One of the most valuable tools in teaching is assessment. I am constantly assessing my students in my classroom using formative assessments. Sometimes this is just as simple as observing…

As an Intervention Specialist, I understand the importance of assessing my students on an ongoing basis.  It can be overwhelming at the beginning of a school year to assess all…

Whew, is it ever a scorcher in Ohio today.  I’ve been keeping cool staying in the A/C working on my British literature homework (Beowulf, anyone?) and browsing Facebook.  My last…

You know, when I was an undergrad dreaming of making a difference in the classroom, I had no idea that a simple school supply could make such an impact in…

This post contains affiliate links.  That means if you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase, I get a kickback. It has been a whirlwind since school started this…

I am so crazy proud of my students!  They have made an enormous amount of progress this year.  After having a bad day yesterday, I needed to see these results. …

Who has students struggling with the algorithms required in basic math operations?  That get confused with what direction to go and what step is next?  I have a math strategy…