Planning for September? Consider these titles for your read-alouds! 

These five brain breaks are perfect for helping students stay engaged and emotionally regulated as you move into the school year. No materials. No prep. 

Use these seasonal bookmarks as a fun tool for students to mark their place in between reading sessions.

We’ve got you covered with ready-to-use four-week morning meeting plans—one for grades K–3 and another for grades 4–5. 

Download writing paper that has a fun nod to the month of September.

3 Easy Ideas and Complete Printable Sets to Brighten Your Hallway, Door, or Bulletin Board

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A quick overview of what's happening in those first 10 days and the mindset to feel prepared.

Students often know their own strengths, but when they are unsure, our conferring notes help us zero in on their targets. 

We begin CAFE with this powerhouse comprehension strategy. 

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Encourage your students to celebrate creativity, take risks, and make their mark on the world. Use these ideas and printables to support your teaching.

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What most schools don't have is a shared answer to this question. The answer is here.

As a literacy coach, you don’t start with literacy. You begin by building the classroom conditions that allow literacy learning to grow taller than a redwood.

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