Celebration of Learning

"I am a child, my hands are full of games, dreams, and fantasies." - Angela Greschner

What is the Celebration of Learning? Why use the Celebration of Learning?

Best Practices: Pieces of the Puzzle

The Celebration of Learning is a demonstration conference where students have the opportunity to share their expertise in several subject areas with their parents. Classrooms are set up with various stations that both student and parents work through together. Throughout the conference the teacher remains available and takes on the role of facilitator.

There are many reasons to use the Celebration of Learning as a conferencing technique. Here are a few of the greatest benefits:

Children lead their own conference and take responsibility for their learning.
It is an authentic means of evaluation.
More than one conference can take place at one time.
Scheduling is flexible.
It incorporates many aspects of the curriculum.
Parents have the opportunity to see firsthand the areas of study and the strengths of their child.