Challenges from a Teacher Mom

Be sure to check out the PREVIEW! Product DescriptionThese fifteen pages of activities help your students practice executive functioning skills such as: task initiation, problem solving, planning, organization, time management, working memory, self-control, attention, flexibility, problem solving, and perseverance. Each page includes three activities to practice between three to five skills. This can be used for upper elementary, middle, and high school students. How to UseThere are fifteen d

Are your students struggling to perform basic tasks like: planning, initiating a task, managing their time wisely, among other things? They may need more training on their executive functioning skills! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>&l

Are you working on teaching your students about each Body System? Why not try using stations with a mini-lab for each body system? What's included: - procedures - station cards - student handout - system mini-labs: digestive, excretory, respiratory, nervous, circulatory, muscularIn this product you'll gain access to simple, low-prep mini-labs that you can setup as stations for your students to rotate through.  Students love to experience science.  And, they'll be amazing at what our bodies can

Product DescriptionThese five pages of activities help your students practice executive functioning skills such as: task initiation, problem solving, planning, organization, time management, working memory, self-control, attention, flexibility, and perseverance. Each page includes three activities to practice between three to five skills. This can be used for elementary and middle school students. How to UseThere are five different pages with three activities each. I suggest you give each stu

Are you looking for a way to help your students practice calculating volume of 3D shapes? Don't miss out on this easy to use, no-prep, print and go project for Middle School students. Back Story:You have been asked by the mayor of the city to create a new city block. Using the volumes and the square units of space that have been given, design a 3D model that meets all of the mayors criteria (there are building and other aesthetic and functional requirements). ***********************************

Are you a middle school Science teacher using Next Generation Science Standards? Are you ready to challenge your students with tasks that show their learning? In this activity, students will be using a computer simulation to model photosynthesis. Students will experiment digitally to determine which is the best claim: Light intensity is the most important factor to plants producing oxygen.Having the right color of light is the most important factor to plants producing oxygen.Heating up the wa

Do you want an activity to get your students practicing important executive functioning skills?! This has some great math fluency, sequencing, and problem solving skills teasers! < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > &

Give your students the opportunity to practice using the "Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then" organized approach to summarizing. AND This activity leads students to refer back to text for evidence! This activity includes two different short stories, a color coding activity, and a place to either choose the best summary or write your own - this multi-activity product is a steal! Use it in your centers, or for an easy check to see if student's are able to use their summarizing skills! With the Somebody

[Editable] Have your students create a life size model showing the major organs of each body system. I used this as an inquiry-based activity where students had to research (online and in books) about the different body systems and their functions. What's included: - procedures - task card - rubric for grading This activity is aligned with NGSS (CCSS & AERO) standards. I use this activity in my Body Systems Unit Find Unit BUNDLE here! _____________________________________________________

Are you looking for a student-centered unit on Body Systems? Look no further! This unit allows your students to have a choice in their learning. In this download, you'll have access to all: documents, rubrics, activities, presentations, quizzes, check-in questions, suggested unit timeline, bellringers (warm ups), and handouts. Also included are directions on how to deliver the unit to students, and a video on the easiest way to grade!This unit follows AERO's Next Generation Science Standards

Are you a middle school Science teacher using Next Generation Science Standards? Do you want your students to work harder than you? Are you wanting to use more inquiry in your classroom? Are you ready to challenge your students with project-based tasks to show their learning? Grab this bundle now!What you get NOW:8 inquiry-based, student centered UNITS: Genetics + Heredity, Space, Body Systems, Ecosystems, Forces + Motion, History of Life on Earth, and Properties of Matter1 FREE Project-based

Are you looking for a quick and interactive way to get your students to practice placing fractions and decimals on a number line? Look no further! This resource offers just that! With a slide for each of the following: thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, and tenths. Student must move the fraction and decimal boxes into the proper placeholder box. Also included are the original background slides that can be edited, with instructions on how to create your own interactive Google slides!This c

W.H.O. Wants You!Are you a middle school Science teacher using Next Generation Science Standards? Are you wanting to try project based learning in your classroom? Are you ready to challenge your students with tasks that show their learning? Grab this unit now!What you get:1 inquiry-based, fully editable, student centered 6-week UNIT on Ecosystems14 Vocabulary cards with definitions14 Vocabulary cards without definitionsBlank card for your own vocabulary1 Class Starters presentationStep-by-step 5

Are you looking for an activity that allows students to show their understanding of each Executive Functioning Skill? Look no further - in this download you'll get an already completed E.F.S. Flipbook (just print and staple together) PLUS a flipbook for students to create. On the student version, there is space for students to draw an icon that will help them to remember what each Executive Functioning Skill is as well as space for words/definitions. Why Teach Executive Functioning Skills?At bi

Are you introducing your middle school students to probability? Check out this FREE anchor chart example and notes template to help your students learn about probability! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to offer your students choices in your next unit? Grab this FREE template! Use a layered curriculum like a PRO with the instructions and options given. Includes tips to help you get started. __________________

Are you a special education teacher trying to give the general education teacher a snapshot of an IEP? Are you tired of feeling like teachers are not following the accommodations properly? Are you struggling to remember details about each student on your caseload? Grab this easy to use, quick to fill in, print, and organize IEP at a Glance. Give teachers a one-page document with everything they need to know about a student in their class! OR Fill out one and keep it yourself! With two differe

Grab this print and go (or display and discuss) daily practice to help your students with their executive functioning skills! There are 12 prompts to get your students practicing their E.F. skills (planning, flexible thinking, organization, self-monitoring, and more) while getting in the Christmas spirit! Give your students a reason to be excited about their executive functioning skills related to Christmas! Why Teach Executive Functioning Skills?At birth, we are each given a clean slate to st

Looking for something to supplement the Eureka Math 7th grade Module 3 - Expressions + Equations curriculum? Grab this Christmas Puzzle!Help your students practice Equivalent Expressions with this cut and paste puzzle. Grab the Lemonade version HERE!********************************************************************************************* Check out these "I Can" Statements for 7th grade Math:Rates, Ratios + ProportionsRational Numbers Expressions + Equations__________________________________

Are you looking to support students? Do you think that teachers are aware of the daily challenges students with learning difficulties (learning differences, learning disabilities) go through? Why not get this presentation, which includes 3 different stations for teachers to move through? It is never too late to help teachers understand or remind them of why students have specific accommodations or modifications. In this product you will receive:Editable presentationParticipant Workbook3 statio

The end of the year is approaching! Get this quick and easy, no-prep (or low prep, your choice) printable to help your students reflect on their year! Reflection is a piece of the teaching and learning process that warrants time. It is often forgotten or pushed aside to continue with the curriculum and the day-to-day "what we have to do". BUT, with this simple one-page sheet of questions, you'll give students the opportunity to reflect on their year easily! With over 25 different questions fo