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| ISSUE 68 | MARCH 2026 |
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Can you believe it? Last summer marked a major milestone—five fantastic years of the Superkids Schools Conference! For half a decade, this annual event has been a go-to spot for teachers to come together, share ideas, and celebrate everything that makes teaching with Superkids special.
This edition of The Superkids Bulletin is a trip down memory lane, featuring a collection of video highlights from the past five years. We’ve gathered clips from sessions led by Superkids teachers who bring the lessons to life every day—just like you! Whether you’re looking for lesson modeling, clever organizational tips, or fresh instructional strategies, we’ve got you covered.
So kick back, get inspired, and celebrate five years of learning, growing, and teaching together. Here’s to many more years of summer collaboration and learning at the Superkids Schools Conference!
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Starting the school year strong is all about setting routines, building student independence, and creating a well-organized classroom. In this collection of teacher tips, you’ll find practical ideas to help your reading block run smoothly—from clever storage solutions and streamlined supply organization to strategies for introducing independent work time. These ideas, shared by experienced Superkids teachers, are easy to implement and can make a big difference in creating a positive, productive learning environment from day one.
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Staying Organized
Second-grade teacher Lynsie Haley knows that an organized classroom can make all the difference in teaching—and learning—success. During her session, she shared simple, practical ways to store and organize Superkids materials—using bins, boxes, pouches, and file folders—so everything is easy to find for both teachers and students.
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Get Center Ready
First-grade teacher Christa Kelly shares how she sets her students up for success during center time, from smart activity storage and supply organization to creative visual schedules and other practical tips that keep centers running smoothly.
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These ideas from Superkids teachers can help enhance classroom instruction. Discover how clear learning intentions increase student engagement, how to adapt Daily Routines for diverse learners, and how to support young writers while developing their oral language skills.
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Setting Intentions for Student Success
Second-grade teacher Lisa Lisieki discusses how clearly sharing learning intentions with students boosts engagement and success. She also shares practical ways she implements these strategies in her classroom to support student learning.
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Daily Routine Modifications
Two-time conference presenter Nicole Carluccio explains and demonstrates how she adapts the decoding Daily Routine to meet the needs of her second-grade students with exceptional learning needs.
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Tips for Teaching Our Youngest Writers
Mary Littlepage, veteran Superkids teacher and current PhD candidate, explores sentence writing with young learners. Since writing begins with oral language, she highlights the importance of listening to children’s meaning during conversations, modeling correct and expanded oral language, and encouraging young writers to develop their speaking skills.
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There’s nothing like seeing teaching strategies in action. These videos give you a front-row seat inside real Superkids classrooms, where experienced teachers model lessons and share practical ideas. From phonemic awareness to small-group reading and collaboration, watch and get inspired to try new approaches in your own teaching.
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These Kiddos Are ENGAGED!
Check out the engagement in Miss Sandoval’s kindergarten class as she demonstrates a fabulous (and FUN) lesson from The Superkids Phonemic Awareness curriculum. Her teaching approach not only captures the children’s attention but also builds essential skills in a way that feels like play.
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Routines, Movement, and Think Time
Mrs. Jackson models a fun and engaging phonemic awareness lesson with her second-grade students. She uses clear routines and purposeful hand and arm movements to help solidify learning and keep her students focused throughout the lesson.
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Quick and Effective Small-Group Reading
First-grade teacher Meggan Roper demonstrates how to make the most of small-group reading time by combining a quick warm-up activity with focused reading instruction—all completed in just ten minutes. Her efficient, fun approach helps maximize learning while keeping students engaged.
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Active Learning with a Brainstorm Carousel
Ashley Montrose, a second-grade teacher, shares the Brainstorm Carousel strategy—a dynamic way to check student comprehension while promoting authentic collaboration among learners. See how she brings this strategy to life and keeps her students actively involved in learning!
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Vertical Vocabulary
Watch second-grade teacher April Bartashevich ignite creativity as her students explore new vocabulary. In this lesson, she introduces a new Words to Know word using vertical learning surfaces. Students actively engage, collaborate, and become true masters of vocabulary—turning vocabulary learning into a hands-on, memorable, and fun experience.
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If you felt inspired by these session snippets, be sure to register for the 2026 Superkids Schools Conference! This one-day, virtual, live conference provides an opportunity for Superkids educators to learn together and share effective teaching practices that enhance the classroom experience.
Join us June 23, 2026—and save with early bird pricing by signing up before April 30, 2026, to receive the best rate. Don’t miss out!
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