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Are you tired of your students using "said" too many times in their writing pieces? This Spooky Fall themed mini lesson and craftivity will teach your students to use synonyms for commonly overused words. Packet includes: Suggested uses 19 overused words with suggested synonyms 2 coffin templates Short story for mini lesson RIP labels Pictures of Student Samples

Studying biographies in your class? This is the book report for you! This book report guides students in researching a famous person of choice while getting creative and hands-on. With project extension options, this project can last 1 week to 1 month! It can be done in-class, as homework, or as a homeschool project.

Puppy Theme Classroom Decor Pack includes: - 2 variations of student name tags - student/calendar numbers 1-36 - Welome banner - table signs (8 tables) - months of the year - library genre labels -supply labels Please email me if you would like to edit or change part of this pack to fit the layout of your classroom. thepawsitivepencil@gmail.com

Candy Corn Place Value Match includes: 10 match task cards for expanded form 10 match task cards for addition 10 match task cards for subtraction Great review math game for Common Core Standards 4.NBT.A2 and 4.NBT.B4. Simply laminate and cut the candy corns into 3 pieces. Students can match the pieces to make a complete candy corn. Students can work in partners or they can work in small groups.

Have you seen all the cute Bat Units floating around but they're just too young for your students? Check out this Bats for Big Kids Unit! This packet includes: Bat fact flip book Bat fact note taking sheet Bat opinion writing graphic organizer Bat opinion writing final draft paper This packet can be used whole class or in a small group. With the help of bat fact books, students can research bats and independently record their information using the provided graphic organizers. Enjoy!

This is a great book report project that can be mostly done at home! The students read an animal fiction book, break apart the content into 10 categories, and create a can to look like the main animal character. It's a great opportunity for students to get creative and hands-on while meeting state standards. Pictures of student samples are included!

Common Core Standards 4.OA.A.1 and 4.OA.A.2 Three Levels - Easy (Ornament Level) - 1 digit by 1 digit Medium (Light Level) - 1 digit by 2 digit Hard (Present Level) - 2 digit by 2 digit Each level consists of 8 multiplicative comparison problems that are designed to make students THINK about REAL LIFE situations. Answers are recorded in a book, where students collect stickers for their problem solving strategies. Use whole class or in small groups. Motivate your students to be true problem so

Use these newsletters and notes all year! They are a staple to any classroom. Improve teacher/parent communication by sending home monthly newsletters and weekly notes. All newsletters and notes are themed, come in full color, partial color, and in black and white. Use the full color versions on your classroom website or in an email to parents. Print the black and white version and send home in a weekly envelope! All documents are editable! A special "Meet the Teacher" newsletter is inclu

Kids are never too young to learn what it takes to be a BUCKET FILLER! Use this pack during the first week of school or during weekly class meetings...so many possibilities! Pack includes: Blank buckets for students to decorate - print on card stock Bucket filler notes Teacher Bucket filler notes Bucket Filler/Bucket Dipper list - you can shrink them to fit in their Writer's Notebooks!

Over 50 Puppy Theme Schedule cards! Email me at thepawsitivepencil@gmail.com for the editable version! Cards include: • Math • Science • Social Studies • Art • Pack-Up • Language Arts • Music • P.E. • Morning Work • Spelling • Snack • Special Event • Handwriting • Daily 5 • R.T.I. • Centers • Phonics • Circle Time • GYM • Pledge • Morning Meeting • Recess • Writing • Reading Groups • Lunch • Library • Word Study • Reading • Assembly • Writer’s Workshop • Cursive • Ipads • Math Stations • Cursiv

This packet includes: • 36 weeks of critical thinking word problems covering a variety of common core math topics • Multi-strategy solving space • Word Problem reflection to spark “math talk” • Strategy share form to use in class discussions • Math Reflection Thought Starters

Common Core is all about the WHY? Use these class posters to help students learn how to explain their thinking to others. Work through these 8 standards with your students and they will begin to understand all the steps they need to take to be successful mathematicians! Class Poster Set includes: Full Color Poster Set Printer Friendly Poster Set

Represent Multiplication Facts (twos facts - tens facts) in different ways. 1) Area Model or Array 2) Equal Groups 3) Repeated Addition 4) Word Problem (have students write a word problem using the number sentence) Print 4 slides to a paper and use as an Exit Slip. Display on a Smart Board and solve as a class. Use for math groups, classwork, or print and use for homework!

Have you ever seen those $1 calendars in the bins at Target? Do you secretly save postcards when you go on vacation hoping they'll turn into a fun lesson one day? Use those pictures and these mini lesson sheets to teach about using senses, setting, feelings, details, and perspective in writing pieces! I laminate each page of the calendars and each of the postcards so every student gets a unique picture! Enjoy :)

This pack includes 3 math games including the following learning goals: 1. I can read and compare decimals up to the thousandths place. 2. I can find equivalent fractions. 3. I can subtract fractions. Watch your students actively participate in math games while practicing important decimal and fraction concepts. Once printed and prepared, these games can last from year to year. Laminate them for long lasting fun!

Use this product when teaching about the main idea. Pack includes graphic organizer that can be used with fiction and nonfiction texts, main idea poster, and detail poster. I will be using this in my class with my Scholastic News center, California History newspapers, and small group read aloud books. Enjoy!

Email me at thepawsitivepencil@gmail.com for an EDITABLE version! 28 Classroom jobs with job descriptions Yellow and red chevron and stars theme!

I use this menu for nightly homework. It can be used with any list of spelling words. Students can use it as a "bingo"card going three activities down or across or playing blackout!

Have a hard time keeping track of work missed by absent students? I sure do!! These absent folders have really helped me keep all their make up work in one place. When the students return to school, they are responsible for going through the work, getting missed notes, and staying in at snack to finish it. Enjoy!!!

Print on card stock and laminate for each student or have in your classroom library!