Honesty time. I was terrible at parent communication when I first started teaching. Like, I avoided it at all cost. I was terrified of parents and did not want to talk to them. I think that isn’t really a strange response as a first year teacher, but it did not work well for me. The […]
Learn how two little behavior note templates can be a complete classroom management game-changer. Glow and Grow Behavior Notes are a simple and highly effective behavior management strategy for kindergarten and beyond. Parents will love getting positive behavior notes sent home, students will love earning them, and teachers will love how easy they are to […]
Free parent communication logs to improve family involvement and document contacts. Discussing classroom management is coming up, but you gotta hear about this first.. You probably won’t believe that during my first year of teaching I had a police officer come to my classroom. Shocking I know. Because he was there to see me! I ... Read More about Parent Communication Log Freebies
I'm the kind of person that likes to get ready for the next year before the end of this year. I know. You can call me crazy. It's ok. I understand. But it's the way I am. So what am I getting ready? Forms to send home during Meet and Greet: My Parent Survey (it's free!). I keep this in my communication folder. This is what I send home so that I can take pictures for my blog. I know it has my information on it, but if you need it for something else, then maybe you can use it as a template. Click HERE to download it. And I send this home so that I can show some movies that are apparently PG. Click HERE to download it. Click the picture below to get all these forms in my {TPT store} I'm also restocking my calendar bins for next year! Head over to {THIS} post to see how I organize all of my monthly calendar-type activities. I already have my calendar pieces done...but I'm getting ready all the pages that I want to use IN the calendar bundle. Check out my post on the calendar bundle HERE. Our monthly poetry covers are printed up for the year. Find out how I use poetry in the classroom and download the covers for free {HERE} I also have our monthly writing journal covers ready to go... the journals themselves aren't done yet, but hopefully I'll have a wonderful parent volunteer next year to do them for me. See how I use the journals and download the covers for free {HERE}. I've also sent my Spelling Journals to the Print Shop. I'm opting to use these this year instead of doing my phonics notebook, only because it's my first year in First grade AND at my new school, so I want to see what they can handle before I dive in full force! haha. But I used my Phonics Notebook this year and LOVED it...You can check that out HERE. I've also sent my Vocabulary Journals to our print shop (I like send things to the print shop because they copy off a whole class set, with a cover and back cover AND bind them with a spiral thingy.... to me, NOT having to do it is worth me paying for it! lol) Check out my vocabulary Journals HERE. I also have copied off all the writing pages and family notes for our Monthly Family Projects! IF I have enough time, I might even get frisky and run off all the templates for the crafts! I'm also getting ready our Memory Books for next year... as we're finishing up this year's Memory books! lol You can read more about them {HERE} There are "All About Me" pages for the beginning of the year and the end of the year, so you can see the difference between the 2 times of year. It's always so fun to see the changes! Then, there are monthly writing pages, so the students can write about what they learned that month. The kids have really been having fun with this. Check them out in my TpT store {HERE}. You can grab a FREEBIE from these memory books {HERE} I have also printed out and laminated my personal behavior charts that I use from Rachelle. You can read my post on how I use them {HERE}, although, I must say, I am thinking of changing the plan...again! haha! I've also printed up my name tags for next year - I love that I don't have to go on a hunt to buy them every year! They have everything I want on them! You can download them for free on {THIS} post. I've had my wonderful parent volunteer trace and cut out my jerseys for me. In the beginning of the year, the kids decorate their jersey with their number on it and I leave them up all year. Why do they have numbers? FOR SO MANY THINGS! I have a post on what I use numbers for {HERE}. And last but not least, I got all planned out for next year! I came across Traci's curriculum planner, and I knew it would be perfect for me since I don't use the district adopted series. I have my whole year planned out! This is such a beautiful sight. I wish I had this for this year as a first year 1st grade teacher. but now I won't be so "lost" next year - haha! Check it out on Traci's blog {HERE}! WHEW!! That's a lot! And I still have more on my list to do for next year! And, um, this year isn't even over yet - haha! Oh well. I will be thankful next year in the beginning of the year.
Precalculus will be moving beyond their introduction to functions and function notation from Algebra II and into a in-depth development of transformations. We will be applying transformations (translations, reflections, dilations, etc.) to many of the parent functions included in the image above (we will save trigonometry for the Spring!). Understanding transformations is a crucial link between the algebraic form of a function and its graphical behavior. We will spend a considerable amount of time exploring this topic and working toward mastery. You all will continue to complete the lengthy linear programming problem set and for that reason I have a great deal of information to post--I will post the homework, reference materials, and a YouTube video that goes over the basics of linear programming from the previous week on linear programming as well as the upcoming information on transformations! Enjoy. Text Examplars: Homework Reference Material Wolfram Demonstration Upcoming Material for the next two weeks. Text Examplars: Homework Reference Material Videos on Transformations: Brightstorm Videos ______________________________________________________________________________ Algebra 2 will be moving into systems of equations through the lens of coordinate geometry. Below is a student work example of some of the resources I will be using and what we will be exploring. The purpose is for students to have a concrete link between their algebraic worlds and geometric worlds as well as to ground the solving of systems in the graphical world and slowly move to more abstract manipulation. Check out this 3D Lathe that will help you visualize the creation of 3D geometric figures from the two-dimensions of the coordinate plane. http://www.fi.uu.nl/toepassingen/00182/toepassing_wisweb.en.html Homework (from the University of Houston) Reference Material Reference Sheet 1 Reference Sheet 2 Brightstorm Videos: These videos are aligned to the sections from your textbook, so as you are completing homework from your textbook you can easily locate the most relevant videos for you!
This baby is updated in time for the sale. It grew from 60 notes to 80 thanks to input from my friends on my Facebook Fan Page. Thank you for the great ideas! I created these notes because I hate the scramble that happens when I have 5 seconds to create an eye catching note! IT PUTS ME IN CRISIS MODE. This pack will save you from all that drama. These notes are provided in full and quarter sheet formats so that you can save your copies if you are limited! Simply grab, copy, and go! It could not be easier! or The Parent Reminders Notes Feature: Melonheadz wonderful clip art. A graphic style that is pleasing to the eye Quick information that the parents can read and remember Some notes even have room for you to write in pertinent information such as dates, times, children's names, etc. Reminder Notes Found In This Pack: Early Out Early Dismissal Minimum Day Math Test Tomorrow Spelling Test Tomorrow _______ Test Tomorrow _______ Test with check off Registration Paper Work Reminder Back to School (3 variations) Parent Information Night (3 variations) School Supplies Reminder PTA Membership Drive Ends Soon PTA Membership Drive Ends Tomorrow PTO Membership Drive Ends Soon PTO Membership Drive Ends Tomorrow School Picture Day Tomorrow Fun & Funny Classroom Photos Tomorrow Field Trip Soon: Please send in forms Field Trip Tomorrow please remember _______ Field Trip Tomorrow Fundraiser Ends Soon Fundraiser Ends Tomorrow Report Cards Come Home Tomorrow Parent Teacher Conference Notification Parent Teacher Conference Tomorrow Award Notice Awards Are Tomorrow Reminder Class Party Notification and Requests (3 variations) Class Party Money Collection School Spirit Day: Your child is invited to dress up wearing: _____ 2 variations) The Book Fair is this week Scholastic Book Orders Due Online Scholastic Book Order Ends Tonight Project Due Tomorrow Oral Speaking (3 variations) District Math Test Tomorrow State Math Tomorrow District Language Arts Test Tomorrow State Language Arts Test Tomorrow Box Tops Drive Going Now Box Tops can be sent in all year Box Tops Week Weekly Goals Checked Tomorrow Monthly Goals Checked Soon Monthly Goals Checked Tomorrow Trimester Goals Checked Soon Trimester Goals Checked Tomorrow I just posted on our class Blog Facebook Page Shutterfly Page Instagram Account _______'s Lunch Account Balance is Low Oops! Lunch was given, please send $ to cover the cost of lunch Remember to wear appropriate shoes 100 Mile Club Shoes Recess Shoes Flat Shoes Request to send in ________ (supplies) OUCH! (Health Clerk/Nurse Note) Lost Tooth Open House Notice Open House is Tomorrow ________ Had a rough day (behavior note) Bonus: Water Play Party Note ******* Recent Update & New Additions 20 more notes!!!! ********** Bring Back Your Library Books Tomorrow Bring Back Your Guided Reading Book Title: ______________ Please Return the Reading Book You Borrowed ______ __________ Did not turn in homework __________ Did not turn in a reading log Please complete and return the reading log Missing homework Version 1 Missing homework Version 2 Missing homework Version 3 Please sign off on your child's sight words Please send in snacks Family Night Can you help with the Food Drive? Send in items on ______ I.E.P. Meeting is Tomorrow School Performance Can you Help Us? We Need __________ Can you Help Us? We Need Version 2 ________please remember to wear your uniform Dress Down Day, No uniforms AR Note Project Due Tomorrow Spirit Week Mon___ Tues___ Wed___ Thurs___ Fri____ Ask Me About: _____________________ Grandparent's Day Family Day Science Fair Ice Cream Money Note Field Trip Version 1 Field Trip Version 2 I hope that you enjoy your school year and that these notes make your life easier! You can go to TpT now and grab this freebie from the preview! I love it! 20 New notes make it 80!!!! If you want to go shopping around and fill up your wishlist before the sale click {here} or the window shopping tab up in my navigation bar. I hope you shop with some of my very best friends too! Click anywhere below and grab all the goodies you need to make this your best year ever!
Impulse control is an important executive functioning skill that affects all areas of our lives. This handout explains impulse control in parent-friendly language. Please note that this letter does not contain any reference to a specific diagnosis, but the information may be helpful for your students struggling due to ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disabilities. This letter includes: -An explanation of what impulse control is -How to recognize weaknesses in impulse control skills -Ideas to help their child at home Please note that tips included in this letter are similar to the ones included in my Self Control Parent Letter , however this letter is more brain-based, while the self control letter is more character based. Please keep this in mind when purchasing! Looking for other parent letters explaining executive function? Check out my Executive Functioning Parent Letter Growing Bundle
"No one will play with me" he said with tears rolling down his cheeks. He seems so confused by this strange occurrence, he thought going to preschool would mean lots of friends to play with.
Use this brainstorming strategy, borrowed from the business world, to jumpstart classroom conversation.
I met a HUGE summer goal yesterday and entered all of my Professional Development hours online! I'm not sure what the requirements are for other states, but to renew our license, Indiana teachers are required to submit the number of hours, a brief description, and scanned documentation for each professional event on the "LVIS" site. Thanks to my principal, the organized person she is, she suggested we keep a log of hours/meetings we attend throughout the school year. It wasn't fun entering all of those hours, but it sure was a lot easier with everything already documented! I recreated my PD Log for next year. Feel free to download the form below if you could find it useful! Free Fuzzy Bump Border from Frog Spot graphics On another note, I wanted to share a few of my fun purchases! I have always wanted a microphone/speaker system of some sort for my classroom. The possibilities for its use are endless (i.e. sharing Star of the Week, reading, presentations, etc.). I also think it could be a really good motivator. I did a little searching online last year, but couldn't find anything wireless or affordable. Well, I found a system on Amazon last week for only $70! Since it was so inexpensive, I was a little worried about the quality, but it came in yesterday and works perfectly! I'm so excited to use this in my classroom next year!! Here's the one I bought: I sure hope it lasts......yikes... Also....did you know that Skippyjon Jones is at Kohl's!?? It's a $5 Kohl's Cares item by the checkout lane! They have books, too! If you love Skippyjon, you better make a trip soon! :)
Load up your Character Education Perseverance month with this bundle of activities, lessons, bulletins, charts and more!
These coloring pages are excellent resources to supplement Classical Science Memory work. Unlike most science coloring pages these worksheets are creative and inviting to the eye. Perfect for all ages, you might want to turn on an audio book and color right along with your kiddos. Every week has a coloring page or two! 30 pages in all covering ANATOMY, CHEMISTRY & ORIGINS. NOTE: Origins (in respect of Classical Conversations Copyright I have fill in the blank coloring pages here on Etsy. However you can find the complete coloring page version on CC Connected search Science & user Amy.Snider) Print, color and ENJOY! This is a digital item for INSTANT download! Please use for personal and classroom use only. Do not share digital files or sell. HOW IT WORKS........................................................................... You will receive a high resolution PDF file with all the pages in one easy to print document. Print once & enjoy all year. Purchase, wait for the email from Etsy, download, print and start coloring! DETAILS........................................................................................ 30 unique 8.5x11 pdf files The coloring pages were created from a passion my daughter and I share. We love science and coloring together. She would ask... "what does that mean, explain, can I color it?" We love them, my community loves them, I hope you love them too! ENJOY! Amy (and Mackenzie) By purchasing and downloading this item, you agree to abide by the terms of the below copyright. All images, designs, and listing text © 2019 Amy Snider Design. All designs are the property of Amy Snider Design and are for personal use. Please do not distribute these files or the printed documents for commercial use or share with a third party. You do not have permission to take portions of this artwork and add to other creations and distribute or sell. Thank you for honoring these Copyright rules as I have spent hundreds of hours on these designs.
Linear, quadratic, square root, absolute value and reciprocal functions, transform parent functions, parent functions with equations, graphs, domain, range and asymptotes, graphs of basic functions that you should know for PreCalculus with video lessons, examples and step-by-step solutions.
It seems like every day there is an endless stream of students reporting behaviors or incidents that happen in the classroom. On one hand, we want to help our students feel heard and validated so they know we are a safe person for them to talk to. On the other hand, we certainly don't want to feed into the tattle machine. It's a fine line to walk. So how do we handle tattling in our classrooms?
Is it about that time for you? Time to get ready for those parent-teacher conferences? Luckily, I had mine about two weeks ago. I have the same system I follow each year to prep for conferences and it honestly makes life super easy and stress free! When I prep for conferences, I pull out a file folder where I keep student work for the year. I keep things like math tests, sight word data, writing examples and reading assessments. When I am doing a conference I simply pull that stuff out to show progress and help parents understand where we need to go next in order to help their child grow. I also like to have a conference outline. I have 15 minutes per conference, so I need to stay on track! I also let parents take this outline home as reminders of things we are working on at school and ways they can help at home. When I fill out the conference outline, I use my little prompters to help jog my brain. Let's face it, preparing for these things can make the brain go a little foggy! When it is time for the actual conferences. I put a sticky note on the outside of the student's folder with their name and the time of their conference. I lay them out in order, so when parents come in, I can just grab their folder and we can get started right away! There you have it! Super simple, but effective! Feel free to grab more conference stuff from me by clicking the product image below! It's full of FREE conference goodies!! Inlinkz coding: An InLinkz Link-up
Homeroom is a free Android and iPhone app (that also works on PC) that allows teachers to set up a private photo and video sharing account and invite parents to join. Learn how to get started using the program to easy upload and share photos to parents safely! Set up Homeroom Account After setting up an account on the website, I downloaded the app onto my phone and classroom iPad. Homeroom sends you an email with a link to forward to parents so they can also join. I forwarded the link with a short message to parents in the class
O.K - the rest of the Behavior Logs are all done for the rest of the year! I hope you can use them!! :) Click on the picture below to...
I’m so happy to share this guest post with you because it is about the one app that has changed my classroom the most – the Seesaw app! A big thanks to Lori of Conversations in Literacy for introducing this app and how she uses it as an amazing learning tool in her classroom. ______________________________________________________ …
Behavior issues can sink a lesson (and a teacher) faster than about anything. Check out this post and learn 15 ways to get that control back!
I’m so happy to share this guest post with you because it is about the one app that has changed my classroom the most – the Seesaw app! A big thanks to Lori of Conversations in Literacy for introducing this app and how she uses it as an amazing learning tool in her classroom. ______________________________________________________ …
Anti-bullying campaign ideas from our community on ways to deal with the issue in schools.
"Glow" and "Grow" notes are great tools for reinforcing positive behavior, and communicating with parents any areas for growth observed with a student. This tool has been used in my own classroom for the past year, and parents and students LOVE them! I use "Glow" notes daily as a student incentive. ...
Use this note to attach to each students Seesaw Parent invitation. This gives them a few tips to help them learn Seesaw! ...
I loved writing out a good lesson plan. And I was always disappointed when an administrator didn't look in my plan book on my desk for the lesson plan. There was some art (and a few arrows) there - and my boss missed it. If you are trying out Blended Learning in your classroom and
Frustrated when your child disobeys on purpose or pushes your buttons? Learn how to discipline a toddler who doesn’t listen or ignores you.
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Reggio Emilia is an approach to early childhood teaching. Here's everything parents need to know about this educational philosophy.
Assessing Critical Thinking in Middle and High Schools: Meeting the Common Core, by Rebecca Stobaugh is a practical, very effective resource for midd...
Empathy character education is made easy with these activities, lessons, bulletins, displays, read alouds, parent letters, and more!
Incorrect pen hold is an obstacle to beautiful and legible writing. This graphic will show you how to hold a pen or pencil in a way that limits fatigue.
These three ideas for show and tell are all you need to create a fun and exciting sharing experience with your students for the entire year!
