The science of reading and decades of best practices research support a comprehensive approach to reading. Here are 10 proven strategies that build a culture of book lovers!
Honoring the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. can be understood and honored even by young children. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught people to solve problems nonviolently. He promoted love and brotherhood.
Top Ten Kindergarten YouTube Channels
We love to search Pinterest for the best kindergarten writing and early learning resources we can find to share with you our Nellie Edge seminar participants and online friends.
Growing Young Writers: I Am an Author Now!
Students Enjoy Writing When We Give Them Scaffolding to Build on Success! A simple “heart word” sentence model supports kindergartners in writing their own little book; Authentic word work grows kindergarten writers.
10 Ways to Keep Joy and Social Emotional Learning Alive!
Our job as teachers is to create a feeling of belonging and joy so children will love coming to school and thrive as responsible learners and good friends.
How Authentic Family Involvement Can Support Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Discover Poems, Songs, and Rhymes with QR Codes that Support SEL Goals: Emotional Intelligence, Friendship, and “I can do it!” Growth Mindset, and a Love of Language (K-2)
10 Most Popular Nellie Edge FREEBIES on TpT
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12 Favorite Kindergarten FREEBIES on TPT
We love to search Pinterest for the best kindergarten writing and early learning resources we can find to share with you our Nellie Edge seminar participants and online friends.
Freebies and February Themes of Love and Friendship
Our job as teachers is to create a feeling of belonging in the kindergarten classroom all year long so children will love coming to school and thrive.
Guest Blogger, Heather Cacak
Hello! My name is Heather Cacak, and I am honored to be a guest blogger on Nellie’s blog. Today’s blog post will focus on what seems like one simple component of the writing workshop time frame, but it’s really how I manage to get my students writing authentically and independently each day.