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You are about to embark on a journey into the world of joyful literacy education. This journey is exciting, new, and filled with an abundance of new opportunities for your classroom. We want to assure you that we will be there with you every step of the way—As you unpack, as you get to know your materials, and as you begin to teach your first 8 weeks in the classroom, and beyond. Let’s get started! </p> <div class="clear-it"></div> <img src="/shared/images/fpc-logo.jpg" alt="Fountas & Pinnell Classroom" style="text-align: center;" />  <div class="slider grey-accordion" aria-expanded="false" id="accordion1" aria-controls="sect1" tabindex="0" role="link"> <span style="color: #DCB856;">STEP 1:</span> UNPACK <div class="float-right"><span class="rspv-plus" role="img" aria-label="collapsed icon"></span></div> </div> <div class="internal" id="sect1" aria-labelledby="accordion1" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"> <p>Let’s get unpacking! Watch the tutorial video for the context(s) you’ve purchased to learn how to most efficiently unpack your boxes.</p> <p class="smalltext" style="color: #000;"><strong>Jump to:</strong> <a href="#sr">Shared Reading</a> | <a href="#pws">Phonics, Spelling and Word Study</a> | <a href="#rml">Reading Minilessons</a> | <a href="#wml">Writing Minilessons</a> | <a href="#gr">Guided Reading</a> | <a href="#bc">Book Clubs</a> | <a href="#ir">Independent Reading</a></p> <div class="fpc-bar"> <img src="/shared/images/icon-FPCira.png" alt="" class="fpcimg"><p>Interactive Read-Aloud</p> </div> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="two-columns-flex centerit"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/qzxxux5ev5.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_qzxxux5ev5 popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Step-by-step instructions on how to unpack your Interactive Read-Aloud Collection <span class="nowrap">PreK-6.</span></p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <ul> <li><a href="https://d231jgj5gds1c5.cloudfront.net/FPC_UnpackingGuide_Update-MAY25-2022-WEB.pdf">ORGANIZING FPC: An Interactive Implementation Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IRA_PreK_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Interactive Read-Aloud Unpacking Sheet, Grade PreK</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IRA_GradeK_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Interactive Read-Aloud Unpacking Sheet, Grade K</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IRA_Grade1_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Interactive Read-Aloud Unpacking Sheet, Grade 1</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IRA_Grade2_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Interactive Read-Aloud Unpacking Sheet, Grade 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IRA_Grade3_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Interactive Read-Aloud Unpacking Sheet, Grade 3</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IRA_Grade4_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Interactive Read-Aloud Unpacking Sheet, Grade 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IRA_Grade5_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Interactive Read-Aloud Unpacking Sheet, Grade 5</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IRA_Grade6_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Interactive Read-Aloud Unpacking Sheet, Grade 6</a></li> </ul> </div></div> <a class="anchor" name="sr"></a> <div class="fpc-bar"> <img src="/shared/images/icon-FPCsr.png" alt="" class="fpcimg"><p>Shared Reading and Colección de Lectura compartida</p> </div> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="two-columns-flex centerit"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/gwzc4tllax.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_gwzc4tllax popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Step-by-step instructions on how to unpack your Shared Reading Collection <span class="nowrap">PreK-3</span> and Colección de Lectura compartida <span class="nowrap">PreK-2.</span></p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <ul> <li><a href="http://d231jgj5gds1c5.cloudfront.net/FPC_UnpackingGuide_Update-MAY25-2022-WEB.pdf">ORGANIZING FPC: An Interactive Implementation Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_SR_UnpackingSheet_PreK.pdf">Shared Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade PreK</a></li>  <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_SR_UnpackingSheet_K.pdf">Shared Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade K</a></li>  <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_SR_UnpackingSheet_Gr1.pdf">Shared Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 1</a></li>  <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_SR_UnpackingSheet_G2.pdf">Shared Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 2</a></li>  <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_SR_UnpackingSheet_G3.pdf">Shared Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 3</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <a class="anchor" name="pws"></a> <div class="fpc-bar"> <img src="/shared/images/icon-FPCpws.png" alt="" class="fpcimg"><p>Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study</p> </div> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="two-columns-flex centerit"> <div class="flex-container" style="flex-direction:column;margin:0;"> <div class="three-columns-flex vids"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/rixyz8dtyf.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_rixyz8dtyf popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: block; height: 113px; position: relative; width: 200px; margin: 0 auto;"> </span> <p class="caption">Step-by-step instructions on how to unpack your Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study System: Sounds, Letters, and Words in PreK.</p> </div> <div class="three-columns-flex vids"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/f3pu698gbq.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_f3pu698gbq popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: block; height: 113px; position: relative; width: 200px; margin: 0 auto;"> </span> <p class="caption">Step-by-step instructions on how to unpack your Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study System: <span class="nowrap">K-4.</span></p> </div> <div class="three-columns-flex vids"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/kdb77x8f9e.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_kdb77x8f9e popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: block; height: 113px; position: relative; width: 200px; margin: 0 auto;"> </span> <p class="caption">Step-by-step instructions on how to unpack your Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study System: <span class="nowrap">5 & 6.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <ul> <li><a href="http://d231jgj5gds1c5.cloudfront.net/FPC_UnpackingGuide_Update-MAY25-2022-WEB.pdf">ORGANIZING FPC: An Interactive Implementation Plan</a></li> <li><a href="//fp.pub/resources/uploads/resources/FPC_PWS_GResource_PK_UnpackingSheet_4801_OLR.pdf">Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Unpacking Sheet, Grade PreK</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FP_PWS_Grade_K_UnpackingSheet_.pdf">Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Unpacking Sheet, Grade K</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FP_PWS_Grade_1_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Unpacking Sheet, Grade 1</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FP_PWS_Grade_2_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Unpacking Sheet, Grade 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FP_PWS_Grade_3_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Unpacking Sheet, Grade 3</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_PWS_Grade_4_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Unpacking Sheet, Grade 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_PWS_Grade_5_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Unpacking Sheet, Grade 5</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_PWS_Grade_6_UnpackingSheet.pdf">Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Unpacking Sheet, Grade 6</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <a class="anchor" name="rml"></a> <div class="fpc-bar"> <img src="/shared/images/icon-FPCrml.png" alt="" class="fpcimg"><p>Reading Minilessons</p> </div> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="two-columns-flex centerit"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/ik3p67z8nv.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_ik3p67z8nv popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Step-by-step instructions on how to unpack your Reading Minilessons Book <span class="nowrap">K-6.</span></p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <ul> <li><a href="http://d231jgj5gds1c5.cloudfront.net/FPC_UnpackingGuide_Update-MAY25-2022-WEB.pdf">ORGANIZING FPC: An Interactive Implementation Plan</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <a class="anchor" name="wml"></a> <div class="fpc-bar"> <img src="/shared/images/icon-FPCwml.png" alt="" class="fpcimg"><p>Writing Minilessons</p> </div> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="two-columns-flex centerit"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/w63wh4loc5.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_w63wh4loc5 popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Step-by-step instructions on how to unpack your Writing Minilessons Book <span class="nowrap">PreK-2.</span></p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <ul> <li><a href="http://d231jgj5gds1c5.cloudfront.net/FPC_UnpackingGuide_Update-MAY25-2022-WEB.pdf">ORGANIZING FPC: An Interactive Implementation Plan</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <a class="anchor" name="gr"></a> <div class="fpc-bar"> <img src="/shared/images/icon-FPCgr.png" alt="" class="fpcimg"><p>Guided Reading</p> </div> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="two-columns-flex centerit"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/pqyrf0sjd8.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_pqyrf0sjd8 popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Step-by-step instructions on how to unpack your Guided Reading Collection <span class="nowrap">K-6.</span></p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <ul> <li><a href="http://d231jgj5gds1c5.cloudfront.net/FPC_UnpackingGuide_Update-MAY25-2022-WEB.pdf">ORGANIZING FPC: An Interactive Implementation Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/2ed_FPC_GR_UnpackingSheet_GradeK.pdf">Guided Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade K</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/2ed_FPC_GR_UnpackingSheet_Grade1.pdf">Guided Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 1</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/2ed_FPC_GR_UnpackingSheet_Grade2.pdf">Guided Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/2ed_FPC_GR_UnpackingSheet_Grade3.pdf">Guided Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 3</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_GR_UnpackingSheet_Grade4.pdf">Guided Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_GR_UnpackingSheet_Grade5.pdf">Guided Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 5</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_GR_UnpackingSheet_Grade6.pdf">Guided Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 6</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <a class="anchor" name="bc"></a> <div class="fpc-bar"> <img src="/shared/images/icon-FPCbc.png" alt="" class="fpcimg"><p>Book Clubs</p> </div> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="two-columns-flex centerit"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/sck7xj3xz7.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_sck7xj3xz7 popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Step-by-step instructions on how to unpack your Book Clubs Collection <span class="nowrap">K-6.</span> </p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <ul> <li><a href="http://d231jgj5gds1c5.cloudfront.net/FPC_UnpackingGuide_Update-MAY25-2022-WEB.pdf">ORGANIZING FPC: An Interactive Implementation Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_BC_UnpackingSheet_GK.pdf">Book Clubs Unpacking Sheet, Grade K</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_BC_UnpackingSheet_G1.pdf">Book Clubs Unpacking Sheet, Grade 1</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_BC_UnpackingSheet_G2.pdf">Book Clubs Unpacking Sheet, Grade 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_BC_UnpackingSheet_G3.pdf">Book Clubs Unpacking Sheet, Grade 3</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_BC_UnpackingSheet_G4.pdf">Book Clubs Unpacking Sheet, Grade 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_BC_UnpackingSheet_G5.pdf">Book Clubs Unpacking Sheet, Grade 5</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_BC_UnpackingSheet_G6.pdf">Book Clubs Unpacking Sheet, Grade 6</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <a class="anchor" name="ir"></a> <div class="fpc-bar"> <img src="/shared/images/icon-FPCir.png" alt="" class="fpcimg"><p>Independent Reading</p> </div> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="two-columns-flex centerit"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/bchajwshf9.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_bchajwshf9 popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Step-by-step instructions on how to unpack your Independent Reading Collection <span class="nowrap">K-6.</span> </p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <ul> <li><a href="http://d231jgj5gds1c5.cloudfront.net/FPC_UnpackingGuide_Update-MAY25-2022-WEB.pdf">ORGANIZING FPC: An Interactive Implementation Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IR_UnpackingSheet_GradeK.pdf">Independent Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade K</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IR_UnpackingSheet_Grade1.pdf">Independent Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 1</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IR_UnpackingSheet_Grade2.pdf">Independent Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IR_UnpackingSheet_Grade3.pdf">Independent Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 3</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IR_UnpackingSheet_Grade4.pdf">Independent Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IR_UnpackingSheet_Grade5.pdf">Independent Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 5</a></li> <li><a href="https://d2g6a33f7exulo.cloudfront.net/FPC_IR_UnpackingSheet_Grade6.pdf">Independent Reading Unpacking Sheet, Grade 6</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="slider grey-accordion" aria-expanded="false" id="accordion2" aria-controls="sect2" tabindex="0" role="link"> <span style="color: #DCB856;">STEP 2:</span> LOG INTO ONLINE RESOURCES <div class="float-right"><span class="rspv-plus" role="img" aria-label="collapsed icon"></span></div> </div> <div class="internal" id="sect2" aria-labelledby="accordion2" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"> <p>You have unpacked and now it’s time to log into your Online Resources. Online Resources holds many useful materials that you’ll need to teach Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™. Watch the videos below to log in and get acquainted.</p> <div class="flex-container centerit"> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/surxvz3cqb.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_surxvz3cqb popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">How to Log Into Your Online Resources: Step-by-Step instructions for logging into your Online Resources account.</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/796g2s03vn.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_796g2s03vn popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">An Online Resources Guide: A tour of Online Resources including how to navigate the site, where to locate helpful videos and tutorials, highlights of the most important resources for your context(s), and what not to miss.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="slider grey-accordion" aria-expanded="false" id="accordion3" aria-controls="sect3" tabindex="0" role="link"> <span style="color: #DCB856;">STEP 3:</span> GET TO KNOW YOUR MATERIALS <div class="float-right"><span class="rspv-plus" role="img" aria-label="collapsed icon"></span></div> </div> <div class="internal" id="sect3" aria-labelledby="accordion3" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"> <p>Now that you’ve unpacked and logged into your Online Resources account, it’s time get familiar with your materials. In these videos you will learn about the context you’ve purchased including an overview of all materials, how to navigate the lessons, teaching suggestions, and other helpful tips. These videos are a great place to start before you begin teaching, and to refer back to when you have questions.</p> <div class="flex-container centerit"> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/tpl4v092pl.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_tpl4v092pl popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Getting Started With Interactive Read-Aloud</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/19ygcv9rem.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_19ygcv9rem popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Getting Started With Shared Reading</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/lx3cggnf0y.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_lx3cggnf0y popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Getting Started with Sounds, Letters, and Words In PreK</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/jp66hb7mqe.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_jp66hb7mqe popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Getting Started With Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/bp7m9l1mml.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_bp7m9l1mml popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Getting Started With Reading Minilessons</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/2f0sfzkf5x.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_2f0sfzkf5x popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Getting Started with Joyful Writing In PreK</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/4k4hc9pzhm.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_4k4hc9pzhm popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Getting Started With Writing Minilessons</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/f7u4e95rn8.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_f7u4e95rn8 popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Getting Started With Guided Reading</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/1huudmbrs3.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_1huudmbrs3 popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Getting Started With Book Clubs</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/lob3lp1ufo.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_lob3lp1ufo popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Getting Started With Independent Reading</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="slider grey-accordion" aria-expanded="false" id="accordion4" aria-controls="sect4" tabindex="0" role="link"> <span style="color: #DCB856;">STEP 4:</span> START PLANNING <div class="float-right"><span class="rspv-plus" role="img" aria-label="collapsed icon"></span></div> </div> <div class="internal" id="sect4" aria-labelledby="accordion4" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"> <p>Now that you’ve become acquainted with your materials, it’s time to start planning. Refer to <strong>Preparing for FPC: An Interactive Action Plan</strong> and the <strong>Getting Started Videos</strong> to begin preparing and to get acquainted with Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™. <strong>The Interactive Action Plan</strong> is a great tool for defining your vision and values, setting goals, getting to know FPC, and for planning your literacy time.</p> <p>After you’ve completed both the Interactive <strong>Action Plan</strong> and the <strong>Getting Started Videos</strong>, it’s time to move onto teaching. Provided for you in online resources and in FPLD are <strong>180 Day Plans</strong> to help you get started with teaching <em>Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™</em>. Refer to the <strong>180 Day Plans</strong> located in Online Resources and FPLD for your grade level to see what putting it all together might look like.</p> <img src="fpc-ins-plan-121323.jpg" alt="" style="text-align: center; margin: 20px;" /> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="two-columns-flex centerit"> <a href="//fp.pub/community/Authenticated/ResourceDocuments/FPC_ImplementationGuidePart1_04-19_ResourceLibrary.pdf"> <img src="//fp.pub/community/shared/thumbnails/FPC_InteractiveActionPlan_4-19_Thumbnail.png" alt="" /> <p class="caption"> Preparing for FPC: an Interactive Action Plan (PDF) </p> </a> </div>  </div>  </div> <div class="slider grey-accordion" aria-expanded="false" id="accordion5" aria-controls="sect5" tabindex="0" role="link"> <span style="color: #DCB856;">STEP 5:</span> EXPLORE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & SUPPORT <div class="float-right"><span class="rspv-plus" role="img" aria-label="collapsed icon"></span></div> </div> <div class="internal" id="sect5" aria-labelledby="accordion5" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" style="padding-top: 0;"> <div class="fpc-bar" style="height: 70px; padding: 10px 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <p class="float-left">Join the FPL Community</p> <div class="social-icons"> <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/FountasPinnell"> <img src="/shared/images/icon-social-twitter-white.png" alt="Twitter"></a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/fountaspinnell/"> <img src="/shared/images/icon-social-instagram-white.png" alt="Instagram"></a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/FountasandPinnell"> <img src="/shared/images/icon-social-facebook-white.png" alt="Facebook"></a> </div> <a href="" class="smalltext btn float-right screen-600-no-float-center">Join Our Facebook Group</a> </div> <div class="clearit"></div> <p>Why stop there—We have even more resources and support options for you! Refer to the <strong>FPC in Action </strong>video for an example of what each <em>Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™</em> context looks like when being taught in the live classroom and take a look at the webinars on putting each context into action featuring Gay Su Pinnell and Irene Fountas. If you need further support, we have many <strong>professional development</strong> opportunities, and it might be helpful to check out our <strong>blog</strong> and <strong>Facebook community</strong> for other tips, tricks, and information.</p> <h3>Fountas & Pinnell Webinars: Watch FPC in Action</h3> <div class="flex-container centerit"> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/kvb81rzzcn.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_kvb81rzzcn popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Watch FPC in Action</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/5vhhpdj5z2.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_5vhhpdj5z2 popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Putting IRA into Action</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/a5sshqdvvc.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_a5sshqdvvc popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Putting SR Into Action</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/yvihxmgck3.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_yvihxmgck3 popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Putting PWS into Action</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/u9ixhmcl77.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_u9ixhmcl77 popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Putting RML into Action</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/s6djpq30d1.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_s6djpq30d1 popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Putting GR Into Action </p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/eqlr2oo1db.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_eqlr2oo1db popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Putting BC Into Action</p> </div> <div class="two-columns-flex"> <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/8606szs84l.jsonp" async></script> <span class="wistia_embed wistia_async_8606szs84l popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 225px; position: relative; width: 400px;"> </span> <p class="caption">Putting IR into Action</p> </div> </div> <h3>Explore the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy™ Community</h3> <p>Looking to discover the ins and outs of the <a href="//fp.pub/community">Fountas & Pinnell Literacy™ Community</a>? 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