At BHS we finally got our recycling bins purchased. The kids in my club were completely in charge of research and purchasing and decided to buy storage bins for much cheaper than official recycling bins. Next week the club is meeting to paint the recycling symbol on each bin and then we’ll distribute them to classrooms. 35 classrooms in the…Read More

I just finished my results and added them to my presentation. I am so excited to be able to share them with you in April. I am so grateful for the opportunity to give my students hands-on experience in learning how to cook healthier! Giving them the experience of choosing what they would prepare, doing the research,and cooking and eating what they…Read More

I have always found it difficult to understand the Common Core Math Standards. Sometimes I feel like I have no clue what the standard is asking for. Therefore, it makes it difficult to plan and assess. A book I have found super helpful this year is called, “The Common Core Mathematics Companion: Standards Decoded.” In this book it explains the…Read More

Here is a good resource for integrating formative assessments into your daily instruction and feedback. This PowerPoint “56 Examples of Formative Assessment” offers up some quick and easy formative assessments some using technology resources and others as easy as using the fingers on your hand. This is a great one to add to your “Teacher Toolb…Read More

A resource I wanted to share is called, “Visible Learning For Literacy.” I have always found it challenging to assess reading. It is different than assessing math. There are certain math problems students can work tied to a particular standard that can give you insight into whether or no students have master that standard. However, there are…Read More