As some of us begin implementing the
Common Core Standards in our classrooms, others still have to focus on their
state standards. I am one of those
teachers. In my district, we are not
implementing the ELA Standards until next year; however, I still feel as though
my students should be learning them now.
My personal decision is to continue teaching the Tennessee state
standards, and implement Common Core when possible. When creating lessons and bulletin boards,
they focus on both sets of standards. While
it is not always easy, my goal is to prepare my students for success outside of
my classroom. That means they are not
only learning state standards, but Common Core standards also.
Our mission is to educate our students
and prepare them for success outside of school.
I believe that by introducing my students to Common Core now, they will
be better prepared for the next grade. My
question: How are you teaching the Common
Core Standards in your classroom?
Happy
Teaching!!!
