Early Elementary Teaching Hub

District Instructional Shifts

• 🔥 Fort Worth ISD Approves Elevate Network: Fort Worth ISD board unanimously voted to implement the Elevate...

Easy garden wins for K-1 science, SEL, and families from School Garden Network's 20-year impact:

• Science boost: Use grow kits and native...

• Affected K-1 schools: 19 campuses including Clifford Davis, Diamond Hill, East Handley, and others face staff reductions; teachers notified on...

Boost parent communication and ease transitions with a simple Meet & Greet like USD 308's:

• Hold 6-7 p.m. sessions at elementary schools for tours,...

Kindergarten Readiness Programs

• 🔥 Countdown to Kindergarten: The Building Strong Brains Coalition is starting a free eight-week summer program...

• Building Strong Brains Coalition launches Countdown to Kindergarten, a free 8-week program for Elkhart County kids entering kindergarten Fall 2026
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Transform boring names and dates into personal connections for kinder/1st graders:

• Start with kids' world: Family stories, daily routines, and local...

Butterfly life cycle activities blend science exploration with SEL, fostering patience, wonder, and care for nature.

• Sequencing Cards: Kids arrange...

Practical strategies for inclusive lessons:

• Weave in family traditions: Incorporate children's backgrounds into lessons to boost engagement
• Foster...

Low-prep activities for K writing:

• Spell simple words hands-on
• Learn salutations practically
• Express feelings in own words
  Real-world writing builds early literacy and self-expression

EL Instructional Training

• 🔥 SIOP Session for Elementary EL Teachers: Hamilton County ESC hosts a two-day session on 11/10/2026 for elementary...

Energize high-energy K-1 classrooms with these PBIS-aligned strategies:

• Simple attention-getting games to refocus fast
• Reward-based challenges for...

Quick SEL boost for emotional vocabulary: Students describe feelings without taboo words; teams guess before time runs out.

• 32 cards + language...

Streamline your weekly planning to honour child-led play while hitting ACARA outcomes:

• Blend intentional teaching with child-initiated exploration...

Beat end-of-year crunch with a simple Alphabet Party that's low-prep and engaging:

• Snack activities: Turn gummy snacks or cookies into letter fun...

Practical PD for K-1 teachers supporting English learners:

• Two-day SIOP session on 11/10/2026 grounds intensive support in research, featuring...

First Day & Behavior Supports

• 🔥 12 First Day Activities: Provides 12 simple, calming first day of school activities for kindergarten to help...

Key trend in primary education:

• Teacher instructional strategies boost learning interest and student engagement, especially in science/social...

Rising autism rates drive key expansions for early elementary:

• Opened 18 autistic support classrooms in last 2 years
• Plans 8-12 more next year,...

Equip your Camp Kindergarten with these simple, purposeful activities to build trust, routines, and emotional safety:

• Name tag decorating: Kids...