Learn about Japan for Kids with this printable book to read, color, and learn about Mt Fiji, charming gardens, and sushi without leaving home!
Kids are going to love exploring geography with these fun, DIY Continent...
Try this unique cheese powder pollination activity for kids to demonstrate how butterflies and insects help plants grow! It's high engagement fun ideal for students in 2nd, and 3rd grade learning about pollination, the life cycle of plants and the butterfly life cycle.
Kids will have fun while learning where do I Live with this printable activity perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students.
Kids will love learning about New Zealand for kids with these FREE New Zealand Mini Books. Read, Color, and learn facts about this Oceanic country.
Are you wondering how to make a lap book? Then you're going to love the ideas, tips, and resources presented at this blog post. Plus a FREEBIE!
Kids will be WOWED with this hands-on, fall science experiment where they will explore Why do Leaves Change Color for kids! Fun Leaf Activity!
Get your teacher life organized with 200 free Google Keep headers! This note-taking system will revolutionize the way you teach.
I have had some requests to share work from our Waldorf-inspired second grade home school. I became much more comfortable teaching this year, and because of this and the wonderful subjects we studied, we had a lot of fun! In the second grade traditional Waldorf curriculum children can really start to sink into reading and ...
Measurement activities build kids' understanding by exploring weight, length, capacity, and area in hands-on ways using rulers and non-standard units.
This unit includes activities for an economics unit for 2nd grade. -Wants/needs - goods/services -supply/demand -spend/save - 3 unit assessment opportunities ...
A home note program that gives parents a daily read on students' behavior and performance can help keep communications between school and home more open.
Hi there, craft buddy! Today I'm sharing a TON of Disney Cars Birthday Decorations Ideas - including how to DIY a cardboard MACK truck! That's right, how to make a Mack truck out of cardboard!
Our school art fair was a few days ago. It is one of my busiest times of year. It usually falls around some very special birthdays and during one of my favorite times of year...spring. The teachers hang student art around the building, there is a book fair in the...
14 Brilliant Ways to Quiet a Noisy Class! Check out these behavior management strategies for classroom management!
Lots of FUN, Free Printable Zoo Scavenger Hunts for kids toddler-6th grade. Simple and advanced animal scavenger hunt ideas!
Download free printable book on Colombia for Kids to discover South American country known for beautiful mountains, rainforests, beaches, and coffee! K-8th
LOTS of FREE Printable worksheets for kids to practice math, literacy, science, & history with kids of all ages from 123Homeschool4Me.
Terrific choices for funny and charming 2nd grade read aloud books that are appropriate for classroom story time or reading at home.
This worksheet can be used with a topic on films/movies. The answers are all vocabulary related to the topic.You find the key here:https://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/film_vocabulary_crossword_key/movies--tv/24074 - ESL worksheets
Get Fall reading and writing activities and fun, no prep freebies your students will love to make planning in October a breeze!
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to manage classroom behavior? Desk Pets may be the perfect solution for you! Desk Pets are a unique system of tiny pets that can be used to motivate and reward students for their positive behavior. This beginner's guide will help you understand everything you need to know to get started with Desk Pets.
Stay active during pregnancy with this FREE Pregnancy Workout Plan! The BEST pregnancy workout plan for each trimester of pregnancy.
Looking for engaging and low prep science experiments for your classroom? We've got you covered with these 5 ideas!
This ultimate pregnancy to-do list will help track your entire checklist, from prenatal appointment to baby showers, prenatal classes postpartum prep and more!
Measurement activities build kids' understanding by exploring weight, length, capacity, and area in hands-on ways using rulers and non-standard units.
Reading fluency activities to help you focus on fluency in your classroom. Weekly fluency activities that can be completed in class or at home!
Totally FREE CURSIVE WORKSHEET PRINTABLES in pdf to print. Uppercase, lowercase alphabet letters, words, sentences for tracing handwriting practice.
Take Home Folders/Homework Folders... Let's talk about how to set up, label, organize, and manage Take Home Folders. Getting my folders set up is always a huge priority during summer break. I NEVER wait for students to bring their supplies to school on Meet the Teacher night because I want to have my folders set up and ready to go for the first week of school. I also want all students to have THE SAME FOLDER. I always choose green for my Take Home Folders because green means go. These are the only folders that go home. All the other folders stay at school. If you start shopping the Back to School sales in July, you can get a class set of folders for a couple bucks. In fact, do yourself a favor, and buy about 10-15 extra folders because undoubtedly you will get a few new students during the year or some folders will be lost or damaged. Some years I've bought the cheap folders (without the prongs) and laminated them. I used an X-Acto knife to slice open the pocket openings. This worked fine, but I would usually replace the entire class set around Christmas. Other years, I've found awesome deals on the poly/plastic/vinyl thick, sturdy folders. Those really hold up a lot better in my opinion. Maybe your principal will even splurge and buy a class set of nice folders for you?!?! ::Fingers crossed:: Once you've found a class set of awesome folders, it's time to get them labeled. I put the kiddos name (and number) on the front of the folder. If you don't have your class list yet, just skip this step. On the inside of the folder, I put two sticker labels. The left side says “Keep at Home” and the right pocket says “Return to School.” Print these on 2x4 inch standard shipping labels. On the back of the folder, I have a label with my name and room number on it incase another teacher or student finds it in the hallway or on the bus. I also put my e-mail or phone number. This part is totally optional, but I figure it doesn’t hurt to have it on there. As I mentioned before, some years I've bought the folders with the prongs so I could use a sheet protector to hold the students' reading log and behavior chart. Other years, I didn't buy the pronged folders and just slid these papers inside. :) Insert behavior chart and reading log inside the sheet protector so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle. Here is an example of the reading log and behavior log to communicate with parents. Even if you don't use a color chart in your classroom, this behavior log could still work for you. Simply jot down a quick note about the child's day: "Great effort today!" "Don't forget to raise your hand before talking out." "Had some trouble in the cafeteria but otherwise AWESOME day." "Thanks for being a leader today!" Realistically, a teacher doesn't have time to write a personalized note to 25 students every day. That's when STICKERS come to the rescue. I can pass out a sticker to every student who earned one in less than 60 seconds. I don't want anything super time consuming, but I do like a way to keep in touch with parents. I think it also holds kiddos accountable for their day. #oldschool With that being said, if there has been a bigger issue at school, I would definitely call or e-mail the parents to touch base. To learn more about the 5-Step System I use for Take Home Folders, check out Part 2 of this series. Please also check out my Take Home Folder VIDEO to get more ideas and details on setting up, organizing, and managing folders in the primary classroom. Download the labels and forms in my TpT store.
Kids will go nuts over this fun, EASY how to make a homemade kaleidoscope craft project at home. This activity is fun for all ages!
Make learning about england FUN for kids with these super cute, FREE Engalnd coloring pages for kids of all ages to read, color and learn!
An elementary art teacher blog with art projects and lessons, DIY projects and outfit photos as well as clothing I have made myself.
Lots of EPIC Simple Machine Projects for students to make using things around the house! Learn about simple machines for kids - levers, plleys, inclinned plane, wheel & axel, wedges, and screw.
Kids will have fun reviewing the names of Jesus' disciples with this fun, FREE 12 Disciples Memory Game. Perfect for Sunday school lessons.
