2023 Science of Reading Star Award Finalists: True Stories of K-5 Literacy Transformation

Amplify Ambassador, Stephanie S., recommends fun activities to boost student engagement

Amplify Ambassador, Stephanie S., advocates using vocabulary words as student resources

Spark curiosity with a “Notice and Wonder” math routine

Strengthen math thinking with a “Which One Doesn’t Belong?” routine

Tips to encourage math discourse in the classroom

Amplify Ambassador, Rachael S., encourages teachers to lean into the quests in Amplify ELA

Amplify Ambassador, Stephanie S., advises inviting community experts to relate lessons to real life

Amplify Ambassador, Maria F., reminds teachers to let students be creative with CKLA knowledge units

Amplify Ambassador, Allie A., reminds teachers to use the sound cards to build a sound wall

Amplify Ambassador, Allie A., reminds teachers to read through unit introductions

Amplify Ambassador, Rachael S., shares tips for teachers to stay motivated through the school year

Amplify Ambassador, Kathe M., shares a tip for connecting with students

Amplify Ambassador, Emily T., shares her love for a focus wall so students can engage with lessons

Amplify Ambassador, Emily T., reminds CKLA teachers to teach the program with fidelity

Amplify Ambassador, Stephanie S., suggests students spread out in classroom for better group work

Amplify Ambassador, Daniella C., reflects on a new connection with her reading since adopting CKLA

Amplify Ambassador, Maria F., shares a tip for increasing student engagement

Science Connections: AI & K-8 Science Instruction

Science Connections: K–8 Science & Literacy

Amplify Ambassador, Kim E., shares tip for Science teachers to help grasp concepts and vocabulary

Amplify Ambassador, Lauren S., reminds CKLA users to make use of helpful resources and coaches

Amplify Ambassador, Daniella C., shares how she brought a CKLA unit to life for her students

Amplify Ambassador, Lauren S., urges veteran teachers to try something and team up with new teachers

Snapshots - Select and Sequence Student Work for Class Discussion in Desmos Classroom

Copy and Paste Activity Screens in Desmos Classroom

Testimonial from Heather Staniszewski

Searching for Activities and Using Collections

Activity Builder

Teaching a Desmos Classroom lesson