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Have your students get creative with this self-portrait printout! Goes great with our end-of-the-school-year questionnaire. ...
If you're looking for resources to supplement your current classroom management strategies in the secondary classroom, this is a great place to start! This product contains a nine page PDF: a teacher's guide, pause cards + blank template, reflection cards + blank template, a self-assessment + blank template, and a goal check-in + blank template. All resources are intended to help students develop the SEL competencies of self-awareness and self-management. As always, thank you for visiting my little shop! Feedback and follows are much appreciated! :) **Updated 7/17 to include blank templates in Google Slides for easier editing!**
Are you looking for a general student reflection sheet? This self-assessment rubric is fun and general enough for any class. It works best in art classes or project-based classes, but I can see regular elementary teachers using it in their class as well. I use this in my art classes for student...
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Highlight your name to show understanding! Have students use highlighters to reflect on their learning when turning in assignments. I use these posters near my turn-in cart for my students to show me where they stand with a content area. The procedure allows for me to better understand how my students are feeling and where they need guidance or more of a challenge. You can print these and laminate for long term use. :) NOTE: You can NOT edit the pages!
These book based activities for My Mouth is a Volcano provide great opportunities for talking about self-control and not interrupting.
Worksheet encouraging students to reflect on their mental health.- How do they deal with having an 'empty cup'?- What they need to hear?- How you will know they need help?- What fills their cup?- What empties their cup?
Welcome back to my blog! In this post I am going to share how I modify the Creative Curriculum to fit the needs of my students. I want to preface this post by saying that my administration is extremely flexible with their expectations of the preschool teachers using the curriculum to its fullest. The curriculum […]
This is a great project adaptable for distance learning! The assignment was designed as a project for my year 1 high school class, but would be great for middle school too. It's a way for them to tell a little about themselves through drawing of personal ideas. Like a self-portrait about them. It en...
Student Self-EvaluationConferences coming up soon? This thorough three-page student self-evaluation and goal-setting form is what you need to showcase student citizenship and progress at student-let conferences or traditional parent-teacher conferences.I recommend reading the sentences aloud as your...
This form comes in BOTH Google Slides and PDF Printable. After recording a classroom lesson, teachers are able to view the video, take notes based on the specific goal, and reflect on the implementation of the lesson. Teachers can complete this form out prior to meeting with their coach to debriefI...
Have you settled in for a luxurious savasana and had your teacher read a life-changing quote aloud? Has a poem or short story left you elated, inspired, and more connected to your true self? In this blog post, I reveal some of my favorite quotes to end a
Track and watch students progress with name writing and drawing self portraits by doing them monthly! Each month students will draw their self portrait and write his/her name at the bottom. If you own the bundle Portfolio and Assessments BUNDLE, Just the Student Portfolios. or Just the Assessments for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten you already own this product so don’t buy it again! What’s included: WITH A BOX for the student to write his/her name • Self Portrait Journal Cover • Monthly self portrait pages with the month at the top • Self portrait page with NO month at the topWITH A DOTTED LINE • Self Portrait Journal Cover • Monthly self portrait pages with the month at the top • Self portrait page with NO month at the top Need Writinng Journals? Check out... • Journal Writing Tools for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Click the ★green star★ at the top of my store to follow me to receive 50% off all new products for the first 24 hours a new product is posted! Visit my store Pocket of Preschool Let’s Connect! → My Website → Facebook → Pinterest → Instagram → Newsletter Terms of Use Pocket of Preschool™️. By purchasing and/or downloading this electronic file, you agree to the following terms. For personal use/single classroom use only. No part of this document may be distributed, posted on the internet, copied, edited, or resold. ALL contents of this document are under copyright protection including all content, text, fonts, and graphics, Thank you for respecting my hard word as well as the hard work of the artists whose work helped create this product. To purchase additional licenses select to purchased additional licenses at checkout or go to “my purchases”, select the item, and click “buy additional licenses”. Did you know there are TPT School Accounts? Tell your administrator and ask if your school will purchase this for your classroom.
The development of strong learning skills and work habits is needed in order to succeed in school and in life. This resource is an excellent way to explicitly teach learning skills and work habits, and their importance. Students benefit when teachers and peers discuss and model the skills and habits. It is also extremely beneficial for students to know HOW they will be assessed and evaluated on these skills, these are included in the report card evaluations of most school boards. Pair this resource with the matching Habiletés et habitudes d'un bon apprenant - French Learning Skills Posters and Habiletés et habitudes d'un bon apprenant - French Learning Skills Reflection Sheets Six learning skills in line with the Ontario curriculum have been included, with the extra addition of oral French. Learning Skills included: - Français - Responsabilité - Organisation - Travail indépendant - Initiative - Collaboration - Autorégulation You might also like: -This popular Early Finisher Display for Classroom Management! -This large collection words for both a portable and traditional word wall! -These Dance Flash Cards from the Move It Collection! (Also available in French, click here) -This comprehensive parent resource for practising French at home! Collection! Want to know about new discounts, freebies and products? Become a follower by clicking on the green star beside my store logo. Click here to view my store!
These Monthly Self-Portrait Templates are designed to keep you organized while also keeping your materials looking super fun! What's Included? Monthly Self-Portrait templates for: August September October November December January February March April May June *PLEASE NOTE* This product is in PDF format. It is NOT editable! If you enjoy this FREE download, please feel free to give me a rating and follow my store for future products and updates! Happy Teaching and Happy Smiling! Erika •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Let's Connect! ⤵ TpT Store: Teaching and Smiling Instagram: Teaching and Smiling Facebook: Teaching and Smiling Pinterest: Teaching and Smiling
Use these for so many things! They are the perfect start to a Self-Portrait. Use them to illustrate a character in a story. They can be used to draw historical figures or community figures. You will find that they can be used in all subject areas and at all times throughout the year. There is...
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Project-based learning is a whole different type of learning activity. Students think outside of the box during PBL, so how do you assess them? A test at the end of the project doesn’t seem sufficient with all of the work they’ve put in researching and problem-solving for their project. This is why I use rubrics […]
How to Use this ResourceSelf-Assessment is one of the core strategies of any successful formative assessment practice in the classroom. This rubric is aimed at activating learners as owners of their own learning. I used this rubric to empower students with a leading role in their own education. By e...
Establishing consistent accountability when using the workshop approach to teaching and learning may seem daunting at first. After all, your students are producing, and consuming an immense amount of content during workshop on a daily basis…far more than you can (and want) to grade. The good news is, you don’t have to grade every activity. I know what you’re thinking…”If I stop grading every single thing…there won’t be enough accountability.” The reality is, there are other far more efficient ways to establish accountability and boost meaningful student growth. One of these ways is routine student self-reflection. If you’re ready to bring more student reflection to your classroom, these tips can help you establish routines that maintain consistent accountability in your workshop classroom. Creating Rubrics Together A foundational rubric will help you and your students create a common language that can make ongoing assessment more meaningful and fluid in your classroom. Begin by pulling the rubric your district requires you to use, or write a rubric that communicates your parameters for each level of understanding in your classroom. Rewrite this rubric in your own student-friendly language so you can share these parameters with your class. Making a slide or poster for each level on your rubric so it is easier for students to digest may be helpful. Set aside time in your schedule each day to create a one-week series of work sessions when you and your students can rewrite the rubric again as a class using language that is actually produced by your students. You may opt to: Have all slides/posters on display simultaneously while students rotate to stations where they work in groups to make meaning of each level of understanding. Students can then write their interpretations on the slides/posters, which can be aggregated on the final day. Display one slide/poster each day and host a class conversation that facilitates meaning-making for each level of understanding. Record student ideas as you work toward a common, and final definition for each level of understanding. At the end of these series of work sessions, you and your students will have a rubric that is unpacked by them, rewritten by them, and ready to be used by them. Working together as a class to write a final rubric that will be adopted as the foundation makes conversations about assessments more meaningful and productive. Rubric Drawers Once your class rubric is created, you can make it easy for students to consistently reflect on their work by submitting any assignments to “rubric drawers” that are marked with the definitions for each level of understanding. This built-in practice of self-reflection builds students’ intrinsic motivation to reach higher and produce quality work. If you notice your students have a tendency to submit work to the “wrong” drawer, this signals they need a follow up lesson on the type of work quality required to achieve each level of understanding. Using exemplars (examples of each level of understanding from a particular subject area or activity) can help students build a stronger definition for what work quality looks like. As students build their ability to accurately assess themselves, you can also have them attach a short note of justification for their self-scoring. This will provide insight about any misconceptions they may have about their work or the rubric levels your class has written. If you want to track the score students give themselves on an activity, provide a special pen or stamp that allows them to mark their score before placing it in the drawer. In addition, you can have students submit work with the help of a partner. Once an activity is complete, a student can briefly confer with their assigned partner to get feedback, and make a decision about which drawer a piece should be submitted. This provides an additional layer of motivation for students to reach higher, as they know a peer will be reviewing their work quality. Reflection Letters Another routine that can boost student growth through self-assessment is the writing of reflection letters on a routine basis. Students thrive when they know they have an important role in their assessment process, and will be eager to read your response. Begin by creating a prompt that asks students to reflect specifically on different areas of the assignment that will support their goal setting and goal progress. Also direct students to refer to their rubric to self-assess, and provide justification for their assessment as part of their reflection process. This routine will remind students the importance of keeping the rubric in mind as they complete their work each week, which will foster stronger performance. Set aside time to read these reflection letters and write brief responses which may include your own score using the same rubric, and comments that support your scoring. This written dialogue further emphasizes the value you place on student work and growth. If you find the need to differentiate this letter writing process to support the unique needs of students in your classroom. Here are some differentiation ideas: Have students dictate as you record their reflection. Have students circle their score on a rubric and mark evidence with color-coding or sticky notes. Provide sentence frames to scaffold independence. Self Assessment & Reflection In Your Classroom Ready to give self-reflection a try in your own classroom? Here are a few editable tools to help you get started. Once you’ve established student self-reflection routines in your classroom, stop by and share your experience. I look forward to hearing about the growth your students make, and the freedom you feel from teaching in a workshop classroom where accountability and engagement are off the charts.
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This resource includes an editable self contained elementary teacher pacing guide for the any school year. This editable pacing guide, curriculum map, and long term guide has everything you need to create your own pacing guide by typing over mine, or using an included blank one while using my 5th grade one as inspiration. This resource is 100% editable in PowerPoint. You will need a computer with PowerPoint to use this resource. In this resource you will have access to: PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW TO SEE EVERYTHING IN THIS FILE This pacing guide was made when I taught at a no curriculum school, so almost all resources I use (which are linked in the pacing guide) are found right her on TeacherPayTeachers. Most sellers I purchases from have resources for grades 3-6 so this pacing guide is designed as a tool for most self-contained third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade teachers.
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These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
A mobile phone outline sheet for your class to draw 'selfie' themed self portraits. Perfect for back to school work and art projects throughout the year! My class have had a ball drawing 'selfies' showing themselves at their favourite places seen on our school trips. ...
This Time Capsule Letter can be used in a time capsule you open in 1 year, 5 years, or even at high school graduation! Students of all ages enjoy writing a letter to their future self! Use this letter to make a First Day or Last Day Time Capsule, a great back to school activity! This Letter to Future Me is written in a fill-in-the-blank style to stimulate student's thinking. You may choose to bury the letters in a time capsule, keep them safe in your desk, or send home to parents for safe keeping. Boy and Girl clipart versions included in both color & blackline. Happy teaching everyone! ❤ Click HERE to view 750+ resources by Happy Teacher Happy Students ❤ ************************************************************************************************ ⭐Happy Teacher Club Join for Exclusive Freebies, Tips & Tricks ⭐Happy Teacher Happy Students Blog Visit My Blog and Chat All Things Teaching! ⭐Instagram: Let's be friends! Use one of my resources in your class or homeschool? I want to see it! Tag me @happyteacherhappystudents in your photo I’ll send you a special freebie. ⭐ Questions? Looking for something not already in my store? Contact Me @ [email protected] ************************************************************************************************ ** Visit my STORE and click on the 'green star' to follow me and be the first to know about new products, sales & freebies! ** Please remember to rate this product so that you earn TPT Credits for future purchases! Copyright © Happy Teacher Happy Students. All rights reserved. This file is intended for classroom and personal use only. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: **You may print for your personal, classroom use, and non-commercial use only. **Clipart, graphics, photographs, found inside this product are copyrighted. They may not be extracted from this file without written permission from the original artist(s).
Tout Sur Moi - All About Me Activity - 1 Page PrintableThis Tout sur moi! worksheet can be used in many different ways. Students will write and draw about:✎ C'est moi self-portrait✎ Quand je serai grand self-portrait✎ J'ai _____ ans.✎ Mon anniversaire c'est le _____.✎ Je suis en classe de _____.✎ M...
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Use mayonnaise, mustard, and other condiments to encourage student independence and responsibility. Mustard = must do work, Mayonnaise = may do work, Ketchup = catch up work, and Pickles = you pick activities. These posters are a great visual reminder to show students what's expected of them today! Lots of extras are included in this cute set. Full-size posters - provided in full-color and black and white must do may do ketchup catch-up (alternate version) pickles you pick (alternate version) Half-size posters - provided in full-color and black and white must do may do ketchup work catch up work (alternate version) free picks you pick (alternate version) Half-size posters with room to write - provided in full-color and black and white must do may do catch up you pick Full-size agenda poster - provided in full-color and black and white included mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup packets and lines to write today's agenda Full-size Ketchup Folder Sign - provided in full-color and black and white print as many as you need to make catch up folders for absent students Ketchup Work strips - provided in full-color and black and white 6 per page cut out one strip and staple it to student work that needs to be completed at home Ketchup Packet strips - provided in full-color and black and white 6 per page cut out one strip and staple it to a packet of work for students who were absent and missed several lessons You may also like: Other items in this Leadership Category How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Click it and give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I'd love to know how this product is working for you and your students. Follow Almost Friday to be the first to know about my new products, freebies, and sales. Look for the green star next to my store name and click it.
Use this worksheet to help students identify the differences between Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive communication styles. ...
This blog post lists ten must-dos for the first day of school! I want to share some actions you may know (or may not know) to ensure you have a great first
This is a great project adaptable for distance learning! The assignment was designed as a project for my year 1 high school class, but would be great for middle school too. It's a way for them to tell a little about themselves through drawing of personal ideas. Like a self-portrait about them. It en...
Self-advocacy for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students can cover so many topics, so I made it easy by making one page lessons to cover all the necessities! These lessons are no prep one page lessons. Simply print and bring to your sessions to cover many different self-advocacy topics. I keep mine in a page protector and use them over and over. Topics Included In Every Lesson: Listening Check Amplification Accommodations My Hearing Loss Social Skills Audiology The Ear Communication Repair Troubleshooting 3 Levels of Difficulty: Level 1: Ideal for young elementary Level 2: Ideal for upper elementary/middle Level 3: Ideal for middle/high school These are rough guidelines. Some of my older kids have huge gaps in self-advocacy knowledge and benefit from using the lower level sheets as well. Includes 12 lessons and a word bank for overall vocabulary review. Meant to spark discussion and conversation between teacher and student. Some prompts have spaces to write, fill in, or select answers, and some are conversation prompts. These are best used in a one-to-one or small group setting that allows for discussion. Since each page covers so many topics, I use mine to determine which areas my students need more focus on. You may also be interested in: Self-Advocacy Interactive Song Book Self-Advocacy Writing Prompts Self-Advocacy Flip Book You can check out all my other self-advocacy resources here! Let's Connect! Instagram @listeningfun Email: [email protected] Remember to click the green star to follow and see all future self-advocacy and listening resources! :)
We have a student teacher in the art room this fall. Marissa Siegel is joining us from the University of Iowa (GO HAWKS!). It has been great to have an extra adult in the room this fall. Recently Mrs. Siegel has been working with the fourth graders on a typography unit. Classes looked at typography and how it can be used in art. Students then used a photograph and along with a little help from the light box their pictures were changed to a simple line drawing. Text was added from magazines and newspapers. Spaces were filled with hand printed descriptive words relating to each students interests and personal characteristics. This unit was very challenging for the fourth graders but they were able to produce some unusual and interesting pieces. ENJOY!
Use this imaginative 'Shoe All About Me' art and writing activity to get to know your new students during the first week back to school This meaningful icebreaker is a unique way for teachers and students to learn more about each other and build a strong classroom community. Students respond to the prompts and questions using words and doodles to create unique shoe designs to reflect their personalities and interests. A Shoe All About Me - Design Activities: Choose from a selection of shoe/sneaker/high-top templates. Students can express their interests - for example, their love of art, music, nature, sport A Shoe All About Me - Writing Activities Sole templates with written prompts encourage reflection and goal-setting All About Me Questionnaire Warm up with these 30 questions - presented on shoelaces! Posters and Banners: Students can decorate a selection of posters to make their classroom colorful and inspiring Early Finisher Activities: Shoelace doodle pages Shoelace bookmarks Photographs of Finished Examples: Photographs of completed examples are included in the packet, using a black pen and colored markers to create a modern, illustrative style to appeal to slightly older children, grade 5+ Happy teacher feedback: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jordan L says, “This was a great back to school resource to use with my students. It tied in nicely with eighth grade because our first novel is To Kill a Mockingbird, and we talk about what it means to walk in someone's shoes. It was a great way to make the connection between themes in our novel and relationship building in the classroom.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Melissa M says, “My students loved using this during one of our class meetings. This was a great way to start the year and discuss ways to remember we each walk a different path each day and to respect that.” You might also like to view these popular seasonal resources:A Backpack All About Me A Cell Phone All About Me A Hoodie All About M View my Back to School Bundles here - save 25% Stay in touch! Website and Blog Pinterest Instagram You Tube Follow my store on TPT to receive notification of new products, where I will be offering a 50% discount for the first 48 hours after they are posted. Don’t forget to leave feedback on resources - you will earn points towards your next TPT purchases :-) Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this resource, I am always keen to help, Thanks! Diane Copyright ©The ImaginationBox/Diane Pagan 2019. All rights reserved by the author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only
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2 booklets per page.This resource is used to support student's self regulation.Can be modified for lower or upper years. Can be used in conjunction with the Zones Toolbox resource from the Zones of Regulation Book.Enjoy!!"This file is an independent product and is not affiliated with, nor has it bee...
This is an activity that goes along with Yale University's RULER strategies for Meta Moment. Teachers can use this activity along side a read aloud that has a protagonist who has a moral dilemma and shows their best self in the end. It's great for kids to identify who the best version of themselves is and what that looks like. This way, when kids get to a "less desirable" state of emotions, they can look at their own visual of their best self as a baseline and use strategies to get back to their best self. Please note: This is NOT a Yale resource, but rather my own resource based off of the RULER model and lessons.
Get to know your new students during the first week of school with this 'all about me' foldable craft. This self-portrait folding activity is a fun and hands-on alternative to a standard back-to-school worksheet for first and second grade. You could use these in the classroom for a first day or week of school activity, or send home for students to complete as a transition activity over the summer break. It could also be used for a myself/me topic or unit, or a back-to-school bulletin board. The Templates There are 15 templates so children can pick one that best matches their hairstyle. They then draw eyes, eyebrows, skin/hair color, and lips, creating a self-portrait! The templates are included with and without a rectangle outline to provide an option for less confident cutters. The simple inside sections prompt students to add some information about themselves - name, age, favorite colors, something that makes them smile, and something they are good at. Finally, they cut out the design, and fold (directions are included for this). Bring the 2 sides of the face together, then gently pull apart to reveal the inside, like a concertina. Minimal prep is needed - just print templates onto letter-sized paper or cardstock and have colored pencils in skin/hair/eye tones and scissors available. Glue/tape are not required. Please note that this is not an editable file. Versions with both US and UK spelling/paper sizes are included. Benefits of this activity Get to know students in a fun way at the start of a new school year Students can complete a template that looks like them Develops fine motor skills (cutting and folding) Easy-cut options for those less confident with scissors The finished foldouts can be used for a back-to-school bulletin board What teachers are saying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was a great resource to use during the first week of school. It gives everyone an opportunity to learn about each other. Thank you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was an excellent resource for getting to know my new class, and getting them to engage with one another. We had a great time discussing what they'd written, and I would thoroughly recommend this to other teachers!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My students loved this as an activity to introduce themselves to one another!' You may be interested in these other back-to-school about me resources: Space themed all about me Dinosaur themed all about me Vertical folding all about me All about me folding pencil craft
