Use pre-assessment formative activities before beginning a unit. Assess where your class is as a whole. Use this information to decide where to begin and to see who might need extra help, and who might be ready for advanced work. Look at each activity carefully and change or add to any idea before making copies … Continue reading 8 Great Ways to Use Formative Assessment in Your Class
On this Superhero-themed student work bulletin board we showcased student drawings. Students used Smart Start Story Paper to draw a photo and write a story about the things they like to do. Here are the materials you’ll need to create this amazing Superhero-themed student work board. Materials Needed: Red Scalloped Border Trim Yellow Gold Scalloped … Continue reading How to Create the Ultimate Student Work Bulletin Board
Integrating technology is essential in today’s classroom, but going through thousands of apps can be overwhelming. Here we’ve listed apps that promote reading, writing, and math skills. Here are 3 apps every teacher should know about: Writing Prompts for Kids: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Fables App When you’re stumped for writing topics, this app … Continue reading 3 Apps Every Teacher Should Know About
Number Boards are great tools to practice counting, look for number patterns, and teach number relationships. Here are some great ways to use Number Boards in and out of the classroom: Familiarize Students with Number Boards 1) Have students look for “special numbers” on their boards, such as the days they were born, their ages, the … Continue reading 8 Great Ways to Use Number Boards