Reference Materials

THE VOCABULARY PLAYBOOKMore is more when it comes to students' vocabulary knowledge, and in The Vocabulary Playbook, educators in K-12 get ideas for transforming all children into curious, capable word learners. The key? Put away the word-list mindset,...

THE RAMPED-UP READ ALOUDWhat if each page of a picture book was guaranteed to enhance a child's reading and writing tenfold? Would you ramp up your read alouds? In this remarkable resource, Maria Walther shares two-page read aloud experiences for 101...

TEACHING WITH LIGHTIt takes courage, positivity, and passion to thrive as a teacher. This vivid and inspirational guide offers educators practical wisdom and strategies to promote their wellbeing and balance. Stories of resilience from classroom teachers...

BELONGING IN SCHOOLUnlock a treasure trove of learning—make room for belonging in school. Belonging is an instinctual feeling: you know when you feel it—and you really know when you don’t. Creating a sense of belonging in the classroom has a significant...

JUST READ ITRead widely and read often - create a classroom environment where independent reading thrives Independent reading is more than just “drop everything and read” – it is a gateway to writing, critical thinking, discussion, and deeper learning...

MASTERING MATH MANIPULATIVES GR 4-8Mastering Math Manipulatives includes everything you need to integrate math manipulatives—both concrete and virtual—into math learning. Each chapter of this richly illustrated, easy-to-use guide focuses on a different...

TEXT STRUCTURES FROM PICTURE BOOKSTeach students the architecture beneath a successful story—and boost their reading comprehension and writing skills for a lifetime Writing instruction can sometimes seem scattershot, as teachers try to cover a galaxy of...

PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS BIG BOOKEmpower students with the confidence to live on their own. Our in depth study combines the three lessons in this series: Independent Living, Managing Money, and Employment & Volunteering. Students will start by finding their...

GRAMMAR KEEPERSAlmost everyone could benefit from a grammar check every once in a while—even we teachers. But our students desperately need something much more systematic, and they need it right way. No matter what state you teach in, you can be certain...

WHEN I STARTED TEACHING I WISH IEvery teacher has those moments, when the learning curve seems too steep, the workload feels too intense, and the faculty room coffee is too weak. But then there’s the moment when they open this book, and smile. Author...

ANTIRACIST READING REVOLUTION"When can we move beyond representation to liberation?" This question from a young Black girl moved New York Times #1 bestselling author Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul to offer a vision for antiracist teaching that goes far beyond...

MASTERING MATH MANIPULATIVES GR K-3Mastering Math Manipulatives includes everything you need to integrate math manipulatives—both concrete and virtual—into math learning. Each chapter of this richly illustrated, easy-to-use guide focuses on a different...

REAL TALK ABOUT CLASS MANAGEMENTEverything you need to feel confident — and for your students to feel valued — in your classroom. When we think of classroom management, we traditionally think of ways to keep students quiet, well behaved, and on task...

MANAGING MONEYStudents find out how to best manage their money. Create a monthly budget and identify ways to save money on purchases. Understand how credit works and become familiar with the pitfalls before applying for a credit card. Get to know how to...

WELCOME TO TEACHINGYou've made the incredible decision to become an educator because you want to impact the learning lives of young people. Thank you, and welcome. We welcome you to this amazing profession with open arms, and with an arsenal of...

LETS ALL TEACH COMPUTER SCIENCELet's All Teach Computer Science: K-12 is a source of inspiration and empowerment for educators who are moving into this technological wonderland. Kiki Prottsman has more than 15 years of experience in computer science...