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This lesson teaches students to recognize symmetry in shapes and letters. Students analyze die-cut letters of the alphabet to determine if they are symmetrical. This lesson involves whole group work, and cooperative pairs. Students loved this lesson. They learned a lot about symmetry, and loved seeing their posters hung on the wall.

This worksheet is a tool for students to use while they edit their own writing. Students use the checklist as they proof their writing assignments and check off each item as the student sees it in their writing. This checklist is sure to get those quick writers to take a moment and edit their work. I have used this checklist in second grade and it has really helped students in their self editing. Other teachers in my building began using it in their classrooms and saw significant changes in thei

This progress report can be used as a monthly communication tool for teachers and parents. Teachers can indicate if a student is on-level, above level, or below level by simply circling the level and/or writing in assesment scores. This progress report covers all academic areas and includes a section to report behavior.The bottom portion of the progress report requires a parent signature and gives parents a section to request a conference.

This worksheet is a template for teachers to use in their art lesson planning. This basic template guides teachers through the necessary planning components of an integrated art and literature lesson. This template will make art lesson planning simple for any teacher. The template focuses on art lessons that integrate literature.

This form is for teachers to record reading observations during guided reading lessons. Teachers can use these notes to help plan further reading lessons for their students.