CORE Learning

09/03/2026

We came, we saw some great sessions, and we gave away a LOT of stickers 🎉

Erica & Kim repped Core Learning at the Big Sky Literacy Summit, meeting incredible leaders in the education space doing the work every day.

This is why we do what we do. 📖✨

08/30/2026

Should Kids Read the Same Book More Than Once?

Spoiler alert: Yes!

Rereading familiar texts strengthens fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence.

This article from Reading Rockets explains why repeated reading is one of the simplest (and most effective) ways to support developing readers.

🔗 https://na2.hubs.ly/H07sF_b0

Would your students rather reread a favorite or start something new?

Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.

08/29/2026

Desk Check!

Whether it's perfectly organized or beautifully chaotic, we want to see your educator workspace as you prepare for the new school year.

Share a photo of your desk, planning space, or favorite classroom corner in the comments!

Let's celebrate all the spaces where learning begins. 💙

08/29/2026

Books We Still Think About

Every educator has that one book they can't stop recommending.

👇 Tell us:

What's ONE professional book every educator should read at least once?

Bonus points if you share why it's made an impact on your practice.

Let's build a reading list together!

08/28/2026

Friday mood: bringing the same energy to literacy work that we bring to team photos. 🧡

08/28/2026

Spotted at Big Sky: Erica and Kim, holding down Booth 8!

Come say hi, check out the giveaway, and grab a look at our latest resources while you're there. 👋

08/28/2026

Back-to-School Bingo!

How many have you already completed?

✅ Rearranged your classroom furniture
✅ Ordered new books
✅ Color-coded your planner
✅ Bought new markers
✅ Started your "to-read" professional book
✅ Drank coffee while lesson planning

Comment with your score: 0–6!

08/28/2026

August = National Book Lovers Month, and we've got one obvious pick: the Teaching Reading Sourcebook.

Exemplary rated, endlessly trusted, and always within reach for your next lesson prep. 📚

Grab your copy at the CORE Bookstore (link in comments)!

08/27/2026

Teacher This or That

You're setting up your classroom.

You can only choose ONE...

📚 Classroom Library OR 🪑 Cozy Reading Corner

Which are you picking?

(No wrong answers, we just want to know!)

👇 Tell us why.

08/27/2026

📣 Mark your calendars: Structured Language and Literacy Week for Leaders is coming September 22 to 24.

Three days, one hour each day, built for district leaders, principals, and educators who want to move from vision to action. We're covering the national picture, practical district systems, and how policy shows up in real classrooms.

If you're setting priorities for the year ahead, this one's for you.

🎯 Save your spot below (link in comments)!