Using Mid-Point Checks for Formative Assessment
August 8, 2015
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Are you looking for new ideas for formative assessment? Try these mid-point checks. I use them in the middle of an activity to make sure
Working with Students with Special Needs
August 3, 2015
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Every child in our classroom requires differentiated instruction. How do you meet the needs of students who are having difficulty learning? Try some of these
Free Form Mapping
July 31, 2015
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Are you looking for a new idea to start off the New Year? Why not try Free Form Mapping? It is a simple idea to
Crafting Essential Questions
July 25, 2015
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If you are not familiar with Understanding by Design – spend some time getting to know this educational theory! (You can find more information here.)
ISN Tips and Tricks for the New Year
July 21, 2015
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The first week of school is rapidly approaching… are you ready? Do you have your plans yet for setting up your Interactive Student Notebook with
Your Excellent Adventure!
July 16, 2015
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Have you ever wished you could take your kids on a tour through time? Have you ever recreated part of the past in your classroom?
“Your Homework is Fun!”
June 30, 2015
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I will never forget that statement… “Your homework is fun!” – It was a 7th grade girl commenting on my Interactive Notebook assignments. I would
Supporting Secondary Readers
June 24, 2015
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Supporting Struggling Readers In Secondary Social Studies Many secondary students struggle reading the complex text that is required of a history course. The primary
Artifact Introduction
June 21, 2015
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The first day of school can be overwhelming and exhausting – you are getting to know your kids, and your kids are getting to know
Textbook Scavenger Hunt
June 13, 2015
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The beginning of the year is stressful for everyone – you have to get your room ready and your procedures in place, and your
Free Bill of Rights Foldable
Create a mini-book with your students over the Bill of Rights and the Principles of Government. Your students can make this book in under 10 minutes, and then you can use it for review with a variety of games.
