by Ashlyn Ellsworth | Nov 12, 2020 | For Classroom, SEL
Why did you go into education? I bet it was because you love teaching and inspiring young minds. However, these days teachers are faced with an increased focus on academic benchmarks, state testing–and currently, major changes with the switch to virtual learning. This...
by Michelle Rinehart | Nov 6, 2020 | For Classroom, Math
From number strings to math talks, numeracy routines have made big in-roads in elementary math classrooms. And with good reason. They’ve proven to be effective instructional strategies for helping students develop mathematical flexibility and...
by Casey Stewart | Oct 16, 2020 | For Classroom, Math
This school year will be unlike any other. Many schools have opted for full remote learning, while some are doing a hybrid model or in-person instruction. Just recently, my district decided that students will begin the year remotely for the first nine weeks. While I’m...
by Heather Jenkins | Oct 9, 2020 | For Classroom, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade K, Literacy, Math
One of the most rewarding experiences as a teacher is to watch students learn something they previously struggled to grasp. There’s nothing quite like seeing a student’s face light up when s/he realizes “I’ve got it!” As students return to the classroom this fall,...
by Reagan Tunstall | Oct 1, 2020 | For Classroom, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade K, Math
I’m thrilled to share a new product line to meet the needs of this challenging school year—Guided Math Single Student Workbooks and Manipulative Kits. MEETING THE NEED With the need for socially distanced schooling, we’ve adapted the Guided Math resources for safe,...
by Jason Rachlin | Sep 22, 2020 | For Classroom, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, STEM
STEM education has grown in popularity in recent years and is a great way to get students interested in STEM careers later in life. With science, engineering, and technology advancing at an ever-increasing rate, the need for STEM careers now and in the future will be...
