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2026 May Teaching Kids to Think Book Study

In today's world of instant answers, students struggle to solve problems with peers and are more dependent on adults to navigate through life. Join Keri Cottrell for a collaborative book study Teaching Kids to Think: Raising Confident, Independent, and Thoughtful Children in the Age of Instant Gratification written by Dr. Darlene Sweetland and Dr. Ron Stolberg. This book explores the social and emotional challenges facing students and helps educators recognize common "traps" that may unintentionally limit student independence. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of where students' sense of entitlement may stem from and learn practical ways to raise thinkers in an instant world and encourage them to become thoughful, responsible individuals.

Please obtain your own copy of this month's text before the book study begins.


📘 MSTA's Online Learning Platform

MSTA uses Teachable to host its online professional learning activities, including discussions, group work, and course materials.

What You’ll Find in the Course:

  • Discussion Boards: Share insights and reflect with peers.
  • Guiding Questions & Tasks: Apply key ideas from readings.
  • Asynchronous Format: Participate anytime, anywhere.

​​🧭 Getting Started with Teachable

First-Time Participant?

Check your email for a message from Teachable (sent to the address you used when registering). Follow the link to confirm your email and set your password. Your course will appear under "My Products."

Returning Participant?

Log in using your email and password from a previous course to access your dashboard.

​💬 Course Expectations

  • Attend Zoom networking sessions to connect and collaborate.
  • Complete assignments that link course concepts to your classroom practice.
  • Access to course resources continues after the course ends.

🎓 PD Certification

At the end of the book study, participants who complete all course requirements and attend the Zoom meetings will receive 8 hours of PD. Certificates are found in your Teachable account. 

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