7 Questions to Ask When Planning Standards-Based Literacy Instruction

*Today’s post has been adapted from the chapter “Using Standards to Guide Instruction” by Karin K. Hess, in Fundamentals… Read More

QUILS and QUILS: ES: Your Key to Catching Language Delays Early

Language is foundational to all areas of human development. Early language learning is vital, as it lays the groundwork for children’s… Read More

Equity in Early Ed: 3 Essential Resources for Your Program

As early childhood learning environments grow more and more diverse, schools and programs are turning more attention to creating equitable learning environments—and dismantling the systemic… Read More

5 Great Reasons to “Breathe–Move–Learn” With Young Children

How can you encourage every young child in your classroom to learn while supporting their social-emotional development? What’s the best way to help kids self-regulate… Read More

4 Tips for Effective Read-Alouds in Culturally Diverse Classrooms

Reading aloud in class is one of the most important things teachers can do to help their students learn to read—and become… Read More

Tips for Inclusive School Communities: Building Belonging & Equity

How can you promote equity and belonging in your inclusive school community? Try the tips in today’s post, excerpted and adapted from… Read More

Strengthening Reading Comprehension: New Activity Book & FREE Sample Lesson!

If you’re already using Nancy Hennessy’s bestselling Reading Comprehension Blueprint book—or if you’re a K-8 educator looking for ways… Read More

12 Tips for Preventing Challenging Behavior in Your Inclusive Classroom

Preventing behavior challenges before they start is one of the most important things you can do to support your students’ engagement, wellbeing,… Read More

Social Anxiety: Accommodations for 5 Early Childhood Classroom Routines

You’ve set up your early childhood classroom routines to engage all children and help them explore and learn. But… Read More

Your IEP Timeline: Before, During, and After the Meeting

IEP meetings can be a source of stress for educators and families—but with advance planning, appropriate followup, and sensitivity to everyone’s needs,… Read More