On Saturday, April 18th, 2026, the Minnesota Kindergarten Association will host Marsha McGuire, a kindergarten teacher of 20+ years and author of Differentiated Kindergarten, in Rogers, MN.
This one-day conference will provide developmentally appropriate ways to differentiate instruction, strengthen fine motor skills, and incorporate more kinesthetic learner energy in your classroom.
Network with teachers from around the state, gather some new ideas, and leave rejuvenated and ready to continue making kindergarten the most magical of all school years.
Registration Opening Soon: $150 per person, with a $100 rate for undergraduates, student teachers, and retired teachers. Scholarships are available!
Saturday, May 3, 2025 Overland Elementary School in Rochester, MN
Featuring: Sarah Holger, Liz Schroeder, and The Jeffers Foundation
Featuring: Jenny Hanlon and The Jeffers Foundation
https://jeffersfoundation.org/
Spring Conference 2023
Featuring: Mary Amoson of Sharing Kindergarten
Spring Conference 2022: Back in the Swing of Things
Featuring: Deedee Wills of Mrs. Wills Kindergarten
Do you have a great photo from one of our past events?
Email it to mkateachers@gmail.com
MKA is proud to have provided a variety of high-quality presenters at our annual conference. Some highlights (in no particular order) include:
Dr. Jean Feldman
Kim Adsit
Adam Peterson
Jen Jones of Hello Literacy
Mr. Greg of The Kindergarten Smorgasboard
Kayla Dornfeld
Deanna Jump
Katy Smith
Deedee Wills
Mary Casanova, Author
Nancy Carlson, Author
Jim Gill, Children's Singer/Songwriter
Shari Sloane
Heidi Butkis of HeidiSongs
...and so many more!