What resources are available to support teacher success with the A-Z for Mat Man and Me program?
Mat Man and Me offers teacher guides and on-demand PD with scaffolds, SEL tips, and multimodal support for all learners.
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I see social emotional learning is part of A–Z for Mat Man and Me. What does that mean?
Mat Man and Me builds SEL skills like empathy, problem solving, and kindness through reading and discussion activities.
How does A–Z for Mat Man and Me align with my state standards?
Mat Man and Me aligns with ELA standards like Common Core, Florida BEST, Texas TEKS, and Virginia SOL.
The program description states that it is for PreK – 1st grade. How does the program differentiate for these varying age groups?
Mat Man and Me adapts to all readers with flexible lessons, scaffolds, and enrichment for varied skill levels and ages.
How does this program support multilingual learners?
Mat Man and Me supports ELLs with embedded scaffolds to boost language, reading, and peer communication skills.
What is the typical length of a lesson in A-Z for Mat Man and Me?
Mat Man and Me lessons are flexible, used in small groups, and paced by student needs for effective learning.
How is this program equitable for all children to be successful?
A–Z for Mat Man and Me supports all learners with flexible pacing, differentiated practice, scaffolds, and diverse books. Ideal for multilingual students.
I am currently using a core literacy program. How can A-Z for Mat Man and Me support my classroom needs?
A–Z for Mat Man and Me supports any literacy program. It follows a systematic letter order but allows flexibility; used in teacher-led small groups.
How can I help my students with their grip?
Small tools, such as little crayons, pieces of chalk, and golf-size pencils are perfect for little hands
Why are the pages in the My First School Book in black & white instead of color?
We purposefully designed the pages with black and white images to promote fine motor development and creativity through crayon coloring.