Geodes-Focused Summer Program Supports EL Students in Gloucester Public Schools

Katina Tibbetts has been an educator for nearly 10 years, starting as an AmeriCorps teacher in Philadelphia. After completing her master's degree in...

Using Wit & Wisdom and Geodes to Strengthen Fluency in Grades K–2

Wit & Wisdom® lessons incorporate best fluency practices for every grade. In this post, we explore fluency instruction for students in Grades K–2....

One Text, Three Ways: Small-Group Instruction with Geodes

Geodes® allow students to apply their growing decoding and word recognition skills in the context of authentic, content-rich books. Geodes are...

Geodes, Wit & Wisdom, and Fundations Support Data-Driven, Differentiated Literacy Instruction

We recently sat down with Danielle Gaither—an educator of 22 years in Asheville, North Carolina—to talk about her experience implementing Geodes®...

Building Vocabulary, Knowledge, and Literacy Skills in Washington School

We recently sat down with Dr. Kat Smith—an educator on Fairchild Air Force Base outside of Spokane, Washington—to learn more about her experience...

Geodes, Spalding, and Wit & Wisdom Boost Engagement in Florence K–8 School

We recently sat down with Michelle Fryhover—an educator in Florence, Arizona—to learn more about her experience supporting Geodes implementation...

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