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Presented at the 14th Annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN), held from July 4 to 6, 2022, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, this study examined the role of spatial ability in the professional development of primary school teachers. The research explored initial findings on how enhancing teachers’ spatial reasoning skills can influence their instructional strategies in mathematics and science. The session offered insights into the potential of spatial thinking to transform teaching practices, laying the groundwork for future initiatives aimed at improving STEM education outcomes in primary schools.