educator, researcher, coach, consultant | Corwin author VL in Early Childhood, VL Math, & ECE, Success Criteria & Math Playbooks | Sadlier consultant & author

Joined May 2016
Find me on Instragram @katerithunder and BlueSky @katerithunder. See you there to continue the conversation and sharing!
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The feedback is in! 🌟 Educators are calling the 2026 Sadlier Phonics Institute with "extremely valuable" and packed with "doable tips" for the classroom. Check out what teachers are saying about our latest professional development webinar👇🧵 @wbny @edwebnet
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Join Dr. Kateri Thunder on July 29 for "Rereading on Purpose in PreK–3: Strategy, Fluency, and Comprehension." You'll walk away with practical, research-based approaches you can bring back to your classroom this fall. Register here: hubs.ly/Q04qG6240 @edwebnet
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Rereading is more than repetition—it's a powerful strategy for building fluency, deepening comprehension, and strengthening young learners' confidence. Join Dr. Kateri Thunder at Sadlier's Phonics Institute! Register today: hubs.ly/Q04p9FPy0 @edwebnet
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Three days. Three literacy experts. Countless classroom takeaways. Join us July 28–30 for the free 2026 Sadlier Phonics Institute and get practical, research-backed strategies you can use right away. Register today: hubs.ly/Q04nm8g90 @wbny @edwebnet
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How can teachers help students make sense of multiple-meaning words in math? In this short clip, Kateri Thunder shares practical strategies for supporting students as they navigate math vocabulary that pulls double duty as both a noun & verb. 🔗 hubs.ly/Q04k8rFX0
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Educators asked. Kateri Thunder answered. Following her recent edWeb session on language and learning in math, we sat down with Kateri for an Ask an Expert Q&A, covering the questions K-3 teachers ask most. Watch the full Q&A: hubs.ly/Q04hwM8T0 @edwebnet
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Join Dr. Kateri Thunder for a free edWeb session, Words Do the Math: Language & Literacy in Math Thinking, designed for PreK–3 educators and administrators ready to rethink how language shows up in math instruction. Register here: hubs.ly/Q04g1hX80 @edwebnet
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Join Dr. Kateri Thunder for a FREE edWebinar exploring what research says about the connection between language, literacy, and math learning. hubs.ly/Q04g11M00 @edwebnet
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Come join @MATHplusLIT and me for a great day of mathematical learning! We will discuss what makes a good math talk, how to scaffold for mathematical learners, and ways to improve student engagement. Hope to see you there! @CorwinPress
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How do you support young writers as they begin to share their ideas? Kateri and Meghan discuss how simple shifts in the classroom can encourage students to take risks, express themselves, and grow as writers. Watch the full Q&A here: 🔗 hubs.ly/Q047Ctlz0
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Should #MultilingualLearners be grouped together? New data say it depends. EdWeek shows research found no single model works for everyone and that heavy concentration can limit long-term outcomes for some. Considerations for districts: buff.ly/Y05UA15 #ELLs
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The next phase of the literacy movement is here. States are moving beyond policy adoption toward statewide implementation systems that support evidence-based instruction, data-driven improvement, and #literacy success for all grades. marzanoresearch.com/the-next… #ScienceOfReading
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How do meaningful conversations with students deepen learning in PreK? Kateri Thunder shares how purposeful dialogue helps teachers better understand student thinking while strengthening language, knowledge, and comprehension. Watch the full Q&A: hubs.ly/Q045KwgP0
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PreK teachers asked—Kateri Thunder answered (Part 3). 🎓 How can intentional questions strengthen comprehension in PreK? Watch the full Q&A for more classroom-ready insights: 🔗 hubs.ly/Q044Ym850 #PreK #EarlyLiteracy #Comprehension #OralLanguage #EarlyLearning
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PreK educators—this one’s for you! In our latest Ask an Expert, Kateri Thunder answers real educator questions about building knowledge, language, and vocabulary in PreK—without adding more to your plate. ▶️ Watch the full Q&A: hubs.ly/Q043SqrQ0
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PreK teachers asked—Kateri Thunder answered (Part 1). In this follow-up Q&A, Kateri shares the Big Idea behind building knowledge in PreK—and why it matters for early learning success. Watch the full Q&A video: hubs.ly/Q043-Cgg0 #PreK #EarlyEd #EarlyLiteracy
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Join Kateri Thunder for an EdWebinar on Building Knowledge in PreK and discover how research-based instruction supports play, curiosity, and meaningful learning. 🗓 Feb 10 | 🕑 2 PM ET 🎓 CE credit available | Recording provided Register now: hubs.ly/Q041yzGC0 @edwebnet
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