Free Printable Kindergarten Assessment TestsAssessments, when done well, should change outcomes for kids. They demonstrate what students do and don’t know, so that teachers know how to best provide them with the instruction that they need.Read more →
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Narrative Writing for Kindergarten and First GradePlanning a writing unit can feel overwhelming, especially for new teachers. Here are tips for creating engaging, effective narrative writing lessons, perfect for Kindergarten and Grade 1/2 students, but adaptable for older kids too!Read more →
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Literacy
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No Hands Up Questioning Techniques for the ClassroomAre you trying to implement ‘no hands up’ in your classroom? As part of our formative assessment focus, my school encourages teachers to embed 'no hands up' into their classroom practice.Read more →
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Talking SticksTalking sticks are a great way to implement a 'no hands up' or formative assessment approach in your classroom.Read more →
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DIY
Cascade Learning TechniqueThis paper crane art installation was made by over one hundred year 5 and 6 students, using a 'cascade learning' technique.Read more →
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Formative Assessment
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