Matched Learning

Students LOVE a break from traditional assignments. Task cards are a fun way to get them up and moving while they're engaged and focused on new skills or review. These word problems are perfect for partner pairs, independent review, or small groups. Print, cut (laminate to use again) - and post in different places around the room, doorway, even the hall! Clipboard cruising, a ticket out the door, or a timed 'scavenger hunt' type format will keep kids interested. Post answers for immediate

We LOVE when our students develop healthy reading habits. If you're trying to incorporate a simple, effective way to hold students accountable for reading at home, this can help. Families will feel that classroom connection and involvement that we know is super important. Choose a minute goal that suits your grade level, (for example, early grades may try for 15 minutes each night), communicate that on the line at the top, and copy for each student. Collect completed forms each month as you se

So often, students want to do well, they just don’t know the criteria for success! This Effort Rubric explicitly tells them how to show proficiency in general preparedness, on-task behavior, simple reading behaviors, and basic written work. Get inspiration from the completed chart and use the blank chart to tailor it to your own classroom and expectations.

As educators, it seems like we are all trying to incorporate more reading practice - research shows how important it is to spend time with text, not just during the school day. The more we practice anything, the better we get! This reading log is an easy visual that will remind students and their families to spend time together reading each night. After the suggested amount of time, students record their efforts by coloring or adding a sticker or stamp over one icon. At the end of the month,