A marvelous way to practice and review math skills is by playing interactive math videos! It will get students out of their seats and actively engaged in math learning. This is great for students who learn best kinesthetically and/or for […]
A Step-By-Step Guide to Interpreting Test Results to Form Small Groups
After only a few days of school, we are already having students complete beginning of the year benchmark assessents. These assessments are important for getting the baseline for each student for the year, so we can see their growth throughout. […]
7 Simple Money Saving Tips For Teachers
With prices on the rise, who isn’t looking for ways to cut costs and save money? But in particular one group stands out to me: Teachers! Teachers by nature are bargain hunters. We are always looking for a deal as […]
Essential Reading Intervention Materials All Teachers Need
It’s back-to-school time! Whether you just went back this week, like me, or you’ve been back, or are going back soon, it is upon us. I am so happy to be back as a reading interventionist for a third year! […]
Summer Reading: Teacher’s Edition Part 2
Summer Time! It’s finally here! Time for relaxation and rejuvenation. One thing that relaxes and rejuvenates me is a good book. As a reading inteventionist, it’s no secret I love reading! I shared a list of book recommendations at the […]
Fantastic Free/Low Cost Field Trips
The end of the year is a fantastic time to take your class on a field trip! By then testing is over, most curriculums have ended, and you need something to keep students attention until the year is over. Why […]
Stay Checked In Until the Last Day
Many of your students may already be checked out for the year. That is why it is important for us to not follow suit and check out along with them. I’m entering the last 3 weeks of school and I […]
LETRS Training: Final Update!
Well, I did it! I successfully completed LETRS training this past week. I had finished the last live Zoom session last month, but still had a unit to go on the online platform along with the final assessment. It really […]
Thank You, Teachers!
Teacher Appreciation week is next week! Is your school/district doing anything fun to celebrate all of you amazing educators? My school does a little something extra each day and encourages students to bring in gifts for their teachers. A gift […]
10 Splendid Spring Read Alouds
Do your students have Spring Fever yet? It is certainly starting to spring up around my school! With warmer weather, more sunshine, and summer coming ever nearer, student behaviors are starting to ramp up. One way to promote a calm […]