Knowledge is Power

Teaching geography is important, but sometimes it's hard to squeeze it all in. Have your students learn all 50 states independently using this Interactive Notebook activity. Students will learn between 9 and 12 states each week, and test every Friday. They will be responsible for their learning, and they will have to make time to study. It will not only teach them the 50 states, but study skills as well. This product can be modified as needed since it's in Word Format. Students can complete the

This fun resource includes 4 Reading Posters on standard paper. You can use them as classroom decor, have students choose one to put in their Literacy Notebook enlarge them on a poster maker. Each full color poster has an upbeat phrase or quote with a graphic. I personally glue them on colored paper and hang one outside of my classroom to send a positive message to students and teachers. Enjoy!

This poster lists the most common literary terms taught. Hang it in your classroom for your students to refer to after you have taught a concept, or use it as you teach terms for them to copy into their notebooks. There are 8 terms with illustrations.

Start each day with this positive mantra. It will invigorate your students and help them get ready for a great day. Post this in your room, and your students will know SUCCESS is their only option. Please note that the creed includes 5 lines. The picture is only a preview of the first line of the creed.

It's the end of the year, and you still need grades. This is a fun writing activity that will keep your class engaged. Your students will have a blast doing it, and you will laugh out loud reading their responses. It's a win, win for everyone.

Do you want to motivate your students? Do you want to empower them daily? Then, download this Classroom Creed and have them recite it each morning before they get started with their day. I suggest making it into a poster to hang in the classroom. It is a great motivator.