I feel like this is a blog post that we are going to see a lot but I had to put my 2 cents in. I am trying to help my charter prepare for common core with ELA and I am wondering, what are YOU doing to get your room and students ready for common core? I have found so many interesting topic discussions on it, but I have yet to see any actual ideas on curriculum. Please share any with me that you have! I will also be sharing what I have been creating so that others may utilize what I did!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
No Stress before the Test!
Hey everyone!
So yesterday I had the day off from school and took the opportunity to make some things for my classroom to prepare for our big state test.
The first thing I chose to make were these folders:
These folders are going to be used to divide my students and keep their eyes on their own paper. I didn't want to just slap up some white folders that my kids would stare at and be bored with, so I took an idea from pinterest and made it my own. I used different fonts to write quotes on the folders that I thought my kids would enjoy reading and would motivate them. I also put a picture of me (bottom) and my co-teacher with something we always say to them so that even if I am not right there giving them a hug, I can support them forever on the folder. I hope that my kids think that this is super cute!!!
Next, I made this ELA power point that reviews some major skills our kids still need help with. We start our state testing on Wednesday, and so we can use today to review and have fun! I am using today as a fun review day to take the edge off! I do not want my kids to be scared about a test that they have worked so hard for all year long!
Once I can figure out how to attach the power point I will be sure to do so!
Also, I will take picture of the day so that you can see how we chose to prepare our kids without stressing them out!
-A
So yesterday I had the day off from school and took the opportunity to make some things for my classroom to prepare for our big state test.
The first thing I chose to make were these folders:
Test Taking Folders! Aren't they super cute!!!
These folders are going to be used to divide my students and keep their eyes on their own paper. I didn't want to just slap up some white folders that my kids would stare at and be bored with, so I took an idea from pinterest and made it my own. I used different fonts to write quotes on the folders that I thought my kids would enjoy reading and would motivate them. I also put a picture of me (bottom) and my co-teacher with something we always say to them so that even if I am not right there giving them a hug, I can support them forever on the folder. I hope that my kids think that this is super cute!!!
Next, I made this ELA power point that reviews some major skills our kids still need help with. We start our state testing on Wednesday, and so we can use today to review and have fun! I am using today as a fun review day to take the edge off! I do not want my kids to be scared about a test that they have worked so hard for all year long!
Once I can figure out how to attach the power point I will be sure to do so!
Also, I will take picture of the day so that you can see how we chose to prepare our kids without stressing them out!
-A
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