Do you ever feel like those first minutes of the day are wasted? If only you could have a morning work routine that helped all students while you completed all of the morning tasks required each day. Is this you? I have a way to help! The Morning Work Bundle. What's included in this ... read more
10 Tips for Surviving Standardized Testing
When you hear the words Standardized Testing do you feel any of the following? Frustrated you can't teach what your students need? Stressed? Sweaty palms? Anger at politicians for focusing on a test? Irritated that your students are overwhelmed by one ... 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