The Quick-Start Course provides you with guidance to get your classroom up and running as you start your year with Wonders.
The learning modules will guide you through the key areas of Wonders instruction, starting with an overview.
Set Up the Classroom
(4:27)
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Set Up the Calendar: Introduction
(2:24)
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Set Up the Calendar with Start Smart
(4:02)
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Set Up the Calendar without Start Smart
(4:39)
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Set Up the Calendar to Sync with Current Lesson
(5:18)
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Import and Roster Your Students
(6:29)
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Use Simplified Logins
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Access Digital Resources
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Set Up FAQs
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Wonders Structure and Resources:
Grade K (3:01)
Grade K (3:01)
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Wonders Structure and Resources:
Grade 1 (3:21)
Grade 1 (3:21)
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Wonders Structure and Resources:
Grades 2-6 (3:13)
Grades 2-6 (3:13)
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Teach Start Smart
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Adjust the Calendar
(4:05)
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Use and Customize the Lesson Planner
(6:21)
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Use and Customize the Digital Presentation
(6:52)
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Plan and Teach FAQs
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Navigate the Student Dashboard
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Assign Resources to Students
(3:35)
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Complete and Submit Assignments
(4:02)
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Student Experience FAQs
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Placement and Diagnostic Assessment Overview
(4:58)
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Placement Testing Process
(2:13)
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Place Students in Differentiated Groups
(2:25)
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Create Small Group FAQs
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Certificate of Completion
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Meet Your Quick-Start Coaches
(1:10)
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Your Wonders Teacher Website
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Set Up
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Plan and Teach
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Student Experience
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Create Small Groups
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Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion can be printed out after completing each topic in this module.
Set Up the Classroom
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Core Components: Model & Teach
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Core Components: Practice & Apply
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Introduction to Wonders Lessons
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Begin the Week
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Foundational Skills
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Vocabulary: Grades 1–6
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Close Reading Components and Routine
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Close Reading Weekly Progression
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Writing and Grammar
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Writer's Workspace: Grades 2–6
Tools and Resources (6:06)
Tools and Resources (6:06)
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Writer's Workspace: Grades 2–6
The Writing Process (5:49)
The Writing Process (5:49)
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Research and Inquiry
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Inquiry Space: Grades 3–6
(5:11)
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Inquiry Space Implementation Guide
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Monitor and Differentiate: Days 1–4
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Weekly Progress Monitoring: Day 5
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Grade K
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Grade 1
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Grade 2
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Grades 3–6
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Foundations
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Close Reading
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Writing & Research
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Progress Monitoring
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Flexible Pacing Guides
These flexible pacing guides offer suggested and optional lessons to fit your daily literacy block.
Manage Small Groups: Model Videos
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Guiding Independent Student Work
(4:59)
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Workstation Activity Cards Overview
(4:33)
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Managing Small Groups: A How-To Guide
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Organize Whole-Group and Small-Group Instruction
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Small-Group Differentiated Skills Instruction
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Small-Group Leveled Reader Instruction
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Level Up Students to More Difficult Text
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Small-Group: Model Classroom Videos
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Manage Small Groups
Learn options for organizing and managing small-group time and guiding students as they work independently.
Small-Group Instruction
Learn options for planning small-group instruction time and leading small-group lessons. View small-group
lesson classroom videos.
Introduction to Wonders Assessment
(2:44)
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Assessment Components and Resources
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Assessment Administration Guide
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Benefits of Online Assessment
(2:48)
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Online Assessment Overview
(5:44)
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Tech-Enhanced Items & Tech-Enabled Features
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Prepare Students for Online Assessment
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Assessment Overview
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Online Assessment Center
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Certificate of Completion
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Know Your Reports User Guide
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Use Your Data: Differentiate
(6:13)
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Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion can be printed out after completing each topic in this module.
Quick-Start Course
Our National Curriculum Specialists guide you step-by-step through the initial steps of implementing
Wonders.
Wonders Overview
Learn about setting up your classroom,
Wonders core components, and the lesson structure in your Teacher’s Edition.
Teach Whole Group
Learn about the whole-group weekly lesson progression, how to monitor progress to differentiate instruction,
and flexible pacing options.
Teach Small Group
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Use Assessment
Learn how to effectively use comprehensive
Wonders assessments to gather data to inform your instructional decisions.
Use Data and Reports
Learn to access and apply reporting data for instructional decisions and communication.
