The kind of homeschool testing I DON'T do as a professional teacher | S1 EP5

The purpose of assessment is NOT to judge your child, the purpose is to inform and adjust the way you go about teaching them. I'm going to show you how you can use the right kind of strategies to draw out reflective thinking from your child, including the traffic light example I've mentioned before! This way, you can glean the benefits of assessment without the test anxiety. Traffic light image here.SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Right now, I’m taking a step back from client work and pausing the podcast as I focus on healing from a recent lupus flare, and caring for our youngest son through his brain tumour journey.This space and the work here mean so much to me. If something you’ve found has supported your homeschool and you feel led to give, you’re welcome to send a donation to [email protected] via ⁠PayPal⁠.And truly—one of the greatest gifts is hearing how this has impacted your family. If something has shifted for you or your children, I would love to hear. You can email me anytime and share what’s changed. I’ll be celebrating right alongside you.If you’re looking for support while I’m away, you can access the Teaching Inspired Content Library for a one-time fee of $67:⁠homeschoolteachingsimplified.com/teachinginspired⁠Connect with Natalie:⁠[email protected]