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  • May 4, 2021

    Think, Make, Innovate: Reflection

    “We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience.”― John Dewey Reflection is a key part of processing and allowing ourselves… Read More

  • 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

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    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