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It's #WorldKindnessDay today! 🌍💛 How will you be spreading kindness today? Do you remember a time when someone was particularly kind to you? Let's start a chain of positivity in the comments below! 💬💙 Every act of kindness counts ⬇️

Want to supercharge your K-5 writing instruction? Join us for this free live webinar next week to learn: 📝 The six steps of Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) 🤔 Why integrating think-alouds with self-statements can boost writing instruction 🎓 How to help students develop both academic skills and self-regulation strategies 🍎 Valuable instructional strategies and resources to use in the classroom Register today! https://lnkd.in/g87G-fqX Can't make it? Register to automatically get the recording after the event. #TeacherPD #TeachWriting #LiveWebinar #LearningAtoZ #ScienceOfWriting #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProfessionalLearning

Today is #VeteransDay 🇺🇸 Looking for ways to bring the meaning of this holiday into your classroom? "Veterans Day" is an engaging nonfiction book that breaks down the “who, what, and why” of this important day. With topics like what it means to be a veteran, the history of Veterans Day, and ways we can honor service members, this book is perfect for sparking thoughtful conversations with your students. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gi44TkSE

How do you identify students who may be getting off track in becoming proficient readers? Regularly evaluating #PhonologicalAwareness through formal or informal assessments is a great way to check student progress and make adjustments to instruction and practice for any students who may need extra support building this foundational literacy skill. https://lnkd.in/gUMSzAE7

November is #IndigenousPeoplesHeritageMonth also known as #NationalNativeAmericanHeritageMonth. 🧡 Celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in America with your students through engaging books and resources that bring their stories to life. https://lnkd.in/gR2UdbrJ

During this free, live webinar on November 19, Barbara Friedlander, co-author of Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students, will provide an overview of the six steps of Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) and share valuable strategies and resources to support your K-5 writing instruction. 💡✏️ Register today to learn how to get all students writing! https://lnkd.in/g87G-fqX #TeacherPD #TeachWriting #LiveWebinar #LearningAtoZ #ScienceOfWriting #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProfessionalLearning

Are you attending #GaETC24 in Atlanta, GA on November 6-7? Join Learning A-Z for an informative session on Teaching Gen Alpha, Nov 6 at 1:30 p.m. in Australian 3-4. We’ll share how to balance digital and offline learning to ensure this generation of tech-savvy students builds literacy, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.

Both #PhonologicalAwareness and #Phonics are critical components of #literacy instruction, and neither should be overlooked, but they're not interchangeable. This latest blog post explains the differences between the two and why they both matter, plus shares some practical tips for parents and educators to effectively teach phonological awareness and phonics. https://lnkd.in/g-f3JcPb

Happy Halloween!

Writing skills are an essential yet often overlooked part of literacy that support success in all other areas of a student’s development. ✏️🎓 Join us for this free webinar to learn the six steps of Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) and the transformative power of integrating think-alouds with self-statements in writing instruction. Save your spot today and join us live on November 19! https://lnkd.in/g87G-fqX #TeacherPD #TeachWriting #LiveWebinar #LearningAtoZ #ScienceOfWriting #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProfessionalLearning