Superhero worksheets are a FUN way for kids to practice letters, counting, math, & more with their favorite super hero printables. Ages 3-9.

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An elementary art teacher blog with art projects and lessons, DIY projects and outfit photos as well as clothing I have made myself.

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FUN summer math activity to practice addition up to 20 using free printable math puzzles. Solve equations then cut and paste worksheets!

Hey y'all! Over the past couple of weeks I've had some questions from teachers about how I use Class Dojo in my classroom and utilizing my Class Dojo Super Pack. I had done a blog post back in February when I first ditched the clip chart, but I've changed a few things since then and didn't quite explain it all clearly the first time, so I'm back to try again! In the past, I've kept all my behavior charts and/or Class Dojo materials on the closet door at the back of my room. This year, I've moved it to one of the square bulletin boards at the front of my classroom. Here is my new bulletin board: This Class Dojo bulletin board houses pretty much all of our Class Dojo "stuff". In the bottom left corner, you'll see my Dojo Store. I chose 12 items (tangible rewards and experiences) that my kids will have to choose from at this time. I will change these out every few weeks - take some off and add some other rewards - there will most likely be some that will stay for at least 2 "cycles" in a row, if not more. The reward tickets were printed and are housed in regular sized library pockets. The library pocket covers fit just over top of the library pockets and I used some velcro dots to attach them to the library pocket, as well as put a staple on each side of the pocket cover so that it would lay flat. My plan for the tickets is for the kids to bring them to me when they want to purchase that item/experience so that I know what they are purchasing as well as take it off of their Dojo Credit Card balance. I will then put the tickets back in the pocket to be reused later (saving some copies!). Above my Dojo Store, I have my Class Dojo Leader of the Week. Each Friday when we are packing up, I will see which child had the most points during the week and they will get to be the Leader of the Week for the next week. I have printed out little Class Dojo monsters from Class Dojo's online resources - the Leader of the Week will get to choose one of these monsters and I will use a sharpie to write their name on this monster and add it to our bulletin board. The Leader of the Week also gets a Brag Tag and a certificate - if they are LOTW multiple times, they get a brag tag each time they are LOTW! Going up the right side of the bulletin board, as well as kind of taking over the top, is my Class Dojo point club. This is something new that I'm adding this year! Every couple weeks I will check on my kiddos' total points in the Class Dojo Reports and use printed mini Class Dojo monsters to show which club the kiddos belong in. For each level of the club, they will also receive a Brag Tag! 100-1000 point club certificates (printed on colored paper) and brag tags. Their Class Dojo credit card is a laminated card with their name on the front and their signature on the back - like a real credit card. I have them sign their cards before I laminate. Since it is laminated, that allows me to use a sharpie and a Mr. Clean eraser to write their balance and erase to change the balance as they add to or take from their balance. When I give my kiddos their credit cards, I explain to them that this is like a real credit card that their parents may have and that they have to be responsible to take very good care of their card. I explain to them that if they lose their card, they can't just "get" another one. There is a penalty for losing their card. I know this isn't quite how it works in the real world, but they have to learn some responsibility sometime! When I find credit cards laying on the floor in the classroom, I take them and hide them from the student until they come to me and ask for their card. When I give them their card back, I explain to them that it is very important to take care of their card and that there is a monetary penalty for losing their card and getting it back - I usually take 10-15 dojo dollars for returning credit cards. Call me mean - but I want them to treat their credit cards just like real money. I also only let them spend the money that they have loaded on their card - no racking up a big credit card bill! **Note - Clipart on credit cards IS NOT included on the set in my TPT store. You will have to download the clipart and add to the credit cards if you want the look I have above.** Q&A: When do your students cash out their Dojo points to add to their Dojo Credit Card? I have four tables in my classroom and I have assigned each table one day of the week that they are allowed to cash out their points. I allow them to cash out their points during morning arrival and morning work time and then again during lunch (we eat lunch in our classroom so this works for me). So, I should have around 6 students cashing out each day. When they cash out, I quickly add/subtract the points they have on their behavior graphing sheet, total them up, and use a sharpie to add this amount to the back of their credit card. This takes about 1 minute per student, so it really is not taking up much time during the day. If a student (or myself) is absent, I either use our extra day during the week, or let them cash out on a day other than their table's assigned day. When can your students purchase items from the Dojo Store? I let them purchase items/experiences any day of the week - but it has to be during morning work time or lunch time. I don't want this to be interrupting instruction, so I restrict it to these times of the day. If your kiddos stay in our room during dismissal in the afternoon, you could do this during that time while they wait for their bus or car. Why do you reset your students' points daily? This is something I have always done. Previously, when I had my 7-layered clip chart, my kiddos would start out each day on green. Once they had 3 positive points they would move up to blue, 6 points they would move to purple, and 10 pink. So, I would reset to 0 daily because of this. I also like the idea of a fresh start each day. I know that all my kiddos aren't going to be perfect and there are going to be some that are not going to have a great day once in a while. If they leave with negative points, I want them to come in the next day with a fresh start back at zero. Otherwise, they already feel defeated before stepping into my classroom and that is NOT how I want them to feel about school. Class Dojo is all about noticing the positive things that your kiddos are doing rather than just focusing on the negative, so I try my best to do that as well. If you reset your points daily, how do you check their totals for the 100-1000 Club and Leader of the Week? Class Dojo is super great for reports! First, click on the Reports page at the top of our Class Dojo screen. That will take you to this page. Then, you'll want to change the date to your desired date. For LOTW, I change it to that current week. For 100-1000 point club, I choose All Time. Then you'll want to go over to the student column on the lefthand side and use the drop-down box to choose Highest Combined. This will take into account both positive and negative points and will sort them from most points to least points. This way you can see who is the Leader of the Week each week and check the total points for each student for the 100-1000 point club. How do you get your parents and students to set up online accounts? You may (or may not) know that Class Dojo will send out weekly reports to your kiddos' parents each Friday to parents who have set up an online account. Fortunately for me, I am at a great school with lots of parental support. This year, I had every parent set up an account. Did all of them monitor the accounts on a regular basis? No, probably not. All but one of my kiddos had their own account as well. It was much easier to get the kiddos to set up an account because they want to be able to personalize their monster and that is the only way they can do it. I also encourage my parents to set up accounts and will pester email them until they do so - haha! They don't have to set up an account online, but it is very beneficial for them to be able to track their students during the day and get the weekly reports - in addition to seeing their child's daily graph that I send home in their COLLEGE notebook. Yes, I've had parents who monitor their child's behavior during the day and send me messages on Class Dojo messenger about what their child is doing and messages that I need to relay to their child to straighten up! What other questions do you have? Please ask them below and I'll add them to the blog post! How did you get the Class Dojo Monsters on all the items you have pictured above? The set you have on TPT doesn't have the monsters? The set I have listed on TPT includes editable parts. I had to remove the monsters from the set after I originally posted it because of copyright, so I made the set so that you can add the monsters if you wish. There is a set of pages in the pack on TPT that does not have the monsters and then there is an editable file that has space on the items to add pictures directly from the Class Dojo website. The link to these items is included. So, you have the option to add the monsters or not. Now, I'm giving away one of my Class Dojo Super Pack sets to one lucky reader! Complete the Rafflecopter below to enter! a Rafflecopter giveaway Be sure to check back on July 21st, August 1st, and August 5th! I've teamed up with Class Dojo to share some new features that they will be releasing on these three dates - they're going to be great!!

These FREE Human Body Emergent Readers are a fun way for kids to learn about the systems of the body like organs, muscles, bones, and more.

Teach your class about the exciting world of physics with these fun lesson plans and physical science motion and forces worksheet unit.

Phew! Now I'm tired and ready for that nap! We have a week full of fun activities that I just can't wait to do!

I'm ba-aack! Two blog posts in one week? Ahhh…it feels so good to be back in action! ;) I have missed y'all! Today I am sharing a few of my favorite end of year pick me ups…writing style. I totally remember how exhausting those last few weeks of school could be, but I always wanted to make them super memorable for my students. I definitely didn't want to spend my last few weeks fussing lecturing holding "classroom meetings" because they were tired, grumpy, and just totally ready for summer. Let's be honest…kids will be kids, and much like adults…those last few weeks they are dog-tired! Those last few weeks, I wanted to keep on keeping on, so I tried to schedule my writing blocks around things that would make us happy. We would always spend our last moments together reminiscing on our wonderful year together and dreaming about summer..which is just around the corner! So, if you are needing to add some extra "oomph" to your writing for the next several weeks, you can check out my Ultimate End of Year Writing Bundle below. It has pretty much everything you need to get you through these next few weeks of writing. These activities will definitely brighten your day…and your classroom. Hello neon paper! Neon just screams summer…am I right?!? Let's break it down! Just look at my future graduates from last year! How precious are they?!? I can not even begin to tell you how proud I continue to be of these kids! I love that they still call, text, email, and visit with lots of stories about their 4th grade year. Absolutely love them to pieces! I know our kids are still babies in our eyes, but they are never too young to begin seeing and experiencing the value of education! During this writing, we looked at several local universities, discussed possible career paths, and talked about the most important thing...when they can get their driver's license. ;) Last year, these kids were all about getting scholarships so that they do not have to pay the big bucks to go to school. Their parents will thank me later! :) This activity led to so many wonderful conversations and definitely had my kids dreaming BIG! Of course, they all expressed their interest in becoming millionaires along the way! :) Next up...What can be better than our plans for the future?!? Our plans for the SUMMER! During this writing, the kids brainstorm their summer plans.. Then they write all about their summer dreams! That face though! #cutest End of the year is the perfect time to bundle all of your memories up into one place for safe keeping. I have included time capsule contracts, poems, and much, much more to get you going. This can also be the perfect place to hold some of your writings from the year if you are still looking to put together some type of writing portfolio. I still pull out old writings from elementary school. Maybe it's the teacher in me, but I love a good walk down memory lane. And...my favorite...letters to next year's kiddos. I always display these on our "Welcome Back" night for my newbies to read. This helps your kiddos get a glimpse into what is ahead in the new year. Plus, it adds a little spirit to those empty walls at the beginning of the year. Also included in this little pack is my Paper Bag Memory Books that I posted about yesterday. Love this end of the year keepsake...paper bag style. I also love that paper bags are so stinkin' cheap! All you need are paper bags and dollar store stickers to help your kiddos make these little scrapbook{ish} memories. Here is how our books turned out last year just in case you missed it yesterday... There you have it! I told you this would keep you busy for the rest of the year! If you want to check this unit out on TPT, click on the picture below. If you would like to view all of my end of year resources, click on the banner below! Have a fabulous weekend my sweet friends! We are off to Washington D.C. with our fifth graders. I haven't been since I was a kid, and I have to say, I am super pumped! I'll be back to share our writing portfolios from last year later this weekend. XOXO!

Take the classic volcano science experiment for kids to whole new level with this Look INSIDE a volcano project for kids ! EASY to make!

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Outrageously FUN Exploding Pumpkin science experiment for kids is a great way to play and learn with halloween activities in October.

Learn how to make a kaleidoscope in this fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! *This post was originally published 2/2/16 and has since been updated. Last week I made these super fun kaleidoscopes with my …

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My blog post contains Amazon affiliate links which means that I earn a few cents from anything purchased through my links. I use that money to purchase items for my classroom. Last year, I began starting our day with morning bins as a paperless replacement for morning work. I love the versatility morning bins. You can get as complicated or simple as you want. I try really hard to use materials that I already have in my classroom. Below I've listed over 50 ideas for you, most of which I've used in my bins for my 2nd graders. I'll add links where I can. Great places to find morning bin fillers- Amazon, Target Dollar Spot, Dollar Tree, your math closet, Michael's, yard sales. STEM/Building Things LEGOS- I have a big bin of LEGOS, and I try to find them at yard sales. Yard sales are great places to find a lot of things for morning bins. I will also say that the off-brand of LEGO-style building blocks is just fine for morning bins. They're a great budget-friendly option. Brain Flakes- You can often find a variety of these at the Dollar Tree. Keva planks- So, these are expensive, but Highlights magazine has a set in their classroom rewards catalog, and I've ordered two sets of those for free. Check those out, for sure. The rewards program is free and has lots of great stuff. Magnatiles/ PicassoTiles- These are an investment but so, so good. I think they're great for building 3-D shapes during a geometry unit, so I can justify the cost. I have yet to meet a kid who doesn't like building with magnatiles. Picasso Tiles are less expensive and just as great. I have a set at home and at school. STEM straws magnetic sticks Tumble Trax magnetic marble run- These is so fun! They're one of the kids favorite items. Also, I have a two sets for bigger runs. The kids love building tracks on the whiteboard. They come up with such clever ideas. PlusPlus/hashtag blocks -Some people are lucky and find these in the Target bins. I've never found them. I have a big set of mixed blocks, but there are lots of different sets available. These are an alternative to LEGOS. Kid K'nex Interlox Snowflake Disks Bristle Blocks marble run- This is a tough one to store in a small bin, but it's a great small group activity. I see these at yard sales. Games basic card games- Go Fish, Old Maid, etc. - Ask for donations for these! So many families have games that they aren't playing anymore. dominoes- Get the foam dominoes! Your ears will thank you. I got a set from the Highlights magazine prize magazine a few years ago, and they've held up great. puzzles- The Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles are my favorite! The designs and colors are great. Puzzles are one of those things that kids rarely do anymore, but they always love them. I always break them out when see that my crew is needing more opportunities for teamwork and communication. Uno/ Dos Pizza Party dice game- This is a really cute, fast game. It's really only for 2-3 players and uses the included dice and cards. Tricky Triangle peg game Farkle Flip- Just like the dice game but with cards, which make a great visual for kids. finger soccer Kanoodle- This is a great 3-D puzzle game. It includes a bunch of puzzle cards and is perfect for students to work on spatial relationships. decks of playing cards- There are SO many things that kids can do with cards. I use them in math all of the time. I like to give kids the freedom to do what they wish with the cards, whether it be playing a game or building. brain teaser puzzles Sensory Play Play Doh- If you spend $10 on morning bins, please spend it on Play Doh...or have families make it and send it in. Second graders love Play Doh, and it's so versatile. I laminate construction paper for the kids to use as mats. Play Doh Accessories/Cutters- Plastic silverware, cookie cutters, kids' kitchen tools, and sand molds are all great options here. I try to add seasonal items to the Play Doh bin- cookie cutters, rolling pin, pony bead sprinkles at Christmastime, shades of blue and white, snowflake cutters, and pipe cleaners in the winter, you get the idea. Kinetic Sand- You might find yourself playing with the kinetic sand right beside the kids. It's so relaxing. I give them small trays to put the sand on, and then I also add the Play Doh accessories to the tub. Pompoms with scoops, cups, and plastic tweezers Fidgets: A few times a year I borrow some of these from our instructional support department to try out with different students. By putting them in the morning bins, I can see what they gravitate toward and like without calling attention to specific students. Rocks, fossils, feathers, sea shells, etc with little magnifying glasses: If your school is ever getting rid of old science kits, go through them and grab stuff for your morning tubs. magnetic wands and various metal items like paper clips, magnetic chips, other magnets, etc. Art Materials stencils and paper Popbeads - I had Popbeads as a kid and got my daughter a set, and she loved them. I bought another set for school, and the kids really love them, even the boys. construction paper scraps, hole punch, and yarn pipe cleaners and beads- specifically letter beads and pony beads foam craft kits- I shop for these at Michael's after the holidays for the following year. You can get class sets for 70% off, which ends up being less than $5. coloring books/pages and Twisty crayons- The twisty crayons are special, and they LOVE them! I make a big deal about them being special, and the kids treat them nicely. dicut shapes, doilies, and stickers to make cards around the holidays- Does your school stick have a dicut machine? I feel like ours rarely gets used anymore, but the kids love those shapes! watercolor paints and paper drawing books and paper- I borrow drawing books from the school library, and the kids love them. stamps, ink pads, and paper Literacy Ideas letter cubes- You can buy these pre-made, or if you have a huge amount of Unifix cubes, you can easily make your own. I try to grab extra Unifix cubes if I see them on the discard tables in the faculty room. Bananagrams- Bananagrams is so good! It's like Scrabble without the board. It's versatile and easy to clean up. phonics dominoes- I have the digraph and blend dominoes in my room, and I'd like to add the compound word set. Found It! sight word games- Found It! is a sight word game that I created for my students. It's fast and fun. Students just need the deck of Found It! cards. I have a set for each Dolch list, so you can differentiate. Squiggle Stories- This is another activity that I created. Students use a squiggle in the illustration box to create whatever they want, and then they write a story about it. It's fun to see how different kids use the same squiggle. Mad Libs seasonal stationary and envelopes - I save envelopes from junk mail and ask my families to do the same thing. When we have a specific purpose for writing, I'll put out the colorful, fancy envelopes for them. blank cards and notecards- One of my hacks is to have my friends and family save cards that they receive, and then I chop off the part with writing. The kids write on the blank side. Super easy way to reuse cards that would end up in the garbage can. magnetic letters fact flashcards- Target often has these sets of flashcards on different topics, and they all have interesting facts on them. I have space, dinosaurs, states, and presidents. They're a dollar a pack, and the kids like them. mini white boards and colorful Expo markers- My students each have a black marker, so they love when the colorful markers come out. I have a set of mini dry erase boards that are about the size of a small sentence strip. I can't find them to link them, but they're awesome! I use them in guided reading a lot but like to put them in morning bins a few times a year. Math Ideas hexagon/ Tangram puzzles printable math games- Pick games that you've played before. I love this bundle of math games from Games 4 Gains a few years ago, and they're perfect. pattern blocks geoboards and rubberbands flashcards and task cards- I have flashcards and task cards for pretty much every math unit. I try to put them in the bins toward the end of the unit when we're reviewing. pattern links- To be fair, I kind of hate these! BUT the kids love them. They love to make ropes and patterns and whatever their little minds conjure up. I just hate untangling them. play money- They love the play money. If you have money task cards, toss those in, too. My own kids have a play cash register, and I always bring it into school around our money unit. Students LOVE playing with this. base ten and Cuisenaire rods- They love to build with these. Again, if you have some task cards for base ten blocks, toss them in with the blocks. Abstract Creations- aka: Random Stuff dixie cups/ plastic cups- They love to stack them! index cards, tape, and hole punch straws of various sizes and modeling clay or Play Doh foam balls and toothpicks- I love those small foam balls that are out around the holidays. They're usually sparkly and so fun. They're usually with the vase fillers at Dollar Tree or Michael's. popsicle sticks with Velcro dots- They get so creative with these! The sticks are a great job for a volunteer to make for you. cardboard tubes- Collect them from paper towels, toilet paper, mailers, etc. They're fun to build with and even use with paint. Amazon link to all of my morning bin favorites! I hope this gives you some good ideas for your own morning bins. If you have any more great ideas, please leave me a comment below. I'm always looking for new ideas. You don't have to spend a ton of money! Look around your classroom. You probably have a lot of great stuff available that your students don't have the opportunity to use regularly. I also ask for donations, shop the sales, and use some of my requisition money each year to buy a few new things. Thanks for reading!

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Here are some EDITABLE cactus themed schedule cards for your classroom.This download contains three cactus themed slides. Choose your favourite slide or duplicate all three to create a pack of schedule cards to suit your needs.Thank you for downloading. Enjoy!

Use this free printable book report sandwich idea to recall what you read. Print in black / white or color and use with elementary age kids.

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