Benchmark advance

Benchmark Advance curriculum resources

Making a shift in how you view things can be difficult, but it can be done. I know because I've done it. I used to hate the Benchmark Advance program and everything about it. I felt it was too difficult and that it didn't belong in my classroom. But then I had a mindset shift. Read on to find out how I changed the way I feel about the program.

The Benchmark Advance Language Arts Curriculum can be a shock to the system! It’s an extremely thorough program with an endless amount of resources to use to teach, but it can be overwhelming trying to navigate all the pieces and fit them into a regular school day. I have come up with a way to ... Read more

Make phonics engaging by getting your students up and walking around the room to play this phonics game. These words align with First Grade Benchmark Advance phonics and spelling words for the whole year. Use this supplemental activity to your curriculum this year and let your students get up from their chairs. Let those wiggles out with the whole class or even as a literacy center. Perfect for ALL levels because this activity is differentiated.

This post goes over all your Benchmark Advance small groups questions! From grouping students to running centers, this covers it!

This post is for a series called “Quick Guide to Benchmark Advance,” which helps teachers with the basics. My biggest tip for planning Benchmark: FIND THE PATTERNS! The program follows one overall pattern in K-1 and then follows another pattern in grades 2-6. In Kinder and first grade, there are phonics, reading, and writing mini-lessons ... Read more

How to manage whole group minilessons and small groups with Benchmark Advance

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Is your class using Benchmark Advance? Assessments are an important part of the curriculum, but it can be hard to make them student-friendly. Read the blog to find out how to make assessments work for your class!

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Weekly word lists for ALL UNITS (1-10) of Benchmark Advance. Each list for the week provides: -Spelling words -High frequency words -Vocabulary words Use these word lists for literacy centers, Daily 5 Word Work, focus walls, posters, or send them home for homework activities/extra support from parents.

Mini focus wall on door is perfect for limited space (Benchmark resource not mine, but link on tpt is Benchmark Advance First Grade Focus Wall by Coffee Tea ABCs on Teachers Pay Teachers https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Benchmark-Advance-First-Grade-Focus-Wall-3923174)

Use this color coded progress report for kindergarten to last all year. Simply make a color copy each month and send the old one home. It is also tied to Benchmark Advance.

Quick Guide to Benchmark Advance – Teacher Tips

Unit 8 of Benchmark Advance - Markers and Minions

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Use these weekly word lists to support the Benchmark Advance curriculum. A great resource for home/school connection, and word work centers. Includes vocabulary with definitions One "Weekly Words" page for each week of the Benchmark Advance Curriculum.

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