25 Best SEL Picture Books for Your Kindergarten ClassroomThese SEL books for kindergarten are perfect for teaching kids to regulate emotions and build relationships! Great for morning meetings, SEL lessons, or addressing social issues—every title’s a must-have!Read more →
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Social-Emotional Learning
Well-being
Emotional Literacy
Free Printable Kindergarten Assessment TestsAssessments, when done well, should change outcomes for kids. They demonstrate what students do and don’t know, so that teachers know how to best provide them with the instruction that they need.Read more →
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Literacy
Reading
Phonics
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Formative Assessment
How to teach heart words with heart words flash cardsHigh-frequency words (common words) used to be called "sight words". The objective of rote memorisation tasks was for students to effortlessly and automatically read these 'sight words'.Read more →
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Culturally Responsive Teaching Books - 20 Multicultural Books for ChildrenMulticultural children's books which celebrate different countries, different languages and diverse cultures are a great tool for teaching kids about diverse cultures celebrating different countries and different languages. Read more →
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Emotional Literacy
Kindness
Reading
Social-Emotional Learning
Literacy
The Best Classroom Management Picture Books for First Year Teachers (+ Experienced Teachers too!)Quality picture books are a staple classroom resource for any classroom teacher.Read more →
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Behaviour
Classroom Management
Reading
Literacy
Science of Reading Book RecommendationsThe following Science of Reading and Synthetic Phonics books have been a fantastic tool for me as I’ve expanded my phonics knowledge.Read more →
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Literacy
Phonics
Reading
30 Rhyming Books for KindergartenPicture books foster a love of reading and enrich vocabulary early on. Rhyme skills, key for learning to read, can be taught through engaging stories, word families, and phonemic awareness. Luckily, there are many books to introduce these essential skills in fun, memorable ways!Read more →
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Literacy
Phonics
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Decoding Strategies for Reading - Research-Based Reading Strategy CharactersWith new insights on reading, it's clear kids need explicit phonological awareness and phonics instruction, not guesswork. Teaching decoding strategies builds strong letter-sound understanding, helping early readers develop lasting, effective reading skills.Read more →
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Literacy
Phonics
Reading
30 Fun Poetry Games & Activities for the ClassroomTransform your poetry lessons with these fun poetry games for the classroom! They're a fantastic way to invite your students to write their own poems or find their new favourite poems!Read more →
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Reading
Writing
Literacy