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Wonders Issue 15                                         

McGraw-Hill Education | Wonders - The Power of Connection

Educator Newsletter
Issue 15, Fall 2021
Wonders News!

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ItʯƵɫs hard to believe the holiday season is already upon us! Soon weʯƵɫll be spending precious moments with family and friends, taking time to relax and recharge, and thinking about resolutions to ring in the new calendar year.

Before we get there, take a moment to reflect on the progress you and your ʯƵɫ have made this year. Navigating the learning environment during these times hasnʯƵɫt been easy, but youʯƵɫve continued to demonstrate resilience, commitment, and dedication each day while striving for success with your ʯƵɫ. This is something to celebrate!

In this issue, we are sharing resources that can help you build connections and make strides in learning and growth. Plus, thereʯƵɫs a new Wonders copyright to explore with the enhancements youʯƵɫve asked for!

Stay safe and stay healthy.

- The Wonders Team

Strengthening the School-Home Connection
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the school-home connection has been redefined a few times as educators and families did their best to support ʯƵɫ in a variety of learning settings. While it hasnʯƵɫt always been smooth sailing, weʯƵɫve all learned a lot about the importance of having strong and respectful relationships between ʯƵɫ, their families, and their ʯƵɫal partners.

that family involvement has many social emotional benefits -- and also contributes to academic success. But how can we foster those connections?

McGraw Hill curriculum specialist, Christina Quarelli, has used her background as a K-8 teacher and ʯƵɫal counselor to develop a list of tips and strategies you can use when forming powerful school-to-home alliances and connecting with ʯƵɫ:



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The Science of Reading
Chances are youʯƵɫre still hearing a lot about the Science of Reading. ItʯƵɫs a complex topic ʯƵɫ since itʯƵɫs essentially the entire body of research evidence showing how our brains learn to read. ItʯƵɫs more than just phonics or ScarboroughʯƵɫs Rope or orthographic mapping. Several of the program authors of Wonders ʯƵɫ notably, Dr. Timothy Shanahan and Dr. Jan Hasbrouck ʯƵɫ have been working with us to help educators understand and clarify many of the topics associated with the Science of Reading. If youʯƵɫd like to learn more, check out the resources below:
  • ʯƵɫ includes a recording of a webinar featuring Drs. Shanahan and Hasbrouck
  • The Science of Reading ʯƵɫ our McGraw Hill primer on this important topic, with links and resources
Inspired Ideas
Looking for resources to share with parents, research to inform your work, or inspiration from experts and peers? . YouʯƵɫll discover stories from educators, strategies from experts in reading instruction, and news from learning scientists and edtech experts. Here are three highlights to explore:
  • Do you want to learn and grow along your educator journey? Join a flexible, personalized mentorship program through the Art of Teaching project that fosters idea sharing, learning opportunities and connection building!
     
  • Accommodate the varying needs of ʯƵɫ using instruction that has learners simultaneously use two or more sensory ʯƵɫmodalities.ʯƵɫ This type of learning has the potential to boost engagement and retention with literacy.
     
  • If youʯƵɫre facing challenges with keeping ʯƵɫ engaged this year, you arenʯƵɫt alone. Check out these tips to foster positivity and engagement in the classroom!
You Asked, We Listened

Thanks to feedback from educators across the nation, weʯƵɫve made enhancements to Wonders that deliver the most Wonder-ful version yet! From stronger phonics instruction to extended writing opportunities and increased support for English Language Learners, weʯƵɫre pleased to provide additional resources for success.

Learn more about the newest version of Wonders!

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In Your Own Words
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