Assessment isn't just about ticking boxes or assigning grades. By analyzing assessment results, teachers can tailor their instruction to meet the specific needs of the children that are in their class right now.

Many times teachers take time to complete assessments and document observations and then the process stops there.

Deciding HOW to use the results of the assessment to create opportunities for learning those missing skills is the most important step!

Tune in and hear how I actually use the data I've collected!

Topics Discussed:

• Assessment types
• Analyzing assessment results
• Using assessment results
• Monitoring progress

Assessment Resources:

• Blogpost: Our New Assessment Approach in Preschool
• Blogpost:  Analyzing Assessment Data (includes a tool to help you identify which skills are needed class-wide
• Blogpost: Making Assessment Engaging
• FREE Assessment Guide

 Small Group Resources

• Blogpost: How to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small Group
• Blogpost: My Top Tips for Small Group
• Blogpost: Preschool Small Group Activities
• Blogpost: Organizing Preschool Small Group

Connect with Ashley

• Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
• Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group

More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast

Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!

As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.

Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com