Formative Assessment is critical for teachers to understand the areas their students comprehend, and the areas that need more work. It also helps students have a clear idea of learning goals. I use the Marzano Scales to check for understanding in my classroom. I decided this year that I was going to use the Marzano … Continue reading Formative Assessment Based on Marzano Scales
The 100th day of school is coming up for many teachers and students. There are so many fun ways to celebrate. This 100th day of school hat project is a great idea for showing your students just how special they are and also reinforces counting and math skills. Materials: 11 strips of paper (approx. 1″ … Continue reading 100th Day of School Hat
Looking for a way to reboot and kick start learning after winter break? Welcome your students back to class with a fun winter-themed “Smitten with Winter Words” Bulletin Board. This board isn’t just for looks, it’s a winter-themed word wall so students can practice vocabulary words. Here are the decorative items we used to create … Continue reading Winter Bulletin Board: Smitten with Winter Words
It’s that time of year again! Christmas is almost here and we’ve been creating fun holiday crafts for the classroom. The Craft Stick Reindeer is a popular holiday craft that requires very little prep work and uses materials that you may already have in the classroom. Materials 2 ½ Craft Sticks Brown Paint Paintbrush Small … Continue reading Craft Stick Reindeer