by mlicausi | Jul 6, 2024 | Differentiation, ELA (English Language Arts), Math, Third Grade
Standards-based grading (SBG) and differentiation are transformative approaches in elementary education! They focus on fostering a growth mindset and enhancing cognitive skills by gradually moving students from background knowledge to mastery. First, instruction and...
by mlicausi | Jul 6, 2024 | Differentiation, ELA (English Language Arts), Math, Second Grade, Standards Based
Standards-based grading (SBG) and differentiation are transformative approaches in elementary education! They focus on fostering a growth mindset and enhancing cognitive skills by gradually moving students from background knowledge to mastery. First, instruction and...
by mlicausi | Dec 4, 2023 | Differentiation, ELA (English Language Arts), Free Resources
Do you struggle to get your students into nonfiction writing? It may seem like more work for kids because there’s often some research involved. Luckily, nonfiction has some very specific structures and text features that make it easy to imitate. Recipes are one...
by mlicausi | Jun 15, 2023 | Classroom Management, Differentiation
Have you ever had a really awesome resource that you just never got to use? In my classroom experience, I collected boxes of resources that stayed hidden from me most of the year because life takes over! Proficiency scales are one of those resources that need to have...
by mlicausi | Feb 1, 2023 | Differentiation, Gifted and Talented Resources, Marzano Scales, Math
By Melanie LiCausi of Mrs. L’s Leveled Learning What are your beliefs about differentiation? When you look at the diversity in your classroom, does it seem possible to reach every student? Maybe you haven’t tried to differentiate your lessons for some of these...
by mlicausi | Jan 11, 2023 | Differentiation, ELA (English Language Arts), Marzano Scales, Motivation, Professional Development
Some kids have a clear idea of what kind of future they’re working towards, and others may not have any good ideas, or any good examples of happy and successful adults in their lives. Helping kids connect with and claim a Hero can define their vision for the...
