Brain boomers will change your life! These early finisher, center, or fun activities are perfect for every classroom.
Hi Friends… I hope this post finds you well and enjoying your summer break. I just returned home from a relaxing vacation in Punta Cana! It was a ton of fun and I really needed the R & R 🙂 I actually wrote this blog post on the plane there…BUT… the flight didn’t have any … Science FUN with Interactive Notebooks! Read More »
Brain boomers will change your life! These early finisher, center, or fun activities are perfect for every classroom.
Starting to teach 3rd grade for the first time can be a thrilling yet daunting experience. Excited and eager? Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Maybe a mix of both? Whether you’re a brand new 3rd grade teacher or coming back after a break, you’ll find everything you need to feel prepared and confident here! PLUS -
This lapbook is designed to be a SEL tool to help provide students with helpful visual supports to assist with self-regulation, behavior, coping with stress, staying calm, identifying emotions, reducing anger and emotional and behavioral control.The lapbook provides visuals that allow students to ef...
Pass the Clap - A Fun Game for all ages! This is a great game for team building. with many benefits in the classroom, and plenty of giggles, too!
Multiplication games every student will love in your classroom!
Self Control Counseling Lesson - This self control classroom counseling lesson plan will help students in grades 1-2 understand what self control is and what self control looks like, sounds like, and feels like. Students learn ways of demonstrating self control and then practice during a yoga movement break and partner turn taking activity. What's included: Detailed, scripted lesson plan (color and BW) Visual aid (color and BW) Whole class sorting activity (color and BW) Individual student fortune teller handout (color and BW, blank and pre-filled) FAQS: Q: Do I need extra materials? A: You'll need your favorite self control read-aloud, like Clark the Shark or What If Everybody Did That? You'll also need scissors, writing utensils, and coloring utensils. Q: How long will this take? A: I did this lesson in a 45-minute block with my first grade students. All students are different. Q: Can I use this in small groups or with an individual student? A: Absolutely! Find more self control resources here!
Looking for a fun way to introduce the writing process to your students? What about using playdough? Come grab a fun & hands on lesson for your classroom!
Did you think teaching students to write would be a snap? I mean, you are a college-educated, certified individual. How hard could it possibly be? Well, it’s a challenge, especially when just starting out. In my classroom,
Looking for a fun Friday activity? Maybe a fun thing to do at morning meeting? These picture study activities are a lot of fun!
Original double-sided ’McFly’ poster for ‘Room on the 3rd Floor’. ‘Room on the 3rd Floor’ was the debut studio album by English pop rock band McFly released in 2004. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, breaking the world record for the youngest ever band with a number-one album, a record previously held by The Beatles. Selling over 61,000 copies in its first week, it reached sales of over 2 million copies worldwide going double Platinum. Size 30" x 20" inches (This is a double sided poster as shown in the preview image) Condition Good 'Original' Condition
Brain breaks are a great classroom management tool to use regularly in your classroom. Brain breaks are short, 1 to 2 minute, activities that can…
Hey there! I’m super excited to share my latest DIY project with you! It has to do with one of my favorite parts of the day… brain breaks! We all get to that point during the day when we just need a BREAK! Students, teacher, moms, we all do! This past year, I remembered that ... Read More about We All Need a Little {Brain Break}!
Let’s be real: we all need to get the wiggles out at certain times of the day. Think about the last time you were immersed in a big project or studying for an
FREE Call Backs and attention getters for the kindergarten classroom! Great classroom management tool!
Hi friends! We just wrapped up one of my favorite units…2D shapes! I LOVE this unit because it’s an nice break from the addition and subtraction we do the other […]
This is a digital download. Use it for homeschooling, elementary science project.
Brain boomers will change your life! These early finisher, center, or fun activities are perfect for every classroom.
I can't believe this school year is almost over! I have only 5 days of school left, Friday is our last day. I will miss my kiddos dearly but am super excited to start my summer vacation. Next school year will bring so many changes for me~~new partner teacher (SUPER excited!!), best friend coming back to teach at my school (YAHOO!!), my baby girl is starting 8th grade at another school (BOO HOO!), and 3rd grade will switch classes next year (SCARED!!)!! I will need the summer to get ready for my 27+ new students next year. I love planning over the summer and will need this summer to prepare for switching classes. Switching won't be so bad, I will teach religion to 2 classes. I am really happy about not teaching science and social studies too!! I always have a hard time fitting these 2 subjects in on a daily basis. My students have been really busy these last 2 weeks doing my favorite all-time writing assignment~~~My Favorite Summer Vacation! I just love this writing and really LOVE how the finished essays turn out. Check them out below. You can click (HERE) to download the sunglasses template. You need to make 2 copies and tape them together. See below!! This year I decided to give out Candy Awards. I literally ran all over town looking for each type of candy. I even had my honey helping me (He was so cute going from store to store!)! I had the hardest time finding Lifesavers (Who would believe that?!). You can download your own set of Candy Awards from Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits. I found these awards during the summer and have been saving them all year. Check them out below! I can't wait to share them with my students tomorrow!!! Here is just a taste of what the awards look like! They are precious!!!! Here is a fun project I did with my class last week. I found this idea on Pinterest and just HAD to try it with my class! Look at the pictures below and try to see the shape! I am in LOVE with this!!
Who doesn't love STEM? These STEM activities for elementary school are perfect for all grade levels. Students will love them!
Students need to get their wiggles out after sitting even for a short period of time! These 12 FREE Brain Breaks will give you some fun ideas to try in your 1st - 5th grade classroom.
If you're tired of digging into your own pockets to find ways to motivate your students, you need to check out these FREE reward coupons. You can even use the editable option to add your own coupons.
Identifying text structure in nonfiction passages can be a difficult skill to master. This unit breaks down the skill of determining and finding text structure into 7 lessons that are scaffolded. It includes 7 very detailed lesson plans with 7 interactive PowerPoints that go with each lesson, nonfiction passages, practice printouts, and a final task that assesses each learning target. It is so thorough that the teacher will need little prep time. This unit would also be a great tool to use with intervention groups and tutoring because of the way it is chunked into bite-size lessons. The unit covers the following text structures: • Description • Sequence • Cause/Effect • Compare/Contrast • Problem/Solution Check out our other ELA Units: Greek Mythology Bundle Identify and Determine Literary Theme Civil Rights Unit Genre Unit Purpose of Unit We created this unit because materials that teach the skill of determining and identifying text structure thoroughly are difficult to find. Most materials rush the process, but identifying text structure takes time and lots of practice. Our goal was to allow the students time to work with the text structures so that they truly would understand the purpose of text structure and how to apply it in their nonfiction reading and writing. We took the CCSS of RI 4.5 and RI 5.5, and broke it down into digestible lessons. This unit will easily last 3 weeks if not more, but when the students are finished, they will be able to identify and determine text structure throughout their lives. The 7 learning targets in the unit are: • Understand that writing is a form of communication and that there are different ways to communicate (text structures). • Define and describe the main characteristics of the text structures: Description, Sequence, Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, and Problem and Solution. • Determine the best text structure to use with a given topic and create book covers for each text structure. • Determine the best graphic organizer and create a graphic organizer for each text structure. • Use signal words as a strategy to identifying text structure. • Identify text structure using signal words, graphic organizers, and summary questions. • Write a non-fiction text for each text structure. Unit Includes: • 7 very detailed, chunked lesson plans with ppts. that include everything a teacher needs. • Activities for each lesson plan that formatively assesses the learning target. • Nonfiction text that students will practice the skill of determining and identifying text structure. • Samples of each lesson • “I Can” Statements and Essential Questions • Learning Scales and Student Tracking Sheet based on Marzano’s Learning Scales. • Summative assessment that asks questions about each learning target. The unit will work for upper elementary and middle school. This would also be a great tutoring resource for students struggling with text structure because of the way it is chunked into bite-size lessons. Enjoy! Hubbard's Cupboard
Looking for a fun Friday activity? Maybe a fun thing to do at morning meeting? These picture study activities are a lot of fun!
Teaching students to sequence and summarize stories is crucial to their reading comprehension of fiction texts. These reading crafts are fresh, hands on and unique fiction activities for supporting students in breaking down sequencing and summarizing key events. It is an alternative to reading response that will help you to reach all learners in your classroom. These summarizing and sequencing activities require little to no prep, and the only materials needed are scissors and glue (word rings needed for the "key" events ring craft). WHAT’S INCLUDED: 8 Sequencing and Summarizing Crafts: Sequencing Movie Reel: Students illustrate and describe 5 key events in the story in the order that they happened. A large (full page) and small (2/page) movie reel options are included, as well as options for illustrations and descriptions or illustrations only. Film Strip Lift the Flap: This craft is similar to the craft above, but is a one page only option. Timeline Lift the Flap: Students record events from the story in a book shaped timeline. They illustrate the important events on the front of the flap and describe it on the back page. Summarizing Bookworm: Students can record as many key events as they want on this bookworm craft. Each event is a segment they add to build their bookworm. Lift the Flap Storyboard: Students create a storyboard of 6 or 12 scenes from the story, and describe each scene under their drawings. 5 Finger Retell Book: Students fill in the palm of each hand to create a retell book. Options are included for students to fill in "First, Next, Then, After that, Finally" or "Characters, Setting, Beginning, Middle, End." "Key" Events Key Ring: Students write events on each key. Keys number 1-9 are included, as well as a blank option with no number. Somebody...Wanted...But...So...Then Lift the Flap: Students fill in the flaps to create a S.W.B.S.T. summary.
*GOOGLE SLIDE LINK ADDED FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING/GOOGLE CLASSROOM Students can have fun the first day back in January writing all about their Winter Break. First, draw a picture for each snapshot and then write a sentence telling about the picture. Older students can write a paragraph about each snapshot. Included in this download: *Cover *Instructions *2 Snapshots pages *Two writing sheets (sentence or paragraph) *Credits
80 sponge activities you can do in your elementary classroom to make every minute count.
Tired of the same GoNoodle videos? Break out of your brain break rut with these 6 new ideas that your students are sure to love.
Looking for a fun Friday activity? Maybe a fun thing to do at morning meeting? These picture study activities are a lot of fun!
Ready to try a different approach to the traditional book report? Your students will love this Cereal Box Book Report! This packet has everything, including printable book report templates and rubrics, you need to get your students started on this exciting project. Please click on the preview above for a better look at the contents of this resource. Click HERE to save 20% by purchasing this resource as part of the popular Book Report Projects Bundle. This best-selling cereal box book report project includes: Teacher Guide Student Guide Digital Version AND Printable Versions Printable Templates (main characters, setting, summary, book review) Extra Accent Project Pieces Scoring Rubric Commercial Break (Writing Activity) And the Award Goes To (Writing Activity) Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards (2 styles) The digital version includes ready-made Google slides for you to share with your class. The slides are visually appealing and easy to use. Students can easily navigate to different parts of the cereal box project by clicking on a tab of their choice. As you can see, this resource goes far beyond the normal cereal box book report packet. It also includes two extra opinion writing activities: Commercial Break and And the Award Goes To... . Awards are even included! You won't be disappointed with the engagement level and results of this project! You may also be interested in: Flip Flap Lapbook Book Report Hashtag It! Reading Report Printables Story Maps and Graphic Organizers Monthly-Themed Reading/ELA Packets Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you TPT points toward future purchases. Also, FOLLOW ME to be notified when new products are added. This is a huge bonus because my products are always 50% off for the first 24 hours they are posted! As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you so much, Shelly Rees
A fantastic set of 8 3d Back to School Coloring Pages. A fun 3d Paper Craft activity to help students settle back into the classroom after the long break!
Learning about landforms with a hands-on landform building and narrative writing project.
Want your students to answer comprehension questions effectiently? Try teaching them to decipher the question before they answer! Come read all about it!
Use this free printable book report sandwich idea to recall what you read. Print in black / white or color and use with elementary age kids.
Our Winter Break Snapshots are a fun January activity for after winter break! Perfect for a quick review or first week activity! A fun alternative to written holiday recounts! A fun art activity for your students! Customer Tips: TPT Credits: Every time you leave feedback you receive points from TPT that you can use towards future purchases! It's easy! Head to the My Purchases page and click on the Provide Feedback link next to each resource. You will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a brief comment for the product. Your feedback is valued and used to improve resources and create future products you would like! Follow Me: Click the green star next to our store logo to become a follower! You'll be the first to know about discounts, freebies, and new products! Thank you for your purchase! - Jen & Jac :)
A NO PREP art/language activity teachers can use any time. All you need is paper!
Community building for your classroom. Build your classroom community with these fun team builders.Relationships are the most important aspect of teaching and learning. Team building activities help build connections with teachers and peers and are fun!This resource provides 31 engaging activities t...
Looking for a fun Friday activity? Maybe a fun thing to do at morning meeting? These picture study activities are a lot of fun!
