4 Reasons an ELA Standards Checklist Will Save Your Planning
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
Category: Classroom Organization
Classroom Valentines Day Party Ideas & 2 Free Planning Sheets
It’s almost time for Valentine’s Day! This means some of us will be planning a classroom Valentines Day Party. If this is you, I have
How to Do a Midyear Common Core Standards Check-In
It’s the middle of the school year, which means it’s time for a Common Core Standards check-in! We need to see what standards we’ve already
Classroom Thanksgiving Feast Ideas for a Memorable 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
4 Helpful Ways to Plan Out Your Standards Based Curriculum for ELA
If it’s not your first year teaching, you know just how much goes into your ELA standards based curriculum. Not only do you need to
How to Fit 6 Domains into Your ELA 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
Hey there, teachers! Welcome back to our twelve-part series on setting up your Literacy Blocks. This is the ninth post in the series, and today,
How to Use Common Core ELA Standards Deconstructions
Hey there, teachers! Welcome back to the eighth post in our twelve-part series on setting up your Literacy Blocks. I’m excited to explore today’s topic
What are the ELA Common Core Standards?
Welcome back to my blog series on setting up your Literacy Blocks! This is the seventh installment in our twelve-part journey, and today, I’m diving
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
Tips to Maximize Your Teaching Time
As teachers, there seems to always be a to-do list a mile long. Whether it is during the school day with our students or after