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Educator Books & Resources!
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items If you are an educator, this is your one-stop-shop for ideas for your classroom!
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Teacher Resources - Books
Education - for the classroom & the kiddos!
Teacher Resources - Books
Great for developing units of study!
The Understanding by Design Guide to Creating High-Quality Units
Workbook to help you develop units of study
Understanding by Design: Professional Development Workbook
Mike Schmoker - need I say more!
Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning
Jim Knight is the guru!
The Instructional Playbook: The Missing Link for Translating Research into Practice
Elena Aguilar knows her PD!
The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development
Kylene Beers is a guru for upper grades and literacy!
When Kids Can't Read-What Teachers Can Do, Second Edition: A Guide for Teachers 4-12
all about student engagement
Who's Doing the Work?: How to Say Less So Readers Can Do More
This is a great book about shifting and managing balanced literacy & the science of reading.
Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom
Robert Marzano knows literacy!
The Handbook for the New Art and Science of Teaching (Your Guide to the Marzano Framework for Competency-Based Education and Teaching Methods) (The New Art and Science of Teaching Book Series)
Jennifer Serravallo really knows how to teach writing and helping teachers learn the craft!
Teaching Writing in Small Groups
Jennifer Serravallo + writing = success!
The Writing Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide to Developing Skilled Writers
Jennifer Serravallo is a guru!
The Reading Strategies Book 2.0: Your Research-Based Guide to Developing Skilled Readers
Fisher, Frey, & Lapp = excellent authors for teaching literacy!
Teaching Reading: A Playbook for Developing Skilled Readers Through Word Recognition and Language Comprehension (Corwin Literacy)
I bow to Wiley Blevins when it comes to teaching phonics!
Meaningful Phonics and Word Study: Lesson Fix Ups For Impactful Teaching
I bought this book to work with my struggling high school students too - even though it is for intermediate grades!
Scholastic Week By Week Phonics and Word Study for the Intermediate Grades, Grades 3-6
Wiley Blevin and teaching phonics in the intermediate grades = gold!
Teaching Phonics & Word Study in the Intermediate Grades, 3rd Edition
No one better for phonics than Wiley Blevins!
Scholastic Teacher Resources Choosing and Using Decodable Texts (SC-708296)
I have the 1st edition of this book - I have loved it for that long!
Phonics From A to Z, 4th Edition: A Practical Guide
This book has so many sticky notes in it that it doesn't want to close. I LOVE this book!
A Fresh Look at Phonics, Grades K-2: Common Causes of Failure and 7 Ingredients for Success (Corwin Literacy)
Wiley Blevins = awesome!
Differentiating Phonics Instruction for Maximum Impact: How to Scaffold Whole-Group Instruction So All Students Can Access Grade-Level Content (Corwin Literacy)
There are 2 Shifting the Balance books - this one is for upper elementary!
Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom
I have worked with all grades - and I am now working in high school. I love this book!
Differentiation in Middle and High School: Strategies to Engage All Learners
Great resource for my struggling high schoolers - use it frequently
Scholastic Week By Week Phonics and Word Study for the Intermediate Grades, Grades 3-6
Education - for the classroom & the kiddos!
I use these all the time! They are inexpensive, so not super sturdy. I don't need that, but just in case you do.
12 Pack Spiral Ruled Notebook A5 Lined Travel Notebook 5.5 x 8.3 Inch Colorful Notebook 60 Sheets/120 Pages Memo Notepad Sketchbook Spiral Bound Notebooks for Students Office Business (Multi Colors)
I use these in my high school groups.
13 Pcs Classroom Decorations Set Reading Strategies Poster Reading Bulletin Board Decor Elementary Educational Reading Wall Art Prints Library Decorations for Middle High Schools Teacher Supplies Read
Good fidget toy! Great price & you get 12.
Big Mo's Toys Mesh Balls - Squishy Fidget Balls Stress Reliever Party Favors - 12 Pack
My daughter loves hers and uses it for school.
Apple iPad (9th Generation): with A13 Bionic chip, 10.2-inch Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi, 12MP front/8MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life – Space Gray
My daughter loves hers and uses it with her ipad.
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): Pixel-Perfect Precision and Industry-Leading Low Latency, Perfect for Note-Taking, Drawing, and Signing documents. Attaches, Charges, and Pairs magnetically.
This backpack worked so well for my son - and lasted longer than I expected!
FLYMEI Anime Luminous Backpack for Boys, 15.6'' Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port, Bookbag for School with Anti-Theft Lock, Black Teens Backpack Cool Backpack for Boys
My son is an artist. He loves these for the size more than anything!
Melissa & Doug Mini Sketch Pad of Paper (6 x 9 inches) - 50 Sheets, 3-Pack - Drawing Paper, Drawing And Coloring Pad For Kids, Art Paper For Kids
If you have STEAM in your school, these are great for those students creating videos.
Zing Stikbot 8 Solid Pink/Yellow/Light Blue/Green/Dark Blue/Purple/Orange/Red Color and Red Tripod (TST888SCTP)
My son uses these all the time to create stop-motion videos.
Zing Stikbot Monster Werewolf & Cyborg Pack, Set of 6 Stikbot Collectable Monster Action Figures, Stop Motion Animation, Great for Kids Ages 4 and Up
My teacher heart was so happy when transparent sticky notes were invented!
800 Sheets Transparent Sticky Notes, 3x3 Inch 14 Pads Self-Adhesive Translucent Clear See Through Post Sticky Notes for 2024 Planner Office School College Teacher Student Supplies 6 Bright Color
Why don't I own stock in Post-It yet???
Post-it Notes, 3x3 in, 12 Pads, Canary Yellow, Clean Removal, Recyclable
Yes, I do have a favorite ink pen. Don't judge!
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black, 60-Count Pack, Flexible Round Barrel For Writing Comfort (GSM609-BLK) - Pack of 2
I teach with this in my high school groups.
Latin Language Common Roots Poster Y
My teenage daughter randomly wanted jumbo crayons...these are the ones I bought :).
Amazon Basics Jumbo Crayons - 24 Assorted Colors, 2-Pack
I need these in my classroom - both for fidgets and prizes (great price)!
MOZACI Fidget Toys, 120 Pack Fidgets Set Stocking Stuffers for Kids Party Favors Autism Sensory Toy Bulk Adults Kids Boys Girls Teens Stress Autistic ADHD Anxiety Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes