I am lucky to be part of a wonderful team of Specialists. Our school schedule allows our grade level teams to collaborate daily while their kids go to Specials. We have Fitness, Art/Engineering, and Global Investigations as our specials. Sometimes students are referred to Surf Lesson (Intervention) with me during Specials time. Our Global […]
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers is challenging for 5th Graders. Let’s take a look at some steps to help our students with fractions. I mentioned in my last post some fifth graders I worked with recently that were struggling to add and subtract mixed numbers. It is no wonder. You have to be able to […]
Foundational Skills
I’ve learned a lot working as a K-6 Intervention teacher. One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned is to check assumptions. Teachers refer students to me based on data. They gave their class a quiz or test and the children coming to me need help in a specific area. It is like a dream. […]
Goal! Helping Students Set and Reach Goals
Helping students set and reach goals is the key to a successful year. Let’s take a look at a simple strategy and a freebie to get your class started. As an intervention teacher, I’ve seen the power of setting a clear goal. Often, I’ve seen students beg to take a test because they want to […]
Subtract within 20
The step from subtracting within 10 to subtracting within 20 can be a big step for kids that relied on their fingers. As I was working with a group of third graders that were still struggling with basic subtraction, I realized that they really only needed help with between 11 and 20. I broke […]