Implementing Building Thinking Classrooms

Follow Emily as she implements the 14 practices from the Building Thinking Classrooms framework by Peter Liljedahl. Learn how to set up your classroom from day one to engage students like never before. See how to work with random groups and manage students standing at vertical whiteboards. You’ll see how to incorporate your current curriculum and assess student understanding.

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