Hello Darlings! I think all teachers would agree that state testing is awful. I mean, go ahead, name one person who thinks it is great (and don’t say the people who wrote the test!). It isn’t an accurate measure of what they know and it puts a ton of undue strain on our little ones as they are forced to…
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Hello Darlings! I don’t know about you but I feel as though we are constantly testing kids to measure their understanding. I often worry we are burning them out! With exit tickets, tests, quizzes, and so much more happening day in and day out I can feel a bit of a groan of exhaustion when I mention state testing. Not…
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Hello Darlings! Do your kids love to tell stories?! My kids LOVE to tell stories! It seems to come naturally to them when they speak, but as soon as their pencils hit the paper (if they can find a pencil that is!); there is a breakdown. The ideas don’t seem to flow as naturally, organization becomes a bit dizzying, and…
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Hello Darlings! Fractions can be a beast to teach. It starts off fun with cutting pizza slices, using colorful manipulatives, and eating ⅔ of a piece of candy… Then, we add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions…sheesh. One way I have found to make tackling fractions much easier is by using real-life activities and experiences to help students understand fractions better. …
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Hello Darlings! Let’s face it. Most students hate word problems. Now, add in TWO steps and math word problems instantly become that much more overwhelming. Many students give up once they see more than 2 numbers in a problem. Instead of getting impatient or frustrated with my students for giving up or feeling defeated about two step word problems, I…
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