I have found that beginning units with a nearpod activity has been extremely engaging and helpful. The students get so excited to see what's coming on each page. And they love the interactive activities! In our wants and needs nearpod, I was able to show the students examples of both and then have them circle examples of each. I could see immediately who got it and who needed more time learning these concepts. It has been a great teaching tool.
Then, I've been ending each unit of study with a quiz using the socrative app. This app also gives me immediate feedback and allows me to work with kids who need help right away. I also have a quiz already graded for me the minute we are done. This app saves me time and gets me right to the students who need my help. It was fun to teach the wants and needs unit from beginning to end with the ipads in the students' hands.