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Free Webinar: 10 Ideas for Excellent Inquiry-Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

Richard Byrne (Free Technology for Teachers), Monica Burns (Class Tech Tips), and I will be hosting a free webinar with Kids Discover Online on October 3 from 4:30-5:30 pm Eastern Time. In this webinar, we’ll cover: What is inquiry-based learning? The sponsor of this webinar is Kids Discover Online. Register here and join us.

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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. Webinar from Waterford.org.

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PBIS, Discipline, and Compassion Fatigue

The CoolCatTeacher

Melissa Mann on episode 488 When I shared a USA Today Article on PBIS on my Facebook page , teachers started responding and yelled volumes about mis-implementation mis-understandings and mis-use of discipline — specifically PBIS — in their schools. Melissa is dual certified in Elementary Education and Special Education.

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Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension in Your Classroom

Waterford

Check out our seven-part Science of Reading webinar series. In this article, we will examine the building blocks of reading comprehension. The early years are vital to a child’s long-term achievement in reading, so teaching vocabulary and content knowledge in preschool and in the elementary grades is essential. Sources: 1.

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How to Build Phonological Awareness Skills in Your Classroom

Waterford

Check out our seven-part Science of Reading webinar series. In this article we’ll first explore phonological awareness, the listening skills that help students understand the structure of spoken language. Phonological Awareness: Activity Ideas for Elementary Students. Webinar from Waterford.org. Waterford.org, April 2021.

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Understanding and Teaching Reading Fluency in Your Classroom

Waterford

Check out our seven-part Science of Reading webinar series. In this article you’ll discover strategies for fostering reading fluency in the classroom, along with five free activities you can use with your students! 5 Reading Fluency Activities for Elementary Students. Webinar from Waterford.org. Christensen, J.

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Science of Reading Training for Teachers: A Guide for School Administrators

Waterford

In connection with the Science of Reading Virtual Summit , Waterford is sharing an article series exploring the science behind how students learn to read and what administrators can do to guide school and classroom strategies. While the research itself is important to understand, include a focus on turning that research into real instruction.

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