Fourth Things First

Display your students' special day with this EDITABLE class birthday list! This is a great tool to use on bulletin boards or to keep in your teacher binder! Enjoy this FREE resource & don't forget to follow me on TPT and Instagram! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Fourth-Things-First

Keep all your student data organized in this student snapshot form. It is a great tool to use for parent teacher conferences or IEP meetings throughout the year. It includes sections on both academics and behavior. Thank you for your business!

Maintaining a strong connection with students is now more important than ever. Use this mental health display as a way to check in with students. HOW TO USE Have students write their name on the BACK of sticky note (this way their name is not displayed)During arrival, students will put their sticky note next to the heart that matches their feelingsIf any students put their name near a "struggling" or request a check-in, be sure to make time to have a conversation with them. I used this for years

Keep students and families up to date on what's happening in your classroom with this newsletter bundle. Each month is EDITABLE to add specific information that is personalized to you! Thank you for your business!

Let your families get to know you with this EDITABLE Meet the Teacher handout! This is a great tool to copy for parents at back to school night in addition to displaying outside of your classroom or on a bulletin board. Thank you for your business! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Fourth-Things-First

Have your students reflect on their week in regards to academics AND social emotional learning! I created this tool a few years ago as a quick check-in during morning meeting. During this time, students would be given the opportunity to share their responses. I also collected them so that I knew how each student was doing. Purchase this now as a great social emotional learning tool to use in your classroom! Don't forget to follow me on TPT and Instagram @fourththingsfirst

Get ready for a great year with these simple EDITABLE desk name plates! PLACE VALUE FOCUSED These are great for upper elementary grades that will be studying decimal place value. GOAL ORIENTEDI also included a sticky note box for students to display a goal. This helps students recognize their personal goals throughout the year. It can be academic or behavior based! PERSONALIZED LEARNINGThe goal piece can be changed out weekly, monthly, etc. - you pick! This is a great tool to use for personali

This activity menu allows teachers to implement word study instruction in an interactive way! I have used this product for over five years - it is great during morning work or your literacy block. Thank you for your business!

Run your classroom efficiently with these hand signal mini posters! They not only incorporate sign language, but will also help with classroom management. I have used them for years and they have made such a difference! Great for a bulletin board, chalkboard, whiteboard, or Smartboard! I appreciate your business - don't forget to follow Fourth Things First on TPT and Instagram!

Encourage students to keep learning while on break! This tool is great for a Fall or Thanksgiving break that allows students to practice the skills they've learned in school in addition to helping out at home - a "win-win" for everyone! There are two versions included for differentiated ages. Thank you for your business!

Stay on top of ALL the missing work with this organized list for when students are absent. TWO VERSIONS INCLUDED! I appreciate your business! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Fourth-Things-First

Let your students compliment one another with a display of shoutouts! This tool can be used with any PBIS system to highlight great behavior in the classroom. I have used this product as part of my morning meeting and have seen great results for many years. Download this product now as part of your classroom management! Thank you for your business!

Use this response sheet during videos and movies in the classroom. It's a great way for them to apply and connect to the material in the video! TWO VERSIONS INCLUDED - half sheet and full sheet I appreciate your business!

Get to know the mathematicians in your class family by conducting an interview! Use this tool to track data throughout the school year. Similar to a reading conference, ask questions relating to what they want to achieve as a math student. This resource is great to be kept in a folder, binder, etc. I have conducted math conferences in a single, pair, or small group setting during my math block. Enjoy!

Keep your families up to date on what's happening in your classroom! This resource is a great communication piece that can be printed and/or attached as a pdf in an email to families.

Keep your families up to date on what's happening in your classroom! This resource is a great communication piece that can be printed and/or attached as a pdf in an email to families.

Always forgetting where you put your group list? Look below for tips on using this product! Print and write onPrint and use sticky notesPrint, laminate, and write with dry-erasePrint, laminate, and use sticky notesI always kept this organizer in a binder or right on my group desk during math rotations. It's a great visual that makes things run efficiently! It can also be great to leave for a substitute.