The most important forms of learning involve understanding. Analogies are strong tools when teaching patterns.

We spoke with an expert from Vanderbilt University about why patterns aren't included in the Common Core State Standards for kindergarten math and whether they should be added.

Teaching in Room 9 Decoding Using Spelling Patterns 2 | Letters and Sounds Special | 29m 15s | CC In this lesson, Julia reviews previously learned skills. Then she uses anchor charts and whole ...

Julia starts by reviewing previously learned skills and uses an anchor chart, whole brain teaching, and songs in order to practice syllable patterns to decode unknown words.

Cheryl Wittmayer is retiring from teaching quilting and selling quilt patterns. She learned the art through Billings Adult Education in 1976 and has taught countless students since about 1980.