Epic Elementary Super Show: Executive Functioning, Reading, Math Differentiation, and More

Why are students forgetting everything you just told them? How do class rosters make or break a school year? This Epic Elementary Supershow brings together seven expert educators to tackle the challenges elementary teachers face every day. From executive functioning to differentiated math instruction to a remarkable story of 91% reading proficiency, this episode delivers research-backed strategies you can use right away. Guests featured in this episode: Dr. Sarah Oberle — Executive functioning in the elementary classroom Carrie Hetzel — Class rostering for balanced classrooms Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson — Differentiated math instruction Malia Hollowell — Science of reading practices Jennifer Burns — Reading and writing instruction Heather Marrs — Classroom gamification Ezera Washington — New Jersey Governor's Educator of the Year, reading instruction and classroom transformation In this episode, you'll learn how to: Reduce hidden cognitive demands on students by simplifying instructions and using visual reminders Make rostering decisions that set teachers and students up for success Differentiate math instruction using flexible grouping and pre-assessment data Support struggling writers with sentence stems while building independence Gamify your classroom to boost engagement without losing instructional focus Circulate and give real-time feedback during independent work instead of waiting to grade papers later Show notes and resources: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/elementary