How to Make Assessments Feel Less Overwhelming (Without Skipping Them)

How to Make Assessments Feel Less Overwhelming (Without Skipping Them)

April 29, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 146

About this episode

Ashley Rives discusses how to make assessments less overwhelming for teachers and students while providing actionable strategies for effective assessment practices.

If assessment season makes you want to shut your laptop and disappear for a while… you’re not alone. In this episode, let me break down why traditional assessment methods feel so exhausting! But more importantly, let me give you a better way to do it. You’ll learn a simpler, more effective approach that saves time, reduces stress for your students, and gives you data you can actually use to guide your teaching. Topics Discussed: Why assessing everything at the beginning of the year doesn’t work What to assess at the beginning, middle, and end of the year The “Storybook Method” for structuring assessment periods Why re-assessment is the missing piece most teachers skip How to use assessment data to actually guide instruction Related Resources: Assessment and Portfolio Resources 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…

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