With class sizes these days, it can be hard getting Valentines gifts - even small ones - for all students in the classroom for holidays. As a parent, trying to find something that is not candy-related for my little one's preK classroom can also be a challenge. Maybe these will be helpful to us all! :) They can be customized to work for your classroom's needs! I created 2 different tags so you have options! You will need the supplies below, give or take a few items depending on ... Read More about Simple Student Valentines
Owl To Do Template Freebie
Who needs a new to-do list template? If you do, you are in luck! Copy, cut out, and use to jot a note down for some of things you have to do today (and you know you will add to it as the day goes on - you always do with the constant schedule changes). Another idea is to print these off on cardstock, laminate, hole punch in one corner, and use sharpie or wet erase markers for a reusable list (saving on the copies)! As a side note, I mentioned on the Facebook fan page about how I ... Read More about Owl To Do Template Freebie
Unlimited Time to Teach
Well, let's not get crazy here...ha! Do you cringe when you think about all the curriculum you have to cover in one year - and how there is literally no way possible that it can be done? No wonder teachers feel frazzled and always behind the 8-ball when planning their daily classroom schedules. What is expected and what is realistic rarely matches up - and then toss in extra benchmarking, shard planning time meetings out of the classroom, and assemblies. And they wonder why teachers ... Read More about Unlimited Time to Teach
February Calendar Cards
Hey teaching friends! Need a little something extra fun for a February calendar? I made a fun freebie for you! Groundhog Calendar Cards! Now - you don't have to just use them for your calendar! Print off an extra set for one of the following ideas: Pass out to students randomly and make cooperative learning groups easily. Students group together based on the character on the card - or by number (evens/odds, multiples of 3, 4, 5, or none, etc.) Pass out the cards randomly ... Read More about February Calendar Cards
Testing Motivation: Candy Labels
Do you have state testing coming up soon? I have WIDA testing for my ESOL students in a few weeks. This can be a stressful time for students, to say the least! I know my own child is a bundle of nerves. I made these labels to give the kids something to look forward to after testing is over. There are four different labels included. I used Starbursts, Smarties, Gummy Bears and Tootsie Rolls. I found that the candy was a pretty good deal at the bulk section in my grocery store. You can ... Read More about Testing Motivation: Candy Labels