Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Wordless Wednesday: New Family Member
We got a new dog last night! Adopted from a lab rescue group, my boys are HAPPY! What is new in your life?
Let the testing begin!
I am ready to walk around for two hours and watch the paint dry! My least favorite time of the year is here, testing!
It is time to do this. Time to let them shine.
Why though, does it have to be so boring?
I would much rather take a test than watch the kids take one. 140 minutes of proctoring is bound to wear a teacher out.
As much as I am dreading this, I must say, I am ready. They are ready to move on. Bring on that testing tub and those exciting directions!
My son takes his first state standardized test today too. All along he has been so nervous. At the start of the year he commented, "I won't pass, so at least I made it to 3rd grade." How sad is that statement?
He will be fine, if he doesn't psyche himself out. He has aced all the practice tests, and even if he doesn't believe it, he is smart.
It breaks my heart to hear these self-defeating statements, and to know that with all of these tests we are creating highly anxious kids!
To ease the stress, I will keep things positive and low key. Lots of praise is also on the agenda.
So here is to the start of testing, may the bubbles be clean, may the erasures be limited, and may everything go as planned!
It is time to do this. Time to let them shine.
Why though, does it have to be so boring?
I would much rather take a test than watch the kids take one. 140 minutes of proctoring is bound to wear a teacher out.
As much as I am dreading this, I must say, I am ready. They are ready to move on. Bring on that testing tub and those exciting directions!
My son takes his first state standardized test today too. All along he has been so nervous. At the start of the year he commented, "I won't pass, so at least I made it to 3rd grade." How sad is that statement?
He will be fine, if he doesn't psyche himself out. He has aced all the practice tests, and even if he doesn't believe it, he is smart.
It breaks my heart to hear these self-defeating statements, and to know that with all of these tests we are creating highly anxious kids!
To ease the stress, I will keep things positive and low key. Lots of praise is also on the agenda.
So here is to the start of testing, may the bubbles be clean, may the erasures be limited, and may everything go as planned!
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Test Prep Centers
Two more days until state testing starts for our school.
Friday we received an encouraging report regarding our writing tests, but as I stressed to my students, proof that hard work pays off.
So, here I am cutting, laminating, and planning in an effort to help them solidify and review their learning. trying to maximize our time, yet maintain their interest.
So tomorrow afternoon, they will rotate through centers with sorting, matching, and reviewing content in math, language arts, social studies, and science.
I know many of you have wrapped up your testing, hope all went well for you. Some of you are wrapping up to test this week, many wishes for a successful testing season. And for those of you still teaching, may your kids soak up your lessons like sponges!
Have a great week!
Friday we received an encouraging report regarding our writing tests, but as I stressed to my students, proof that hard work pays off.
So, here I am cutting, laminating, and planning in an effort to help them solidify and review their learning. trying to maximize our time, yet maintain their interest.
So tomorrow afternoon, they will rotate through centers with sorting, matching, and reviewing content in math, language arts, social studies, and science.
I know many of you have wrapped up your testing, hope all went well for you. Some of you are wrapping up to test this week, many wishes for a successful testing season. And for those of you still teaching, may your kids soak up your lessons like sponges!
Have a great week!
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