Learning with Lexie

This is a template that you can use when you write your small group lesson plans. I briefly explain what I do and have one example of my lesson plans. Then there is a template that you can type right into. Happy Reading!Want to know more about my reading small groups? Click here!

Sending postcards at the beginning of the year is a great way to get students excited and start building relationships! You can print and send through the mail to your students to bring happiness :) These postcards work with scratch-off stickers!

This product is completely editable! I made it to help guide you through creating a teaching portfolio that will be a game-changer in any interview you go on. I walk you through the steps, I have some pre-created formats you can choose from, and some title pages to choose from. There is a link to videos of me explaining how I used my teaching portfolio and what I included. If you are looking for a job in the teaching field, whether you are fresh out of college or have been teaching for years, Y

Struggling with teaching dictionary skills? Not sure where to start or need more resources to make sure your scholars understand dictionary skills? Then this resource is for you! In this pack you will have access to 3 different interactive PowerPoints, step-by-step notes, worksheets, formative assessments, morning work, and possible anchor charts! The different skills included: - Dictionary Entries - Multiple Definitions - Guide Words Check out the preview to see if this resource is for you!

I used this powerpoint and the notes to teach my scholars the 4 types of conflicts and it was PERFECT! The different videos clearly shows each type of conflict and helps scholars make connections. It describes internal and external conflicts. This is easy to use -- it is just a powerpoint with videos imbedded in it already for you, and a simple notes page (answer key included!) The perfect introductory lesson!

This PowerPoint was created to help introduce the topic of natural events. It includes natural disasters (hurricanes, tornados, volcanoes, floods, earthquakes, and wildfires) and human impact on the environment (deforestation, bad farming, over fishing, and pollution). This is editable! I made it to help you so you won't have to spend the time creating everything. Add any information you want your scholars to know or take away any information you don't want them to know. This does not include

Cute name tags for your desks that also remind scholars to be kind. Everywhere scholars look, they should be reminded to be kind - this is one simple way to remind them :) Includes 5 themes in colored and black and white. ******************************************************************************************************* Check out my other huge Teach Kindness Packet for more ideas of how you can spread kindness in your classroom and at school!

Simple download the file and replace my bitmoji with yours! If you don't have a bitmoji, you can use any picture :) My scholars love this!

20 questions assessment on what it means to be a good citizen. Includes graphic organizers, questions on diversity, trustworthiness, introductory government questions, and other citizen-type questions. They are structured like those one would see on a state test. The answers all have an asterisk (*) beside them. This is editable! ******************************************************************************************************** Other citizenship resource: Ethnic Origin ActivityCitizenship

We took mock SOL tests in my classroom to help prepare our scholars for the actual test. This is the letter I created to send home to parents. You can edit it anyway you like and make it fit your class best :) This one is set up for the READING test -- I have another for math, but it is the exact same thing, just says math instead of reading.

A simple exit ticket where scholars label the food chain using the words: producer, consumer, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, decomposer. ********************************************************************************************************* Check out my All About Food Chains packet!

Send this home to parents to get some times and organize parent-teacher conferences. This is editable!

Allow students to choose a question and respond to the questions in reference to their book.

Contract for teacher, parents, and students about homework -- keeps everyone accountable

These are a few forms and handouts that I like to give parents at open house (or orientation). These are all editable and tailored for third grade.