Teacher Resources

Practical approach to active listening
Packed with sample conferences, if/then strategies, rubrics, and tips
Examples of equitable ways to listen to, learn from, and guide students
Helps students reach their full potential with active listening

Backed by leading research on effectively early reading instruction practices.
Sure to appeal to those following the “science of reading,” given its emphasis on the English language and how it works (orthography, morphology, etc.)
Follows a clear, developmental continuum, from decoding to crack one-syllable words to chunking to crack multisyllabic words
Contextualizes foundational skills by exploring their connections to fluency and comprehension, cultural responsiveness, and joyful learning.

Provides tools for exploring oneself, one’s systems, and one’s curriculum to gather baseline information to create more inclusive, culturally sensitive environments for children.
Suggests teaching ideas that can be applied seamlessly and smoothly to the existing reading and writing program
Offers guidelines for reaching out to families and the community to enhance curriculum
Speaks to all concerned teachers, regardless of their own cultural background, geographic location, or class make-up

Provides tools for examining our beliefs and instructional practices and using what we learn to create more inclusive, culturally sensitive environments for young children.
Suggests ways to reframe play to be culturally inclusive, and ways to honor and build upon the languages children bring to the classroom
Offers guidelines for reaching out to families and the community to enhance the early childhood curriculum and make it more relevant for students
Speaks to all concerned teachers, regardless of their cultural background, geographic location, or class makeup