MsG in Primary

What a fun way to enjoy one of Ezra Jack Keats' classic picture books! Use this resource to practice and review sequencing with this story. Sequence strips are written with student retelling language in mind. This product can be used in centers, with small groups, or with the whole class. Teacher directions provided. Power point format

This lesson can be used during the first week of school to help set a climate of peace within your classroom, build community, teach the theme of working together, and support developing a growth mindset for problem solving! Included are suggestions for vocabulary, retelling/story mapping, theme development, and responding activities. The lesson activities can be done over two-three days for close reading if needed!

Need a short lesson on bullying and friendship? Use Ezra Jack Keats' Goggles and this set of read aloud discussion questions. This product includes vocabulary with a sample graphic organizer, a writing extension, and an art extension (link provided)! Power Point created.

Looking for a different way to welcome your families this year? Don't want the traditional welcome back letter? This is a two page (front to back) tri-fold back-to-school brochure. From it's PowerPoint format, you can edit it to include information like your school name, classroom schedule, expectations, etc. You can even change the illustrations/clip art if you choose! Edit by clicking and typing inside the boxes from your ppt or pptx program.

Do you use a character ed program like CHAMPS?! This 5 page poster, completed using ppt, uses some of the ideas and can serve as a reminder to students what is expected each day in class and what they can do to be a CHAMP! Included are a few clip art pictures to help little ones remember what the acronym represents. Laminate and hang in a prominent place for all to see! Clip art from clipart.co

Help keep your school day organized with this handy set of emoji themed class schedule cards. After printing, lamination recommended. Power Point format- editable.

Back to School fun! This active "get to know you" icebreaker helps build community in the classroom. Students are provided time to visit with one another and find some who matches the descriptions in the box and write their names for 1 (one) description that describes them (adjust as needed). The goal is to fill 5 squares up/down, across, or diagonal!

Positive adjectives poster to describe and encourage the members of your classroom. This can be hung vertically or horizontally. This product was created using power point.