Kelly Harmon & Associates began in 2001 with a mission of instructional coaching and providing rich literacy resources for educators and parents. Our work incorporates research-based best practices for teaching and learning.
Kelly Harmon & Associates provide outstanding, highly practical seminars and workshops to schools throughout the United States. We customize the content of the workshop to meet the needs of each school or district. Contact our office at (210) 218-1723 to schedule an onsite workshop.
Our Workshops »The Multiplication & Division Playbook is a comprehensive resource designed to support teachers in helping students in grades 3-5 develop a strong conceptual understanding and procedural flexibility in multiplication and division. This tool provides actionable strategies, techniques, and scaffolds tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners who struggle with these foundational math concepts. It includes methods such as visual modeling, problem-type classification, and the use of concrete and semi-concrete representations, making it an essential guide for planning targeted instruction and interventions.
The Power of Consolidation at the End of a Lesson
One of the most impactful yet often overlooked moments in teaching is the consolidation phase at the end of a lesson. Consolidation is the process by which students pull together the knowledge and skills they have gained, making connections and deepening their understanding.
Athletes do this kind of thinking at the end of practice sessions. It’s a time of reflection and goal setting. They ask themselves “How am I doing? What do I want to remember? What are my goals for next time?
This critical step transforms learning from a series of activities into a cohesive, meaningful experience. Both Marzano’s strategies for reflecting and revising knowledge and Peter Liljedahl’s insights in Building Thinking Classrooms emphasize the importance of this practice as a way to ensure rigorous and lasting learning.
Frontloading content is an instructional strategy where teachers introduce key concepts, vocabulary, or background information to students before they engage with new learning material. This approach aims to prepare students by providing the necessary context and tools, enabling them to better comprehend and retain new information.
