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The Science of Reading – What Parents Need to KnowFocus: Helping families understand current research and practical strategies for supporting literacy at home. Why it matters: Many families hear “phonics,” “decodable texts,” or “science of reading” without clarity on what it means for their child. Key Content: Brief parent-friendly overview of the Science of Reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension). Why guessing from pictures and memorizing whole words isn’t en

Integrate The Writing Revolution's theories into CKLA/Amplify's 2nd unit on Animal Classification. This features 13 activites total with focus on sentence expansion, identifying sentence types, developing questions, and single paragraph outlines.

Make Checks for Understanding easy and engaging! This resource gives you practical strategies and ready-to-use examples for before, during, and after instruction so you can quickly gauge student learning and adjust on the spot. Perfect for busy teachers who want high-impact, low-prep tools to boost participation and learning.

Use this staff PD to support teachers with integrating technology with their ELD. Discover how AI Generation, ELD Expectations, and Online apps can support multilingual (MLL) learners.

This professional development session is designed for after-school educators, instructional coaches, or teacher leaders who want to make teaching strategies simple, clear, and engaging. Through relatable examples, hands-on activities, and a ready-to-use note catcher, participants will learn how to: Understand the science of how students learn. Apply the Gradual Release of Responsibility model (“I Do, We Do, You Do”) in any context. Practice breaking down skills into chunks, making connections,

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging Google Slide Assembly presentation! This resource includes interactive songs, captivating book lists, fun games, and an insightful introduction to the celebration's significance. An insightful introduction to Hispanic Heritage Month provides context and understanding of the celebration, helping your students appreciate the importance of diversity and cultural heritage. Perfect for a school assembly or class lesson, our Google Slide presen

Elevate your Schools Parenting and Counseling with a Boundary Setting Workshop on Technology Useage! Empower parents with our concise Google Slide set, perfect for workshops hosted by principals, community events, or teachers leading parent meetings. Dive into technology useage for Elementary Ages, boundary setting with technology, and apply them with real-life scenarios – including a handout with immediate steps. Strengthen school-home partnerships, promote digital intelligence, and build co

Looking for a way to display clear and student-friendly learning objectives for your 3rd Grade Amplify CKLA Unit 2 lessons? This resource provides easy-to-understand objectives for each lesson in the unit, written in language your students will connect with. Perfect for printing and hanging in your classroom, these objectives will help your students stay focused on their learning goals and better understand what they’re working toward each day. Simplify your prep while fostering student ownersh

This is a no-prep Google Slides narrative writing activity available for students to use during or after they've read the book Holes by Louis Sachar. Post this template to Google Classroom and allow students' imaginations to soar as they imagine a new camper that has arrived at Camp Green Lake. The activity will guide students through developing their character. Topics discussed: Camper's NicknameCamper's Family lifeCamper's Personality TraitsHow the Camper interacts with Stanley Various scena

Elevate your Schools Parenting and Counseling with a Boundary Setting Workshop! Empower parents with our concise Google Slide set, perfect for workshops hosted by principals, community events, or teachers leading parent meetings. Dive into emotional regulation principles, boundary setting strategies, and apply them with real-life scenarios – including sentence frames! Strengthen school-home partnerships, promote emotional intelligence, and build resilience in children. Transform parenting with

Dive into the world of Haiku and watercolor with these captivating Google Slides presentation! This resource guides students through writing Haiku, offers creative watercolor ideas, and explores the rich history of this poetic form. Perfect for inspiring creativity and deepening understanding, it's an essential tool for any classroom.

In this fun and interactive activity, your 5th graders will use a variety of math skills to plan a trip with their family. They'll get to exercise their decision-making skills as they choose their destination, transportation, and accommodations, all while keeping an eye on their budget. Not only is this activity a great way to help your students build their math skills, it also aligns with common core state standards, making it a perfect extension for your lesson plans. And with its "real-world"