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          - [Banking Time: Investing in Relationships](https://teachstone.com/banking-time/)
          - [CDA with CLASS](https://teachstone.com/cda-programs/)
          - [Instructional Support Essentials for Teachers](https://teachstone.com/instructional-support-essentials-for-teachers/)
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## [Effective Interactions Start with Educator Wellbeing](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/high-quality-interactions-start-with-educator-wellbeing?hsLang=en-us)

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## [Learning in Nature: Easy Outdoor Strategies to Strengthen CLASS® Interactions](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/learning-in-nature-easy-outdoor-strategies-to-strengthen-class-interactions?hsLang=en-us)

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As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to think about taking learning outside. I'm excited to share highlights of our ...

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## [Build Strong Family Partnerships to Impact Child Behavior](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/build-strong-family-partnerships-to-impact-child-behavior?hsLang=en-us)

By [Liz Savage](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/liz-savage)

Challenging behaviors can be a major disruptor in a class setting. While there are numerous tactics that educators can employ to manage their ...

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## [Building Brains and Relationships Through Meaningful Read-Alouds](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/building-brains-and-relationships-through-meaningful-read-alouds?hsLang=en-us)

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Making the most of Read-Alouds in Early Childhood Classrooms Read-alouds are a beloved part of early childhood education—but when used intentionally, ...

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## [Small Ways to Celebrate National Family Engagement Month](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/small-ways-to-celebrate-national-family-engagement-month?hsLang=en-us)

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November is National Family Engagement Month. As educators, we’re often focused on supporting children’s academic, social, and emotional growth in ...

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## [Real World Examples: Quality of Feedback](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/real-world-examples-quality-of-feedback?hsLang=en-us)

By [Mamie Morrow](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/mamie-morrow)

Our previous "Real World Examples" post explored Concept Development. Moving on through the CLASS® tool, let’s continue exploring the Instructional ...

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## [Real World Examples: Concept Development](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/real-world-examples-concept-development?hsLang=en-us)

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Our previous "Real World Examples" post explored Instructional Learning Formats. Moving on through the CLASS® Tool, let’s explore the great outdoors ...

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## [Real World Examples: Regard for Child (Student) Perspectives](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/real-world-examples-regard-for-child-perspectives?hsLang=en-us)

By [Courtney Pfeifer](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/courtney-pfeifer)

Our previous "Real World Examples" post focused on Educator (Teacher) Sensitivity. Moving on through the CLASS® tool, let’s explore Regard for Child ...

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## [Real World Examples: Educator (Teacher) Sensitivity](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/real-world-examples-educator-sensitivity?hsLang=en-us)

By [Courtney Pfeifer](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/courtney-pfeifer)

Our previous “Real World Examples” post focused onPositive Climate.Moving on through CLASS® interactions, let’s explore the dimension of Educator ...

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## [Real World Examples: Positive Climate](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/real-world-examples-positive-climate?hsLang=en-us)

By [Courtney Pfeifer](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/courtney-pfeifer)

Once you learn about CLASS®, it is hard not to notice interactions between people everywhere you go! You even start to sort those behaviors into ...

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