Teacher Toolkit by Delilah Reyes

Unpacking the Standards Assignment

delilahreyes07 — 2025-06-22 22:59:41 UTC

This assignment taught me how to look closely at a standard and really understand what it is asking. I picked one math and one ELA standard and figured out what students need to learn and how to turn that into clear lesson goals. It helped me see how to take a big standard and break it into something I can teach in class.

Standards Analysis Template

delilahreyes07 — 2025-06-22 23:03:16 UTC

In this activity, I looked at how the ELA and math standards are organized by domains and clusters. It helped me understand how learning builds across grades and subjects. Now I know how to find the right standards and use them when I am writing lessons or setting goals for my students.

Why Learning Objectives Matter

delilahreyes07 — 2025-06-22 23:20:55 UTC

Having learning objectives gives me something to aim for when I am planning lessons. It will help me stay on track with what I want students to learn. I also like being able to explain it in a way students can understand too, so they know what we are working toward.

Planning with the End in Mind

delilahreyes07 — 2025-06-22 23:26:17 UTC

Before I start creating a lesson, I will think about what I want students to learn by the end. For example: "Students will solve addition problems using pictures." That becomes my learning objective. Starting with the end goal helps make sure my activities and assessments all match up.

Exit Ticket Idea

delilahreyes07 — 2025-06-23 00:25:53 UTC

I would like to end lessons with a short question just to see where my students are at. I would ask something like, "What is a way to solve 7+3?" or "Draw a math problem using addition." It is a quick way to check their understanding without making it feel stressful.

Using Rubrics

delilahreyes07 — 2025-06-23 00:28:15 UTC

Rubrics will help me grade fairly and let students know what I am looking for. I would use a simple 1-4 scale for writing or math tasks so students understand how their work will be scored.

Classroom Management Tips for New Teachers

delilahreyes07 — 2025-06-23 00:35:43 UTC

This article shares easy tips for setting up routines, managing behavior, and creating a positive classroom vibe. I picked it because I know classroom management is something I will keep learning about and having a few simple strategies early on really helps.

Project-Based Learning Strategies - Edutopia

delilahreyes07 — 2025-06-23 00:38:30 UTC

This article shares different teaching strategies that make learning more hands-on and meaningful for students. I chose it because it gives ideas for planning lessons that are engaging and student centered. I want to use more of these approaches in my own classroom.

Helping ELL Students

delilahreyes07 — 2025-06-23 00:47:15 UTC

When I work with English learners, I want to use things that make the lesson easier to follow, like pictures, and sentence starters. These kinds of supports can help them feel more comfortable, understand what is going on, and join in with the rest of the class.

Flexible Grouping

delilahreyes07 — 2025-06-23 00:55:18 UTC

I plan to switch up groups often depending on what students need. Some may need extra help, while others are ready for a challenge. Grouping gives me more ways to meet everyone's needs.