Friday, August 25, 2017

FREE SCIENCE LESSON - “Brain Interactive Notebook Activities: Learning About Learning”

by The Science Penguin
4th - 7th Grade

Brain Interactive Notebook Activities: Learning about learning!

This isn't just for science! I recommend using this interactive notebook resource with your students in the first few weeks of school to teach them how we learn. These interactive notebook templates are great for any subject!

Included:
• Functions of the 4 Brain Lobes
• Parts of a Neuron
• Dendrites

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

FREE Coupon Reward/Incentive Tickets/Coupons for Classroom Management FREEBIE

Coupon Reward/Incentive Tickets/Coupons for Classroom Management FREEBIE

Free rewards for your students! Coupons are a great way to encourage positive behaviors in the classroom. 20 black and white tickets on individual pages and an editable template are in a separate package.

You may also be interest in these classroom management products:
Superhero Classroom Money with Math Facts on the Back Side
Superhero Class Jobs with Headers and Descriptions (Editable)
Superhero Classroom Economy (Editable) BUNDLE
Classroom Money with Math Facts on the Back Side with Editable Portions
Class Jobs with Headers and Descriptions - Mini-Polka Dot (Editable)
Classroom Economy (Editable) BUNDLE
Coupon Reward Tickets
Behavior Management (Editable) Monthly Trackers
Mini-Polka Dot Behavior Management (Editable) Chart
Behavior Management Bundle
Superhero Theme Behavior Management (Editable) Monthly Trackers
Superhero Theme Behavior Management (Editable) Chart
Superhero Theme Behavior Management (Editable) BUNDLE
Individual Student Behavior Tracker (Editable) for Classroom Management
Editable Open House Invitations
Editable Back to School Night/Open House/Meet The Teacher PowerPoint Slideshow

FREE MISC. LESSON - “Under the Sea Whole Brain Teaching Rules”

by Geaux First Grade
Pre-Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Under the Sea Whole Brain Rules. Perfect for your ocean classroom decor.

Rule 1: Follow Directions quickly
Rule 2: Raise your hand for permission to speak
Rule 3: Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat
Rule 4: Make smart choices
Rule 5: Keep your dear teacher happy

Any questions please e-mail me at geauxfirstgrade@gmail.com

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Back to School with Bean Bags

So, with about a week-and-a-half left before I have to go back to school, I've been thinking about the first day. It's definitely true that we have to do rules and routines, as well as explain procedures for how we want our students to do different things in the classroom. But I think it's also crucial that our students have brain breaks that first day, and something really fun and enjoyable to make them excited to get up for school the next day. Therefore I thought I'd share a post about beanbag activities!

I love teaching position words with beanbags. I teach position words such as "over", "under", "on top of", "between" "behind", and "in front". Some really great songs for this are:

"Beanbag Balance" by Kimbo Educational
"Beanbag Boogie" by Greg & Steve.
"Beanbag Bop" by Jack Hartmann

I also like to play with alphabet beanbags. I have the children march in a circle, using the song "Freeze Dance", and have them pick up a beanbag with a letter on it when the music stops. You simply point to a child, and they say the letter they have. If they don't know it, you can give clues to help them out.

Lakeshore Learning has some great beanbags, such as:

Number beanbags are really cool as well. Using any kind of music, sort of in the same ideas a "Freeze Dance" where when you stop the music, the children pick up a number. They have to identify the number and do something (such as hop, clap hands, or blink) that many times. The beanbags can also be put in sequential order. Or if you have a few sets, kids can look around for their partners with the same number.

I'd love to hear what you do in your class with beanbags! Write a comment below if you'd like to share.

Behavior Calendars 2017-2018 & Templates (Editable) for Classroom Management

This set contains EDITABLE calendars for the 2017-2018 school year (August 2017-July 2018) AND templates for future years! Each calendar has editable behavior codes, a place to enter your e-mail address, and label the day if needed. The calendars are in color, black and white, and with regular font. The calendars show Monday-Friday only so it does not confuse the students with weekends.

You might be interested in Editable Behavior Clip Chart, Calendars, Awards, & Trackers for Classroom Management BUNDLE

The behavior calendar provides daily behavior documentation and opens communication with parents. I have my students color in the behavior earned for the day in the square at the end of the day.

Included In This Resource:
✓ Monthly PDF Calendar (3 Choices)
✓ Monthly Editable PPT Calendar (4 Choices)
✓ Editable PPT Calendar Templates for Future Years!
✓ Parent Communication Sheet
✓ Behavior Class Tracker

YOU MUST HAVE POWERPOINT TO EDIT
Clip art (theme for each month) and tables cannot be edited.

Happy Teaching!
Sally

Wednesday Weekly 5 Under $5 - 8/23/17

Every week I put together a list of 5 great products from members of The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Marketing Cooperative (TBOTEMC) with the requirement that each product must be less than $5. With a variety of subjects and a wide range of grades, there just might be something that you can use, so continue to read below and see!

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Editable Welcome Back Signs Freebie! - FREE

By 2livNlearn
Back to School; All Grades

You love this Editable Welcome Back Signs Freebie item! Enjoy these Welcome Back Signs for your classroom door, including being able to edit them to include your name and room number. There are 10 different designs to choose from. While you're getting these, check out the other terrific products offered by 2livNlearn!

Close Reading for Text Evidence (Unit 2) - $4.50

By The Literacy Garden

Reading; Grades 1-3

This unit 2 item working on reading and text evidence provides students with opportunities to analyze and annotate different engaging informational texts through guided practice and text-based questions. Reading passages cover high-interest topics, including giraffes, bats, owls, lions, and apples. If your not sure about making a purchase, look at the details for this item at the linked page, as their is a free sample to download. However, I'm confident that you'll find this product to be another great offering from The Literacy Garden!

Place Value (Read & Write #s to 1 Million) - Google Interactive Classroom - $2.50

By The Teacher Down the Hall

Math; Grades 4-5

Who doesn't love Google Interactive Slides? Your students will draw lines to match answers, write in the correct answers, and drag buttons to the correct locations! With this product, students will: use models to identify numbers; match standard, written, and expanded form numbers; find the value of different digits; and use mental math and place value to add. Students can then turn in their work electronically by selecting “turn in” after closing their slide presentation. Great for math centers, quiz, extra practice, and even homework!

Class Decor: Superhero Supply Labels - $3.00
By Teach to Tell

All Subject Areas; Grades PreK-6

Use these 85 editable labels to label all your school supplies. From stationery to book/notebook shelves, and manipulatives, these labels will do the job. Best of all, these labels come in two different sizes: 3 labels on a portrait-sized page (8.5 in x 11 in) (27 labels) OR 6 labels on a portrait-sized page (8.5 in x 11 in) (28 labels). Also included are 30 editable labels; all you have to do is type in text box to edit content. A must have for a heroic new year!

Social and Safety Skill Question/Discussion Cards - $2.00

By Kathy Babineau

Life Skills / Speech Therapy; Grades 2-6

Encourage your students to think of logical, appropriate solutions to everyday social and safety situations! Use one or two a day as part of a whole class morning meeting discussion or use multiple cards in short discussions or in a game format! There are no specific "right" answers to these questions. Encourage your students to think about how to solve everyday issues and justify their responses. This set contains 40 question cards and an optional board game for optimal student engagement.

As always, I encourage comments below and any ideas or suggestions by tweeting me @ATeachersTeach or contacting me via e-mail.

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FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON - “Weekly Literacy Planner”

by Joya Crawford
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

Do you need a literacy planner for your students to help keep them on track while you teach guided reading? This planner will help your students remember what they have to do and then what their choices are for after they do their must-dos. This planner will allow you to teach your guided reading groups without interruption and your students to gain independence and become self-managers.

**Note: this product isn't currently editable but an editable update is in the works. I am also working on adding seasonal versions of the literacy planner.**

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