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. […]
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Study Skills: Taking Notes and Making Flashcards
When your teacher tells you to go home and study for the test, what exactly does that mean? This was the question I asked a group of 5th graders two weeks ago. As an intervention teacher, I get referrals for a variety of topics. Recently, our 5th grade team sent a group of 5th graders […]
Super Star Packet: Contractions
When I taught second grade, our Super Star Skills started out as a two month test prep. The next year we spread them out over the course of the year. Having a pre test and post test with clear goals really motivated our kiddos. I’ve been working on turning those skills tests into packets for […]
Super Star Skills: Plurals
My latest Super Star Skill Packet is my Plurals Packet. This is my biggest Language Arts Skills packet I’ve made. I made sure to include -s, -es, -ies, and -ves. I also wanted to include irregular plurals because that was such a challenge for my English Language Learners. I saved this post for a Wednesday […]
Super Star Skills: Synonyms and Antonyms
One of my most popular FREEBIES is my Compound Word Packet. It is part of my Super Star Skills Series. I taught 2nd grade for many years and worked with a wonderful group of teachers. They allowed me to take something we came up with called Super Star Skills and share them with you. The […]