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You may be wondering what first grade reading assessments that you could use during the school year. Well, here is a list of five first grade reading assessments that will offer you a lot of information about your new students.     Many other grade levels use written tests to assess student’s readiness for the grade […]

Are you looking for a new teacher mentor & mentee program goals to help your probationary teachers?  Many school districts are requiring new and probationary teachers to have a mentor teacher to support and guide them in the first few years of their teaching careers.   It is very important for new teachers to have effective

Creating thematic unit centers is the fun part of developing a themed unit of study. But there are several questions that need to be asked before this work begins. For example, what centers and activities will be appropriate for your students?  What skills and objectives can be learned and practiced with these centers?  If you

So, you have chosen a theme, now what thematic unit materials will you need?   How do you decide what materials will you need?  Where do you find the materials, you need for your students? These may be just a couple questions you may have when developing a thematic unit for your students.  The materials needed

What are the environmental factors in thematic units that should be considered?   How should you setup your classroom space for a thematic unit?  Will different environments be involved? These may be just a couple questions you may have when developing a thematic unit for your students.  The environment in and out of the classroom should

Have you ever wondered how you can meet the timelines using thematic units? Can using thematic or literacy units be helpful when there are so many time issues during one school day. As educators we are always finding there is just not enough time in a day.  Do you ever feel like you are running

Have you ever wondered how you can meet grade-level standards using thematic units? Can using thematic or literacy units be appropriate for all your students? As educators, we are always searching for the just-right fit for our students.  This includes the literature we read, the lessons we plan, and the assessments we administer.  How can

What are theme-based units?  How can they fit into my classroom?  Do they meet all my student’s needs?  How can I make it fit into my curriculum?  What do I need to engage all students with their learning?  If you have been asking yourself any of these questions, keep reading!  Theme-based units will help students

What is cross-curricular learning?  Are there rewards for this type of teaching?  Can I effectively use this in my classroom?  Who can you use this for, what grade or age level?  Can it meet the needs of all my students? If you have been asking these questions or have been wondering about cross-curricular learning, keep