*This post originally appeared on The PediaBlog on October 28, 2020. LDs — Did You Know? (1) Did you know? • Learning and attention issues are more common than most people think. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), up to 20% of American schoolchildren (1 in 5 students) face brain-based obstacles that prevent them from learning effectively and efficiently in school. • Learning and attention issues are brain-based problems affecting reading, writing, math, organization, focus, listening comprehension, social skills, motor skills, or a combination of these. • Learning and attention issues are NOT the result of low intelligence, poor vision or hearing, or lack of access to quality instruction. • Risk factors for the presence...
It’s no secret that academic progress monitoring (APM) can be a powerful tool for educators. By checking in on student progress regularly and setting specific goals, teachers can ensure that all students are making adequate progress in their learning. But what exactly should those APM goals be? How can educators make sure they’re setting the right targets for their students? Here are four tips for setting effective academic progress monitoring goals: 1. Know your students’ starting point The first step in setting any kind of goal is to assess where your students are starting from. This is especially important with APM goals, as you need to have a clear understanding of each student’s individual strengths and weaknesses. One way to...
Setting goals is an important part of any educational plan, and the NWEA MAP student goal setting worksheet can help you create specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goals for your child. By taking the time to fill out this worksheet, you can ensure that your child’s MAP goals are well-rounded and tailored to his or her individual needs. Students can use this worksheet to analyze the results of the NWEA MAPS tests and feedback from them. All of the elements needed for reading, math, and science are included, but the controls are entirely up to you. From the fall to the winter, students can track their progress during testing. It is also possible to set goals and determine how...
Christina Ricci’s comment that she frequently shares a bed with her eight-year-old son has led to a debate about co-sleeping: should kids be kept firmly in their own rooms, and can you stop them climbing under your duvet even if you don’t want them to?A passing comment by the Hollywood actor Christina Ricci that she shares a bed with her eight-year-old son became an international news story last month. Whereas she has her bed invaded by her older child, her youngest sleeps soundly solo. “The fact that I can put her down in her crib and she just goes to sleep when my eight-year-old still sleeps with me is amazing,” she told People magazine.Few things in the parenting world attract...
5 Simple Homophones Activities Are you looking for homophones activities to incorporate into your ELA block? Homophones can be tricky to get the hang of, so having a variety of lessons and activities can really help get this ELA concept to “click” in your students’ brains! I have 5 simple homophones activities that are both effective AND fun! What is a homophone? Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different definitions! I’m talking hare/hair, there/their/they’re, too/to, might/mite, and all those other goodies Keep reading to learn all about these 5 homophones activities! Idea #1: Make a matching game Create a homophone matching game! This homophone matching game is great in small groups! First, create pairs...
