Efficiency and Organization

Attendance is a big deal in schools these days. We have students who are chronically absent and as school leaders and teachers, we want to do something about it. Use these templates to make as many copies as you need to post around the school or the classroom. Copies are in PNG format as well as PDF format. You can post these on social media and in parent emails to keep stressing the importance of school attendance.

This is a Word document template you can use to help your students set specific goals (SMART goals) for upcoming high-stakes exams. Use this as a sample to make adjustments, depending on what standardized tests you have coming up. After students choose their SMART goal, help them set 3 to 5 daily action plans. Here are examples: · Reading 30 minutes per day for comprehension · Making 50 flashcards of words I do not know (vocabulary) and reviewing them daily · Reviewing and rewriting my notes

Kobe Bryant meant a lot to millions of people because of his incredible ambition and grit. His birthday is August 23. This short 15-minute lesson can be used to recognize his courage, legacy, and perseverance as a human being who came from humble beginnings to achieve greatness. The lesson will allow students to: · Think critically · Collaborate with others · Have a class discussion · Reflect upon their own journey (stay motivated) · Practice writing The lesson can be altered to suit your cla

There are 3 downloadable documents: · PowerPoint presentation when meeting with parents · Informational flyer for parents in English and Spanish on how to help their English Learners get reclassified · Informational flyer for students on strategies they can use to reclassify fluent English speakers Use the PPT presentation when meeting with parents. Give out the flyer to students and go over the criteria. Give out the flyer to parents which is in both English and Spanish. Your district’s Re

Here are 45 posters on Microsoft Word of African-American contributors to celebrate Black History Month. The posters can be enlarged, or printed as is to be put up around the classroom or campus to kickstart celebrations of Black History Month. Because these are on MS Word, they can be altered in any way you'd like! What is also nice about them is there are different categories and genres represented. Students will be able to see architects, choreographers, photographers, poets. and more.

Test Motivation Letters and Flyers for Students and Teachers (before state exams) This is a package of 5 downloadable documents as students get ready for state exams (standardized tests). There is a motivational letter for students, motivational letter for teachers, Good luck notice with test dates, how to get ready for the exams flyer, and a test dedication form. Teachers, school administrators, and counselors can use these downloadable documents (in Microsoft Word) to encourage, motivate, an

You can use this form with the essential parts of a substitute teacher lesson plan listed for teachers to write when they leave sub plans.  All the teacher has to do is complete the sections and have it ready for a substitute to use, whether for one day, two days, a week, or more.  It's highly effective to write once, save, and make small updates each time, as necessary. It includes everything you need for the sub to be successful and for your class to run smoothly. The form is a downloadable W

There are 2 parts to this digital download: First is a weeklong activity calendar where students can dress out a certain way each day of the week to bring awareness to earth week/earth day. The second part is daily activities connected to those themes. They are project ideas that help them get hands-on practice with higher level DOK type of activities in the classroom. All resources are in Word document format for easy editing. The last item in the downloadable for Friday is a cleanup event a

Lesson Plan Checklist for Teachers (to ensure  each  component  is covered   & effective) Use this checklist before you deliver a lesson (at least a day before).  Start from the beginning and check off each item. The checklist can be used daily as a routine to systematically check the effectiveness of your lesson components before you actually teach to students.  The checklist can help you ensure you have a good introduction, transitions, practice problems, checking for understanding, and more!

Effective Lesson Plan Template for Teachers is a form to use that is very simple and practice to plan effective lessons. The form can be downloaded and edited to suit the teacher's needs. The form helps a teacher plan and time each component of a lesson very carefully to stay within the time frame allotted, and do all of the things that make a lesson effective - the introduction, the direct or indirect instruction, checking for understanding, guided practice, independent practice, and more. O

If you have a student concern and need to reach out to a member of the family, use this form! It's called the "sandwich method" of communication because you begin with positive attributes, and you end with positive attributes. It's an easy form to use to store in the student's file after the conversation as your record of contact!

This organizational tool can help you stay on course and carefully plan for a 1-hour lesson to cover all the content, with an engaging introduction, warm-ups, guided practice, and time to check for understanding. Once downloaded, the forms can be altered in any way you wish.