Did you know that many states now offer free college courses for high school students? In Ohio, where I live, that privilege extends to students in grades 7-12. My son was able to graduate high school having already earned 27 credit hours from Ohio University. That’s nearly a full year of college, including textbooks, free of charge! As my son’s ATM, I was delighted to delay draining my 403B retirement account. I understand that parents may be concerned about whether a teen can navigate the demands of higher education while attending high school and participating in extracurriculars. You may be wondering, is taking college classes in high school worth it? There are many benefits of taking college classes in high...
BOO! Halloween Math Worksheets (that are not so scary….) Are you on the search for some Halloween math worksheets? I got you! The best part? These multiplication worksheets are FREE! Leave your name & email below to get them sent directly to your inbox! Keep reading to learn all about these (not so scary) Halloween color by number math worksheets! Halloween Math Worksheets How do these color by number worksheets work? These Halloween math worksheets are super fun! Simply print and pass it out to students (the freebie includes 2 of them). Kids will answer multiplication facts. The spooky picture (well… not so spooky :-)) says what color to make each part of the picture based on the answer that...
The best way to begin teaching reading in kindergarten is to resist the urge to jump right into instruction. First, you need to know where to start and then you need to know where you are going. We refer to this instructional cycle as “Assess, Analyze, Instruct”. At Informed Literacy it is our core belief that the best instruction begins with targeted assessment and analysis of students’ understandings. This analysis will help you identify your next steps in reading instruction. Is there a standardized assessment for kindergarten students? While there are several valuable standardized assessments available, we use DIBELS 8 as a universal screener to obtain beginning, middle and end-of-year benchmarks. DIBELS 8 offers free downloads for fall, winter and...
Procrastination is a common issue for high schoolers. It can lead to missed deadlines, poor grades, and extra stress. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 26 percent of high schoolers say they are chronic procrastinators. There are a number of reasons why high schoolers might procrastinate. They might be perfectionists who are afraid of making mistakes. Or they might be overwhelmed by the amount of work they have to do. Procrastination can also be a way of avoiding something that is difficult or unpleasant. Whatever the reason, procrastination is a problem that can be overcome with some effort and planning. There are a number of strategies that can help, including setting small goals, breaking up big projects...
As a new coach, I was excited about facilitating planning PLCs with teachers. I walked into my first session feeling confident and ready to go. To prepare, I set up the room, made cute snacks, and reviewed resources. I envisioned a group of teachers sharing ideas, each leaving with lesson plans that suited their students' needs. What actually happened was very different.The teachers complained that they were overwhelmed, and it was clear they didn't have a common understanding of practices. I didn't know how to communicate with them effectively or build a bridge between the gaps. I felt stressed and unprepared. The year was barely underway, and they were already lost. It was a hard road to walk at first.Over time,...
