Hoottastic Learning

This simple pennant allows students to map out their interests and select a school of higher learning. Students fill in their name down the left side and an area they are interested in. This interest leads to a field of study, then finally, to a college choice. Great first day/week activity for your class. Can be used to frame a wall display for college/career week. Great AVID resource as well!

This uniquely interactive lapbook will help students learn 8 parts of speech in an engaging and colorful way. Template includes: Step-by-step color instructions Color photos for reference Prefilled templates with definitions and examples of each part of speech FREE Volunteer letter

This uniquely interactive, 49 page booklet will help engage your students while they learn the 4 regions of the US, the 50 States, their placement on a map, and their capitals along with interesting state facts. Self-assessments can be found at the back of the book. Practice sheets that can be used numerous times with dry erase markers, assessments, and answer keys included! 3 FREE BONUS study aids also included!

This uniquely interactive lapbook will help students learn the 4 types of sentences, their punctuation, and the two parts of a sentence in an engaging and colorful way. The Savvy Sentences and Perky Punctuation lapbook allows for hands on practice that can be completed over and over again right inside the book! Lapbook template includes: Step-by-step color instructions Color photos for reference Pre-filled templates with notes/definitions and examples of the sentences Blank - editable templates

All of the ELAR Strands and TEKS (in I can statement form) listed in one convenient file to help increase rigor in your classroom. Includes Figure 19! Can be projected for student discussion of learning outcomes.

This visual representation of the elements of fiction (setting, characters, plot) will guide your students in fleshing out the important elements of a story to write a concise 2 to 3 sentence summary. A quick mini lesson is included to get you started with no prep work! The graphic organizer can be used with any fiction story to assess your students knowledge of the elements of fiction. Includes: Blank graphic organizer Labeled graphic organizer Example lesson plan Reporducible story Sample

***UPDATED*** FREE interactive notebook activity included. This engaging activity is a great way to introduce the strategy Determining Importance.Student will begin thinking about how to distinguish between interesting details and important information. Color and black and white templates included. Added: Interactive Reader's Notebook foldable activity.

This working lapbook will help students expand their vocabularies by providing a concise work space that allows them to master three new vocabulary words for each week of the school year. Once taught, students will be able to independently complete their daily vocabulary work. Also includes suggestions for partner work. Template includes: Step-by-step color instructions Color photos for reference Blank templates for words and information (Frayer models, dictionary entries, and illustrated word

This uniquely interactive lapbook will help students learn 8 parts of speech in an engaging and colorful way. Template includes: Step-by-step color instructions Color photographs for reference Pre-filled templates with definitions and examples of each part of speech Blank - editable templates to create hundred of lapbooks FREE volunteer letter

A journal for students to track their reading and thinking in an organized manner. Included a reading response section with 12 pages for various types of responses.

*Updated to include links to video read alouds. Over the years, I've used several books to set the tone for our room and engage students with stories. I have compiled a list of a few of my favorites. They have proven to be a great tool when beginning a new school year. Not only that, but also for later in the year when they can be revisited for deeper analysis and discussion.

This uniquely interactive lapbook will help students learn the 4 types of sentences, their punctuation, and the two parts of a sentence in an engaging and colorful way. The Savvy Sentences and Perky Punctuation lapbook allows for hands on practice that can be completed over and over again right inside the book! Lapbook template includes: Step-by-step color instructions Color photos for reference Pre-filled templates with notes/definitions and examples of the sentences FREE volunteer letter

All of the Math Strands and TEKS (in I can statement form) listed in one convenient file to help increase rigor in your classroom. Can be projected for student discussion of learning outcomes.

All of the Science Strands and TEKS (in I can statement form) listed in one convenient file to help increase rigor in your classroom. Can be projected for student discussion of learning outcomes.

Colorful posters for keeping track of students as they move into and out of small guided reading groups. Color coded.

An easy way to keep track of assignments missed when students are absent. Space to record the assignments, notes, and homework the student needs to get caught up after being absent.