Hacking Early Learning: 10 Building Blocks to Success in Pre-K-3 That All Teachers and School Leaders Should Know

by Jessica Cabeen

What if we raise the bar on early learning? School readiness, closing achievement gaps, partnering with families, and innovative learning are just a few of the reasons the early learning years are the most critical years in a child’s life. In what ways have schools lost the critical components of early learning -- teaching preschool through third grade -- and how can we intentionally bring those ideas and instructional strategies back? In Hacking Early Learning , Kindergarten school leader, early childhood education specialist, and Minnesota State Principal of the Year Jessica Cabeen provides strategies for teachers, principals, and district administrators in best practices for preschool teachers and leaders, kindergarten teachers, teaching first grade, teaching second grade, and teaching third grade, including connecting these strategies to all grade levels. It's What You Can Do Tomorrow Using the popular Hack Learning Series problem-solving formula, Cabeen brings educators a simple guide for making the early years more meaningful, engaging, and full of intentional learning experiences. Cabeen shows all stakeholders how Experts gush over Jessica Cabeen and Hacking Early Learning " Hacking Early Learning gets to both the heart and mind of our youngest learners. The practical strategies allow the reader to set up an environment that works for everyone in the learning community. If you work with kids, or adults who work with kids, Hacking Early Learning is an essential component to your leadership toolbox.” -Joe Sanfelippo, Superintendent, Fall Creek Schools, Co-author of Hacking Leadership “Jessica Cabeen is not afraid to say she’s learned from her mistakes and misconceptions. But it is those mistakes and misconceptions that qualify her to write this book, with its wonderfully user-friendly format. For each problem specified, there is a hack and actionable advice presented as “What You Can Do Tomorrow” and “A Blueprint for Full Implementation.” Jessica’s leadership is informed by both head and heart and, because of that, her wisdom will be of value to those who wish to teach and lead in the early childhood field.” -Rae Pica, Early Childhood Education Keynote Speaker and author of What If Everybody Understood Child Development? "Jessica’s amazing successes as a school leader give credibility and weight to her shared knowledge so that the readers feel empowered and confident in turn-keying these strategies into a plan of action to be successful at their schools. You’re going to love reading this book and want to share it with others!” -Andy Jacks, Award-winning principal and Co-founder of #DadsAsPrincipals Start Today Scroll up and grab Hacking Early Learning today , and commit to a lasting impact on early learners tomorrow.

Genres: Education

202 pages, Paperback

Published April 5, 2018

Reviews

[Jessica Cabeen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, if I am going to read 50 books in 2018, one should be the one I wrote, right?

Hacking Early Learning is the story of the journey of a secondary administrator thrown into the deep water of early learning, and how I learned to swim while in the pool. The book offers tips to increase engagement, align instruction and understanding the developmental needs of early learners. This was written for all stakeholders and my hope is that you can take at least one thing away from the read that you can apply tomorrow in your classroom and schools.

Dream Big, Live Colorfully, Lead Boldly.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book and a quick read. A lot of practical ways to implement success in the early years through data collection, communication with invested stakeholders, and play-based learning that promotes critical thinking and communication. Great read for administrators and teacher leaders in the early years.

[Liam Dawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent quick read from Principal extraordinaire, Jessica Cabeen. Minnesota is lucky to have her as a colleague in the state.