Getting to Success The book

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61 workspaces. Ten printable samples. A place to begin with the child, the week, and the learning in front of you.

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61 of 61 workspaces

Chapter 1

Start With the Child, Not the Catalog

Chapter 2

Know the Rules Without Letting Them Run the Whole Show

  • 4.
    State Requirement Research Checklist
    p. 36
  • 5.
    Documentation Folder Setup
    p. 37
  • 6.
    Accreditation Verification Checklist
    p. 38

Chapter 3

The Architecture of Learning

Chapter 4

Lesson Planning Without Overplanning

Chapter 5

The Digital Compass

Chapter 6

Teaching Reading, Writing, and Literature With Purpose

  • 16.
    Literature Discussion Questions
    p. 103
  • 17.
    Writing Progression Chart
    p. 104
  • 18.
    Book Selection Rubric
    p. 105

Chapter 7

Teaching Math With Confidence and Joy

  • 19.
    Math Confidence Checklist
    p. 117
  • 20.
    Conceptual Math Activity Bank
    p. 118
  • 21.
    When to Get Help Guide
    p. 119

Chapter 8

Teaching Science Through Wonder, Practice, and Evidence

Chapter 9

Raising a Citizen-Scholar

  • 25.
    Primary Source Analysis Sheet
    p. 145
  • 26.
    History Inquiry Template
    p. 146
  • 27.
    Field Trip Reflection Page
    p. 147

Chapter 10

The Curator of Wonder

Chapter 11

Movement, Health, and Physical Education

  • 31.
    PE Activity Tracker
    p. 174
  • 32.
    Movement Menu
    p. 175
  • 33.
    PE and Health Documentation Log
    p. 176

Chapter 12

Languages, Culture, and Global Learning

  • 34.
    Language Learning Routine
    p. 193
  • 35.
    Language Resource Comparison Checklist
    p. 194
  • 36.
    Culture Study Plan
    p. 195

Chapter 13

Learning Beyond the Kitchen Table

  • 37.
    Community Resource Map
    p. 214
  • 38.
    Field Trip Log
    p. 215
  • 39.
    Experience-to-Credit Worksheet
    p. 216

Chapter 14

The Architect of Knowledge

Chapter 15

Time, Attention, and Executive Function

Chapter 16

Tests Without Panic

  • 46.
    Test Prep Calendar
    p. 271
  • 47.
    Test Anxiety Response Plan
    p. 272
  • 48.
    SAT / ACT Decision Chart
    p. 273

Chapter 17

AI as Tutor, Assistant, and Thinking Partner

  • 49.
    Parent AI Rules
    p. 292
  • 50.
    Student AI Agreement
    p. 293
  • 51.
    Prompt Library
    p. 294
  • 52.
    AI Output Verification Checklist
    p. 295

Chapter 18

Choosing Curriculum and Online Programs

  • 53.
    Program Comparison Matrix
    p. 312
  • 54.
    Red Flag Checklist
    p. 313
  • 55.
    Final Decision Worksheet
    p. 314

Chapter 19

Designing a Program for a Real Child

  • 56.
    Full Program Design Worksheet
    p. 319
  • 57.
    Quarterly Review
    p. 320
  • 58.
    Portfolio Checklist
    p. 321

Chapter 20

Preparing for High School, College, Career, and Life

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