Teaching Shenanigans

This can be used during writing time. Students tell the author two things they liked about their writing (2 stars), and then one thing they "wish" they would add or improve on.

This is a journal and resources you can use in the classroom for when you are hatching chicks. Each day there is a diary page where the students write what is happening in the egg from the chicks' perspective. There is also an observation page, where the students can write down and draw what they observe for 21 days.

This graphic organizer can be used when you are teaching the Author's Point of view. How the author is feeling about his/her story.

This is a rubric you can use when your students are doing a STEAM activity. It is for independent work, and team work.

This is a packet for students to write their own fable. It contains a planning sheet, a checklist, and a paper for them to write their fable on.

This is an edible file for a poster size of a classroom Instagram. In my classroom I have someone whose daily job is to be the instagramer. I then print the photos and pin them on our board for all to enjoy! *** YOU NEED THE FONT KG DARKSIDE FOR IT TO FORMAT RIGHT!!***

This powerpoint is to go along with Cubelets. In this powerpoint are posters about the three main Cubelets, Introduces students to what a robot is, lets them try out an activity, and includes a Cubelets recording sheet and Rubric. This powerpoint also includes a "ticket out the door" quick assessment. In order to format this PowerPoint correctly, you will need to download the following fonts from dafont.com: -JRluLu -Charliesquared

These are signs to display in your classroom.

This chart can be used as a reference for close reading and annotation marks. It can be shrinked for desks and blow up for poster size.

This is a study guide for Science Fusion, Grade 3, Unit one. I used the test as a guide and recreated the questions to help my students. I find that Science Fusion is very inquiry based so sometimes these questions can be tricky. I found that these study guides help! :)

This is a QR Code activity. Students will scan the QR code and follow the instructions that pop up on the screen. They will be writing the lower and upper case letters from A-Z in cursive. Students will also write their name as it is the last task. At the very end students will write in their best hand writing, in cursive, about what they do after school. It is a mini story. This is a very fun an engaging activity that can be used collaboratively or independently. Great cursive practice!

This is a fun pack with FSA boot camp accessories.

This goes with Science Fusion for 3rd grade. This is to be used with unit 4, Forms of Energy.

This is a powerpoint I created for Science Fusion curriculum. This is for 3rd grade and can be used for Unit 2- "Sun and Stars."

This is a packet that is full of graphic organizers: -Beginning, middle, and end -Fables -Folktales -Dramas -Sequence -Cause and Effect -Compare and Contrast -Plot Development -Problem and Solution I am adding all the time!

How to have a successful science fair. This powerpoint will bring you through all the steps of the scientific method with examples for your students on what each step looks like. Very visual!

These can be used during independent reading time. Students can use them during reading or after reading. These would be good for reading response journals or partner work. These are geared towards 3rd grade standards, but can be utilized in intermediate grades.

This is for Science Fusion, Grade 3, Unit 4, Forms of Energy. This is a study guide piggy backing off the exam. I found that these types of exams are more difficult so giving students similar problems to help them study, will result in better success.

These are resources you can use in your classroom for exceptional behavior. Students get to go to the VIP table when they show ABOVE and BEYOND behavior, participation, or are having an AWESOME day. :) Included in this packet: VIP table sign Backstage passes (they can wear them around their necks) Autograph book label (when students arrive at the VIP table they sign their autograph!) VIP homework passes Star Decor

This is an interactive experiment that explores why pinecones open. Perfect for the fall season!