Here's My Take... Walk into any upper elementary classroom—grades 3 through 6—and you’re likely to see students sitting in small groups with a text in front of them, being asked to “analyze the author’s purpose,” “infer meaning,” or “cite text evidence.” These are valuable … [Read more...]
The Most Comfortable Teacher Shoes!
Looking for the most comfortable pair of teacher shoes for a full day of teaching? I've got you! If you want to read all about my top picks, you can click here, but I do have an absolute favorite to share with you right now. These are the shoes I reach for when my feet are tired, … [Read more...]
Why I Use Rubrics In My Classroom
When you hear the word rubric you think grading, right? Most times that's exactly what rubrics are used for, grading assignments or tests. Using rubrics for grading is absolutely a solid idea, but it isn't the only way to use these time saving tools. Rubrics can be used to … [Read more...]
What You Shouldn’t Forget Before The Big Test
Testing, testing. It seems there's always some kind of assessment looming, no matter the season. It's a stressful time, for sure, and can be overwhelming for both teachers and students. That's exactly why we need to focus our energy and give our kiddos what they need to succeed! … [Read more...]
