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  1. What are the advantages of using science and social studies content during the literacy block?

    What are the advantages of using science and social studies content during the literacy block?

    Using texts with thought-provoking science and social studies content during the literacy block facilitates comprehension in any subject area. We often hear th...
  2. What We Mean by Teaching to the Potential

    What We Mean by Teaching to the Potential

  3. What We Mean by Cross Linguistic Connections

    What We Mean by Cross Linguistic Connections

  4. Achievement Gains with Biliteracy para todos

    Achievement Gains with Biliteracy para todos

  5. Introducing Whole and Small Group Learning: Launching and Loving the First Six Days of Pre-K, Part 1

    Introducing Whole and Small Group Learning: Launching and Loving the First Six Days of Pre-K, Part 1

    By Nancy Jo Mannix Why do we include whole and small group learning in preschool classrooms? How can we maximize community building and incorporate student choi...
  6. Introducing Whole and Small Group Learning: Launching and Loving the First Six Days of Pre-K, Part 2

    Introducing Whole and Small Group Learning: Launching and Loving the First Six Days of Pre-K, Part 2

    By Nancy Jo Mannix Are there times when whole group teaching and learning is the best way to engage four- and five-year-old learners? What can teachers do to he...
  7. Launching (and Loving) the First Six Days of Pre-K: Introducing Whole and Small Group Learning, Part 3

    Launching (and Loving) the First Six Days of Pre-K: Introducing Whole and Small Group Learning, Part 3

    By Nancy Jo Mannix How can we build on the students’ successes to introduce new groups and experiences? Behind the Scenes: Claire and Sophia continued the res...
  8. Despegando hacia la lectura™ High Frequency Words

    Despegando hacia la lectura™ High Frequency Words

    Click the image below to view the Despegando hacia la lectura™ High-Frequency Words list.
  9. Flying Start to Literacy™ High Frequency Words

    Flying Start to Literacy™ High Frequency Words

    Click the image below to view the Flying Start to Literacy™ High-Frequency Words list.

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