Grades 1-3 | Cradle to Career Roadmap

Children in the primary grades of elementary school are transitioning into more extensive learning in content areas such as mathematics, reading, writing, science and social studies. They also begin formulating habits that will help them be successful in school, such as completing classwork, working collaboratively with peers, and turning in homework on time. Additionally, students in this age band need to read at grade level by 3rd grade. They also should enjoy and appropriately interact with others.

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5 Research-Based Practices for Kindergarten and First Grade

This article presents research-based techniques every kindergarten and first grade teacher should be using in their classroom.

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Teaching Channel - Video Resource Library

This is a video library of teachers’ best practices in Common Core teaching and evidence based instructional practices that spans all subject areas and grade levels.

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101 Things I've Learned So Far in Teaching

Terry Heick shares a list of teaching tips and suggestions. Many are practical, some are observational, but all are worth the time to review.

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Effective Teaching: 10 Tips on What Works and What Doesn’t

Sarah Marsh writes about a new report from the Sutton Trust that reviewed the evidence around successful teaching practices. Here are the key points you need to know.

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NRICH

NRICH provides thousands of free online mathematics resources for ages 3 to 18, covering all stages of early years, primary and secondary school education - completely free and available to all.

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Illustrative Mathematics

Digital tools and resources to support mathematics instruction. Resources available by cluster standard and include tasks.

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YouCubed

YouCubed is a free K-12 math resource from Stanford University's Graduate School of Education. Tasks are activities that can be filtered by grade, level of difficulty, concept, MP standard, and topic. They can be downloaded as PDFs.

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DREME TE - Early Math Resources for Teacher Educators

DREME TE advances research in early mathematics. They also provide teacher professional development units, family math strategies and activities, resources and publications for early math.

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3 Act Tasks Elementary

This resource has links to video and text 3-Act tasks, ready for classroom use.

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Interactive Simulations for Science and Mathematics - PhET

Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder provide free interactive research-based simulations for K-12 and college STEM education.PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

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Geogebra

GeoGebra is dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one easy-to-use package.

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Math Learning Center - Virtual Manipulatives

These apps are based on the visual models featured in Bridges in Mathematics. All apps are available in two or more versions: a web app for all modern browsers, and downloadable versions for specific operating systems and devices (such as Apple iOS for iPad).

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Open Middle

A problem bank for all grades. Open middle problems generally require a higher Depth of Knowledge than most problems that assess procedural and conceptual understanding. They support the Common Core State Standards and provide students with opportunities for discussing their thinking.

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Standards-Based Math Activities

Mathwire.com offers standards-based math activities for students.

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The California Department of Education - Mathematics Frameworks

The California Department of Education (CDE) provides State Board of Education adopted Mathematics Framework by individual grade chapters.

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Khan Academy - Academic Support

Khan Academy provides math, science, computing, economics, and more subject resources, including extensive practice activities, by grade level, tailored to learners, teachers, and parents.

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Encouraging Child's Curiosity Through Science

WikiHow shares best-practices and tips that parents can practice instilling love of science in their child.

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Identifying Signs of Stress in Your Children and Teens

The American Psychological Association (APA) emphasizes the importance of adults tuning into emotional or behavioral cues to interact effectively with children and teens who are experiencing stress.

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Social Emotional Learning

TeacherVision provides printables, lessons, and other resources to support students with social and emotional issues.

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Best Practices for Schools - Resources and More

Live Well San Diego offers best practices in helping schools support student health and development.

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How Do Principals Really Improve Schools

Two principals discuss and advocate for the use of professional learning communities to improve student learning.

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Tell Me About ... The Teacher Who Made the Difference

Heartfelt descriptions of teachers who have made a difference in the lives of their students.

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Build School Connectedness and Positive Climate: Quick-Start Tips

Quick start tips to build school connectedness and a positive culture that are free!

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2019 Education Research Highlights

Every year brings new insights—and cautionary tales—about what works in education. This article highlights education research studies from 2019.