It is that time of year- the dreaded test prep season. Sigh... I don't love testing. Who does? But I have found lots of way to make the test prep a little more fun. It's all about the TASK CARDS! I printed up a big stack of math and ELA task cards and then found lots of quick and fun ways to use them. Let me share 10 of my favorite ways to use ... Continue Reading
Tips and Tools for Interactive Notebooks with a FREEBIE!
This year I am using interactive notebooks in math, reading and social studies. I absolutely love them! It was a bit intimidating when I first started using them and I often get questions about them. Let me share a little about what I have learned.If you want more tips and ticks for interactive notebooks, be sure to follow my Interactive Notebook ... Continue Reading
Why I Don’t Assign At-Home Book Reports
At the start of the school year, I promise my parents that I will not be assigning at-home book reports. They look surprised and then relieved.I was not always this way. When I first started teaching, I was excited to assign book reports. I did them as a child and so it seemed natural that my children would do them as well. So I assigned the ... Continue Reading
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