Reference Materials

Kagan Structures are revolutionary teaching strategies. Why? Because they create an unparalleled level of student engagement. Kagan Structures create a cooperative and caring class tone by putting students on the same side as they interact in pairs,...

In this latest addition to Scholastics ''Science of Reading in Practice'' series, literacy advocate and classroom teacher Lindsay Kemeny shares seven ways K–3 teachers can modify what they are currently doing to transform their reading instruction...

Unlock the full potential of the best-selling professional book 7 Mighty Moves with this hefty companion resource. This practical guide offers everything a teacher needs to implement each move with ease, including classroom-tested routines, reproducible...

'When can we move beyond representation to liberation?''This question from a young Black girl moved New York Times #1 bestselling author Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul to offer a vision for antiracist teaching that goes far beyond adding diverse texts in a...

Unlock a treasure trove of learning make room for belonging in school.Belonging is an instinctual feeling: you know when you feel it and you really know when you don't. Creating a sense of belonging in the classroom has a significant impact on student...

Phonics instruction shouldn't end when students can decode short words. From an early age, they also need to be able to decode ''big words'' words with multiple syllables (sound units) and morphemes (meaning units) to read proficiently. The key is to...

Dr. Julia Lopez-Robertson makes a case for infusing our classrooms with literature by a range of Latin authors and illustrators-voices that reflect our students' experiences and provide a window into the cultures of people from Spanish-speaking countries...

Vicki Gibson addresses the special management needs of both elementary and early learning classrooms in these highly readable, practical resources. Topics include:Age-appropriate routines and proceduresTeaching students how to self-regulate and work...

Dyslexia is no longer a mystery. MRI scans and other tools of neuroscience have advanced our understandings in the last decade. We now know what to do to help students become skilled, confident learners. In Conquering Dyslexia, Dr. Hasbrouck shares the...

The book that started it all is completely revised! Why would the Kagans update a classic that has sold nearly half a million copies? The answer: So much has changed! Cooperative Learning today is different. This new book presents today's most successful...

If there's one thing teachers can agree on, it's that social and emotional learning is a hot topic in education. But beyond this, questions still remain. Many educators find themselves wondering, what exactly is SEL? How should it be taught? What does it...

In Cultivating Genius, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad presents a four-layered equity framework-one that is grounded in history and restores excellence in literacy education. Muhammad's Historically Responsive Literacy Framework is essential for all students,...

Written for teachers at all grade levels, this 6-page guide provides strategies and suggestions to support culturally and linguistically diverse students. With the influx of cultural diversity in schools, teachers can use the strategies in this resource...

This updated edition presents a practical introduction to differentiation and explains how to differentiate instruction in a wide range of settings to provide variety and challenge. Chapters focus on evaluation in a differentiated classroom and how to...

Dig In: Outdoor STEM Learning with Young Children provides strategies, ideas, real-life examples, and information to help you get children outside and learning, all while meeting required early learning standards and objectives. Explore the Learning Life...

Spencer has done it again! He's written another must-have reference for all educators. Dr. Kagan has translated the enormous field of theory and research on emotions into a practical guide any teacher can use to make their teaching more emotion-friendly...

Preschoolers are constantly using their bodies to play and learn, whether you encourage activity or not. You can help them stay active as they grow by providing instruction in physical skills, motivating them to develop strength and fluid movements, and...

Child-care environments play an important role in how babies, toddlers, and two-year olds experience learning. Colors, sounds, smells, and the placement of furniture, lighting, and textures all influence how people act and interact inside a classroom...

Equity is a term we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean? How can teachers ensure that every student gets what he or she needs to learn and succeed? Education leaders from around the country share their thoughts through essays that explore...

Engaging families in education not only improves student achievement, but also strengthens families, boosts teacher effectiveness, and builds community. Everyone wins! In this easy-to-use guide, a Harvard-based team uses the latest research to help...