Hacking Early Learning: 10 Building Blocks to Success in Pre-K-3 That All Teachers and School Leaders Should Know: 18 (Hack Learning)

What if we raise the bar on early learning?School readiness closing achievement gaps partnering with families and innovative learning are just a few of the reasons the early learning years are the most critical years in a childs life. In what ways have schools lost the critical components of early learning -- preschool through third grade -- and how can we intentionally bring those ideas and instructional strategies back?In Hacking Early Learning Kindergarten school leader early childhood education specialist and Minnesota State Principal of the Year Jessica Cabeen provides strategies for teachers principals and district administrators for best practices in preschool through third grade including connecting these strategies to all grade levels.Its What You Can Do TomorrowUsing the popular Hack Learning Series problem-solving formula Cabeen brings educators a simple guide for making the early years more meaningful engaging and full of intentional learning experiences. Cabeen shows all stakeholders how to: Create learning environments that are conducive to play technology integration and movementProvide a clear understanding for ALL staff members of what we want students to learnGive parents detailed timely information about what their children are learning and how they can support teachers and learners at homeBridge the gap between early learning and K-12Create innovative professional growth for pre-K-3 educatorsGrant access to research-based practices and give teachers time to reflect on their teaching with others in order to learn the best strategies for ALL children -- Pre-K-3 and beyond -- to succeedExperts gush over Jessica Cabeen and Hacking Early LearningHacking Early Learning gets to both the heart and mind of our youngest learners. The practical strategies allow the reader to set up an environment that works for everyone in the learning community. If you work with kids or adults who work with kids Hacking Early Learning is an essential component to your leadership toolbox.-Joe Sanfelippo Superintendent Fall Creek Schools Co-author of Hacking LeadershipJessica Cabeen is not afraid to say shes learned from her mistakes and misconceptions. But it is those mistakes and misconceptions that qualify her to write this book with its wonderfully user-friendly format. For each problem specified there is a hack and actionable advice presented as What You Can Do Tomorrow and A Blueprint for Full Implementation. Jessicas leadership is informed by both head and heart and because of that her wisdom will be of value to those who wish to teach and lead in the early childhood field.-Rae Pica Early Childhood Education Keynote Speaker and author of What If Everybody Understood Child Development?Jessicas amazing successes as a school leader give credibility and weight to her shared knowledge so that the readers feel empowered and confident in turn-keying these strategies into a plan of action to be successful at their schools. Youre going to love reading this book and want to share it with others!-Andy Jacks Award-winning principal and Co-founder of #DadsAsPrincipalsStart TodayScroll up and grab Hacking Early Learning today and commit to a lasting impact on early learners tomorrow.