This FREE product is a preview for my 48 Mime Time Drama Scenarios A mime in drama is creating the illusion of objects around you with the use of body language and facial expressions without the use of speech. These 48 scenarios can be used during a formal drama lesson or a quick brain break which is essential for focus and learning. To make it easier for you to organize your students into groups, a number on the corner of each scenario card recommends how many should be in the group. Helpful hints on each scenario are included to help your students create quality performances. It is recommended to give the students at least 15 minutes to rehearse and then select all/some groups to perform.To encourage audience participation, allow your class to guess what they think the scenario was about. Also included is a black and white copy. If you would like to purchase the full product, click on the following link: 48 Mime Time Drama Scenarios
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Sketch notes present your students with a meaningful and engaging activity that they will love. Doodle notetaking activates verbal and visual modalities to capture concepts. The whole brain is absorbed in hearing, synthesizing, and retaining ideas. This high level of engagement not only helps with retention of the content, but it also leaves little room for distraction. WHAT IS INCLUDED? This resource includes a completely unique doodle page for 60 different Greek and Latin roots. These roots are organized in 20 units (3 roots per unit); these units correspond to the units in my Get to the Root of it [Book 1]. You do not need to have my Get to the Root of It [Book 1] to use these Doodle Notes, but if you are looking for more structured word work for your students, you can learn more about it HERE.
Students need to get to know their brains in a fun and practical way. This will empower them in their learning experience! I just created an amazing resource for your students from K to 4th grade! …
Roll Some Fun Brain Breaks has been updated to include 30 no-prep, boredom busting brain breaks to encourage visual motor skills, sensory motor skills, and FUN. Each game board can be done with one person or a group in a small or large space! Product Details – Roll Some Fun Brain Breaks UPDATED: 30 page PDF digital document Are you looking for easy brain breaks to carry out during the school day? Do you need indoor recess ideas that get students moving even though you don’t have much space? Are you in search of quick activities that keep students entertained? Roll Some Fun brain breaks is a HUGE collection of NO-PREP games to encourage visual motor skills and physical activity. Roll dice to determine what activities will be done. There is something for everyone! Learn how to draw, go on a scavenger hunt, do yoga, practice dance moves, exercise, relax and more! There are even holiday-themed boards. This will be the ONLY packet you need for brain breaks. Perfect for younger kids all the way through adults. Roll Some Fun encourages: gross motor skills, fine motor skills, visual motor skills, motor planning, and coordination.
Do you want an activity that gives you real information about how your students think, perceive, process, and learn best from the very first days in your room? This Left Brain vs Right Brain Test will guide your students through a series of questions, and they will record their answers on a "map of their brain". You can read the questions aloud, have the list printed for groups or individuals, or use the task cards included to make a task card scoot around the room. I know there is a lot of research that says we don't just use one side of our brain. That isn't the point of this activity. This activity is geared toward helping you, as their teacher, get to how they think, process, and work the best so you can meet them where they are from the very first days of class. Included in this resource: Three different length tests - 8, 16, and 24 questions Three different style printable brains for each amount of questions Lists of questions with options for answers and coloring instructions Task cards for each question Results analysis pages to print for students (and parents) or read aloud Read the all about how to use the product in your classroom in this blog post! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ See what other teachers are saying: "I used this activity to show students ways they are different and the same. Students started realizing they have more in common with certain students than they thought and there was a shift in respect for one another. Plus we started researching so students saw where they had strengths and weaknesses." - Jane E. "I loved doing this activity with my students! We displayed the brains in our classroom and had many insightful conversations about how all our brains are different!" - Bethany F. "My students loved this at the beginning of the year. They wanted to know what it meant if more of their left or right side was filling up, and many even went home and had discussions with their families about it." - Cassie P.
This package has some quick and easy drama or brain break activities that will keep your students smiling! This pack contains 6 activities: 1.) A Load of Emotions 2.) Monkey-See- Monkey-Do! 3.) Alternate Endings 4.) Give a Lil’ advice 5.) Body Movin’ Only! 6.) Skit Ready...Skit Set...Go Each activity contains printable cards that can be put into a jar (or container) for easy fun! Created by Kaitlin of K&C Love Grade 3 If you have any questions, please ask before purchasing. Thank you :) For more ideas and freebies, please visit us at: K&C Love Grade 3
Dreaming of a completely checked off to-do list? It’s possible! Organize your to-do lists by period, by day, by week, and by month with these templates designed for your crazy busy teacher life. Each to-do list starts with a brain dump, and then allows you to schedule your tasks into manageable power lists. ✦ What’s Included: Brain Dump to Daily Template Brain Dump to Weekly Template Brain Dump to Monthly Template Brain Dump to Time-Block Template (Time-blocks = periods) Plus, the Bundle Bonus: Editable Brain Dump Templates in Power Point & Google Slides formats ✨Download the preview for more details!✨ Why use my to-do list templates? That long, "never-ending" to-do list isn't getting you anywhere. You feel defeated before your day even beings. A little organization like this template helps you plan your time effectively so you can make real progress. Start with a brain dump of everything you need to do for the month, then add your most important tasks to each week. Teachers Like You Said: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Valery K. says “This is a fantastic resource to help me get organized! I love that it comes in colour and black & white. I love the many options of lists. Thank you so much!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Staci E. says “These are perfect not only for the classroom but for my own things as well! Great resource!” ✦ Related Resources: ➞ Back to School Templates Bundle ➞ IEP/504 Modifications & Accommodations Forms ➞ Digital Planner for Secondary Teachers DATED Rainbow Theme ✦ Want to learn more about to-do lists that work for teachers? ➞Read about Teacher To-Do Lists Methods to Boost Productivity Stay Connected for Updates: Follow Me on TPT Website Instagram Copyright © Busy Miss Beebe, LLC All rights observed by the author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Looking for a fun way to help students with creative writing, sequencing events, spelling sight words, or for them to share their favorite parts of a story we read together? They love pretending they have a laptop to carry around and share with people. Some get very creative with the cover! Have t...
These brain breaks can act as a great, little addition to your classroom routine. They provide students with an opportunity to refocus, it gives them an outlet for their “wriggles” and can be used as a wonderful transitioning tool. Each brain break can be performed in 60 seconds or under which means that students can get back to work quickly. Depending on how “wriggly” your class is, you may like to complete a few brain breaks at a time. This pack includes 48 different brain breaks. They come in both a color and black & white version. Simply print, laminate and cut them out. All you need is some popsicle sticks! You may also like the DIGITAL version here: Digital Brain Breaks ♥♥♥ Follow me to be the first to hear about FREEBIES and updates ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ Earn TPT Credits when you leave feedback ♥♥♥ I welcome and appreciate any feedback, comments or suggestions. You may also contact me on [email protected]
This is a collection of black and white dice faces and one set of double nine dominoes. Graphics are 300 dpi, PNG format. 61 images are included for FREE! If you're looking for dice or dominoes in other colors, visit the links below: Colorful Dice: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Colorful-Dice-Clipart-Graphics-Personal-and-Commercial-Use Colorful Dominoes: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Colorful-Dominoes-Clipart-Graphics-for-Personal-and-Commercial-Use These graphics were designed for personal and small business use. These graphics are not to be sold as-is. You may not share them with others. Copyright and intellectual property rights remain with First Grade Brain. When using these graphics commercially, credit must be given somewhere on your document or product as follows: Graphics © First Grade Brain firstgradebrain.com The following commercial uses are allowed: * Creating educational materials (worksheets and documents in a protected format (PDF) or with a flattened background) * Creating website/blog templates, banners, avatars, etc. as long as credit is given somewhere on your website/blog * Creating stationery products (cards, invitations, labels, etc.) * Creating handmade crafts and jewelry The following commercial uses are not allowed: * Selling the graphics as-is * Sharing the graphics with others * Creating collage sheets * Creating digital scrapbooking items * Uploading/Printing to print on demand sites such as Zazzle or Café Press * Creating rubber stamps * Mass production of items
WITH PURCHASE AND/OR DOWNLOAD OF PINK OATMEAL LLC'S PRODUCTS YOU ARE AGREEING TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS Enjoy 2 sets of movement dice along with a number di. Move like an animal. Perform active movements like jumping or stomping! Use the numbered dice for repetitions! Make movement fun! Perfec...
This resource includes a chart which reviews characteristics of passive, aggressive and assertive communication styles. This download also includes a Communication Styles Survey, which students can complete electronically. When used in conjunction with the Assertive vs. Passive vs. Aggressive Worksh...
Edible Brain Project Rubric for Psychology or Science with 6 pictures of student examples. Fully editable. Great fun in class eating brains! *Please email me with any questions at [email protected] If you would like to get updates on NEW and CURRENT resources... ►FOLLOW Me on T...
Here is a great low-cost station to add to your elementary makerspace lab! When you do - this set of 22 task cards is a must have! They will get your students' creative juices flowing and allow them to express themselves through design. Just post a few new challenge task cards each time your students visit the lab and enjoy the amazing creations your students come up with. Brain Flakes® is a registered trademark of Viahart, LLC, and can be purchased at: Brain Flakes® You might also like: Makerspace: Creation Station Makerspace: Make & Take with Duct Tape Makerspace Mosaic Challenge Makerspace: Origami Challenge Makerspace: Pattern Block Challenge Makerspace: Strawbees Challenge Makerspace Lego Challenge Makerspace: Magnetic Block Challenge Makerspace: K'nex Challenge Makerspace: Drawing Challenge Makerspace: KEVA Plank Challenge Makerspace: Cubelets Just starting your Makerspace? - check out my comprehesive Makerspace Bundle: Makerspace Made Easy Comprehensive Bundle Thanks for visiting my store! Copyright Info: Please remember - this license is for one individual teacher's use only. Please do not share this resource with other teachers. Additional licenses are available for a discounted price.
This product includes TWO rubrics for easy and effective student assessment. There is a rubric for narrative writing and a rubric for informational writing! Great for 6-traits, writing workshop, or ANY writing program. The rubrics are very teacher friendly and student friendly. This product was specifically created for personal narratives, fiction writing, and informational writing. The rubrics are available in Word or PDF, so they editable and can be modified to fit any classroom. The rubrics are organized around the traits of: ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions.
Updated editable version so that you can adjust it to suit your situation.Great brain break for between learning.Students enhance hand-eye coordination and gross motor capabilities as well as cross the mid-line.Can also be used to prepare student's brain and body for learning. File in A3 size to all...
Let’s be real: we all need to get the wiggles out at certain times of the day. Think about the last time you were immersed in a big project or studying for an
Physical movement makes learning stick better, and today we're exploring six ways you can add more movement to your classroom.
Can your kids find 10 differences between the 2 pictures? This PDF contains this fun spot the difference activity in color and in black and white, along with the answer key.
Hand-Eye Coordination board game with SHAPES- Brain Teasers & Fingers Gym - Black & White Hand-eye coordination is an important skill to have as it helps us to complete many everyday activities including picking things up, writing and driving. Hand-eye coordination involves our eyes taking in visual information, and the brain responding by sending signals to the arms and hands to react, according to Harvard Health. We can improve this skill by doing different types of exercises like this one. Includes: 1 Board and 8 pages with exercises for Right and Left Hand for Beginners 1 Board and 8 pages with exercises for Right and Left Hand for Advanced Instructions: With the index finger of the left hand, the child should follow each shape on the board and perform the corresponding exercise with the right hand. After completing the exercises, switch hands. !!! It is recommended to perform the exercise for short periods of time (3-5 minutes), daily. Alternate with other exercises for best results. !!! Other Activities: Brain Teasers and Hand Eye Coordination Activities Corner: Classroom Decor Hand-Eye Coordination Activity: Brain Training and Finger Muscle Development Shapes - Forefinger Gym - Bilateral Brain Development Activity- Transition Games
This Clothes Hanger Book Report works with any fiction book! It’s incredibly detailed, so students can complete every aspect of this project independently! First, students complete a draft packet while reading their books. They’ll fill the packet with details about the plot, setting and characters. After finishing the book they’ll analyze its theme and write a personal review. Next, they’ll fill in clothing shapes with final copy versions of their work! Finally, they’ll assemble their work onto a paper or real clothes hanger! Students’ work will hang below a hanger with the message “Try this book on for size!” Not only do these make great displays, these projects get kids thinking about and reflecting on their reading in new and unique ways! The Clothes Hanger Book Project is designed for students to complete on ANY FICTION BOOK. The highly detailed handouts and worksheets in this resource are designed so that students can either work on the project in class or completely independently outside of the classroom. Students are required to complete a first draft of all project elements so that the final project reflects their best work. The end result is a vivid, comprehensive, and creative book report! This project is easily adaptable for use as a response to a class-wide novel study, independent reading project, or summer reading project. Also, the final hanging book mobiles are a great addition to your classroom library. Display them near your classroom library and students can review them before selecting their next novel! Step-by-step guides and directions are included for students. Worksheets and handouts for completing the hands-on book report project are part of this resource. Skills developed with this book report project: Developing an understanding of a variety of genres Comprehension and analytic skills Plot, setting, theme and character analysis Critical thinking Editing and revising written responses to improve content and organization as well as spelling, grammar and punctuation This detailed project includes: Teacher Project Overview including extension ideas Student Packet with detailed instructions and guides: - Clothes Hanger Book Project Overview - How-to Instructions on assembling the project (2 versions depending on whether students create a paper hanger or use a real one) - First Draft - Plot Outline - First Draft - Character Analysis - First Draft - Setting Details - First Draft – Theme Analysis - First Draft - Personal Reflection - First Draft – Hanger Design Final copy cut-out resources in the shape of clothing - Plot, Character, Setting, Theme, Review Common Core Aligned Project: RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.6, RL.10 W.3, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.10 L.1, L.2, L.3, L.5, L.6 You may also like… Doodle Book Report - Students complete a book report in a fun doodle-style template Reading Comprehension Skills - Mini-Unit SUPER BUNDLE! - Making Inferences, Main Idea, Predictions, Sequencing, Cause and Effect, and Context Clues Poetry Reading, Writing, and Analyzing BUNDLE! Poetry Analysis Unit Following is Fun! Get the inside scoop on all store discounts, free products, and product launches. Just click the green “Follow Me” star under my store name on this page or click the green “Follow Me” star on my store homepage. Let’s Stay in Touch! Blog Pinterest Facebook Instagram *** Click HERE to receive the Brain Waves Instruction Newsletter filled with exclusive FREEBIES and Teaching Tips! Thanks! Brain Waves Instruction
Students are able to self reflect and set goals for the upcoming semester with this easy to administer evaluation. These are fantastic for parent/teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and counseling groups.
How well are your students able to give and follow instructions? Use this activity to find out. It is great for Back to School! It is easily adaptable to many grade levels. Encourage older students to use appropriate geometry terms as they describe the figures. Younger students may use common everyday language. The goal of the activity is to learn to give and follow clear, precise directions. I’ve included 20 diagram cards to allow you to tailor the activity or use it multiple times throughout the year. Materials: Diagram cards (you decide on the number of sets based on how you choose to execute the activity), paper and pencils for each student.
Rebus or Word plexers are word-based puzzles that describe a word or phrase without actually spelling it out. For example, KCART would be backtrack since it is the word track spelled backwards. These kinds of puzzles are sometimes called wacky wordies or rebuses, although the latter is usually a...
Do you kids need a break during transitions or intense instruction? Do you want quick, easy, and fun cards to use in your classroom? This is the product for you! All you have to do is print them and get started - your students will thank you! Add some everyday movement and fun to your classroom.
This is a great tool for practicing homophones with your students. I created this to use on the 2nd day of homophone instruction after Day 1 of a mini-lesson (matching homophones whole group lesson). This is used to practice and familiarize the kids with homophones, and can be done independently or as a class. On Day 3, I am having my kids do a homophone matching center that I created that has a recording sheet--check it out! I am also working on a homophone quiz--check back soon for that! :)
If you're tired of digging into your own pockets to find ways to motivate your students, you need to check out these FREE reward coupons. You can even use the editable option to add your own coupons.
This quick-draw brain break is an easy way for students to take a break from learning AND HAVE FUN! How It Works: 1. Display the quick draw slide 2. Set a timer so the students know how long they have 3. DRAW! 4. Have students share their quick drawings What's Included: 25 Quick Draw Slides Directions for Teachers Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TPT: @Lashes and Littles @Lashes & Littles
Are you looking for FUN, TEAM-BUILDING, NO-PREP drama activities? This bundle includes my two top drama selling products providing MORE THAN A 30% SAVING! All products include a BLACK AND WHITE version. Any Day Fun - 42 Drama Scenarios Have fun with these 42 colored and black & white drama scenarios to use on any day of the year. They can be used during a formal drama lesson or a brain break which is essential for focus and learning. Mime Time - 45 Drama Scenarios A mime in drama is creating the illusion of objects around you with the use of body language and facial expressions without the use of speech. These 48 scenarios can be used during a formal drama lesson or a quick brain break which is essential for focus and learning. Also included is a black and white copy. To make it easier for you to organize your students into groups, a number on the corner of each scenario card recommends how many should be in the group. Helpful hints on each scenario are included to help your students create quality performances. It is recommended to give the students at least 15 minutes to rehearse and then select all/some groups to perform.To encourage audience participation, allow your class to guess what they think the scenario was about. To see more of my Drama products click on the links below: DRAMA BUNDLE - Any Day Fun and Mime Time Drama Scenarios Emotions - 30 Drama Scenarios 102 Opening Lines - Get your Drama scenes off to a great start! Back to School - 30 Drama Scenarios Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset - 30 Drama Scenarios Any Day Fun - 12 Drama Scenarios FREEBIE!! Christmas - 30 Drama Scenarios Mime Time - 45 Drama Scenarios Any Day Fun – 42 Drama Scenarios Winter Time - 30 Drama Scenarios Valentine's Day - 30 Drama Scenarios
Draw It! is an engaging brain break that your students will BEG you to play! The game is NO PREP and simple for students of all ages. Simply display the included slides for your students to see, read the three clues, have your students draw a picture of the secret object on a piece of paper, or on their whiteboards, and finally reveal the secret! This resource is EDITABLE, so you can add your own objects and clues for your students to draw! Included: - 20 Premade Game Slides - EDITABLE Slides to add your own objects and clues **This resource is included in my Brain Breaks BUNDLE!**
All of my art resources rolled together into one handy bundle! Includes...Sketch gridsHexagonal thinking with artSilent discussion activityAnalysis of art piecesChoice boardsZen doodlingBrain breaks...
The brain needs exercise, and these Rebus Puzzles are perfect for elementary students! You can use this as morning work, a brain break, fun homework, or anything else. Enjoy! There are two pages with 18 puzzles. An answer key is provided. OR, you can download the bundle, which includes a free "Create Your Own" puzzle, which kids love! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rebus-Puzzles-Bundle-3169023 Want NEW puzzles? Check here for 10 pages of puzzles! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/NEW-Rebus-Puzzles-Brain-Busters-7016028
