Benchmark advance

Let’s talk about three changes I made to my mindset about teaching Benchmark Advance in my classroom that made a huge difference.

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

10 reasons why I love Benchmark Advance, and why you will, too!

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

CALIFORNIA Benchmark Advance 3rd grade, units 1-10 focus wall! All posters come in color and black and white option. 30 total weeks worth of bulletin board posters! All posters are now available in a traditional font and playful font version. This focus wall can also be used as a distance learning backdrop/bulletin board for your at home teaching space! Editable BLANK templates are included in this product (does not included headers) to make them your own if needed! Checkout Unit 1 Week 1…

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

This product is to help add some depth to your Benchmark Advance lessons. Please check out the preview to see everything that is included. These lessons DO NOT follow Benchmark to a T. I have found that I always wish there was more to these lessons, so I created the "more" with this product. You will find lesson plans, anchor charts, exit tickets and more in this product to supplement Benchmark Advance Grammar, Writing, and Read Aloud lessons. Thanks for stopping by!

Unit 8 of Benchmark Advance: ideas for projects, art extensions, bulletin boards, and group activities to help you get started!

This post is for a series called “Quick Guide to Benchmark Advance,” which helps teachers with the basics. Many people have been asking about what supplies they might need or want for implementing Benchmark Advance. I’ve compiled a list of supplies you may find useful. I recommend getting your feet wet with the program first ... Read more

The Markers and Minions Close Reading Companions are available for all 10 units of Benchmark Advance. There is a companion page for every close reading lesson in the curriculum. Best of all, they are aligned to ALL the Benchmark Editions (CA, FL, National, 2021 and 2022!