Getting Started

Our website has many resources to support the use of two types of instructional routines. These resources are designed for ANY content area, grades 6-12. They aim to prioritize student voice and listening, as they synthesize information and engage into reading, writing and vocabulary. Designed in each are key tenants of culturally responsive education: getting the learner's brain calm and ready, allowing for connectivity, inspiring curiosity, and making sure that their efforts are cycling toward deeper cognition. 

We have two major types: Micro-Routines and Instructional Routines.

Our Micro-Routines are an additional set of shorter (2-6 minutes) routines that target information processing and synthesis. All have think time, structured student talk, as well as prompts for cycling toward deeper thinking. 

Our Instructional Routines are a bit longer- and can be 8-12 minutes. 

Both have key design elements that prioritize joy in learning, student voice, accessibility and culturally responsive education.

Click through the Resource Guides below to find out what you can find in the materials packs for each.