Routines establish solid learning patterns

Routines reflect best classroom practices and help students focus on the new learning task, rather than learning a new way to do something. In fact, routines are a powerful and proven way to improve learning since once processes are routinized, students expend less cognitive energy on the process so they can focus more on real learning.

Your Instructional Routines Handbook provides step-by-step guides to key instructional practices embedded in the Wonders program and the research behind them. Find it here: Resources > Resource Library > Teacher Resources > Instructional Routines

Some of the routines you’ll encounter include:

• Close Reading Routine - find text evidence, respond to text, and use the notion of retelling to build students’ reading skills
• Fluency Routine - support kids with reading accuracy, rate, and expression using strategies including modeling, guided practice, and partner work

Embedded author & expert tips enhance instruction

You’ll find author tips incorporated throughout ayour Teacher’s Edition, which provide insights on key topics covered in that lesson and the important role they play in student learning outcomes. Some of the topics you’ll find tips on include:

• Gradual Release of Responsibility with Douglas Fisher
• ELL Support with Jana Echevarria
• Text Complexity with Timothy Shanahan

Find it here: Resources > Resource Library > Teacher Resources > Teacher Editions OR your print copy          

In addition, you can access author & coach videos that offer a detailed perspective on topics such as applying foundational skills to reading and the importance of focusing on foundational skills instruction. Find it here: Resources > Professional Development > Author & Coach Videos Tab

Extensive research guides you through the effectiveness of Wonders  

• Hear from the experts on how Wonders is supported by the Science of Reading
  In his “Straight Talk on the Science of Reading” whitepaper, Dr. Timothy Shanahan shares the many ways Wonders addresses the Science of Reading from explicit instruction to intensive and well-organized teaching to sequential instruction. For an in-depth discussion on this topic, view the webinar hosted by Dr. Shanahan and Dr. Jan Hasbrouck. Access the recording here.

• Uncover the roots of this beloved program!
  Come along for a deep dive into the pedagogical research that supports Wonders 2020 with our Research Base Alignment whitepaper. In addition to learning more about the design of Wonders, you’ll see some of the research that’s been part of building Wonders since our first copyright in 2014.