Mrs. Pallone

@mommagordon2 @LizStepan @StamStam193 @KataSolow @ClassroomD4 @smorrisey @ksirach @katie_a_baker @MrJFinch @kilbyfirst @AnjanetteMcNee2 @EvidentlyR @SciInTheMaking @SoLInTheWild I am so thankful for you! I love the work you do with kids, teachers and researchers! You’re always sharing the knowledge for the rest of us to apply it.

Ending a Friday w/ acknowledging many that have influenced my practice the last few years. Link in 🧵 @LizStepan @StamStam193 @KataSolow @ClassroomD4 @smorrisey @ksirach @katie_a_baker @MrJFinch @kilbyfirst @AnjanetteMcNee2 @MrsPallone @EvidentlyR @SciInTheMaking @SoLInTheWild

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@dannaserm @MrZachG Yes! I got an email today saying the recording will be available tomorrow!

@MrsPallone @MrZachG Will this recording be available at a later date?

THIS!!!! It was so good. EVERY administrator needs to watch this webinar. Schools need DI. He clearly related behaviors to academic performance, to task analysis, etc! Thank you @MrZachG

@MrZachG Registered!

Bro!

The persistent and seductive appeal of discovery learning, despite its limitations and failures, reflects a mix of cognitive biases, ideological commitments, and cultural narratives rather than any strong empirical support. kirschnered.nl/2025/03/30/the…

Our writing is getting there! With our strong #UFLI foundational skills, the syntax project and @openupresources we are becoming independent writers! #ELA #Kindergarten #foundationalskills #phonics

@drheidibc CKLA has great decodable readers! I use them along with my UFLI texts in K! The kids love multiple stories about the same character or topic! That looks like The Green Fern Zoo! I’ve also used them in private tutoring as well!

I worry about schools that choose to adopt 1/2 of #CKLA. If we only do Knowledge & skip Skills in favor of a different “phonics program” simply bc we already know it, kids miss 1/2 the writing instruction & opportunities to read rich skills-aligned texts. This is a G1 example:

@mommagordon2 @AnjanetteMcNee2 You’re the best!

@MrsPallone @AnjanetteMcNee2 Just forwarded it to your email

Thanks for sharing @mommagordon2! So glad you found it helpful! Teachers teaching teachers is really the best PD!

@brian_poncy @MrZachG Facts on Fire has been a game changer in my K classroom!

There have been multiple times people have used facts on fire, showed improved student scores, and kids were excited about math. The district leadership learns about it and despite the data tell teachers that they cannot use timed practice in the district. Its maddening that teachers with data are not being listened to.

As often the only "science of math" dude at math teaching conferences, here's what teachers tell me: The materials they are given prescribe inquiry. The kids don't learn, so teachers do other things. Their "math leadership" is highly ideological and repeats these talking points.

Best experience!!

@thismomloves Amazing!!!

When they started Year 1 (PreK) last year: 47% met benchmark for phonological awareness 29% met benchmark for alphabet knowledge Assessment, instruction, intervention. With the right tools and training, teachers can change reading trajectories…and lives.

@JgoodwinGoodwin We also need to meet up in person this summer! Coffee?

@MrsPallone Impressive as always!

Another great one by @C_Hendrick He reminds us of the wise words of Zig Engelmann: “If the student hasn’t learned, the teacher hasn’t taught—that’s not a slogan, it’s an operating principle.” 1/2 open.substack.com/pub/carlhendri…

@JgoodwinGoodwin How’s my girl doing? Miss her.

@kaseypo13 @Patti_1019 They are on Lexia Core 5 (IPad) and completing fine motor tasks that we’ve practiced many times whole group.

@MrsPallone @Patti_1019 5 days a week? What are the others doing while you hit targeted. I’ve seen so much lately about anti-small groups. I love watching you- I learn so much!

@Patti_1019 @kaseypo13 Tier 1 for 40-45 minutes Tier 2 (targeted) 25 minutes

@kaseypo13 @MrsPallone Curious about this, too. Congrats on the data💪

@colorstreetsta1 youtu.be/Yh6QrLMoD0w?fe…

@MrsPallone Is this on You tube? I'd like to post it on my Facebook page, ‘Common-Sense Teacher’.

DI is powerful! Check it out in a whole group math instruction. We added in mini whiteboard as well. #math #DirectInstruction #kindergarten #miniwhiteboards

@Kathy_Rice @MacSherbert @Kathy_Rice Data from ‘23 and ‘24

@MrsPallone @MacSherbert Can you link your previous years data to this too? BOY MOY EOY Teachers don’t believe this is possible. Data doesn’t lie.

@colorstreetsta1 I’m sorry! I’ve leaned into instructional techniques that can be used with any curriculum to increase student responses and achievement. But, it sure is hard when you don’t have quality curriculum. 😔 1. Turn and Talk 2. Mini-whiteboards 3. Choral Response 4. Cold Call

@MrsPallone It’s the truth but what happens when the district is forcing the teachers to do all the wrong things?