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Celebrate the winter season by having a class book exchange! This is a perfect way to teach generosity while simultaneously fostering the love of reading. Inform your students' families and get them involved by sending home this adorable Winter Book Exchange Parent Letter. Includes:Editable PowerPoint File (2 pages)Suggestions for Use:Send letter home to parents in the beginning of December.Send letter home via email by saving file as a PDF or JPEG.Attach letter to your monthly/weekly newslett

This poster outlines five expectations for your reading groups. I personally like to print it regular-sized to place in the clear plastic cover of my guided reading binder. That way, I can easily review it with students at the start of each guided reading lesson. Having clear expectations encourages self-monitoring and increases on-task behaviors. Get in the habit of reviewing these expectations at the start of each reading group and displaying them visibly. If you would like to create you

This word problem checklist builds student responsibility and independence by walking them through the necessary steps to solve a word problem. Students are reminded of the four steps (read, plan, write check) and are held accountable for checking each one off of their list. Teachers will breathe a sigh of relief when they no longer have to ask students to go back and show/check their work. These word problem checklists are perfect for primary students, but they have also been successful in u

This student self-reflection is perfect for parent teacher conferences and student-led conferences. It can also be used when teaching self-regulation and goal setting. Students evaluate themselves in seven areas by using the 1-4 scale. They also reflect on a "glow" and "grow." This product consists of 27 PDF pages. Here are the versions: Units 1-6 (one goal specific to the Eight Keys of Excellence)Semesters 1 + 2 (one goal specific to the Eight Keys of Excellence)Date unspecified (one goal

These sticky notes are the perfect way to let your students know you are rooting for them! Use them during state testing, weekly assessments, or random acts of kindness week. Your students will love the sweet messages and adorable pictures. Includes:12 adorable, motivating messages with pictures1 Template Printing InstructionsSuggestions for Use:Test MotivationRandom Acts of KindnessPick-Me-UpStaff NotesEnjoy! ❤ Credits:A Perfect Blend https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/A-Perfect-Blen

Provide your students with the visuals they need to master rounding. These posters provide step-by-step instructions for rounding. There are also reminder posters for when to round up and when to round down. Includes:5-step poster with detailed instructions 5-step poster with song/chant instructions 5 or more/4 or less poster without numbers5 or more/4 or less poster with numbers*See the preview images for clarification. Suggestions for Use:Use to create a math bulletin boardGlue in interact

Help your students become better readers by teaching them the difference between literal and inferential comprehension. Use the given questions to develop critical thinking skills and overall reading comprehension. Students can monitor their own learning by using the bookmarks independently, or you can give them to parents at BTS Night. Use the template without questions if you desire to type your own. I based my questions on Frog and Toad to better connect with my students. Includes:4 Edi

Cool Down Cubes are a self-regulating strategy to help students take ownership of their emotions. Includes: - Guidelines of how to make them - Suggestions for classroom use - Collection of 30 non-distracting, coping strategies to write on cubes - Picture of finished product (all 30 cubes) Enjoy! ❤ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Customer Tip:Earn TpT Credits for purchases on TpT. You get one TpT

Start the year off right with these Back to School Bookmarks. Insert your own name so that your students receive a personalized bookmark from their new favorite teacher. Follow the Signature Instructions (included) to insert your name. Includes:4 Editable BookmarksSignature InstructionsSuggestions for Use:Back to School GiftsRandom Acts of KindnessPick-Me-UpEnjoy! ❤ Credits:A Perfect Blend https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/A-Perfect-Blend Amy Groesbeck Fonts https://www.teacherspayte

WELCOME FALL! Celebrate the fall season with this adorable fall banner. Print and use the one provided or create your own! This product has a blank banner for you write your own message. #falldecor #autumn Includes:Welcome Fall Banner (6 PDF Pages)Blank Template Fall Banner (3 PDF Pages)Suggestions for Use:Use to create a fall bulletin boardHang across your classroom doorway Decorate your school/teacher's loungeHang in your homeWelcome fall!For more fall decorations, click here!Enjoy! ❤ Credi

Celebrate the spring season with this adorable poster! Includes:1 PDF PosterSuggestions for Use:Hang on classroom doorAdd to a spring bulletin boardUse as bookmarksEnjoy! ❤ To purchase all 6 spring classroom posters, please click here: Spring Classroom PostersCredits:A Perfect Blend https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/A-Perfect-Blend Amy Groesbeck Fonts https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Groesbeck

Use this worksheet to teach your students about gravity! The students learn what gravity is and how it effects objects. Enjoy! ❤ Credits:Hello Fonts www.jenjonesfonts.com A Perfect Blend https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/A-Perfect-Blend Amy Groesbeck Fonts https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Groesbeck - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Customer Tip:Earn TpT Credits for purchases o

Celebrate the fall season with this set of 6 adorable posters. The versatile posters may be used in a classroom or as home decor. Just print and decorate! #falldecor #autumn Includes:6 PDF PostersSuggestions for Use:Use to create a fall bulletin boardFrame and use as fall decorUpload as phone, computer, digital device screensaverPrint and use as bookmarksFor more fall decorations, click here!Enjoy! ❤ Credits:A Perfect Blend https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/A-Perfect-Blend Amy Groesbe

Cutest Poetry Book EVER!This poetry book is the perfect way to celebrate, publish, and display student work. The pages fit perfectly within Target Dollar Spot books. PDF Pages Included (25 Total):Poetry BookMy 2nd Grade Poetry BookTable of Contents (with poems listed)Table of Contents (without poems listed)DedicationName Poem: 2 lettersName Poem: 3 lettersName Poem: 4 lettersName Poem: 5 lettersName Poem: 6 lettersName Poem: 7 lettersName Poem: 8 lettersName Poem IllustrationSnow AcrosticSnow

Celebrate the spring season with this set of 6 adorable posters. The versatile posters may be used in a classroom or as home decor. Just print and decorate! #springdecor #spring Includes:6 PDF PostersSuggestions for Use:Use to create a spring bulletin boardFrame and use as fall decorUpload as phone, computer, digital device screensaverPrint and use as bookmarksEnjoy! ❤ Credits:A Perfect Blend https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/A-Perfect-Blend Amy Groesbeck Fonts https://www.teacherspaytea

"Teacher, can I take a quiz on a book from home?" This reading log forever solves the problem of whether or not a book was recently read at home. Students can keep this reading log in their Take Home Folder for easy transportation between home and school. Accountability is maintained by having parents initial next to the completed book. In the primary grades, parents will most likely need to help the student look up the AR points which again confirms that the book has been read. Then, the s

This KWL Chart can be paired with any subject to help students monitor their own learning. It works especially well with a BDA (Before, During, After) Lesson Plan where students can reflect on what they know, what they want to know, and what they learned. Includes:Color KWL Chart PDF (page 1)Black + White KWL Chart PDF (page 2)Suggestions for Use:Use the "K" section of the KWL Chart to assess the students' prior knowledge of the topic.Use the "W" section of the KWL Chart before the direct ins

Help your students and families get to know you by completing this favorites sheet! You can also use this sheet to get to know your faculty members, birthday buddy, intern, students, friends, or family. Includes:Editable PDF File (2 pages)Suggestions for Use:Open the PDF file in Adobe or Preview. Use the annotate feature to fill in your answers.Send the completed form home to parents in the beginning of the school year.Give parents the completed form at back to school night.Attach the comple

These adorable letter templates can be used all throughout the winter season. Because they are thank you letters, they can be used during the Christmas season to thank parents, teachers, and friends for gifts. The template is set-up to include the five parts of a friendly letter: date, greeting, body, closing, and signature. Includes: 6 PDF letter formats. There are 2 white, 2 green, and 2 red. Enjoy! ❤ Credits:Amy Groesbeck Fonts https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Groesbeck Creati

Celebrate the winter season with this set of 6 adorable posters. The versatile posters may be used in a classroom or as home decor. Just print and decorate! #winterdecor #christmas Includes:6 PDF PostersSuggestions for Use:Use to create a winter bulletin boardFrame and use as fall decorUpload as phone, computer, digital device screensaverPrint and use as bookmarksEnjoy! ❤ Credits:A Perfect Blend https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/A-Perfect-Blend Amy Groesbeck Fonts https://www.teacherspa