Conferences & Institutes

Teaching Kindergarten Conference: Where Did the Garden Go?

Kindergarten is a precious year of discovery, wonder, and creativity—where play and active learning give real meaning to literacy, science, and math. Join us to address the challenge of kindergarten becoming the new first grade. 

Given the extraordinary challenges that teachers are facing in today’s world, coming together as a community is more important than ever! At this conference, you’ll have ongoing opportunities to process the content with your peers and you’ll come away with fresh ideas and curricula that will re-ignite and inspire joyful learning for your students and yourself. 

Save the Date: 2027 Conference

Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 2027
More information coming soon.

Join Our Mailing List

* indicates required

From the 2026 Conference

  • 96%
    Of participants reported gaining new skills and strategies to implement immediately
  • 98%
    Of participants said the keynote addresses provided them with useful knowledge
  • 92%
    Of participants would like to attend the conference again
  • 17
    States were represented, and 3 countries

Friday Keynote Anchor

Words From Participants
The processing opportunity “made the learning very meaningful and helped set us up to carry our inspiration forward.”
Teaching Kindergarten Conference 2026 Attendee
Words From Participants
The conference was “Super relevant and practical for implementation.”
Teaching Kindergarten Conference 2026 Attendee
Words From Participants
Wow, it was an incredible event. So much information was provided… I will attend again because I have gained so much knowledge.
Teaching Kindergarten Conference 2025 Attendee
Words From Participants
I always enjoy this conference, and go home with new ideas and more excitement!
Teaching Kindergarten Conference 2025 Attendee

Scenes from Recent Conferences

An early childhood lesson at Bank Street

Advance Your Career at Bank Street

Pursue a master’s degree and learn how to help children from birth to second grade build a healthy foundation for social, emotional, and cognitive growth that will serve them for the rest of their lives.
View Our Early Childhood Programs Attend an Info Session