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Steps of long division poster Dirty Monkeys Smell Completely Bad Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Check, Bring down

Foldable parent letter to be sent home weekly/monthly. I have put it in an editable word document. I like to keep my parents up to date with a monthly "classroom flyer". I like to give parents resources and links to helpful websites, tutoring opportunities, and local events that they may not otherwise hear about. My parents really seem to enjoy it.

Electricity and Magnetism Unit **to be used with Scott Forman Science Grade 4** *****Some Activities and assessments can be used without book**** Includes: *Pre-Assessment *2 weeks of detailed lesson plans *Conductors and Insulators Investigation student page *Electromagnetism Investigation student page *Unit Review *Unit Test/ Post Assessment

I have this PowerPoint set up on the student's computers. They work in teams of 2 and complete the powerpoint with research of a state that was assigned to them. I usually use this as an extension of their State Reports. The students research the weather in the state they did their reports over. Once everyone has completed their powerpoints I email them to myself and have a presentation day. The students dress up as weathermen/women and present the weather to the class. It is so fun!

Cute Valentine's to give to your students. I usually attach a "s'more kit" to mine. The students love it and it doesn't cost me an arm and a leg! Hope you enjoy! ;)

This is a PowerPoint I use at the beginning of the year as an intro into science. I teach 4th grade so for many of my students this is the first time they have ever had science on a daily basis. With their excitement to learn all things sciences comes many misconceptions about scientists. (Scientists are crazy MEN who work all ALONE in LABORATORIES mixing CHEMICALS together) My goal the first week of school is to give my students a new outlook on who scientists are and what they do. This pow

Conductors and Insulators Investigation worksheet. Students will test a variety of materials to see which are the best conductors of electricity. Your students will love this activity!

52 State and Capitals task cards. Print and Use. Could also be used as flashcards to study for states and capital quizzes. Includes answer key.

I am always looking for something fun to have on my students desks on Valentine's day. This one is for all my animal loving teachers. You should download it right 'meow'. ;)

Instructions/Activity: The students will chant “Object of the Preposition” adapted from “We Will Rock You” using pat, pat, clap ostinato. The chant will be taught using a whole-song method and the words to the song will be displayed on a whiteboard. The students will then complete the Object of the Prepositions worksheet. “Object of the Preposition, Preposition! Object of the Preposition! Preposition! There is a noun or a pronoun after the prep! Ask who, or what, and see what you get! Object

Research template to be used with PebbleGo.

"Give me a break" Kit-Kat Card. I use these cards to monitor how long and frequently students are going to the bathroom outside of scheduled group bathroom breaks.

This is a letter for student teachers to use at the beginning of their student teaching experience. Feel free to customize it however you see fit so that students and parents get to see your personality. It was a wonderful way for me to open the door for communication to parents I had no other way of getting into contact with.