Your district may require that you post learning targets in your classroom for your lessons. But did you realize that learning targets are the number one tool teachers can use to make their lessons more effective? What Are Learning Targets? First, learning targets are a statement of what you intend… Read some More »
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How to Differentiate Effortlessly
In a classroom of 25 or so students, reading levels can range from 2nd grade to 10th grade. As a good teacher, you know each student’s level, because you’ve already individually assessed each student. One good assessment system is the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment system. Each student needs to… Read some More »
Morning Routines to Focus Your Students
Students need routine. Morning routines should get students learning as soon as they enter the room. I would like to share with you a resource for the best morning routine I have ever used in my classroom. It’s the 5-Minute Daily Language Review. When students enter your room, they know… Read some More »
Marvelous Musical Math
I’m excited to welcome Sandra Riddle of The Brighter Rewriter as a guest blogger. Sandra is sharing some methods she uses to teach math facts. Enjoy! – Rose Teachers, have you ever heard a song early in the morning and then had it stuck in your head ALL DAY? What… Read some More »