Writer's Workshop Problem #1 - Staying On Task: Offer a reward of moving to a comfortable spot if students are on task. This will motivate many students to say on task while they are writing. Put any struggling writers in a closer proximity to where you hold conferences. This may be a ... read more
3 Assessment Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Fix Them
Have you ever had due dates for grades pop up on you and you hastily try to squeeze it all in the day before they are due? Assessment Mistakes Teachers Make 1. You don't have an assessing plan. Assessments should be part of your long range plans. Each quarter you need a plan to know what data ... read more
5 Science Writing Prompts to Engage Learners
When you are rushing through your science standards take some time to check for student understanding. Science writing prompts are a great way to integrate your writing and science standards. Using journal prompts allows for students to explain their understanding of what they have learned. One ... read more
3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Author’s Share
Author's Share is my favorite part of the writing lesson. It is the part where students show bravery, where they show kindness, and where I see the most growth. It is the perfect wrap-up and chance to have whole group conversations about topics or mistakes I see in my one-on-one conferences with ... read more
The #1 Behavior Management Strategy: Student Self Assessments
Behavior Management In the Classroom The secret to your best student behavior? Student Self-Assessments! (and P.S. - it's way easier than you think!) Do you feel overwhelmed with all the paperwork you have to complete each week? Do you need a behavior management overhaul? I was! I did! And ... read more
