Common core state standards

If you're not becoming good friends with Common Core yet, don't worry. Sooner or later you're bound to meet up. I think one of the biggest challenges is simply becoming familiar and comfortable with it. So far I've seen it in several different formats. They're all useful in their own right. Amanda from Teaching Maddeness shared another format that I thought would be handy as well. She created a document with only her 2nd grade standards for each strand. It's short and sweet and easy to keep…

As a teacher, you know the importance of kids taking ownership of their learning. When children take ownership of their learning, they are more motivated, engaged, and have higher confidence in their abilities. To help kids

Updated CCSS Checklists and "I Can" Statement Checklists from The Curriculum Corner for kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade & 6th grade!

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Do you have parents regularly questioning you on the methods taught related to Common Core? Read this post to give you ideas on how you can be helping parents understand common core better.

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Use these FREE genre posters to get your students referencing the Common Core State Standards while they are learning.

EDUCATIONAL CHART DESIGNED BY TEACHERS: Our Paragraphs poster is in line with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and helps students to learn, engage and remember more information than ever before. Covering the basics of how and when to use paragraphs in writing, this unique school poster can play a vital role in improving both students' understanding and classroom décor. SUPPLEMENT KNOWLEDGE: Our educational school posters are colorful, beautifully illustrated and contain a huge amount…

Picture Comprehension Worksheets For Grade 4