Blog - Terry's Teaching Tidbits

First Thing Feelings

Each morning, we all wake up differently. Some of us carry the weight of what we experience the day before. Some of us get out of bed with excitement for a new and productive day. The feelings you have when you wake up in the morning can completely affect the future of that particular day. I'm guilty of always ... Read More about First Thing Feelings

Analyzing Pre-Test Data in Google Forms

Once I've assigned a pre-test to my math classes, I utilize the tools available in Google Forms to understand and analyze the data. I have my assessments set up so that the data can be easily interpreted and will help me structure my unit to meet the needs of my students. What I Look For in the Data ... Read More about Analyzing Pre-Test Data in Google Forms

Order of Operations and Whole Numbers Unit

The first math unit I teach is Order of Operations and Whole Numbers. I try to be strategic as I jump into any unit, so the first thing I do is pre-assess my students on all of the standards I'm about to teach. *Our units are grouped by the state of GA and are from the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Unit 1 ... Read More about Order of Operations and Whole Numbers Unit

Build Trust Week One: A Back to School Activity

The first week of school is filled with creating routines, establishing expectations, and connecting with your students. Each year, I have back to school activity that I love doing with my students both at the very beginning of the year and then again at the very end. I call it "The Compliment Paper". Here's What ... Read More about Build Trust Week One: A Back to School Activity

DIGITAL Back to School Forms

This year, streamline your process for collecting Back to School Forms with a digital Questionnaire for parents to fill out. This is going to make your life easier both for remote learning and if you're face to face. I can't believe I spent so many pre-planning years doing this.... Typing up questions to ask ... Read More about DIGITAL Back to School Forms

Instagram in the Classroom: A Parent Communication Tool

We're always asking parents to question their children when they come home from school or when parents get home from work or whatever the scenario may be. Our students are our first line of parent communication about what's happening in the classroom. Here's what parents have told me their typical conversation sounds ... Read More about Instagram in the Classroom: A Parent Communication Tool