It is important that early educators view sensitive topics not as problems, but as subjects that are part of our global society. Early educators need to engage children in conversations in which to consider and share diverse perspectives. Early educators also should examine their own experiences when addressing these serious issues. This volume contains chapters that invite conversations about sensitive issues to help educators, children and families use real-life experiences to construct knowledge about their world and other people.

In this era of rigorous standards, testing, and overcrowded curricula, many teachers are left wondering how they re ever going to cover the material. "Less Is More in Elementary School" offers realistic solutions by providing ways teachers can streamline their curriculum, get the most out of assessment, communicate with families, and engage students in their own learning. This much-needed book will help you meet the demands of the Common Core more efficiently and effectively.

You ll learn how to

• integrate the curriculum so that you can take time to slow down and explore topics in depth;
• help students become critical readers, problem solvers, collaborators, and communicators;
• make students more engaged, reflective, and self-regulating;
• get the most out of assessment during this era of high-stakes testing;
• maintain high expectations for all students but modify instruction to ensure all students progress;
• communicate more effectively with families to build trust during a time of change and high-stakes assessments; and
• overcome obstacles, such as the emphasis on testing, the need for more technology, and finding teacher collaboration time.

Each chapter is filled with practical strategies that you can implement immediately, as well as suggested resources for learning more about a particular topic.

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In this era of rigorous standards, testing, and overcrowded curricula, many teachers are left wondering how they re ever going to cover the material. "Less Is More in Elementary School" offers realistic solutions by providing ways teachers can streamline their curriculum, get the most out of assessment, communicate with families, and engage students in their own learning. This much-needed book will help you meet the demands of the Common Core more efficiently and effectively.

You ll learn how to

• integrate the curriculum so that you can take time to slow down and explore topics in depth;
• help students become critical readers, problem solvers, collaborators, and communicators;
• make students more engaged, reflective, and self-regulating;
• get the most out of assessment during this era of high-stakes testing;
• maintain high expectations for all students but modify instruction to ensure all students progress;
• communicate more effectively with families to build trust during a time of change and high-stakes assessments; and
• overcome obstacles, such as the emphasis on testing, the need for more technology, and finding teacher collaboration time.

Each chapter is filled with practical strategies that you can implement immediately, as well as suggested resources for learning more about a particular topic.

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