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Source: Eva-Lotta Lamm, flickr I wish I had this ability to convert spoken words to images quickly as a note taking device. The sketchnote featured above is by Eva-Lotta Lamm. Its out of a book she wrote where she gathered sketchnotes from over 100 talks taken at design events and conferences in 2011…Read More

just how tiring the first weeks are! It's like I must black it out in my memory. I know to expect super long hours, endless repetition of setting routines and procedures, and sore feet from standing all day as opposed to lounging on my couch, but I'm always amazed at how worn out my body is. I seriously napped and lied around ALL day yesterday. I never even put on real clothes, sad I know. I'm also fighting some kind of infection, thought it was strep but thank goodness it wasn't (yes I've already been to the dr. for shots and antibiotics and we're only 12 days into this year). I've been too busy or too tired to post anything and to be honest nothing we've done yet has been very worthy of sharing. But here's a super cute 1st day of school picture that I took of each kiddo. The kids were so funny, when I explained how I wanted them to hold the speech bubble to look like it was coming out of their mouths a few of the boys exclaimed, "It's like we're in a comic book!". Which leads me to another idea... If your kids are doing any kind of book extensions or writing their own stories they could make themselves into the characters, write speech bubbles for themselves(using a dry erase surface would be easy), take photos, and put them together comic book style. That's a lot of work but it integrates technology and would be so much fun (especially if you have older kids who are more independent with tech. stuff). So that's my spur of the moment teaching idea.

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How to use washi tape in your Bible journal including a tutorial on how you can add washi tape on the books of your Bible to make them easier to find.

I have always found the deep split between the spiritual and sexual in nearly all religions, including the Buddhism I practice, very troubling. While it’s possible to argue that Buddhism has …

SERMON NOTES We are blessed to listen to an amazing speaker every Sunday and he can PREACH! I always wish I could remember to bring something to write down his points and can reflect the message throughout the week. Also, the church likes to introduce some new songs, and trying to remember the lyrics to look them up after service is hard for this mother. AND this is a great print out if your High School student is sitting next to you and to keep their focus on the sermon instead of snoozing.

#springdeals Grab, print and go! No prep. "If I Could Have My Very Own Garden" is a file with TWO garden organizers (with prompts) and THREE final draft pages. Students complete an organizer and write their final drafts on the lined paper. Make extra copies of the lined paper for longer essays than one page. This is a great way to ascertain how students can write if the students are new to you in a tutoring situation or at the beginning of the school year. It's also a light and fun fill-in writing assignment for homework or for substitutes. Enjoy! If you purchase open the green view files tab to get access to both the PDF and digital Easel pages. You can choose the pages for your student's devices. Simply go to edit pages and remove the ones you wish to remove for any given assignment. If you wish to change your selections you can revert back to the original pages and choose again. When you click the "assign" tab you will get a code for your students' devices. I like this option a lot! If your students really like this, I also have: If I Could Be a Super Hero If I Could Become an Animal for a Day Also available is: 20 Basic Graphic Organizers 40 Great Graphic Organizers

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Transform from frustrated and stuck to writing with ease as you engage readers like never before! This writing success book will help you grow your author skills and engage readers like never before! Ideas for Author Growth Have you ever, Wanted to write a book but didn't know where to start? Started writing, only to get stuck? Finished writing your book but felt it wasn't good enough? Published a book, only to have it sit quietly on the digital shelf? Wished you were more helpful, could write better, or wanted to sell more books? If you can relate to any of these writing challenges, then these great ideas for authors you. I have experienced all of these struggles myself. I also know the thrill of overcoming each one. Every breakthrough always begins with an idea, which is why I believe you are only one great idea away from writing success. Grow Your Author Skills Over the past five years, I have published eighteen books and reached thousands of readers. Nevertheless, the journey has not been easy, and I know that making progress can be tough. If I could send letters back in time, to my unpublished self, I know exactly what I would say. I would cheer myself on and offer simple author skills that lead to writing success. In Ten Great Ideas for Authors, I share these writing ideas with you. Each one leads to author growth. Although you could learn each of these simple writing strategies yourself--through a long process of trial and error, as I did--you can now learn these great ideas for authors quickly, with the help of this book. Creative Writing Prompts Because author growth always requires action, this book includes 131 creative writing prompts. This way you can learn these ideas quickly, practice them often, and hone your writing skills. Don't just hope for change. Discover ten great ideas for building momentum and engaging readers like never before. I truly believe you are one great idea away from igniting your writing dreams! New Author Book This book of author skills is especially for new writers--although I do believe that experienced authors will also find author skills valuable. These writing strategies are easy to learn and apply. So don't just dream about writing your book. Take action today. Your writing success is only one great idea away! | Author: Jed Jurchenko | Publisher: Independently published | Publication Date: Jul 09, 2019 | Number of Pages: 121 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1076093450 | ISBN-13: 9781076093455

I finished The Case for Christ last night. I found it to be very interesting, of course, I never had any doubts about Christ to begin with but the book, if read by a non believer, could certainly prove that not only did Jesus live but that he was truly the Son of God and One with God. Lee Strobel went through Christ's entire life, death and resurrection and showed each step of the way how there is no other conclusion to be found. I think this could help Christians everywhere defend their faith and our God. I have now started . I have only read the prologue but I am anxious to continue it.

Hey hey! Do you remember being in college and taking a test wishing, if I just had extra time I could really learn this in detail and get a good grade? That is how children feel. I am the first to say and admit that I move in math class at the rate of a racehorse. Do I like it? Not at all. Do I have to? YES. With all of the math standards that we have to teach, our year at a glance is packed with math standards. Maybe our kids don’t understand the material right after we teach the standard. However, should we forget about their data just because we have to move on to the next? After I give the kids an assessment, I grab one of my re-teach half sheets and write down any scores less than an A. I paperclip the assignments to the back of the half sheet so I know that I need to re-assess those people. After I record their scores, I reprint a paper (for each kid) that I can use for a small group, and the assessment again. When I have extra time (I know who has extra time), I pull a […]

Celebrate each day in January with these symbol supported national day posters and journals! ***Or save and grab the year-long BUNDLE*** Four levels of differentiated journals are included along with a symbol supported classroom poster to encourage classroom discussion and participation. Perfect to add into calendar time! What's included: Classroom Poster: project or print to use in small groups! Use this poster to introduce the day, discuss and access prior knowledge. Each national day poster includes symbol text with the date, discussion questions, symbol sentence and a space to tally your students' opinions! Have students journal and then come back to tally what they wanted to say about the topic.  Level 1: Non writers. They can choose the correct symbol options for the month and date. The symbol sentence is next and you can have them circle the topic if you wish. Next they can give their opinion (errorless), as well as color the picture. Level 2: Tracers. Students will trace the date and topic. They will write the topic word to the best of their ability. (maybe they use letter stamps). And then they can color and draw a picture. Level 3: Beginning Writers. Students will write the date and topic. They fill in the blank with their opinion from the word bank below. They will then write a sentence about the topic. This could be the topic sentence, an “I like” or “don’t like” about the topic, or anything they choose! Guide students based on their ability levels. They can then color and/or draw a picture about the topic - again guide as time and ability levels allow. Level 4: Writers. (Blank template) Students will use the first two lines to write what the day is. They will write their opinion (using the word bank from the classroom sample so they can tally at the end with the class). Then they can copy the sentence from the classroom poster or write their own sentence on the topic. Students will also draw a picture of the topic.  Celebrate each day with your students! _____________ Widget symbols used with permission. © Breezy Special Ed 2020

Are you lonely? Do you need some words of encouragement? Do you wish Mr Darcy could write you a letter? Do you need to write a letter but don’t have time?? Do you just want to receive letters in the mail??? Well you’ve come to the write place 👍🏻 We will hand write a letter to you or someone else about anything you want. Whether it’s a love letter, words of encouragement, an apology, words from a fictional character or just gibberish, we will write it. It’ll include some relevant Knicknacks like stickers or something too. This will be in no way classy (unless we get a hold of some vintage paper) but it will be with effort. The price is equally split between the supplies + effort + stamp.

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Are you a Teacher wanting to know more from your students? Each week you can have this fun activity" Things you wish your teacher knew" where your students complete these premade postcards to tell you what their thoughts are about the week in their class/school. They can write about something they liked, did not like, a student having trouble, bullying, a subject they want more review on, and so on. (You could get something to use for a "mailbox" to have students complete their postcards on Friday afternoon and deliver them to your mailbox before leaving for the weekend - mailbox not included). This can help you keep a close eye on what happens in not only your classroom but maybe also in the school. .: Premade 2-sided postcard template .: Available in 4.62"x6.25" (30/50pcs) .: Sustainably sourced and recyclable

This ready-to-print creative writing booklet is the perfect addition to your back to school preparation. With 20 writing prompts, students can keep this booklet in their desk to work on for multiple weeks/months. This product includes: - let me tell you about what I like to do on the weekends - let me tell you about a movie I really liked watching - let me tell you about some of my favorite toys over the years - let me tell you about where I'd like to travel in the world - let me tell you about a time that I felt really happy - let me tell you about a dream I remember in great detail - let me tell you about jobs I'd be interested in having when I'm older - let me tell you about a game or sport that I really like to play - let me tell you about an animal I wish people could keep as a pet - let me tell you about a person in my life who is special to me - let me tell you about a superpower I would like to have - let me tell you about what my dream house would look like - let me tell you about how I would rank the seasons - let me tell you about what I would do on the "best day ever" - let me tell you about some of the good advice I have gotten in my life - let me tell you about a really funny story - let me tell you about this cartoon character I just created - let me tell you about someone it would be fun to switch places with - let me tell you about one of my favorite holidays - let me tell you about things I would change in our school *an extra piece of writing paper has been added to each prompt for the students who need it. Enjoy!

This 45-minute lesson walks students through the language of Nathaniel Hawthorne using chapter one of The Scarlet Letter, and ends with an engaging grammar/syntax activity where they write their own Mad Lib-style sentences with Hawthorne sentence structure. Connections are made to US history curriculum and vocabulary words are addressed. Bundled .zip folder includes .docx and .pdf copies of: Lesson plan Printable student text with all of chapter 1 to annotate (2-sided) Annotated teacher text of chapter 1 Printable student worksheet for Mad Libs (2-sided) Printable ch 1 text (1-side) and Mad Lib worksheet (1-side) for one-page printing 32-slide PowerPoint .pptx Search Twitter for #HawthorneMadLibs for some examples of my students' work!

Celebrate each day in September with these symbol supported national day posters and journals! ***Use during distance learning by sending home the printed packet at your students level, upload to SeeSaw and have students write on it, or use a PDF writer app/add-on such as Kami, with Google Classroom. Record (or zoom) during morning meeting with the classroom poster to introduce the topic and give the discussion questions via a zoom meeting or ask families to discuss at home***   Four levels of differentiated journals are included along with a symbol supported classroom poster to encourage classroom discussion and participation. Perfect to add into calendar time!   What's included: Classroom Poster: project or print to use in small groups! Use this poster to introduce the day, discuss and access prior knowledge. Each national day poster includes symbol text with the date, discussion questions, symbol sentence and a space to tally your students' opinions! Have students journal and then come back to tally what they wanted to say about the topic.   Level 1: Non writers. They can choose the correct symbol options for the month and date. The symbol sentence is next and you can have them circle the topic if you wish. Next they can give their opinion (errorless), as well as color the picture.   Level 2: Tracers. Students will trace the date and topic. They will write the topic word to the best of their ability. (maybe they use letter stamps). And then they can color and draw a picture.   Level 3: Beginning Writers. Students will write the date and topic. They fill in the blank with their opinion from the word bank below. They will then write a sentence about the topic. This could be the topic sentence, an “I like” or “don’t like” about the topic, or anything they choose! Guide students based on their ability levels. They can then color and/or draw a picture about the topic - again guide as time and ability levels allow.   Level 4: Writers. (Blank template) Students will use the first two lines to write what the day is. They will write their opinion (using the word bank from the classroom sample so they can tally at the end with the class). Then they can copy the sentence from the classroom poster or write their own sentence on the topic. Students will also draw a picture of the topic.   Celebrate each day with your students! _____________   Widget symbols used with permission. © Breezy Special Ed 2020

Anchor charts are a great way to make thinking visible as you record strategies, processes, cues, guidelines and other content during the learning process. Here are 25 of our favorite charts for teaching your students all about writing. This is the first post in the Teaching Young Writers blog series sponsored by Zaner-Bloser's Strategies for Writers.

I'M THANKFUL FOR YOU FROM A TO Z! 26 letter blank cards + 4 heart cards to add your personal message You will also get a cover card (as shown in the photo no #1,#7) Fill the cards in handwriting with your personal messages (an example of this is in photos no:#2, #3, #4, #5, #7) PRODUCT DETAILS ♥ Set of 26 cards + 4 heart cards + 1 cover card (I'm thankful for you from A to Z) ♥ Each card has a different message. ♥ Size: 2.7" X1.9" /7cm X5cm ♥ You will receive the following: One PDF High-Resolution file (300 dpi). ♥ Print the cards on A4 or a letter page THIS LISTING IS A DIGITAL FILE FOR INSTANT DOWNLOAD ONLY No physical product will be posted to you. The images above, show you what this design could look like once printed. Please be advised that the colors may appear slightly different on your digital screen than they do in person. IMPORTANT Due to the nature of digital items, no refunds or exchanges will be given once the items have been downloaded. This download is for personal use /gifts only and is not to be resold as is. You may use it in a classroom setting. You may not sell these products for profit. GRAB THE CARDS NOW! 1. Purchase this listing. 2. After payment is confirmed, go to You >Purchases and reviews Next to the order, select Download Files. This goes to the Downloads page for all the files attached to your order. 3. Click ‘Download’, and save the files onto your computer. 4. Edit the files on your computer and not on your smartphone. 5. print this item as many times as you wish! ♥ Here is a link on how to download a digital Item on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949 GET OTHER THANKSGIVING PRODUCTS ♥ Thankful bible verse cards: https://www.etsy.com/listing/555958428/ ♥ Thanksgiving proposal ring box: https://www.etsy.com/listing/857744342/ ♥ Fall date night cards:https://www.etsy.com/il-en/listing/880648318/ ALL THANKSGIVING PRODUCTS IN THE SHOP https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveMessagesXO?search_query=thanksgiving VISIT LoveMessagesXO SHOP https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveMessagesXO/ SHOP POLICIES https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveMessagesXO/policy?ref=shopinfo_policies_leftnav Thank you so much for looking :)

I have loved looking back at some of my writing pieces when I was in elementary school and always thought it would be cool to be able to know what I was thinking at a certain age. I've done this activity with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and they all LOVE it! I hope that they will keep it and read it in the future. I know that my school district collected work from each year and added it to a file that was given out to seniors before graduation. It ended up being a bit of a time capsule where you could see different things from each grade. This would be a great item to add to a file if your district does something similar. You could also give it to parents to hold on to. If you have something you would like me to add, please let me know! 6 Activity Pages Included: 1. Cover (you can write in what date/age they can read it) 2. Fill in the blank page (Information about them from their current age) 3. A blank letter to their future self (Dear older me,...) 4. A blank letter to their future self (same as above, but on lined paper) 5. A blank letter telling their future self what it's like to be them (kids always write the funniest stuff in this section!) 6. An advice page Enjoy!

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