Michaela Morgan

This resource has 10 different maps from around the world by general geography or climate types. It allows students to discover the geography of different regions.  This resource includes the following maps: North AmericaCentral America/ CaribbeanSouth AmericaEuropeRussia/ Central AsiaEast AsiaSoutheast Asia/ South AsiaSouthwest Asia/ North AfricaSub-Sahara AfricaAustralia/ Pacific RealmEach map includes a checklist of major countries, landforms, bodies of water, and urban centers for students t

This resource is a creative way to assess students' knowledge of geography. This resource guides students to researching multiple aspects of geography within a country. The resources allows students to pick any country to research but is editable if you need the country focused in a certain continent/region. Students then apply their research to create a well-written postcard. This project allows for large amounts of creativity.   Include: CHAMPS expectation for students working on the project d

This resource is helpful in classroom management inside and outside the classroom. It is easy to use! Print the products you are wanting to use, stick it on a clipboard or in a dry erase pocket, and your students can easily sign in and out of the classroom, books from your classroom library, etc. It allows you to be aware of where your students and resources are located.  This resource includes: Classroom Sign-Out Sheet with check boxes to help students indicate where they will be going (Nurse,

This activity is a creative and simplified way to get students to create goal at the beginning of the year. It is one word goal which is very achievable for students when returning to school. Included: 1) Directions on how to teach the mini lesson with book to read aloud before lesson 2) 3 Versions of a Banner 1. Transparent banner for students to decorate/color 2. A pastel colored banner 3. A bright colored banner

I use this resource as a fun way to increase comprehension of absolute location. I use this resource after I have taught absolute location (latitude/longitude) in-depth. This resource has 3 versions depending on your students' understanding of absolute location. Students will practice latitude and longitude as they try to sink their opponents ship. I have students state “30 degrees North- latitude” “60 degrees East- longitude” etc. to get students more familiar with the grid system. Included: Di

This resource is great to assess your students knowledge on continent and oceans. I use it as a pre-assessment before teaching geography. This resource includes 1) World map with blanks for each continent 2) World map with blanks for each continent with a checklist 3) Key for continent maps 4) World map with blanks for each ocean 5) World map with blanks for each ocean with a checklist 6) Key for ocean maps 7) World map with blanks for each continent and major oceans 8) World map with blanks f

Goal setting is important to implement in your classroom to help students see their growth throughout the year. This resource helps students to create a goal and figure out ways to accomplish their goals both academically and personally. I teach 6th grade social studies so I asked for an academic goal focusing on the content I teach. It can be easily edited to any subject.  Included: Guided Academic and Personal Goal Sheet (1 page)Black and White Goal Banner (allows you to display student goal

This resource guides students to reflect on the past school year academically and personally. It includes a sheet to reflect academically and a sheet to reflect personally. It has 3 different color options including black and white, pastel colors, and bright colors. It is editable.  Academic: It includes sentence starters to help students reflect on academics including concepts that they have learned. You might want to edit this section to your liking. The original uses social studies to guide y

This resource helps guide you in teaching current events happening throughout the world by utilizing CNN10. It helps students get a better understanding of the world through current events. CNN10 is student based news that reports on world-wide events taking place.  Included: Tips for Teaching Student NewsStudent Expectations and Directions (CHAMPS)Student News Journal Entry Worksheet Student News Permission Form Many of my students said this was their favorite part of class. We learned about

This resource has multiple holiday themed writing prompts. Each writing prompt has lined paper with it. Each topic has 2 options for the students. One option is a full sheet for writing and the other option includes a place for the students to draw a picture and a writing section. This resource includes the following holiday’s:  (both options above) SummerThanksgivingWinterNew YearValentine’s DaySt. Patrick’s DayI Wish My Teacher Knew (year around)*Black and White and Colored Options*Resource is

This resource was created to increase student/teacher communication. It allows students to share as much (or as little) as they wish for the teacher to understand each student more. I place these forms in a section of my classroom so students can grab a form whenever they wish. After the student completes the form, I have a designated area that the student can place the communication into that is secure to ensure others do not have access to the information being shared. This resource increased

This resource is a great way to get to know your students at the beginning of the year. Includes: 1) "All About Me" worksheet for students to complete 2) "Would You Rather" game 3) "Guess Who" game- great to use if your students already know their classmates 4) "First Week Check-in" worksheet for students to complete.

I use this resource to allow students to reflect on behavior that does not meet the classroom expectations. It is a great classroom management strategy to guide the student through a reflection on the behavior as well as allow the student to help correct the action in the future. This resource has 2 versions. Each version has an option to have student and parent sign to ensure communication was given regarding the behavior. I have the student bring me the reflection sheet to talk through befor

This resource will help you organize your substitute plans in an easy to read way. Includes: 1) Cover Page 2) General Information Page (date, technology, safety, etc.) 3) School and Staff Information Page (address, phone number, contact information, etc.) 4) Class List Page 5) Schedule and Plan Pages (2) 6) Thank You Page *Resources comes in pastel colors or black and white with transparent backgrounds *Editable

This New Year Goal Setting activity helps students reflect on their past achievements and set meaningful goals for the upcoming year. The activity encourages self-reflection, motivation, and accountability, making it perfect for starting the year on a positive note. Students can decorate the numbers after completed. Includes: 1) 2025- with writing prompts 2) 2026- with writing prompts 3) Extra numbers to make any year *This resource is editable. *All numbers included for future use