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April 15, 2021
The Power of Wordless Picture Books
Reading wordless picture books presents an opportunity to evaluate and encourage young children's comprehension and meaning-making skills. It also introduces… Read More
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March 19, 2021CART is here for behavioral support!
Is your child (or a friend's child) in need of behavioral support? Are you in danger of losing the childcare setting for your… Read More
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March 10, 2021
Daily Routines that Count
Post by Becky Thorson, Grant Wood Area Education Agency Math Consultant Many families use the bedtime story ritual to reinforce reading development… Read More
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March 8, 2021
Light Up Thinking with Red Light, Yellow Light
Red Light, Yellow Light is a powerful thinking routine when students encounter ‘puzzles of truth.’ Students are provided with tools to navigate through editorials, biased… Read More
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March 1, 2021
Let’s Chat About Chalk Talk
Chalk Talk provides the opportunity for students to engage in silent conversations. Silent conversations allow students to take the time to consider new… Read More
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February 22, 2021
+1 Thinking Routine to Power-Up Your Classroom
+1 Routine is very similar to the Take Note Routine that we highlighted in a previous post. This routine is used immediately following new learning or content. Read More
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February 15, 2021
‘Take Note’ of this Thinking Routine
Take Note is not the traditional note-taking or outlining of a lecture you may initially connect with. Instead, it promotes students to actively… Read More
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February 4, 2021
Incorporating Thinking Routines Into Instruction
What are Thinking Routines? Thinking routines are essential for helping students develop a deep understanding of content. According to John Hattie’s research on… Read More
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February 4, 2021Highlighting GWAEA Pilot Mental Health Support Initiatives
Grant Wood Area Education Agency's Chief Administrator John Speer presented to a joint meeting of the Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittees… Read More
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January 27, 2021Using Socratic Seminar in a Hybrid Environment
Recent times have forced the landscape of our classrooms to evolve. The question I often ask myself is, "Will we ever go back?" I don't… Read More
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