Aligned with programs like Leader in Me where students take ownership over their own learning as well as the researched supported by John Hatties, there is an increase in achievement when students understand where they are in the learning process. This awesome tracker allows students to track their own assessment results in a table and then plot it onto a line plot. Students will improve in proficiency with data analysis, graphing as well as take ownership over their growth!
This simple fish-bone graphic organizer can easily be used for a variety of lessons including cause and effect and more. The organizer is student-friendly and well organized for students to visually understand the relationships. The file is differentiated into three types for easy differentiation for different grades or different students.
Check out this awesome homework tracker that students can use to take ownership of their missed homeworks. Transferring the autonomy on to the students will empower them as well as investment them in making changes to their homework responsibilities. It can also be used as a method of motivation (both intrinsic as well as extrinsic if necessary). Directions for use is included. Be sue to check out the preview for more information!
If you're looking to transfer autonomy of self assessing behavior, check out my Student Self Assessed Behavior Tracker.
Facilitate your science labs and expand your students' understanding of the scientific process and method by using this simple and student-friendly template. The template includes Purpose, Hypothesis, Experiment, Observation, Analysis, and Conclusion. It is presented in three different formats for differentiation - one has lines, one has bullet points, and the last has open spaces.
Check out my two other versions of the Scientific Method by CLICKING HERE for Version 1 or by CLICKING HERE for Version 2. Each version simply presents the content in a different format to meet the needs of your specific students.
Facilitate your science labs and expand your students' understanding of the scientific process and method by using this simple and student-friendly template. The template includes Purpose, Hypothesis, Experiment, Observation, Analysis, and Conclusion. It is presented in two different formats for differentiation - one has lines and one has bullet points.
Check out my two other versions of the Scientific Method by CLICKING HERE for Version 2 or by CLICKING HERE for Version 3. Each version simply presents the content in a different format to meet the needs of your specific students.
This simple tracker is a great addition to any teacher's clipboard! This simple form allows teachers to quickly and efficiently keep track of students missing homework. Teachers can also allow students to keep the tracker themselves and own their own consequences.
This simple and student friendly template can easily be infused in your classroom pre-existing classroom management procedures. Students are able to reflect on their feelings and emotions and the various questions probe their thinking through reflection and steps forward.
Check out this fun and simple template which can be used at the beginning of the year to gain information about students and their interests to start developing relationship and rapport with students. This multiple question survey will offer a quick snapshot of the student and will help you hit the ground running.
Stop stressing yourself over assigning behavior grades for your students and transfer that autonomy onto the student! Each student will receive one tracker form for each month and at the end of class, students are to self assess and assign a grade to themselves for their behavior that day. For differentiation purposes, students can also elaborate and justify on why they assigned that grade.
Students can use this reflective process to take ownership over the behavior and adjust it accordingly. Additionally, teachers have a simple and cohesive documentation of behavior throughout the year which is useful for parent notification, student led conferences and simple tracking!
If you're looking to transfer autonomy of missed homeworks, check out my Student Personal Missed Homework Tracker.
Check out this simple and user-friendly log that can be used to record and document your student conferences regarding their progress. This can easily be used for student led conferences or can be facilitated by the teacher. The template has 4 meeting spots on it, if you want to meet weekly or whatever best fits your schedule. Easily create a binder tracking these conferences over the course of the year for each student.
The log has three main areas which include "Strengths", "Areas of Focus", and "Next Steps". Best of luck to you and your students!
Check out my alternative Student Writing Conference Log Template.
This simple to use organization tool is a must for all teachers! The highly structured layout includes attendees, areas of strength and areas of improvement and then breaks down the responsibilities for all parties involved (parents, teacher, student) for next step items.
With so much of our days being go, go, go, and content focused, it is often difficult to celebrate birthdays which is such a joyous occasion for our students. I know it's also often hard to plan, implement, and carry out this parties so I often would have monthly parties that celebrated everyone in the class who had a birthday that fell within that month.
In order to make these parties a success, I would ask all the parents to pitch in with donations and time. At first, I would end up with 10 bags of chips and 10 bottles of soda which got old pretty quickly. I started to use this template which allowed me to differentiate the treats that we received which often made the parties last much longer and kids much happier :)
The template has two notices per pages and will require you to assign the donations to ensure your party has a good mix. Feel free to cross our and change any of the treats that you feel will better fit your class! Students will return their slip with the parents notifying if they can donate their treat and you can plan for expected numbers.
Best wishes and happy birthday!
Check out this simple to use parent/guardian contact log. This clear and organized form allows for quick documentation of contact which includes the student's name, the date, the concern and next steps.
For those of you who love tracking, documenting, and keeping files, this weekly behavior management tracking system is for you! This system has been made for the Green, Yellow and Red systems that are already in place in your classroom, but can be adjusted easily to any other 3-Tier systems by editing the category labels (its a Word file). This system is meant to complement your existing system, but offer a way of tracking and documenting.
At the end of each day, I would have a student go down the list and put colored checks for each student, so by the end of the week I had a full week's worth of data on behavior with specific codes annotated next to each day when points were taken away. This made referencing and phone calls home easy and data based.
PLEASE let me know if you have any questions as to who this works or how to use it in your classroom!
Check out this Danielson Evaluation Framework reference sheet. This simple one page guide identify, labels, and elaborates on each of the 4 domains. Each domain is color coded and list a few key components for teachers and administrators to reference while holding PLCs, while looking at observations and evaluations and simply to keep beside a desk to keep the focus consistent.
Administrators, be sure to share this simple and quick guide with your staff through the additional license option!
Be sure to check out my Danielson Framework tracking guide as well where teachers and administrators can track progress easily through the year.
Check out this awesome, detailed organization method to keep track of parent contact! This contact log includes a simple check system for form of contact, as well as space provided to identify the student, parent, date as well as describe the concern and the result or next step actions. The beautiful layout allows for quick note-taking and simplified organization of record keeping.
Increase student understanding and retention using this Frayer Model strategy! This sheet has two half-sheets on it that are identical to print and disburse to students. The model will allow students to engage with new terminology with multiple access points. The students will put the term in the center circle, represent it with a visual, list synonyms/antonyms, define it as well as use it in a sentence.
As you introduce new terminology through the week, students can complete this template with partners, small groups, independently or use it as a homework! This strategy won't disappoint!
Also, be sure to check out my alternative Word Study Web Template.
L.2.4, L.2.6, L.3.4, L.3.6, L.4.4, L.4.6, L.5.4, L.5.6, L.6.4, L.6.6, L.7.4, L.7.6, L.8.4, L.8.6
Check out this simple, yet effective pre-conference questionnaire that can be used before or during a conference. This can be used to make the conference meaningful and/or to keep the conversation on topic. If sent home before, it can be a strong tool in structuring the conference itself. The questions make the parent/guardian think though strengths, weaknesses, interests, and conversation topics that they want to cover. This has the potential of increasing investment as well as serving as a great communication tool doubling as documentation.
Check out this simple to use rubric which can be sued to evaluate any and all spoken presentations. The rubric is ranked from 1-4 in each category which include "Expression & Volume". "Phrasing", "Smoothness", and "Pace". These elements have clear and direct explanation of expectations and simple assessment capabilities.
Check out this simple and user-friendly tool that can be used to document the analysis of a primary source. There are four major components which are each color coded for ease of reference in the classroom. There are also three different forms, one with blank space, one with bullets, and one with lines for simple differentiation for different grades or different students based on need.