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Kateri Thunder
@katerithunder.bsky.social
educator, researcher, coach, consultant | Corwin author VL in Early Childhood & Math, ECE, Math & Success Criteria Playbooks | Sadlier consultant & author contributing to Sadlier PreK & Progress in Mathematics
Awesome day at #NAEYC2025 yesterday!

We found our gorgeous book, Ready to Read, in the expo hall. It’s coming soon!

Headed to present our early am session on rereading as a springboard into rich math thinking & doing!
November 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Dr. Demchak & I are at #NAEYC2025 sharing ways read alouds can showcase and develop preschoolers' mathematical brilliance.

Join us:

Thurs 1pm, W110B
Noticing Nonverbal Knowledge in Math+Literacy

Fri 8am, W303
From Read Alouds to Rich Math Tasks

@corwinpress.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Excited for #VACMS2025 tomorrow!

Math Specialists in VA - can't wait to see you there!

Join me to dive deeper into last year's keynote on using scaffolding research to inform our coaching of math teachers.
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Coke Freestyle machines allow you to take soft drinks and add up to 14 flavors to them. What strategies might your students use to determine how many soda combinations there are on a Coca-Cola Freestyle?

robertkaplinsky.com/work/ho...
November 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Do you have a student with dyscalculia? Learn about what this condition means, and how you can help students in your classroom that have it. ➕

#MathSky #ITeachMath #SpecialEducation
Understanding How You Can Help Students With Dyscalculia
By providing targeted supports and instruction, teachers can help students with dyscalculia find more comfort and success in math class.
edut.to
October 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
1 week, 3 conferences, 4 sessions

Scaffolding in Coaching
Nov 14 in VA #VACMS2025
bit.ly/vacms2025conference

Scaffolding in Math
Nov 15 LIVE virtual #mmmsummit2025
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Nonverbal Math & Literacy Knowledge
Read Alouds & Rich Math Tasks
Nov 20+21 in FL #NAEYC2025

@corwinpress.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Looking for some amazing & free math PL?!

Join me & @kimwest.bsky.social at #mmmsummit2025

Our session, Effective Scaffolding in Math, K-5, is LIVE Nov 15 11:30am ET.

Register: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=70fbo9Mh&...

@corwinpress.bsky.social @nancyfrey.bsky.social @dfishersdsu.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Labels flatten learners.
Evidence reveals them.

Tiny shift: less labeling, more listening, noticing, and responding.

#just4you #EDUsky #TinyShifts #ReadingInstruction #Literacy
October 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Teachers who learn action research skills and apply them in the classroom with evidence-based strategies see immediate results! Learn what makes this approach so effective for your staff.
buff.ly/WUZPFJM #EducationalLeadership #TeacherAsResearcher #TeacherPD
What to Look for in Professional Learning Programs for Your Staff
Finding professional learning (PL) that has tangible impact on teacher practice and student outcomes can feel like searching for a raindrop in the ocean. If you’re drowning in options, how can you…
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June 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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"Teaching must be based on recognizing that alternate realities exist in many learners' lives beyond the classroom."
#EffectingChange4CLDL #EduSky
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May 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Research suggests that the transition to middle and high school can be one of the most stressful periods in a student’s academic career.

These strategies can help schools build belonging from the start. 🤝

#MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky #SchoolLeaders
Innovative Ways to Acclimate New Students to Your School
Starting middle and high school is hard—but schools can do a lot to smooth the transition and build belonging from day one.
edut.to
May 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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These ideas for collaborative professional development can promote effective student engagement and build community! 🏫

#ProfessionalDevelopment #ProfessionalLearning #SchoolLeaders
How to Get Started With Faculty-Led PD
When teachers learn from each other, professional development can be deeply meaningful and lead to long-lasting positive outcomes.
edut.to
May 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Thanks to @edweek.bsky.social for this article based on our recent Seat at the Table. 1 in 4 Students are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That. www.edweek.org/leadership/1... #edusky
1 in 4 Students Are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That
Chronic absenteeism is a daunting problem. But district leaders aren't alone in facing it, and there are ways they can fight it.
www.edweek.org
April 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It's the perfect time of year to empower our youngest learners (birth-age 8) to:

reflect on their learning over time,

self-evaluate, and

share their learning with their families.

Join us Wed April 23 to learn how: web.cvent.com/event/3617fb...

@corwinpress.bsky.social @kimwest.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Your students are likely only tapping into a *fraction* of the potential benefits of drawing... ✍️

Wanna know how they can take things to the next level? ⬆️

🧵1/8 #EduSky #EdResearch
April 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Working Together Wednesday = forming partnerships with educators, families, & children.

Dive into 3 must-have books to examine equity- & inclusion-centered strategies in ECE.

Happy Week of the Young Child! #woyc25

@corwinpress.bsky.social @dfishersdsu.bsky.social

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April 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Curiosity is what really makes math modeling work. It’s what turns “I don’t get it” into “Wait, what if we tried this?”

Read about 5 ways curiosity makes modeling so much better (and more fun)!
👇
www.comap.com/blog/item/cu...

#MathModeling #Curiosity #Math #MathTeacher #MathEd
April 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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“It's not about ‘how cute can I make something look?’” says educator Irene Garneau. “It's about documenting the serious learning that happens for young children.” 📝

See how teachers at this school create displays that tell the story of learning in their classroom.

#EduSky
April 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Note-taking isn’t just about copying words—it’s about understanding new concepts. Many middle schoolers struggle to capture what’s important, leaving them frustrated and lost.

Here are 6 strategies to shift their mindset from passive recording to active sense-making. ✍️ #EduSky #MiddleSchoolTeacher
Encouraging Students to Use Notes for Sense-Making
Middle school teachers can use these strategies to help students learn how to get the most value out of their notes.
edut.to
April 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Looking for the best on-demand session at #NCTMVC25 this week? Here it is! Session 54:

Empowering Learners to Lead Math Talks,
Activate Math Discourse, & Drive Their Own Learning

@kimwest.bsky.social @corwinpress.bsky.social @erinnull.bsky.social @debbiekh.bsky.social @nctm.org

#MathPlaybook
April 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Principals: How are you spending your hours? This time audit process can help you take back your time and assess what matters to you. 🕰️

#SchoolLeaders #Principals
The Principal Time Audit
Tracking what they do each day can help principals figure out where to make changes that align their time with their goals.
edut.to
March 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Thank you to all the educators who generously shared their time and talents today to help us be more impactful teachers of young children! #vascl
always value participating in @katerithunder.bsky.social facilitated workshop for the Va School Consortium for Learning #vascl - today how we move Pk-2 from Concrete to Pictoral to Abstract understanding and use of integrated literacy/math concepts #EduSky #earlychildhood #developmentallyappropriate
March 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Spelling + movement = success! 🏅These games use the power of physical activity to help students improve their spelling skills.

#literacy #SEL #EarlyChildhoodEducation
Movement-Based Games That Help Students With Spelling
Games that combine spelling with physical activity can make it easier for young students to learn new words.
edut.to
March 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM