas and lessons already tailored to meet the needs of your grade-level-specific standards.You believe in play-based learning and highly engaging instruction and want more ways to integrate hands-on experiences into your teaching.You struggle with classroom transitions, engagement, or student independence and need solutions tailored to motivate younger students.You’re looking for fresh ideas for literacy, math, and small group instruction that align with early childhood best practices.Early childhood education is the foundation of lifelong learning.Explore the Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade Conference Guide to discover powerful sessions designed to equip you with the strategies, insights, and tools to engage the learners in your grade level.Dive in now and start planning your GYTO Fest 2026 experience!