Episode Details

Presented by Kateri Thunder, Ph.D., Educator, Researcher, Author, and Coach

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Sadlier.

The webinar recording can be accessed here.

This edWeb podcast lays the foundation for children’s language development, comprehension, and long-term academic success. Educators explore how intentional, research-based instruction supports knowledge building in early childhood while honoring play, curiosity, and developmentally appropriate practice.

This session highlights the role of integrated literacy and mathematics experiences in strengthening young learners’ understanding of the world, expanding vocabulary, and promoting equity and access in PreK classrooms. Listeners gain insights into how research can be translated into meaningful, practical classroom instruction.

The goal of this session is to help PreK educators understand the importance of knowledge building and apply research-informed practices that support early learning. Listeners:

• Understand why knowledge building is essential in PreK
• Explore connections between literacy, mathematics, and content-rich instruction
• Identify research-based practices that promote equity and access
• Translate research into daily instructional practice

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

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