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April 23, 2021

Speech-language Pathologists Help Harness the Power of Words

Amanda Gorman read her poem at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. She was the youngest poet to do… Read More

April 15, 2021

The Power of Wordless Picture Books

Reading wordless picture books presents an opportunity to evaluate and encourage young children's comprehension and meaning-making skills. It also introduces… Read More

March 19, 2021

CART is here for behavioral support!

Is your child (or a friend's child) in need of behavioral support? Are you in danger of losing the childcare setting for your… Read More

March 10, 2021

Daily Routines that Count

Post by Becky Thorson, Grant Wood Area Education Agency Math Consultant Many families use the bedtime story ritual to reinforce reading development… Read More

March 8, 2021

Light Up Thinking with Red Light, Yellow Light

Red Light, Yellow Light is a powerful thinking routine when students encounter ‘puzzles of truth.’ Students are provided with tools to navigate through editorials, biased… Read More

March 1, 2021

Let’s Chat About Chalk Talk

Chalk Talk provides the opportunity for students to engage in silent conversations. Silent conversations allow students to take the time to consider new… Read More

February 22, 2021

+1 Thinking Routine to Power-Up Your Classroom

+1 Routine is very similar to the Take Note Routine that we highlighted in a previous post. This routine is used immediately following new learning or content. Read More

February 15, 2021

‘Take Note’ of this Thinking Routine

Take Note is not the traditional note-taking or outlining of a lecture you may initially connect with. Instead, it promotes students to actively… Read More

February 4, 2021

Incorporating Thinking Routines Into Instruction

What are Thinking Routines? Thinking routines are essential for helping students develop a deep understanding of content. According to John Hattie’s research on… Read More