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Building Knowledge in PreK: Big Learning Starts Small
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Presented by Kateri Thunder, Ph.D., Educator, Researcher, Author, and Coach
Sponsored by Sadlier
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This edWebinar lays the foundation for children’s language development, comprehension, and long-term academic success. Educators explore how intentional, research-based instruction supports knowledge building in early childhood while honoring play, curiosity, and developmentally appropriate practice.
This session highlights the role of integrated literacy and mathematics experiences in strengthening young learners’ understanding of the world, expanding vocabulary, and promoting equity and access in PreK classrooms. Viewers gain insights into how research can be translated into meaningful, practical classroom instruction.
The goal of this session is to help PreK educators understand the importance of knowledge building and apply research-informed practices that support early learning. Viewers:
- Understand why knowledge building is essential in PreK
- Explore connections between literacy, mathematics, and content-rich instruction
- Identify research-based practices that promote equity and access
- Translate research into daily instructional practice
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenter
Kateri Thunder, Ph.D., is an educator, researcher, author, and coach who collaborates with learners and educators around the world to translate research into practice. Her work centers on equity and access in education, with a strong focus on teaching and learning at the intersection of literacy and mathematics. Dr. Thunder is a best-selling author for Corwin, including Visible Learning in Early Childhood and The Early Childhood Education Playbook, and she regularly presents on research-based instructional practices that support young learners. She collaborates with William H. Sadlier, Inc. as a consultant, contributing to the development of research-based instructional programs and playing a pivotal role in the creation of Sadlier PreK with Wiley Blevins, as well as the Progress in Mathematics series.
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