Jann Tobias, a teacher at PS 345 in the Bronx, beats the clock by completing her numerical puzzle during a workshop on literacy centers.

Speakers at the conference included (from left): UFT President Michael Mulgrew, UFT Vice President for Elementary Schools Karen Alford, Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña (the keynote speaker) and City Councilman Antonio Reynoso.

The audience listens during the opening session.

Cassandra Dorcely, a music teacher at PS 251 in Springfield Gardens, Queens, directs her students during a performance at the conclusion of the plenary.

Teachers work on creating materials to take back to their classrooms.

Teachers participate in a workshop.

Teachers participate in a math workshop.

During a workshop on developing language through play, teacher Lauren Grillo (center) from PS 103 in the Bronx introduces herself to her partner.

Teacher Aji Varughese from PS/IS 127 in East Elmhurst works in a group during a workshop on creating books.

Theresa Pavone, a teacher at PS 294 in the Bronx, takes notes on imagery during a workshop called The Big Book in You.

Dinia Conner, a teacher at PS 971 in Brooklyn, learns a card game that uses substitution during a workshop called All Aboard for Station Math.

Participants in the Yoga in the Classroom workshop play an introductory name game.