Raise your hand if you have ever dreaded taking a day off because you’d have to create sub plans. My hand is definitely up! While sickness or meeting or appointments are unavoidable, I used to struggle to take a day off because I knew sub plans would be a time consuming task. Not only are sub plans time consuming to create, but I never want to “waste” a day of learning with busy work. That means I’ve always tried to leave engaging lessons that are easy for guest teachers to implement but still impactful for students. I’m not going to lie… this is a tall order and not an easy task to accomplish! Thankfully, through many years of teaching, I’ve...
The BEST Holidays Around the World in December Books In search of holidays around the world in December picture books? I have quite the list for you and I think you’re going to like them! I am super picky about the “best” read alouds. They need to be easy to read. Not too short. Not too long. Just right. I mean… easier said than done! All the books I’ve read, loved, and fit my “perfect read aloud” list. Let me know if I am missing any of your favorites Looking for ways to teach holidays around the world? Make sure to check out my blog post HERE! All of the following are Amazon Affiliate links. Holidays Around the World in...
Standards-based IEP goals are those that are aligned with state learning standards. This means that the goals are specific to what a student should be able to do in order to be considered proficient in a particular subject. When writing standards-based IEP goals, it is important to keep the following in mind: 1. The goal should be specific and measurable. 2. The goal should be based on grade-level expectations. 3. The goal should be achievable within a reasonable amount of time. 4. The goal should be linked to an instructional method or intervention. Here is an example of a standards-based IEP goal for a middle school student: By the end of 8th grade, Johnny will be reading at a level...
Grade 2 is a crucial year for homeschoolers. The books that are used in second grade should be chosen carefully to make sure children are receiving a grounded and well-rounded education. Here is a great reading list of Grade 2 homeschool books for 7-year-olds. This list includes living books (AKA: educational storybooks) used in many Charlotte Mason curriculum packages and books commonly found in classical education curricula. It also has a few books from the Sonlight book list. You can also find these titles on Audible or Youtube as audiobooks. Also, remember that you can pick books that are a grade above to stretch your child’s learning and literary capabilities. If you’re after a curriculum, make sure you check out...
Since Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are designed specifically for each student, the goals within them will vary greatly. That said, there are some commonalities among goals written for students in kindergarten math. In general, these goals will focus on helping students develop a strong foundation in basic math skills such as number recognition, counting, and simple addition and subtraction. There are a few key things to keep in mind when writing kindergarten math IEP goals. First, it is important to make sure that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Additionally, goals should be aligned with the student’s current level of performance and should be achievable within the timeframe of the IEP. Finally, it is important to...
