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Hello Ruby

Hello Ruby is a fantastic space for learners aged 4-10 can learn about technology, computing, and coding. There are activities and games, a book...

CSEd Week & Hour of Code Introduction

Join Amanda McCammon and Stephanie Zircher as Stephanie gives an introduction to Computer Science Week, Hour of Code, and Nextech.

The Science of Reading

What is the science of reading? Check out this IDOE resource and be sure to share with families.

Supporting Language Development Through Book Making

Children are capable of amazing compositional thinking. Adults can see how evidence of this thinking when children make picture books.  In this...

Reading is a Process

Reading is a process: Strategies to Use Before, During, and After Reading

Myths and Mysteries of Memorization

Join IDOE's Tara Bohn and Andrea Washington as they explore myths around sight words and word walls and how to shift those ideas based on research....

Language Comprehension: Why Morphology Matters

Morphological awareness refers to the ability to manipulate morphemes and utilize word formation rules. This workshop with Chenell Loudermill, PhD,...

Integrating Play Into Literacy Instruction video viewing guide

Watch the Integrating Play Into Literacy video along with this viewing guide. 

Framing a Love for Literacy: Science of Reading: On-Demand Workshop

Check out this workshop, which reviews lit plan priorities around the science of reading led by Karri Polk-Meek, Director of Teaching &...

Emergent Literacy and the Brain, Purposeful Play for Literacy

Learning to read is not a natural biological task, but one that must be taught to students. Significant changes must occur in the brain to facilitate...

Early Literacy Skills Continuum

Continuum of early literacy skills including: Oral language and vocabulary; Listening and reading comprehension; Drawing and writing; Phonological...

A Path to Follow: Learning to Listen to Families

We know that families, and the home literacy environments they create, are significant factors in the development of your children’s literacy and...

Clever Communicators: Key Practices for Supporting Young Children’s Language and Knowledge Development

Birth-age five is an important time for young children’s literacy learning. In this session, Dr. Tanya Wright will discuss eight key practices that...

Building Foundational Skills through Authentic Read Aloud Experiences

Holly Hullinger-Sirken shares how science of reading foundational skills can be supported and scaffolded through reading aloud in purposeful,...

Being a Reading Role Model

Be a reading role model. Show your child you enjoy reading too!

UDL & Blended Learning

Check out this great resource, provided by Brenny Kummer, about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning.After viewing, make your...

Early Learning Physical Health and Growth Instructional Framework

This instructional framework is intended to be a resource for educators to support and enhance children’s learning and development while using the...

Early Learning Creative Arts Instructional Framework

This instructional framework is intended to be a resource for educators to support and enhance children’s learning and development while using the...

Early Learning Student Wellbeing Instructional Framework

This instructional framework is intended to be a resource for educators to support and enhance children’s learning and development while using the...