CJ's Teaching Resources

This resource is great for encouraging kids to read, while at the same time teaching them how to manage their time, create and break down reasonable goals, and accomplish so much more without getting overwhelmed by large books. Once you've helped them fill out their overall goal and daily breakdowns, they can use this bookmark to check off each day as they accomplish it. Not only does this give them an idea of where they're at and what's left, but it's also a satisfying accomplishment for them

Winter Rhythm Flashcards are fun and hands on, and perfect for December/January! This activity will help kids learn and apply their knowledge of quarter notes, eighth notes, and rests. Laminate the cards to use over and over again, and let the students practice writing out their notes with the worksheet provided. Double-sided flashcards included for extra practice testing and remembering rhythms. Use the included projectable PowerPoint to create fun rhythms as a class or set your students up to

Match the lowercase sand pail to its correct uppercase sand castle and make yourself a fun day at the beach! This is a great activity for kids who are just learning to identify letters. Do this as a group activity getting different students to match each letter, or use it as a center activity for 4 or 5 students to do together. You could even give each student a copy to take home and practice with their family! Print in color, cut, and laminate to use for years to come! Also a great resource if

Students will LOVE testing out their music symbols knowledge with a simple matching/memory game. Laminate the cards to use them over and over again, or give each student their own set to practice as much as they want! Product includes: 36 Double-sided symbols cards36 Double-sided words cardsFor your younger classes, print two copies of the symbols cards for matching, and for the older classes match the symbols cards with the word cards. Use this activity to help students identify musical symbol

Fruit Rhythm Flashcards are fun and hands on. This activity will help kids learn and apply their knowledge of quarter notes and eighth notes. Laminate the cards to use over and over again, and let the students practice writing out their notes with the worksheet provided. Double-sided flashcards included for extra practice remembering rhythms. Use the included projectable powerpoint to create fun rhythms as a class or set your students up to create their own rhythms with a partner. Includes:Fla

Match the lowercase lemon slice to its correct uppercase letter and make yourself a refreshing lemonade! This is a great activity for kids who are just learning to identify letters. Do this as a group activity getting different students to match each letter, or use it as a center activity for 4 or 5 students to do together. You could even give each student a copy to take home and practice with their family! Print in color, cut, and laminate to use for years to come! Also a great resource if prin

Match the lowercase marshmallow to its correct uppercase letter and make yourself a steaming mug of hot chocolate with a mound of marshmallows. This is a great activity for kids who are just learning to identify letters. Do this as a group activity getting different students to match each letter, or use it as a center activity for 4 or 5 students to do together. You could even give each student a copy to take home and practice with their family! Print in color, cut, and laminate to use for yea

Download this calendar for your students to color or as an emotion-tracking activity for the month of March! BONUS: April Calendar for Social Emotional Learning included! Teach them how the calendar works and how to track each day, or give them something to color while they listen. How to use this activity for social emotional learning: Choose colors for your students to signify different emotions (for example: red - angry, blue - sad, yellow - happy, orange - excited, purple - nervous/anxious,