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These life tips from a cactus can inspire any student! Included in this file: -Life Tips -Letters to spell "Life tips from a cactus" I used orange cardstock when printing to make the letters orange. You can use any color to fit the needs of your classroom! The cactus on the bulletin board was drawn freehanded. It is super simple! I also used green cardstock behind each life tip to add a pop of color! Enjoy, The Delpont Difference

At the end of our Volume unit, I really wanted to assess students in a different way. To be honest, it is the end of the year and our students are about to take the state test, so I wanted something different from a traditional assessment. I decided that I wanted students to create a flat book over volume (cylinders, cones and spheres). I created some parameters that I wanted students to stay within; however, I also allow them to explore their creativeness. I hope that you enjoy! This product c

Do you need an easy way for your students to track their STAR data and be able to see progress throughout the course of the year? Look no further. I have designed a very simple sheet that students can quickly fill out after each STAR test. My school requires the students to test once a month, so if you are in a similar boat this data tracker is perfect! Enjoy! Please tag me @delpontdifference on instagram if you purchase and use!

This writing project includes the following: -Directions -All of the handouts for students -Engagement to a topic students can relate to -Partner work -++ more I am teaching a 45 minute writing class every day, and I really wanted to do something fun at the beginning of the year to get students interested in writing and to be able to learn more about my students. When I started brainstorming ideas, The Summer of Disney Writing Prompt came to life! I think that it is an amazing way to let me

MAP Testing Motivational Cards At my school, we MAP test 3 times a year. Once in the fall, winter and spring. The fall MAP test gives us a base line on where our students are at currently. As a teacher, I really promote Spring MAP testing. It gives me immediate feedback on how much a student has grown. I have made these quick little motivational cards and write the students fall/winter (whichever is higher) and then their goal for the year. They fill in at the end of their Spring MAP test what

During open house, I always like to have a sheet that parents can fill out that lets me know more about their child before school ever starts. I keep these forms in a binder, and I reference them throughout the year. I am doing a cactus theme classroom this year, so I wanted a student information sheet that matched my theme. I purchased the border from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Cactus-Border-3717651 and then created the resource. Thank you for stopping by my store! Enjoy thi

I recently made the move from 8th grade to 5th grade and at my new school we are required to have Ron Clark's "Essential 55" posted in our classroom. I searched all over for posters, etc. but could not find anything that matched my theme. I purchased this cactus border from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Cactus-Border-3717651 and then created the rules for "Essential 55" that I plan on printing and laminating and hanging throughout my classroom. You could easily use this for a bull

-Welcome to Open House Letter for Parents -Sign-In Sheets -2 Student Information Sheets (You could have parents fill out both or just use one) If you purchase and use, please tag me on instagram @delpontdifference Thank you for stopping by my store and have an amazing school year!

Want a fun, engaging activity that gets student up out of their seat but also assesses their level of understanding? Look no further, this set of place value relay races is wonderful! This is a quick assessment designed to be completed with a partner. I love relay races, because it gives me immediate feedback as well as the student. Included in this file: -Directions -Relay Race Cards (5.NBT.A.1) -Student Answer Sheet -Answer Key Thank you so much! --The Delpont Difference

Overview: This activity is a trail review over 2-step equations. The trail review includes 10 problems (a combination of operations). How to Use: Give each student/pair of students a copy of the student answer page. You will need to copy pages (13-15) for students in order for them to show their work. Students can start at any problem and based off their answer it will take them to the next problem. Duration: This is an activity to get students up and out of their seat. The activity should last

Warm-Up Sheets are something that I use to get students engaged as soon as the bell rings. As a math teacher, I wanted our warm-ups to be consistent; however, I wanted to have some freedom to do different things. This sheet includes the following days: Mental Math Monday: Talk About It Tuesday: Would You Rather Wednesday: Tough Fraction Thursday: Flashback Friday: I provided directions with how I use each day in my classroom. Of course, you have the freedom to use the days however you would

Overview: This activity/worksheet allows students to practice adding fractions with unlike denominators. Students will trace Cupid's arrow path to the correct answer. There are 6 total practice problems. Each problem has 3 answer choices, which also helps students practice multiple choice type questions. How to Use: You can use this activity in a variety of ways. You could use this with small groups, partners or even individually. If you did not want to print as much paper, you could make a cla

In this activity, students will create a “Math Figure Me Out” page by using the four basic math operations to create problems describing themselves. You can see from the teacher example how that works. After students have created their “Math Figure Me Out Page”, I have students swap with 2 people to figure their problems out. Included: -Directions -Teacher Example -Student Template -Swap-Swap Get to Know You Page This is a great back to school activity for students to get to talk to their

--8 multiplying by multi-digit numbers (2 digit by 2 digit + 3 digit by 2 digit) --Student Recording Sheet --Answer Key When you print, make sure to select "fit to page". **This is a resource that provides immediate feedback to students. It helps build confidence when they see their answer listed on another problem; however, it also allows for a self-reflection and evaluation to see student mistakes if they do not see their answer. My students loved using this resource and begged to do anoth

Use two vanilla wafers and a golden oreo to complete this quick activity on compound sentences! Vanilla Wafers--Simple Sentence Golden Oreos--Compound Sentence Students have to compare and contrast the two. This activity was an amazing discussion builder in the classroom. See my instagram for my information. @delpontdifference

This product is designed for 8th grade math. It includes a quick note set, practice problems and an activity designed to help students learn how to graph linear equations in slope-intercept form. You will need dice for the activity. The answer key is included for the note section; however, it is not included for the practice or activity due to using dice and a variety of answers.

--I used these cards and cut them out for a bulletin board. The bulletin board said "The Power of Yet" and then I put these cards around. See the picture of my bulletin board for more information! Enjoy these free cards and check out the rest of my items in my TPT store! --The Delpont Difference

Overview: This activity is a puzzle piece matching game. Before you dive in to adding fractions with unlike denominators, this activity can be used as a reminder on how to add fractions with like denominators and simplify. Some of the problems are on here twice, because one answer is simplified and one is not. How to Use: Give each pair of students a bag with the puzzle pieces mixed together. Have students piece together the hearts with the correct answer. One side of the heart is the problem,