Tori's Teacher Tips

**This is the second grade version** You can take a look at the first grade version HERE These spelling rules are yummy and fun! In the file there is a detailed description of why there is a giant cake on the cover of the rule book. The kids love it and "eat it up!" This little “book” has the best of both worlds. There are rules on each page for the child to learn from (your teaching portion), and an application part so they can take what they learn and use it! There are 34 total rules th

**This is the First Grade version!** Take a look at the Second Grade version HERE These spelling rules are yummy and fun! In the file there is a detailed description of why there is a giant cake on the cover of the rule book. The kids love it and "eat it up!" This little “book” has the best of both worlds. There are rules on each page for the child to learn from (your teaching portion), and an application part so they can take what they learn and use it! There are 33 total rules (with TONS

This has typed ideas- there are no worksheets or cute graphics. Thank you for understanding :) There are ideas for August through April. After April I switched to a paper pencil activity in my first grade classroom. This is a 30 page word document filled with morning message ideas for first grade. This can be adapted for K or second. I wrote out each message on chart paper every day. This could also be saved and adapted to be used on an interactive white board. This was a wonderful way

**UPDATED 8/2022** Included in this set are two types of BIG numbers: ones to cut out and ones with a border. Includes the numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 PLUS there are activity books to make for your students to practice too! Make your counting and fact practice fun and interactive! And you will have a beautiful display! Enjoy!

This is an excellent way to expose your students to map skills in a fun way! Each child will get a map of the U.S. and the World and answer questions using the maps. My students love to become "expolorers" as they learn about their country and world! This has SIX WEEKS of questions/activities! **See preview for a closer look!** Contents: ~two maps of the U.S. one in color, one B&W ~one U.S. map with capitals ~two maps of the world one in color, one B&W ~compass rose activity sheet ~6 weeks

NOW has two files... one PPT file that is completely editable!! Second is a pdf file if you want to print and write. Hopefully this fixes all bugs but as always please contact me if you have any trouble! Thank you! Want to send a positive personal message to your students every day as they sit down at their desk! This will set a safe, uplifting, and encouraging tone in your classroom right from day 1!! There are 26 DIFFERENT inspirational quotes. They are made in all black so you have the op

**Personal Narratives** I am so very proud of this pack! There are over 50 pages of lesson plans, writing prompts, activities, and writing sheets that I have complied over the last 5 years (all "spruced up" :) This has EVERYTHING you will need to teach a 2-3 week unit on Narrative writing. Perfect for grades 1-3. ***Please see the preview for a closer look at what is included. Contents: ~Detailed lesson plans that help you design your Narrative Writing Unit ~ALL supplemental materials

**This is the THIRD Grade version!** Take a look at the Second Grade version HERETake a look at the First Grade version HERETake a look at the Kindergarten version HEREThese spelling rules are yummy and fun! In the file there is a detailed description of why there is a giant cake on the cover of the rule book. The kids love it and "eat it up!" This little “book” has the best of both worlds. There are rules on each page for the child to learn from (your teaching portion), and an application

How many times have you heard..."I don't have anything to write about." Yes me too! That is when this product was created! There are 7 total wheels BUT they can be mixed and matched for a huge variety of wheels! Included in that 7 are HALLOWEEN and CHRISTMAS for some fun holiday writing too!! The children simply spin the 3 wheels to find a character, action, and setting.. then the creative writing can begin! Your Kindergarteners can just write a sentence all the way up to the third graders

This will make a great back to school activity/ice breaker for your first days back at school! There is SO MUCH included in this file. This is not just a glyph~ there are great educational components too! This file includes a huge variety of letters and fonts for you to choose from. There are two glyph choices too! The glyphs will make a great display for your classroom or hallway. Once the glyphs are done the fun is just beginning! You can partner your students up to create a Venn Diagra

This product is JAM PACKED! With 168 pages, it includes words to either be made into a flip book (first letter changes) OR a making words activity. Also included is a GIANT set of word family word cards to enhance your word family lesson. This pack has 45 different short and long vowel word families!!! It has has 20+ different activity sheets that any of the other products mentioned can be used! There is also a super fun game to play with the word cards. Finally, detailed instructions are

THIS IS AN ADDITION and SUBTRACTION BUNDLE! Teaching Common Core? Teaching without the traditional algorithm? This has everything you might need to teach common core standards 2.OA.1, 2.NBT.5 and 2.NBT.7. Common core encourages students to explore ways to solve problems without the traditional algorithm. This pack has 4 addition strategies and 2 subtraction strategies to teach your students. There are very clear letters to inform the parents of these new strategies. There are also posters

This will make a great back to school activity/ice breaker for your first days back at school! There is SO MUCH included in this file. This is not just a glyph~ there are great educational components too! This file includes a huge variety of letters and fonts for you to choose from. There are several glyph choices too! The glyphs will make a great display for your classroom or hallway. Once the glyphs are done the fun is just beginning! You can partner your students up to create a Venn Di

**See also the newly created Set 2 AND the bundled Set 1 and 2 packs!** I created this product this year for 3 reasons: My students struggle with reading and solving word problems (especially multi-step.) Our math block was increased to 60 minutes and I wanted something that I could start off with everyday and that was meaningful for all. With the new Common Core, I wanted a push for higher level thinking! These problems are designed for second graders but could be used to challenge some firs

Teaching Common Core? Teaching without the traditional algorithm? This has everything you might need to teach common core standards 2.OA.1, 2.NBT.5 and 2.NBT.7. Common core encourages students to explore ways to solve problems without the traditional algorithm. This pack has two subtraction strategies to teach your students. There are very clear letters to inform the parents of these new strategies. There are also posters to use as visuals for your students and MANY practice pages with wor

***UPDATED 7/7/13*** This is a great booklet for students to learn about their town, state, country, continent, the oceans and world! They fill in each name along with places in their town and even their "absolute location" (address!). I use this with my second graders but would be perfect for first or even as an independent activity in third! I also use this in conjunction with the book, Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney. Newly updated with fun graphics, fonts, and borders. Also 3 writing pag

**Updated 2022 with LOTS of versions** How many of you are TIRED of getting papers with no names!! This is a fun poster that I hang in my room. We "chant" this every time be begin a new assignment to get in the habit of writing their name on their paper! I hope it can help you too! Enjoy! **Graphics- From The Pond!** Please leave feedback if you like this product! Head on over to Tori's Teacher Tips find more ideas, tips, freebies AND giveaways!

**This is SET 1 AND SET 2 of Word Problems bundled together- see also Set 1 and Set 2 sold separately** (great savings when you buy together!) This pack is FILLED with word problems! There are 100 days worth of problems and 132 pages! There are many multi-step problems included and they gradually increase in difficulty. This pack aligns with the Common Core standard: 2.OA.1- Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, ta

***BUNDLE COMPLETE!!!*** THE BUNDLE includes Sets 1 - 7. This bundle is a HUGE discount for you! :) Otherwise you can purchase the first set separately HERE The daily ELA practice sheets can be used for morning work, writing time, or any time you need a meaningful instructional sheet. They are designed to be independent work and check, however, depending on what you have already taught, they make a great teaching tool too! Included in this bundle is set 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 which has 44

This will make a great back to school activity/ice breaker for your first days back at school! There is SO MUCH included in this file. This is not just a glyph~ there are great educational components too! This file includes a huge variety of letters and fonts for you to choose from. There are two glyph choices too! The glyphs will make a great display for your classroom or hallway. Once the glyphs are done the fun is just beginning! You can partner your students up to create a Venn Diagra