Ms Waltrip

Help students develop a Growth Mindset through SMART Goal setting, tracking and success. SMART Goals teach students to set realistic goals with achievable steps and outcomes. This bundle includes: An editable "Introduction to SMART Goals" Google Slideshow.A printable classroom poster.2 editable student worksheets used to set, track and reflect on a student's chosen goal.3 editable teacher lesson plans: 1 Introduction Lesson Plan, 1 Check In Lesson Plan and 1 Completion and Review Lesson Plan.

Daily Starters, Daily Openers, Questions of the Day, Ice Breakers,Creative Writing Starters,Math Challenges,Brain Teasers,Puzzles and Games,and more!This collection of questions is geared to get middle grades students thinking, writing and talking. This editable Google Document allows you to track questions you have used, edit questions you would like to tweak and add more as you go!

Motivate students towards good behavior by using a "Free Computer Time" reward system. Students are encouraged to engage in positive behaviors and work habits in order to earn "minutes" of free and appropriate time on a computer. Minutes can be "cashed in" at appropriate times. ** EDITABLE ** This rewards system works especially well with students who are motivated by technology (or teachers who are seeking to regulate its use). TIP: Print double-sided on brightly covered paper and laminate t

Give your students a little practice with the basics of completing a job application. This activity is self-guided (all instructions are included in the document) and interactive. Designed for life skills classes, transition IEP preparation or general vocational prep.

Teach readers to predict, evaluate and record the details they are learning with this KWL Chart. Students will be able asked to make connections to a topic or reading material by recording what they know. They will be asked to scan the article for titles, pictures and headers and make predictions based on what they wonder. Finally, students will be asked to read and record new or important details they have learned. This KWL Chart is a great way to develop active readers and researchers. **

This Parts of Speech - Quick Reference Guide is in FLIP BOOK format for easy navication and reference. Students can cut and paste their own book while learning and reviewing the parts of speech. ** EDITABLE ** TIP: Print pages on colorful paper.

The Visualize It! graphic organizer is a reading companion that helps readers to develop their ability to visualize events in the story. Readers will be asked to notice details that relate to the five senses - both mentioned explicitly or inferred. This is especially useful for students developing their inference, empathy and ability to connect with characters or events. **EDITABLE**

This Writing Checklist serves as a visual reminder and checklist for what students need to look for before turning in their final drafts. Whether they are hand writing or typing, students can use this writing checklist to ensure they have crossed their t's and dotted their i's. ** EDITABLE ** TIP: Print multiple copies on colorful paper. Students can use a dry erase marker to check and erase on a reusable checklist.