by mlicausi | Jul 19, 2015 | Behavior, Classroom Management, Consequences, Professional Development
Looking to establish a behavior management system this year? I finally found something I love! STARS!!!!!! For the last two years I have transitioned from full-time teacher to full-time mom. I really thought I would be better at managing children since I… have...
by mlicausi | Jul 16, 2015 | Common Core, Common Core Math, Differentiation, Free Resources, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Math, Most Successful Teaching Strategies
Marzano scales are not that easy to create on your own, and even more difficult as you try to dissect what little background knowledge that young children have. After a bit of procrastination, I decided on a format that I felt, after having taught first and second...
by mlicausi | Jul 12, 2015 | Assessment, Common Core Math, Differentiation, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Math, Most Successful Teaching Strategies
Is it just me, or is it a little bit time-consuming to create unique Marzano scales? What I find most difficult is deciding what content or sub-goal should be at each level under the primary goal. When I am developing assessments, I usually define each sub-goal as a...
by mlicausi | Jul 5, 2015 | Assessment, Common Core Math, Differentiation, Free Resources, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales, Math, Most Successful Teaching Strategies, Motivation
My husband and I spent our recent 5th Anniversary in Sedona, AZ. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been in the U.S., and the place he proposed to me. We wanted to enjoy the hiking, rock climbing, creek swimming, and our favorite winery, Oak Creek. We...
by mlicausi | May 19, 2015 | Classroom Management, Common Core Math, Grading, Grading, Learning Goals and Scales, Marzano Scales
Fitting Everything in Is a Challenge! A couple days ago I was asked a pretty big question about implementing the Assessments with Learning Goals and Scales in the classroom. I wanted to give it ample space because a few sentences just isn’t going to cover it!...
by mlicausi | May 15, 2015 | Classroom Management, Common Core Math, Grading, Math, Motivation
(These games were designed for grades 3-8 aligned to the Common Core Standards.) This time of the year with test pressure behind us, lots of teachers are looking for fun ways to review or unwind. I have always loved using games in the classroom, but they can easily...