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The Benefits of Peer Supports: A High School Case Story
October 4, 2022
Peer support arrangements are an effective way to support inclusive education, make the most of teacher and paraprofessional time, and increase the achievement level of all students. Today’s post, excerpted…
Playful Ways to Support 7 Fine Motor Skills in Babies and Toddlers
September 29, 2022
Reaching, grasping, pointing, using both hands: these and other skills are building blocks of fine motor development in young children. The tips in today’s post—excerpted and adapted from Early Intervention…
Tips on Using Interpreters for IEP Meetings
September 27, 2022
How does your IEP team ensure that culturally and linguistically diverse families are welcomed, involved, and able to make the most informed decisions? Using an interpreter is one important way…
5 Characteristics of Effective Structured Literacy Teaching
September 22, 2022
At Brookes, we believe in the power of structured literacy instruction to prepare students for reading success. We partner with some of today’s most celebrated experts—including Speech to Print author…
8 (More!) Activities for Promoting Empathy in Your Students
September 20, 2022
One of our most-read blog posts is this collection of 5 Activities for Building Empathy in Your Students. That’s not a surprise—the world could use a lot more empathy, and…
11 Fun Animal Activities That Encourage Early Language & Literacy Skills
September 15, 2022
Kids love animals—and that’s why animal activities are a great way to expand young children’s early language and literacy skills. Today’s blog post brings you 11 creative activities early educators…
4 Key Steps of an Effective Coaching Framework
September 13, 2022
Coaching between educators is one of the best ways to enhance teacher practice and improve outcomes for all learners. To make the most of coaching, whether for individual teachers or…
5 Things Proficient Writers Do
September 8, 2022
Writing is a complex skill—and to become good writers, students need to integrate skills and strategies from all the components of what author Joan Sedita calls The Writing Rope. Using…
Best Year Ever! Back-to-School Tips on Reclaiming Your Love of Teaching
September 6, 2022
If you’re feeling anxious about the school year ahead and pressured to be the “perfect teacher” for students who have endured a turbulent few years, today’s guest post is a…
10 Questions for Planning Early Childhood Classrooms that Encourage Positive Behavior
September 1, 2022
The way a classroom is set up can have a powerful impact on the behavior of young children. A supportive and thoughtfully designed classroom environment can help reduce behavior challenges…