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Created by a teacher for a teacher! Celebrate your students birthdays 'under the sea' with this bulletin board display! Putting student birthdays up in your classroom will help them get to know each other, and even create a quick connection! The bubbles and banner are simple shapes making them easy to cut and laminate. (I suggest to laminate and write student birthdays on the bubbles for repeated use year after year!) Resource includes 12 months of the year + Birthday Banner. Thank you for cons

Don't eat your classmates!This companion worksheet goes along with any book in the Penelope Rex series by Ryan T. Higgins. Includes: Craft or Coloring Sheet6+ Lined Paper options with or w/o prompts for T-T connections, retelling, opinion writing, etc.This book is extremely popular with my first grade students and I created this worksheet to go along with it for reading in response to writing. We hang this craft in our room for the month.

Have you ever read a book you didn't want to read before? I love the story "I DON'T WANT TO READ THIS BOOK!" by Max Greenfield. This companion worksheet goes along with it. This resource includes: 3 different worksheets that can be differentiated for your student’s skill levels. Student example worksheetSimple teacher script to open and close the lessonThis book is extremely popular with my first grade students and I created this worksheet to go along with it for personal connections. We glue th

Make your class read-aloud 10x as engaging with interactive activities to use while reading everyone's favorite, The Good Egg by Jory John!Students will be able to apply a text-to-self connection by comparing the Good Egg's emotional regulation strategies to their own. After, they can practice one of his strategies --> drawing! + Wngages SEL, writing, listening, and story comprehension skills. Includes: 1 Interactive Worksheet1 Coloring Page+ Lesson Plan Notes about student knowledge, highe

I used this activity for children to practice picking clothing that suits the weather! They can circle what weather it is that day and shade in the thermometer to how hot/cold it is. They can then use pre-cut clothes or draw clothes onto their person! I also had my kids write on the back about what they drew and why. This activity can be used in morning meeting to help littles learn weather changes and seasons, or as a center!

Student Desk Organization Checklist! Printable and easy-to-understand for young students (with visuals)! Take charge of your classroom management and organization by starting with teaching your students an important life-skill: organization! I am a first grade teacher who struggles with the occasionally classroom litterer and the "I can't find my pencil case" kid. I made this simple checklist to keep my students accountable for their personal space so it doesn't bleed into our shared space. We c

Confused on how to introduce classroom routines and expectations to your students those first few weeks of school? This google slideshow includes classroom expectations for everything you could think of: Nurse, hallway, during a lesson, classroom callbacks, recess, arrival, dismissal, behavior plans, how to line up, how to ask questions, how to complete independent work, small-group work, how to respect others, the teacher, and classroom materials. + MUCH MORE! Also includes blank slides for

Numerical Flip Calendar in 9 different colors ( ROYGIBV)! Simplify your calendar routine with this numerical flip calendar! I hunted for a numerical version for months and couldn't find one! I try to teach my first graders how to write the date on the top of their paper with their name, and this calendar saves me even just a few minutes in the morning, that I can devote to more important things. Print and laminate and hang on a classroom calendar rod, or curtain rod. I hope you enjoy, and please

Perfect for Valentine's Day! <3Mini-lesson on google slides for letter/postcard writing with a postcard template that is easy to use for beginner writers!Bring the joy of writing and receiving cards to your classroom this year with a simple letter writing mini-lesson! This lesson is catered toward first or second grade level writers. It is perfect to teach whole group and then migrate to use in an independent writing center! Teach your students how to structure letters/postcards and practice

Create an easy visual for your students by making them a giant visual schedule! Schedule Visuals are beneficial for both General Education and Special Education classrooms, and everything in between. I chose an easy to read font as I teach younger grade levels. These cards can be easily printed, cut, and laminated for year after year use. Attach magnet tape to the back to quickly change out your schedule cards for daily or weekly adjustments. INCLUDES: Includes 30+ cards to guide you through yo

Chickens Aren’t the Only Ones by Ruth Heller is a non-fiction text that teaches young children about animals that lay eggs (oviparous). It can foster discussions about the difference between oviparous and viviparous animals, and is a great read-aloud to open up this lesson! What's Included:Step-by-step directions on how to make the craft.Cut & Glue craft for students to 'hatch' their own animal! (can also be drawn instead of cut and glue if needed)Lined writing paper blank and with sentence star

20+ Labels in both sizes! Print and laminate or put in adhesive pockets for your student library! Easy to read and matching visuals for your students that are early readers! Includes square sizes and rectangle sizes. Also Fits Target Adhesive Pockets from the Dollar Spot!Thank you for considering my resource and I hope it finds you & your classroom well! Reviews & comments are appreciated :)- Miss Dare

Printable text feature visuals to create your own anchor chart! Add to your text features reading lesson with this anchor chart to create a visually engaging component that students can reference! Printables can be sized up or down to fit the size you need. *example in the preview*I hope you enjoy this resource and it adds engagement to your lesson!

Put parents and families at ease by sending home this cute ‘postcard’ style letter. The purpose of this letter is to let families know that you are on their side, and are willing to support your child when they mean a little extra TLC - no questions asked. Printable + Editable. Includes: - Template Link to editable Resource - PDF download without a Teacher name Add your own name and change out any wording to suit your students or classroom better.Requires a free Canva account to edit, or just pr

Made by a teacher for a teacher :) EDITABLE!Printable labels for your drawers, carts, or bins! Includes labels for every day of the week, Turn In, File, Copy, Extra, Early Finishers and some extra fun labels for your students such as early finishers and extra paper, STEM bins, substitutes, and blanks! Thank you for considering my resource and I hope it finds you & your classroom well! Reviews & comments are appreciated :)- Miss Dare

MUST HAVE CANVA TO USE! *****Editable classroom map template! Link in download.My district asks every teacher to create a visual classroom map of their room for the summer clean out crew. It helps them reference where all the furniture goes and for the teachers to make sure everything is correct when they come back in the fall to set-up! Before this template, I would hand draw one every year! Now, I can just move things around digitally and print it in a minute. It is so helpful!

Printable and easy-to-understand writer’s checklist with visuals! A great addition to any writing center or writing lesson! Have students take ownership of their work by checking a visual aid to ensure their writing is their best work! I am a first grade teacher and put these checklists in every student's writer's notebook. My students know to reference these before turning in any work. :) Enjoy!

Print and laminate these visual cue cards for your classroom! Whether you are a general education teacher or special education teacher, this resource works wonders with the littles who need an extra ‘cue’ for their tasks. I use these on a binder ring attached to my badge holder when I want to silently redirect a student during a lesson. :) I hope these find a use for you!

Visuals + Posters for your Calming Corner! Display these copy-paper sized posters in your classroom for your littles whenever they need a break! This resource includes visual strategies so children are able to learn to regulate their body and emotions on their own! Visuals include Fidgets, Stretching, Breathing, and more! This resource will guide your students step by step from an elevated state to a regulated state. Includes: Two Step Poster for students to follow.6 Visual Poster for calming s

Every teacher needs a STRONG and fun introduction to her students and families! This Canva template will start you off on the right foot with a solid introduction letter to send home to your classroom families. Let them get to know YOU as you get to know their children. Include fun information about yourself such as your favorites, what you're looking forward to this year, where you went to school, and anything else you think is important for families & students to be aware of before their fi