Learn the basic classroom rules to have a safe and productive year. Materials: paper pencil chalkboard chalk eraser Optional: an old phone Plan: First I talk to the students about the basic classroom rules and why they are so important. Then, we talk about how the classroom is all of ours for 180 days and…
Use this poem along with the child’s handprints to give to grandparents. I miss you when we’re not together I’m growing up so fast See how big I’ve gotten Since you saw me last? As I grow, I’ll change a lot. The years will fly right by. You’ll wonder how I grew so quick When…
This printable has a full lesson plan for the book Pumpkin, Pumpkin and a printable sequencing page that can be used for learning about the pumpkin life cycle alone or along with the book. Students can use this printable to create a model of the pumpkin cycle. Here’s how: Color and cut out the life…
Make a book describing the inside and outside of a pumpkin using the five senses and observation skills. Objectives: use words to describe inside and outside of the pumpkin record descriptions on paper (in a pumpkin book) Materials: Pumpkin with a lid pre-cut Cover of book – orange construction paper cut in shape of pumpkin,…
B U G S Submitted by: Margo, Kindergarten, Originally posted at the Discussion Forums I just wanted to share something my school does at this time of year to help control the “soon to be out of school” craziness that goes on. I have read in other posts where the kids are really starting to lose their…
[pin_widget url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/217087644515507939/] Behavior Management Submitted by: Pennie, 5-6 Grade I use a vinyl pocket chart with a pocket for each child. It is called a “Start Chart”. We use both good and bad marks in it. The idea is that each child is “reaching for the stars”, so I use laminated stars for the…
ADD/ADHD Strategies Submitted by: Unregistered, Originally posted at the Discussion Forums Dealing with AD/HD kids is tough, and I’m speaking both as a special education teacher and a person with ADD. However, there are a bunch of things I have found that work with my students, at least most of the time! Since many children with AD/HD…
School bus themed cards with words beginning in ch, ph, sh, th, wh. You can download the PDF here: Color: School Bus Consonant Digraphs Sort Black & White: School Bus Consonant Digraphs Sort
“I like school…” writing practice page. This printable page has a picture of a school bus and writing lines. Color: I Like School Writing Page Black and White: I Like School Writing Page
A fun getting-to-know-you, icebreaker, or back to school activity. Students find someone who matches the criteria listed in each square. Color: Find Someone Who Worksheet Black and White: Find Someone Who Worksheet