Spring is in the air! Spring is such a fun time in the classroom, but it can also be a not-so-fun time. The kids (and teachers) get spring fever and are ready for Spring Break. And most state tasting falls around this time, so that makes it really difficult for teachers. I decided a long time ago to embrace the spring fever and use it to my advantage. How do I do that? … [Read more...] about Spring Activities for Upper Elementary
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Online Testing Strategies: Prepare Your Students To Take Online Assessments
Online testing can be super frustrating for teachers and students. I can remember the first year we found out we were taking our state assessment online. We literally found out in January of that school year. Needless to say, I was more than a bit panicked! I had spent all year teaching my students to authentically close read a text and annotate all over the text. … [Read more...] about Online Testing Strategies: Prepare Your Students To Take Online Assessments