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How to Find Free Books for Your School or Classroom Library

Waterford

Building a school or classroom library can be difficult, especially if your school’s funding is low. Before you spend your own money on books, look into organizations that provide teachers with free classroom books. If you’re wondering how to get free books for your classroom, check out these eight educational programs.

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Six Picture Books & Chapter Book Guides to Celebrate Black History Month with Young Students

Waterford

In this article, we’ll talk about the connection between Black History Month and the concept of Windows and Mirrors, a framework that can inform your inclusive curriculum plans. Plus, you’ll find activities—including picture books and classroom discussion guides—for elementary educators that honor Black history and heritage.

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A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

The CoolCatTeacher

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

When Dr. Novak and I started writing our new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom, we anticipated that teachers outside of English Language Arts would take one look at the title and assume that the book was not intended for them. We want every student to reap the benefits of becoming effective writers.

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Phonics vs Phonological Awareness: A Guide Informed by the Science of Reading

Waterford

Plus, find school and classroom resources for teaching both skills to early elementary learners. For example, when teaching a science lesson on weather, you could read a rhyming picture book about different types of clouds to build subject knowledge as well.

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Fostering the development of SEL skills in your classroom

Neo LMS

For educators just getting started with SEL and looking for more information, I recommend exploring CASEL , the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, and their materials. Providing opportunities for students to develop relationships in our classrooms will best prepare them for future workplace success.

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