The Six Shifts: A Shifting the Balance Podcast
In this podcast series, featured authors Katie Egan Cunningham, Dr. Jan Burkins and Kari Yates discuss the science of reading. Backed by research, they dive into effective reading strategies and the ways in which reading teachers can strengthen their approach to early reading instructions.
The Six Shifts: Grade 3-5 Downloadables
Featuring a collection of useful materials, these handouts cover useful lesson planning templates, phonetic skills teaching tips and word mapping tools that are specifically designed to make a reading teacher's life easier.
Free Chapter: The Kinderchat Guide to the Classroom
From the founders of #kinderchat, this chapter focuses on the first 6 weeks of teaching and outlines how to actively build and facilitate relationships with and among your class and help kids be independent in following routines.
Insights From Our Education Experts
5 Opportunities to Make Learning to Read & Write Easier for Your Students This Year
Blog written by Jan Burkins, Kari Yates & Katie Cunningham: Authors of Shifting the Balance, Grades K-2 and Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5.
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7 Steps to Closing the Writing Gap
Nurturing cognitive development in children across K-12 can be tough for teachers. But the simple act of play is more powerful than you think.
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