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How to Differentiate Instruction in Elementary Math

The CoolCatTeacher

Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student where they are on their learning journey, but it isn't always easy. Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, an expert on the topic, gives an overview of how to differentiate math instruction with younger students. . eSpark is free forever for teachers.

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How to Understand Generation Alpha

The CoolCatTeacher

Recently, I shared 21 Hot Topics for Teacher Professional Development for Summer 2021. Listen and Learn How to Understand Generation Alpha. ” The post How to Understand Generation Alpha appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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How to Get the Most Out of Google Apps Now with Eric Curts

The CoolCatTeacher

Some awesome changes have happened with Google Apps over summer 2021. In today's show, Eric Curts talks about Google Classroom, Google Docs, and other Google apps and what has happened that is new and cool and how these changes will help classrooms improve this school year.

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How to Make Teaching A Long-Term Career: What Works

The CoolCatTeacher

So many people ask me how to respond to Artificial Intelligence and my response is always, that we need to shift our pedagogical practices into the classroom to the time-tested research-based best practices. In 2021, the Oregon Council of Teachers of English (OCTE) awarded Jay the High School English Teacher of Excellence Award.

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How to Build Phonological Awareness Skills in Your Classroom

Waterford

Phonological Awareness: Activity Ideas for Elementary Students. Waterford.org, April 2021. Massachusett Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. How to Teach Phonemic Awareness: Where to Begin and Why. June 29, 2021. Sources : Christensen, J. The Science of Reading: From Research to Instruction.

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How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies

The CoolCatTeacher

Outline of How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies Podcast Episode Thank you Propello for sponsoring this episode Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Jennifer Seravallo's Bio Podcast Transcript What is in the Reading Strategies 2.0 book that is new? So what are you waiting for?

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The Science of Reading: How to Understand and Apply the Basics

Waterford

These statistics can be disheartening, but consider this: Because a child’s early elementary years are so crucial to lifelong success, you can make a big difference in your students’ lives.You can do this by staying current on literacy development research and using these findings to inform your instruction. Waterford.org, April 2021.

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