Students can travel across the globe without leaving the classroom. Check out these fun geography lessons for any grade and curriculum.
3-Act Math Tasks are some of the most powerful learning experiences I've used in my middle school classroom. Learn about the research behind these effective teaching practices, and grab some incredible ready-to-go lessons for every grade level, primary to high school! #math #mathteacher #mathclass #3actmath #teaching
Here is a collection of eight class discussion techniques to structure classroom discussion and ensure all students' equal participation.
Teamwork in the classroom is essential in order to have a high functioning and welcoming environment for students. Check out three easy ways to build teamwork with your students.
15 exit ticket ideas for any subject or grade level!
If you struggle with classroom management no matter how many different strategies you try, there's a chance you're doing something to get in your own way.
This week I tried something new with the vocabulary in the story. I got the idea at a First Grade Conference in December. The student writ...
The self-paced classroom benefits students and teachers! We share how to make it a reality in your classroom using the Grid Method.
Choose a policy that works for you.
In too many classrooms, students aren't really thinking. It's time to try something different.
Making anchor charts has always been hard work for me. In fact, I never liked making anchor charts for the classroom. I did it because it helps the kids, but I am not a fan of my handwriting, my drawing is even worse, and let's not even talk about the time it takes to make nice looking anchor charts. As teachers, we do not possess much of that thing called, "time." I mean really, I found myself shoving down carrots and ranch dressing (because I want to be healthy) then devouring allll the chocolate (because I really don't care about healthy anymore) while making anchor charts. 30 minutes later, lunch was done, anchor chart almost complete...and oops...I misspelled the title. I mean really? Rip it off the chart paper pad, throw it in the trash, and rush out the door. Unfortunately, I didn't wise up for a long time. 8 years of teaching...and a light bulb goes off. Pre-make the anchor charts. In the comfort of my own home...I make the anchor chart...on the computer. Then print, and glue! Done, done...and done. Now...I still eat all the chocolate, but now I get lunch and I am no longer in the need of anger management courses over misspelled words. I may sound like a crazy person to you...but I know you have been there too. Honesty is the best policy. :) Now, I KNOW I am not the first one that has ever pre-made anchor charts, or printed items off of the computer for an anchor chart. I am in NO way claiming to be the first to do this. But, I have been a TpT seller for a few years now and the idea just popped into my head..."if I make all of my centers, lessons plans, etc...why not anchor charts?" And there you have it. Below are a few of the anchor charts I have made and so far I love them and other teachers are loving them. I waited to do this post until I knew others found a need for these too! And yes! I was not alone! It was confirmed I was not crazy and other teachers, in fact, DO have anger problems when it comes to making hand-made anchor charts. Many people have asked what products are needed to make these. I purchased my chart paper and Astrobrights paper from Amazon. Those two things (well, with scissors and glue) are all you need! Each Anchor Chart also comes with a student journal chart as well! The students can glue these in their journals for an easy reference later! I have also completed my Writing and Grammar Anchor Chart Bundles. And newly added, I have completed Classroom Management Anchor Charts! These are also included in the big bundle...if you have purchased that, just redownload it from the My Purchases tab on TpT. I figured these would be very beneficial to make at the beginning of the year with our students then either hang them up all year as a reminder...or just pull them out to review from time to time. Just depends on the students. :) There are many more but I won't bore you with all of the pictures. I feel like Classroom Management must be explained from the beginning and reinforced often. I know these anchor charts will help keep that process streamlined in your classroom! Making these are fun and easy! Most importantly, it saves time and SANITY. Want these for your classroom? Click Here to grab them in my shop! (affiliate links are provided for your convenience)
Printable Worksheet for Tens and Ones for Kids Writing How Many
This is a funny way to practise vocabulary. I wanted something different to work on the body vocabulary. My pupils loveD it especially rolling the dice! Hope you'll find it useful and fun too. - ESL worksheets
How do you get a grip on being (and staying!) organized as an ESL teacher? Here are 7 tips that will put you on the right track!
In a self-paced classroom, each student is given an appropriate level of challenge and grows at a steady pace throughout the school year. Here's how it works.
Being an interventionist can be incredibly rewarding when done right. When everything aligns and intervention works like it was designed to, everyone grows. Everyone succeeds and everyone can see their own unique purpose = students and teachers alike.
Listen to this Special Ed Podcast with 15 great ideas for Functional Centers for students with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in High School. Read more and subscribe today!
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You can use it as a classroom poster or give it to your student so they can build a Pictionary.If you like this worksheet you can find more picture dictionaries ere: https://en.islcollective.com/mypage/my-creations?search_key=picture+dictionary&type=printables&option=published&id=5163&grammar=&vocabulary=&materials=&levels=&studentTypes=&skills=&languageExams=&dialect=&functions=&page=1&sorting_type=most_newest&filter_type=filter_all&view_type=list&view_length=12 - ESL worksheets
Today I'm giving a glance into my first day of school lesson plans, from TK - 5th grade. In the first day of music class, students are arguably the most attentive they will be all year. This puts a unique pressure on the first day's lesson plan to set the tone for the rest of our time together.
Beginning Proofs Interactive Notebook Page Ideas for High School Geometry
Whether your little one is a new reader or into their own chapter books, starting your own book club for kids is easy with these tips and tricks!
Check out these great ideas for helping your students feel like part of a classroom community during distance learning & social distancing.
Teaching rocks for kids can be fun, interactive and even yummy with these creative ideas. These 15 activities and ideas are perfect for teaching science about rocks that includes the rock cycle, the types of rocks and more! You'll even love how these ideas integrate food {yum!}, creativity and songs to meet all learners. Rocks for Kids 1. Rock Formations Worksheet - Students can take what they know about rocks and use them creatively to create rock formations. This is a more artistic way to work with rocks for kids and makes a great display next to a classroom anchor chart. {Free
The students learn to solve the mystery about each suspect's crime by using matrix grid. The grammar point is past simple. The teacher can play it first to understand how to play it. Teacher's Note and the key are included..have fun - ESL worksheets
The following game will help your students practise or revise the usage of "have/has got" structure. Students draw the ships on their boards and then they start ´shooting´ trying to quess where the partner´s ships are. Hope they like it! - ESL worksheets
The Unfair Game is a totally unfair twist on Jeopardy that your students will LOVE to hate! Learn how to play and find sample game boards in this post.
The activity is a review of school objects and colors, match the object writing the number inside the circle, write their names inside the box and color them according the sentence, - ESL worksheets
Teach this retelling strategy to your students for a complete retell every time! Using this retell activity and retell anchor chart, your primary students will share a complete account of their fiction text. When an oral retell has been mastered, move on to written retell skills with these resources! #readingteacher #reading #retelling #classroom #teaching
Procrastination affects us all, but offers creative insights. A theory about the origin of life can help us get stuff done. Don’t wait!
Multi-purpose practice. Here you are a new version of this worksheet that is aimed at developing our students' communicative skills.Describing people, rooms, clothes, prepositions of place, or coloursMore similar practice:https://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/how_observant_at_you_2/clothes-fashion/109634 - ESL worksheets
Every Day is a new day. Important things to note January Jan. 9 - 31 F& P Benchmarking Jan. 16 No School - MLK, Jr. Holiday Jan. 17 2nd...
Classroom procedures are one of the top three classroom management must-haves that every teacher should be utilizing. Here are a few key areas to get started!
This introduction to poetry gives teachers ideas on teaching poetry minlessons that make a difference in how your students think about poems.
Get ideas for teaching the six syllable types to your students, details about my Syllable Types Resource and a FREE syllable types activity to get you started!
The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless exp…
A blog about autism resources and support from a special ed teacher with first-hand experience.
In a self-paced classroom, each student is given an appropriate level of challenge and grows at a steady pace throughout the school year. Here's how it works.
The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be stressful and exhausting! Here's hoping a little blog therapy is just what I need to ta...
Celebrating Think-Pair-Share, the Little Strategy That Could, and sharing some best practices for making it work for you.
