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This list of educational websites for kids is the perfect handout for conferences, open house or family events--or even for new teachers. It provides families with the website name, web address and a description of each site.

Classroom Computer Contract - provides guidelines, rules & expectations for computer usage in the classroom -- including equipment, internet, classmates & consequences -- signed by each student & parent Consequence Letter - can be filled out, sent home to families, & signed if students break the classroom computer contract Website Permission Form - asks parent permission for student's names and photos to be used on your personal website

This is the PERFECT gift for any student...and inexpensive too! Simply download, print and you're gift giving is complete. I have never met a student who wasn't ecstatic to recieve a NO homework pass from their teacher. Includes: Valentine's Day, Halloween, & Christmas/Winter 2 sheets per holiday--copy front/back 3 coupons per page

The ABC countdown is a great way to celebrate the end of the year, while keeping students excited and engaged. This includes specific theme days from A to Z, a letter for parents and printable "kindness coupons" for K day. Examples - B = Buddy Day: sit and work with a partner of your choice today! L = Lollipop Day: enjoy a sweet treat from your teacher today N = Neckwear Day: wear a necklace, scarf or tie to school. *Requests of parent donations are needed. *I suggest handing out a calenda

This "Bucket Fillers" poster set include the rules of bucket filling: 1. Be a bucket filler 2. Don't dip 3. Use your lid ...along with specific ways to be a bucket filler.

This packet was created as a student handout to use as a guide/independent work. Reading Strategies: *Questioning *Predicting *Figurative Language - locating & understanding *Characterization *Making Connections *Summarizing *Making Inferences *Understanding character feelings Lexile® Measure: 640L Guided Reading Level: M DRA Level: 20 - 24

I always found it difficult to keep up with classroom jobs on a weekly basis. I created this job application which allows my students to apply for jobs they really want (meaning they'll actually get done). Since the job application adds an extra layer and takes a little more time, I only switch jobs every quarter. At the beginning of the quarter we review the jobs, students complete their application...selecting their top 3 choices. I do my best to work within those choices, however we all kn

This is the perfect persuasive writing prompt for November. Ask your students to imagine they are a turkey and they must convince someone not to cook them for Thanksgiving dinner.

This project is a great way to keep your class engaged just before Winter Break. It's a hands-on approach to reviewing geometry knowledge in a fun, educational way. It is necessary to collect donations of items from families, unless you are able to fund the project on your own. The document includes an outline of the project, time management, teacher tips, list of possible geometric figures to include, a gingerbread house planning page and a family letter explaining the project & the types

Various charts for tracking student behaviors. Daily or weekly check in with parents to keep them informed of progress/struggles. 7 charts total Includes on task/off task subject areas Different behaviors pertaining to individual needs

I use these evaluation forms when doing cooperative group projects. I have students fill out both; one reflecting upon themselves and one evaluating their group members. I do factor it into their grade for projects; 5-10 points for their self evaluation and 1-3 points for towards each group members grade, depending on if they were rated negative (1 point), check (2 points) or plus (3 points). I copy it front and back to save paper. I also keep the group evaluation "confidential" so students

This packet was created as a student handout to use as a guide/independent work for 4th grade. My students responded online using a blog which is why there are no lines for responses. However, your students could always respond in their reading journal instead. Reading Strategies: *Questioning *Predicting *Vocabulary *Figurative Language - locating & understanding *Characterization *Irony *Journaling *Chapter questions **Additional teacher selected strategy for each assignment Lexile® Measur

This weekly report is completed by both the student and the teacher. I always did weekly reflections as morning work every Friday. Students completed the top half, either finishing the sentences (1st & 2nd quarter) or writing a letter to their family (3rd & 4th quarter)...then they rated their behaviors for the week. After turning it in to me, I would rate their behaviors next to theirs and fill in any late/missing homework assignments. I'd ask families to sign the weekly reflections over th

This packet was created as a student handout to use as a guide/independent work for 4th grade. Reading Strategies: *Questioning *Predicting *Vocabulary *Summarizing *Characterization *Problem / Solution Genre: Comedy, Humor, Fantasy Lexile Measure®: 450L DRA: 30-34 Guided Reading: N

Engrade is a fabulous (& FREE) online grade book for teachers! I explain the website to families at Open House every year and give these handouts to each family with their student information. For those families that are unable to attend, I will send it home with their child instead. Register for your Engrade account at www.engrade.com!

This packet was created as a student handout to use as a guide/independent work for 4th grade. Love this book and so do the students! Reading Strategies: *Questioning *Predicting *Figurative Language - locating & understanding *Using context clues *Making connections *Inferring *Understanding character feelings *Summarizing **Additional teacher selected strategy for each assignment Genre: Adventure Lexile® Measure: 610L Guided Reading Level: R DRA Level: 40

I created this as a math extension--perfect for the end of the year, end of a unit, time filler activity, before spring break, etc. Each student received the following handout and learned about the project before we took a walk around our building together...stopping along the way for students to complete the attached table. Students were then put into groups to share the math they located in our school. With those groups they were then sent out around the building (after having a plan) to ph

Two Stars and a Wish is perfect when doing a class gallery walk, sharing projects/PowerPoint, or getting students to give feedback to their peers. The idea of Two Stars and a Wish is that students provide 2 compliments and one suggestion/want. This way the positive outweighs the negative, but students still have some feedback to take into consideration that would possibly improve their final product. For example, perhaps my stars were..."I like the design, Your color scheme was consistent" bu

The perfect back to school information form to have your families complete! Provides you with lots of information...all on one piece of paper (if copied front/back). Easy to keep in your school bag for reference all year long!

Beginning of the year reading inventory to provide you with insight about your students.