Over 35 heavy work activities for kids, toddlers, and preschoolers that are designed to help calm and improve attention. Many of these activities can be done through natural activities your child is already doing!
What Makes a Parent Love a Teacher ... and it's not what you might think! Read this terrific post by Jennifer Gonzalez to find out what really matters to parents. Be sure to download her free "deep data" chart for organizing your student data!
This resource lists a sample bank of 504 accommodations for ADD/ADHD and provides an overview of the manifestations of this disability.Do you ever find yourself in a 504 meeting and the committee members either do not understand the disability itself, or do not understand the appropriate accommodati...
Free speech therapy printables - Developmental milestones, hierarchies, and graphics for SLPs and educators!
Imagine welcoming parents to a conference armed with personalized insights that highlight their child's shining moments (Glows) and offer thoughtful guidance for their growth (Grows). These report card comments go beyond the usual grades, giving a comprehensive view of the child's progress in subjects like Math, Language Arts, Science, and more. But that's not all – they also dive into learning skills and social development, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of each student’s journey. Get ready to engage in fruitful conversations with parents, set inspiring goals, and create a supportive learning environment that celebrates achievements while nurturing improvement. With the Glows and Grows Report Card Comments, you’re not just hosting a conference – you’re igniting growth, fostering partnership, and making a positive impact on each child’s success. So, why wait? Let's embark on this exciting journey together and bring out the best in every child's education!
Dealing with oppositional defiant disorder at home or in the classroom? We've got 18 ODD discipline tips to help with problem behaviors in a positive way!
This is a digital file. You will NOT receive anything by mail. Make the sweetest flowers ever with your little ones handprints (or footprints) for Grandparents Day! This is a digital download in 8.5x11. Handprints are not in downloaded file. This Grandparents Day printable is a project that allows kids to add their own handprints and/or footprints to the page. Makes a great keepsake for grandparents. Great for use at home or in a classroom! *I am a former childcare teacher turned stay at home mom of a toddler. I have 14 years of experience in writing lesson plans and planning activities for the toddler age range. These are the same activities I do at home with my daughter! Follow us on Instagram for tutorials and more toddler ideas! Search growing_upwith_grace. *This printable is for private use only either at home or in a classroom. NOT TO BE RESOLD.
These Editable PDF Parent Conference Forms are just what you need to foster positive parent support in your students' education this year! Keep things simple by using the Parent Conference Forms as they are, or, personalize the forms to fit your personal teaching style and classroom needs! The Editable PDF Parent Conference Forms come in three designs that are perfect for any classroom! Choose from a simple Clipart Free Design, a Modern Arrows Clipart Design, and a Cute Kids Clipart Design. Because the files are editable, they will align with any grade or subject area! Simply open the Editable PDF Parent Conference Forms file in Adobe Reader (available as a free download online), print the forms as they are, or, choose to personalize the file to your own classroom needs by typing in the blue highlighted text boxes. The fonts are embedded into the document, so your edits will look polished and professional! Please download the Free Preview file for a sneak peek at the three styles included and to receive a free sample of an Editable Student Self Evaluation! You could use this form for conferences or even for a content-related reflection depending on how you choose to edit it! Please Note: If you are using a Mac, you must open the file in Adobe Reader for the fonts to appear correctly. If you open in the Preview, the fonts will not appear correctly.
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
I'm going to let you in on my 3 secrets to have the best elementary open house ever! Ready to love hosting open house? Here's how...
If you're a parent or teacher looing for pathological demand avoidance (PDA) strategies for kids, this post is a great place to start.
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
Use this Student Snapshot Google Slide to focus your grades and observations on a student, guide discussion, and present during virtual Parent Teacher Conferences! Organize all of your data, notes, and thinking around student report cards onto 1 slide per student! This also includes a student and teacher "Glow and Grow" goal setting slide. This goal setting slide can be used when conferencing with students OR assign the student slide for student's to complete about themselves while reflecting on their work and growth throughout the reporting period. Check out my other GROOVY resources! > FREE Groovy Door Signs > My Teacher Over Break Writing > GROOVY Binder Covers > GROOVY First and Last Day of School Signs Check out my other DIGITAL and DISTANCE LEARNING resources! > Digital Autobiography Student Project > FREEBIE Digital End of Year Memory Book > Digital Back to School Student Activities > Digital Meet the Teacher Slides > Digital and printable Meet the Author (Back to School writing!) > Digital Monthly Class Calendar and Newsletter > Back to School Digital Bundle (has many of the resources listed below!) > Digital Daily and Weekly Schedule > Digital Class Info Slides (Virtual Open House) > Editable Zoom/Virtual Meeting Rules > Editable Back to School Parent and Student Forms > Digital School Tools (student resources) > Digital Word Wall > Digital Theme and Story arc slides (lesson and student graphic organizer) > Digital Multiplication Flashcards > Digital End of the Year Letter to Future Students Please email me with any questions at all! [email protected] ................................................................................................ How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: * Go to your "My Purchases" page > make sure you are logged in. * Beside each of your purchases you'll see a "Provide Feedback" button. *Click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give easily give a rating and leave a comment for the product. **Here's the best part, each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you can use on your future purchases.** Be the FIRST to know about my freebies, new products, and any discounts: *Find the green star next to my store logo where it says "Follow Me" and click it to become a follower. >> The green star will now say "Following" ................................................................................................
Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast.It was a great day when I discovered 4 magic words that just seem to dissolve tension and eliminate at least half of the arguments in my classroom.And those words are: "You're not in trouble."Students can be so defensive, can't they? (and let's be honest,
Communication is a big part of the teacher - parent relationship. However, during distance learning it becomes even more important.
Homeschool resource or school teacher printable. Lined handwriting paper with picture window for a student to draw artwork.
Use this note to attach to each students Seesaw Parent invitation. This gives them a few tips to help them learn Seesaw! ...
FREE printable preschool assessment sheet for teachers and parents to record children's progress. We also reviewed the Mother Goose Time preschool curriculum which is an all-inclusive, low-prep monthly program that is conveniently delivered in a fun box full of hands-on learning and discovery.
This model and template will help college, high school, and middle school teachers put together a syllabus that sets you and your students up for a great year.
Start the school year off right with these free Room Parent Printables. It's hard being a room mom or dad, make it easier with this customizable room parent introduction letter and teacher favorite things questionnaire.
Tried and true strategies to re-engage students and keep them engaged in their education for the rest of the school year.
Connecting families to the classroom and giving them the tools to work with students at home is a huge part of our jobs as teachers. Although I use many modes of parent communication (you can read about them in this blog post), I love having a ‘landing’ where families always have access to the information...
This packet offers a full year worth of notes, letters, and messages for teachers to parents. This printable offers fully customizable templates which allow you to modify and create your own unique letters. The letters also have graphics and clip art that correspond with the notices as well as unique font. You can customize every aspect of the letters to fit your classroom. Communication is essential in involving parents in their children’s classroom environment. It was often the case that I wanted to send a quick letter to parents and couldn't find the appropriate words. I didn't have the time to type one up. This packet is a complete guide for year-round letters: everything from holiday notices to a memo for scheduling a phone conference. Here is the Table of Contents: (This is linked to the corresponding pages in the packet for your convenience) Page # Topic 1 Welcome to Class Letter 2 Parent Contact Information 3 Classroom Rules 4 Classroom Schedule 5 Student Survey 6 Homework Sheet 7 Ways to Help at Home 8 Daily Reading Log 9 Attendance Notification of Absences 10 All Star Student 11 Student Contract 12 Outstanding Performance 13 Good Citizen Award 14 Benchmark Scores 15 Bad Grades 16 Excellent Student 17 Bad Behavior 18 Conduct Notice 19 Scheduling a Phone Conference 20 Missing Work 21 Field trip Notice 22 Bullying Information 23 Thank you Note 24-30 Seasonal/Parties (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Birthdays) 31 Science Fair Projects 32 Open House Invitations 33 End of the Year Letter *This packet includes the ZIP file with both a WORD document so that you may freely edit the pages to fit your classroom needs and a PDF file. In the word document you might see the pages skewed a bit but just.. *Make sure when opening the document that your MARGINS are set to "Normal" 1 inch all around. :) if not refer to the PDF file. Thank you!!! Vanessa Sanchez
As a kid, I was rough on my body. There's a scar on my foot from the time I attempted to slam the door in my sister's face...and forgot to move my foot out of
Dealing with oppositional defiant disorder at home or in the classroom? We've got 18 ODD discipline tips to help with problem behaviors in a positive way!
Strategies, interventions, and techniques that teachers and parents can use to help kids with dyslexia improve their reading skills.
Need a student generated display for open house, parent/teacher conferences or Music in our Schools Month? This set of Music and Me pennant banners is perfect! There are three very similar pennants included, Have students fill them out, color them in, cut them out and then hang them up. You might also like: Meet the Composers Coloring Sheets Instrument Family Coloring Sheets Color by Dynamics - I Love Robots Christmas Color by Music Symbol Thanksgiving Color by Note Easter Color by Music Symbol Galaxy Color by Note
Use this free printable teacher questionnaire to get to know the teacher. Find out exactly what to give the for birthday, Christmas and end of year gifts.
The ultimate list of classroom management strategies, organized into verbal and non-verbal strategies, parent communication tips,rewards and prizes, games, brain breaks, and visual strategies.
Progress Report This progress report helps parents understand work habits, behavior, and overall class participation each week. Connect with Me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclassroom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCreativeClassroom/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ashlyn1214/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecr8tiveclas Blog: https://www.the-creative-classroom.com
Back to School is right around the corner for us and I am SUPER excited to kick of this school year with some fun, hands-on and engaging resources for The
Free printable 2025 calendar templates to plan your next year, including a 2025 yearly calendar and each monthly 2025 calendar with holidays.
I love using QR codes to make my task cards more exciting and interesting. They are so easy to make and even easier to use.
Back to School tips and ideas to have a stress-free and fun Meet the Teacher. Get your classroom ready for Open House.
Welcome to the Free Resource Library for Montessori, early childhood and lower elementary teachers, parents and educators! I am thrilled to provide you with a curated selection of free printables. […]
This simple, 8-minute morning workout for kids helps improve focus and learning. Includes printer friendly instructions & poster.
Even finicky middle schoolers will have fun with these ideas and events—although they probably won’t admit it.
Don’t get me wrong — I love candy. And, a jolly rancher, a tootsie roll, or a starburst can work wonders in the classroom for student motivation and enthusiasm. So can pizza parties, and cupcake days, and brunch, and…I’ve had so many types of food parties I can’t even keep track! Recently, however, I’ve been […]
Developing empathy in children has never been more fun than with this collection of 19 simple empathy activities for kids!
