Informal Assessments A to Z: A list of Ideas
We all need to use assessments in our classroom to determine how our students are doing with the content, but if you are like me,
We all need to use assessments in our classroom to determine how our students are doing with the content, but if you are like me,
When you ask students what science makes them think of, there are two groups. There is a group of kids who think of science experiments
Centers in your classroom. Are they good? Are they bad? Are they really worth your time and energy? If you choose to have them, then
Photosynthesis is a difficult concept for third graders – even older grades really, depending on how in-depth you go with it. When I teach my
I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that vocabulary is extremely important in every classroom, regardless of what grade level or content you teach.
When I ask my students to put elaboration into their writing, I usually get more long, drawn-out details of what they did that day. You
Every year I have in my classroom at least one cutie pie that has some work habits that could make you pull your hair out!
Holding students’ attention in the classroom now is more difficult than years ago. I blame electronics. No, really, I do. Kids are constantly holding electronic
Teachers are busy! I know – preaching to the choir here. There are so many things to do during the day and just not enough
Did your school district recently decide that everyone is now going to start doing the math workshop model? Or, perhaps you aren’t sure of the
Approximately 17% of new teachers leave the teaching profession within the first five years (source), and while that number is not as large as it
Not too long ago in science, we were exploring the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates. Of course, most students are quick to tell you that
Ahhhh… Summer is gone. Where did it go? It seems that it was only yesterday that you were packing up your classroom and driving off
Time management can be tricky. I know. I recall many times that I just didn’t have it under control. I would come to work early,
If you know your students well, then your classroom will run much smoother, and helping students understand will be easier. When we take the time
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