Tapping prior knowledge
The next step involves finding out what students know about a topic. See more of the interview: ...
Paraprofessional
Claudia describes how she helps students through her school's home language assistance program. See more of the interview: ...
A memorable teacher
Dr. Barrera remembers a math teacher who had an important impact on her life and future. See more of the interview: ...
Excerpt: "Biblioburro"
Monica reads aloud from "Waiting for the Biblioburro." See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/read/meet/brown/
Literacy bags
Paula discusses one her favorite resources, a family literacy bag in multiple languages. See more of the interview: ...
Change in the “All White World of Children’s Literature”
It's been 50 years since Nancy Larrick wrote her widely-read article in The Saturday Review. Still, today, only about 10 percent of the children's books published ...
Starting as an illustrator
Raúl talks about his early experiences as an illustrator and why he chose to move in that direction.
Pair Work
Kerri explains why she likes her students to participate in pair work.
Preschool for ELLs: Family Involvement
Dr. Palacios describes ways to make ELL families feel welcome in the preschool setting, and literacy activities that parents can try at home.
Creating lesson plans
Dorian discusses his reaction to the amount of time spent on one set of lesson plans.