5 Reasons Why You Should Offer Early Finisher Activities
We have all been faced with the disruptive series of events that occurs when a student raises their hand and says, “I’m done. What do
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4 Reasons You Should Keep a Checklist of ELA Standards
Do you use Common Core Standards at your school? Do you find it difficult to fit in all of the ELA standards you’re required to
How to Plan a Valentine’s Class Party
It’s almost time for Valentine’s! This means some of us will be planning a class Valentine’s Party. If this is you, I have some great
How to Master Your Midyear Content Check-Up Without Stress
It’s the middle of the school year, which means it’s time for a content check-in! We need to see what standards we’ve already taught, whether
How to Plan a Class Thanksgiving Celebration
It’s almost time for Thanksgiving! This means some of us will be planning a class Thanksgiving Celebration. Those days before your Thanksgiving break can be
How to Plan Your Standards-Based Year
If it’s not your first year teaching, you know just how much goes into your ELA instruction. Not only do you need to think about
How to Fit 6 Domains into Your Reading Block
When planning for a Standards-Based Reading Block, you have a lot to consider. Firstly, you have to think about the domains. There are six ELA
Switching to Standards-Based Grading & Report Cards
What is Standards-Based Grading? Firstly, we need to talk about what Standards-Based Grading is. Standards-Based Grading is an intentional assessment of how students perform specific
Helping Parents Understand Common Core Standards
As we talk about the Common Core Standards, it is essential that we bring attention to our most important partners: parents. Today, I am going
How to Fully Understand Each Common Core Standard
If you read my last post on the ELA Common Core Standards, you already know that unpacking them is going to take a bit of
What are the ELA Common Core Standards?
What is ELA? When you are studying the ELA Common Core Standards, there is a lot to take in. It can be overwhelming to think
Teaching Students to Listen to Each Other
Today’s blog focuses on teaching students how to be respectful listeners and speakers. Speaking and listening skills are important life skills, but also address key
