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You're over it. You don't want to track another piece of late work or find yet another assignment slipped under your door from 4 weeks ago with "Sorry" written across the top. You don't have any backup during parent meetings when they ask, "Why is my kid failing? They turned that in!" Here's how to encourage STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY and SAVE YOUR SANITY! IN USE:The Student Accountability Document (SAD form) requires students to fill out what they missed and more importantly, why. Students comple

25 minutes into class. Nothing done. “I didn’t know what to do.” “I didn’t understand.””I wasn’t sure how to start.””There were other kids waiting to talk to you.”At this rate, you’re overhauling plans, watching grades drop, and feeling so guilty and frustrated that you’re ready to be done. With the Help Ticket System, you can be. IN USEProcedure to Start Now - You don’t need to wait for the turn of a semester or a brand new year to implement this system. Print them for tomorrow and put an end

Did they really watch it? Or just catch the highlights on their phone? Find out if you assigned them to view it! This 30 question and answer set contains multiple-choice and true/false questions that are precise without being picky and specific without feeling stupidly difficult! IN USEHit that right balance by copy-pasting these into your slides for a pop quiz, tuck them into the end of your planned assessment for bonus points, or assign them to the politically tuned-in students as extra cred

English, History, Philosophy, or any class where THINKING is involved would benefit from these modern designs of classic thinkers' quotes. They make a super quick update to a bulletin board for a unit on Ancient Greece or posters on the wall for eye-catching and thought-provoking decor! Included in the download are 2 quotes each from Aristotle, Socrates, Plato, and Pericles. Print them all or choose your favorites! PRINTINGPrint these on 8.5x11 paper or send the PDF to a print shop for a larger

Your job teaching government gets harder by the day. If any more historical events happen this year, you'll flip a desk. In an unprecedented election year, let's knock out an easy assignment that gets students watching debates without hating their life. Here's how to encourage STUDENT ENGAGEMENT and CRITICAL THINKING! IN USE: The Presidential Debate 2024 Watch & Play Worksheet requires students to make a prediction ahead of any of the 2024 Presidential or Vice Presidential debates. Then, the

Do your students look at you as though you have two heads when you say stare decisis or amicus curiae during your judicial unit? Me, too! Instead let's show them how common and accessible the Latin language is within legal discussions. You don't have to know Latin - there's an answer key included! (Phew!) IN USERemind students that any of their favorite mystery shows, buddy cop movies, or legal dramas use Latin terminology frequently! Print this single worksheet and allow students to work tog

Add a quote to your classroom walls that takes a lead from the most timeless pieces of scripture and classic hymns! These beautiful words have inspired some of the most creative thinkers, inventors, writers, and more! Don't clutter those walls or drain your printer - simple, black and white design saves ink and works well with any classroom decor or theme. Use it as part of a bulletin board or add it alongside your other classroom posters. Perfect for 8.5x11 or 11x17 printing (looks great with c

Add a quote to your classroom walls that inspire students to roll up their sleeves and get to it! Students can see how the work ethic of famous individuals from history helped make them into successful thinkers, inventors, writers, and more! Don't clutter those walls or drain your printer - simple, black and white design saves ink and works well with any classroom decor or theme. Use it as part of a bulletin board or add it alongside your other classroom posters. Perfect for 8.5x11 or 11x17

Wind down from a wild election with a mini-project! Students do their own research, form and articulate their own opinions, and write predictions they can watch unfold on election night with the Presidential Election Prediction Mini-Project. IN USEFlexible Implementation - Works great as GUIDED, INDEPENDENT, PAIR, or GROUP work! Choose what works best for your class! Change Up Your Lecture - Begin your class labeling electoral votes together as you discuss how each state is allocated the electo

Add a quote to your classroom walls that inspire students to roll up their sleeves and get to it! Students can see how the work ethic of famous individuals from history helped make them into successful thinkers, inventors, writers, and more! Don't clutter those walls or drain your printer - simple, black and white design saves ink and works well with any classroom decor or theme. Use it as part of a bulletin board or add it alongside your other classroom posters. Perfect for 8.5x11 or 11x17

Wisdom, warnings, and wild stories! Are politics too taboo? NO! We’re jumping right in and asking the unthinkable! Tell us, trusted adults, about your voting experiences!!! Maybe the grown ups aren’t as crazy as they first appear! IN USEIntroduce Politics - Use as a way for students to listen before they speak! Use as homework before any hot topic class discussion. It’s a wonderful introduction to units or lessons on voting behaviors, generational differences, political ideology, or civic values

Never let a good sermon go to waste! Give students a easy, attractive guide that helps them take ownership over their learning - especially during the most important lessons. The format can be used for grades 6-12th. Teachers can simplify or enhance as each class requires! IN USE:On-Campus - Hand out these pages to students before Chapel or during Bible class. These are especially useful for students who have trouble concentrating. Distance Learning - Upload the document to whichever online p

Incorporate seasonal fun into your classroom forms! ANY grade and ANY subject can use this template for an eye-catching way to start the day. EASY ROUTINE ESTABLISHMENTWhether your students complete practice problems, answer questions, journal their thoughts, jot down definitions, or even take simple quizzes, this one paper makes it easy to keep track of the little points that can get lost in messy binders or forgotten in journals. One paper, all week, to be used at the start of each day! Abse

It is so hard to tell people that you just need time alone to work! Avoid that awkward conversation with the chatty Kathy by putting up this polite and polished poster on those days you have to GET WORK DONE! Poster is 8.5x11 in black, white, and yellow to stand out against any classroom door! Grayscale printing will also look great! I've used similar posters for the past few years and they work wonders! Teachers and administration totally understand and students know they can still reach me

It's every teacher's goal to be more organized every year and frankly, it starts with our professional documents. These three simple and professional binder covers help keep your papers in one spot AND looking presentable! IN USECut down on stacks of repetitive and disorganized binders with these three categories: 1) Professional Development (Forms, certificates, in-progress projects, and seminar or meeting notes) 2) Student Information (Contact, interventions, and late work documentation) 3) Su

English, History, Philosophy, or any class where THINKING is involved would benefit from this modern designs of a Pericles quote. It makes a super quick update to a bulletin board for a unit on Ancient Greece or poster on the wall for eye-catching and thought-provoking decor! PRINTINGPrint this on 8.5x11 paper or send the PDF to a print shop for a larger poster job. THERE'S MORE If you're looking for more Greek philosopher quote posters, I've got 8 that match this beauty! Check it out: Greek Phi

Add a quote to your classroom walls that takes a lead from the most timeless pieces of scripture and classic hymns! These beautiful words have inspired some of the most creative thinkers, inventors, writers, and more! Don't clutter those walls or drain your printer - simple, black and white design saves ink and works well with any classroom decor or theme. Use it as part of a bulletin board or add it alongside your other classroom posters. Perfect for 8.5x11 or 11x17 printing (looks great with c

Did you know we've got more than Halloween in October? Oh yeah! There's SO many ways to creatively engage students and staff with this list of national holidays provided by nationaldaycalendar.com. IN USETeachers - Choose a few for a warm-up activity, a writing prompt, a class discussion, a creative project, or a service opportunity. Pick the ones that fit with your class/school culture and extra points for you if you link one of the days to your current unit! Administrators - post these in th

Add a quote to your classroom walls that takes a lead from the most timeless pieces of scripture and classic hymns! These beautiful words have inspired some of the most creative thinkers, inventors, writers, and more! Don't clutter those walls or drain your printer - simple, black and white design saves ink and works well with any classroom decor or theme. Use it as part of a bulletin board or add it alongside your other classroom posters. Perfect for 8.5x11 or 11x17 printing (looks great with c

Lord knows everyone needs this check in! Self Care Bingo is a great way for students and staff to understand that you value them for more than a grade or a job! Their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being matter to you, too! IN USETeachers: Print it out and use it as a change up from traditional assignments, over the weekend "homework," or a meaningful extra credit task. Require documentation for each task to add rigor - make a collage, use it as inspiration before a creative unit, or allow