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10 Great Quotes on Promoting Positive Behavior
February 7, 2023
Encouraging positive behavior in the classroom is a high priority for every teacher. Check out these 10 great quotes and tips from our authors—trusted experts on reducing challenging behavior and…
6 Reasons to Sing & Sign with Young Children
February 2, 2023
Studies have shown that shows that teaching sign language to all young children has a wide range of social and early academic benefits. In her book Sing & Sign for…
5 Places to Find Teaching Resources for Black History Month
January 31, 2023
Black History Month begins tomorrow. If you’re looking for some fresh ideas and resources for honoring the contributions and experiences of Black Americans, we’ve compiled a list of valuable online…
RTI and Poor Reader Profiles: Two Big Ideas for Helping Struggling Readers
January 26, 2023
Effective support for struggling readers is a high priority for every K-12 educator who wants to ensure their students’ long-term success. Today we’re welcoming Louise Spear-Swerling, Ph.D., author of the…
Teacher Tips: Expert Advice on Organizing Your Classroom
January 24, 2023
Skillful classroom organization helps break down barriers that prevent students from becoming expert learners. Excerpted and adapted from the fourth edition of Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, from a…
10 Fun Indoor Activities that Boost Young Children’s Development
January 19, 2023
This time of year can be rough, especially if you have young children at home and live in a climate where cold weather keeps them indoors many days. In today’s…
4 Barriers (and Solutions!) to Family Participation in IEPs
January 17, 2023
Family participation is an essential part of a successful IEP process, but persistent barriers can often derail family involvement. Today’s post highlights solutions to four of these common barriers. Excerpted…
Be back soon: The Brookes blog is taking a brief winter break
December 15, 2022
As we bid farewell to 2022 together, the Brookes blog is taking a brief winter break. We’ll be using the time to create more practical content to share with you…
Author Q&A: Teaching Cognates/Cognados Through Picture Books
December 15, 2022
What are cognates, and why should teachers include systematic cognate instruction in their culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms? That’s the topic of today’s Q&A with the authors of the new…
Recommended Reads: 40+ Books that Teach Young Children Essential Social-Emotional Skills
December 13, 2022
Picture books are an excellent tool for teaching and reinforcing the social-emotional skills young children need for social and academic success. Today’s post offers some curated lists of books that…