yardsticks

I spent a great deal of my vacation watching tv and vegetating, but when I needed a break from that I also read some excellent books. Yardsticks was definitely at the top of the list of very useful resources.

Finally, I know why 5 of my students always stand up when they work... they're five! And J always rushes through her work because she is so developmentally advanced that she is more of a six going on seven.

Every teacher should read this book. It is carefully written, aimed at respecting the individuality of every student while helping teachers recognize developmental patterns that may or may not make you want to pull your hair out.