Less Is More in Elementary School

<p>In this era of rigorous standards testing and overcrowded curricula many teachers are left wondering how they’re ever going to cover the material. <i>Less Is More in Elementary School</i> offers realistic solutions by providing ways teachers can streamline their curriculum get the most out of assessment communicate with families and engage students in their own learning. This much-needed book will help you meet the demands of the Common Core more efficiently and effectively. </p><p>You’ll learn how to…</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>integrate the curriculum so that you can take time to slow down and explore topics in depth;</li> <p> </p> <li>help students become critical readers problem solvers collaborators and communicators;</li> <p> </p> <li>make students more engaged reflective and self-regulating;</li> <p> </p> <li>get the most out of assessment during this era of high-stakes testing; </li> <p> </p> <li>maintain high expectations for all students but modify instruction to ensure all students progress;</li> <p> </p> <li>communicate more effectively with families to build trust during a time of change and high-stakes assessments; and</li> <p> </p> <li>overcome obstacles such as the emphasis on testing the need for more technology and finding teacher collaboration time. </li> </ul><p>Each chapter is filled with practical strategies that you can implement immediately as well as suggested resources for learning more about a particular topic.</p>