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11/02/22

Super Powers: A Favorite Unit Gets an Update

The updated unit places kindergartners in a superhero-themed learning environment that makes them heroes-in-training.  (continue reading)
08/06/21

What Kind of Writer Are You? An Activity for You and Your K-6 Students from Leading Literate Lives

Writing preferences can launch us into successful writing experiences, they can also hold us back from trying something new. Enter writing experiments.  (continue reading)
03/22/18

How Do We Create a Cohesive and Nurturing Classroom Community?

Right then Kristi decided: it wasn’t projects that would change the world, it was teaching how to be an engaged and responsible member of a community.  (continue reading)
03/16/18

Building Classrooms that Engage Students

From the first days of school to the last, Kids First from Day One walks you through how to put your deepest teaching beliefs into action; from building community and designing your classroom spaces; to matching instruction to students' needs, and engaging students in curriculum.  (continue reading)
01/18/18

Cultivating Focus in the K-8 Classroom

It may seem strange to think about cultivating focus. Although natural abilities can vary, focus can be improved, cultivated, and taught.  (continue reading)
11/10/17

Tom Newkirk on The Emotional Complexities of Teaching

Here, Newkirk discusses how he creates space with his students by giving them time to discuss and solve problems more slowly.  (continue reading)
09/15/17

The 6 Comprehension Strategies Every Reader Must Learn

The 6 Comprehension Strategies Every Reader Must Learn  (continue reading)
09/07/17

Taking the Fear Out of Jumping Into Inquiry

Taking the Fear Out of Jumping Into Inquiry  (continue reading)
08/09/17

Walking the Beach Like a Scientist

Walking the Beach Like a Scientist  (continue reading)
07/25/17

Setting up Strong Reading and Writing Partnerships at the Beginning of a New School Year

Setting up Strong Reading and Writing Partnerships at the Beginning of a New School Year  (continue reading)

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