Standardized testing season is just around the corner. It can be a VERY stressful time for both teachers and students. Over the years I have tried a zillion different things to help students relax and get through the tests. I was inspired to ask my students what had REALLY helped them to ... READ the POST
Archives for 2017
How to Write Amazing Reading Responses with RACES
Teaching students to write a written response about their reading is very important. It can also be a CHALLENGE. Am I right? Some of the challenges I have encountered include: responses that do not answer the question being askedresponses that answer only part of a ... READ the POST
Valentine’s Day
February 14th is quickly approaching. I have been scouring the web and found some fun things to try in my classroom. I figured I would share some things that I found along with some of my regular activities for any other last minute planners out there.CraftsI fell in love with this quick paper ... READ the POST
How to Make Benchmark Assessment Testing Fun
It's that time of year again! The crazy busy whirlwind called benchmark assessment testing. I love seeing the growth that each student has made, but getting it all done can be a challenge. What if I told you there was a way to spend a large chunk of time testing AND have your students do ... READ the POST