Educator Newsletter
Issue 15, Spring 2021 |
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Hello, Wonders Community—
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Stay safe and stay healthy.
- The Wonders Team.
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We reached out to our Wonders curriculum specialists to ask them for their pro tips and 石榴视频黄色版渉idden gems石榴视频黄色版� that can increase student engagement as we wrap up the year, help prepare for the new year, and start the new school year with something fresh! Here are three of their suggestions:
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TIP: For best results, make sure the file name does NOT include spaces.
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TIP: Turn on the moderate button to ensure responsible digital citizenship, and check out the Character Lab SEL guidance document for your grade to identify related SEL competencies for discussion: Resources > Resource Library > Back to School Support Resources > Social Emotional Learning.
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Remote, Hybrid, In-Person? |
Most schools are going back to in-person learning for Fall 2021, but many are offering a hybrid model to support teachers and 石榴视频黄色版 who aren石榴视频黄色版檛 comfortable going back into the building full-time. Remote learning is going to be with us for a while, and we石榴视频黄色版檝e got some new Professional Development videos to help you make the most of your screen time for the rest of this year and as needed next year.
Go to Resources > Professional Development > Classroom Videos > Remote Lessons and you石榴视频黄色版檒l find videos on how to plan instruction and facilitate student collaboration during remote instruction. As always, you石榴视频黄色版檒l find Classroom Videos modeling Wonders lessons in the physical classroom addressing foundational skills, writing, small group instruction, and more!
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What is the Science of Reading? |
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Get some straight talk!
Don石榴视频黄色版檛 forget that Wonders includes several resources that provide you with the research behind the routines and practices in Wonders: the Instructional Routines Handbook, the Research Base Alignment, and author videos. Use your ConnectED search feature, or follow these click paths:
- Resource Library > Professional Development > Instructional Routines
- Resource Library > Professional Development > Research Base and Whitepapers
- Resource Library > Professional Development > Author & Coach Videos
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. You石榴视频黄色版檒l discover stories from educators, strategies from experts in reading instruction, and news from learning scientists and edtech experts. Here are three highlights to explore:
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- Culture, Identity, and Community Concepts of Teaching and Learning in K-12 Education. Dr. Fiona Vernal shares ideas for connecting SEL, ELA, and social studies for a truly cross-curricular learning opportunity.
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