Get Real examines the everyday contexts that support children's learning so you can make those qualities a part of your own classroom. It offers an extensive discussion of tools such as multiple literacies and provides illustrations of children's work and the significant artifacts from their world that prompted their learning experiences. The book helps you appreciate the multitude of resources for learning and teaching that exist outside of school and moves learning from the real world to theory to practice with a collection of specific strategies for you to follow. It includes a self-assessment that links theory to practice to help you identify your strengths and target areas for growth. Whether you are an inservice or preservice teacher, Get Real will help you recognize and build on kids' natural learning strategies to create a learner-centered classroom that maximizes success for all children.