I enjoy making educational products students can use independently for lessons, centers and research. My goal is to provide teachers with Ready To Go products that save or provide teachers precious TIME. I have decades of experience as a classroom teacher, Resource Teacher and elementary Media Specialist.
I enjoy making educational products students can use independently for lessons, centers and research. My goal is to provide teachers with Ready To Go products that save or provide teachers precious TIME. I have decades of experience as a classroom teacher, Resource Teacher and elementary Media Specialist.
This guided Women in STEM Bio Poem Activity and Writing Papers Set (writing papers come in both Letter, Legal, Color and B&W variations!) is a great research and poetry writing activity for a lesson, literacy or poetry center or even your substitute file! Or, use the Writing Papers for your own writing activity or prompt!
It includes pages for 29 people from history to walk your students through the writing process. It also includes Example Pages to show them what a completed rough draft and final copy may look like.
This poem has a biographical research slant to it. Students are asked to research the person and find the following information:
First and Last Name
3-4 words that describe the person
an important relationship the person had
things the person enjoyed
things the person valued
things the person learned
things the person achieved
something the person is remembered for
where the person lived
date of birth and death
Please see the Preview slide for people included in this set.
This resource includes the following options for EACH person in the set:
Graphic Organizer guides students to brainstorm words and ideas they will need for the poem as they read and study about the person.
Draft page. This page guides students to fill in each line. Then, they do a spell check with each other and you.
2 Final Draft Writing Pages - LETTER Sized (8.5" x 11") Color and B&W Clip Art versions. Students write the final draft of their entire poem.
2 Final Draft Writing Pages - LEGAL Sized (8.5" x 14") Color and B&W Clip Art versions. Great for students with larger handwriting or who need more space! Students write the final draft of their entire poem.
It also includes the following:
Description of the Files in the Bundle Page
Table of Contents
List of People in this Bundle in the form of a Check Off Sheet for Teacher Use Use as a sheet to assign students and check off each part of the project. I pop these on a clip board to mark for the duration of the project. I check off Org. (graphic organizer), R.D. (rough draft), and Final (published piece) as students complete each part. This way, I know where in the process each student is at and can plan accordingly.
Teacher Example of the Rough Draft Page. Abraham Lincoln is used on this example page.
Teacher Example of the Final Draft Page. Abraham Lincoln is used on this example pages. (Typed and handwritten versions.)
BONUS Pages! I’ve included Generic Graphic Organizer, Draft Page and Publishing Pages that have no clip art. Use these for students who want to research a person not in this Bundle.
Additional PDFs of just Legal Writing Pages and just Letter Writing Pages allows you to print the Writing Pages by themselves easily.
This Transportation Bingo Game called MOVE, has 12 full color playing cards as well as a calling card sheet. Print the calling card sheet 2 times. Cut one up for calling cards and use the other to place the cards on after you've called them. Better yet, let a student be the BINGO caller!
I have found that my elementary students need a little bit of structure and accountability during their Makerspace time in my elementary library. Thus, this kit addresses that need by giving them a structure via a Mission sheet that they guides them, gives them time limits (set by you), and assesses their group work with a rubric.
This Makerspace Bundle has the printables you need for a Poetry Performance Green Screen Makerspace Center in which students create a video by performing their own poem or one of their choice in front of the green screen. In a nutshell, students use the Mission Log sheet to guide them through the process of procuring, practicing, and performing their poem in front of the green screen. The student instruction handouts help them to figure out how to produce their videos independently without you needing to hold their hand every step of the way. Finally, they write a review statement, fill out a rubric on their individual performances with you, and share their video.
The technology I use in this kit includes a green screen and an iPad with the DoInk (TM) Green Screen app (a minimal fee in the iTunes store).
A lot of the resources come in an editable format so that you can make them your own depending on your environment and needs.
1. Materials list
2. Poetry Mission Log - This is a Step-by-Step Instruction Sheet for the students to follow at the center. It follows the Plan, Do, Review format. There are two versions that differ in the type of Review you'd like to have your students do. I've included both as a PDF and as Editable Excel documents should you need to make changes to fit your situation.
3. 2 Page How to Make Your Video Handout for students (PDF and editable PPT file)
4. Poetry Performance I Can Poster
5. Finding a Poem Poster (PDF & Editable PPT file)
6. Makerspace Rubric (PDF & editable versions) I created this rubric as a way to hold students accountable for their time. It includes the goals of: staying on task, being responsible, producing quality work, working cooperatively, and cleaning up. Again, I've included an editable Excel file should you wish to make changes.
7. Poetry Performance Rubric - Easily gives you a grade by scoring posture, volume, speed, expression and memorization. (PDF & editable Excel file)
These 20 Buddy Reading Task Cards cover the basic parts of a story that you would want your students to know as well as some interesting discussion starters for them.
This file includes:
1. 20 Task Cards
2. Task Check Off Cards
3. Cover Cards
4. Blank Task Cards for you to add additional questions
I made the Task Check Off cards real simple since the tasks require talking, not writing. You can photocopy them for one time use with pencil or print & laminate them to reuse with Vis-a-Vis markers.
Here are 21 ready-to-go poster/graphic organizers for your students to research characters from Greek Mythology.
Includes posters for the following:
Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Cronus, Demeter, Dionysus, Hades, Hephaestus, Hera, Heracles, Hermes, Hestia, Odysseus, Pandora, Persephone, Poseidon, Rhea and Zeus.
Also includes is a Plain, Generic Activity Sheet if you have another character of interest.
Greek Mythology Research Poster Activity Sheets 8.5" x 11"
Information asked for:
God/Goddess of…
Famous for…
Family
Interesting Tidbits
Character Traits
Lessons Learned
Physical Characteristics
Sources
Students can color add their own decorative touches to it after they fill it out.
Here’s a class book you can make to go with your Old MacDonald Unit.
This packet includes 28 sheets:
Book Cover with title “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” in color and B&W.
Verses for pigs, ducks, cows, hens, sheep, horses, dogs, turkeys, geese, cats, and goats. Each animal’s verse is two pages. A clip art of the animal is included in a farm scene for the first page. The second page leaves space for the student to illustrate the animal.
Two generic “Old MacDonald” story pages that can be used for additional animals.
Two generic writing pages for you to use with your own prompt OR have students copy the sentence onto their own paper. Room for an illustration and writing.
I have found that my elementary students need a little bit of structure and accountability during their Makerspace time in our Media Center. Thus, this kit addresses that need by giving them a structure via a Mission sheet that they guides them, gives them time limits (set by you), and assesses their group work with a rubric. They still have all the Creativity that is the cornerstone of Makerspace, but with some accountability!
This Makerspace Bundle has the printables you need for a Construction Makerspace Center in which students build a structure of their choice. In a nutshell, students use the Mission Log sheet to plan and build. Then, they incorporate technology by taking and printing a picture of their creation. The student instruction handouts help them to figure out and do this independently without you needing to hold their hand. Finally, they write a review statement about their creation and post their items on the Makerspace Sharing Board or publish it in the class Makerspace Book.
You will need to provide building materials whether they be commercial block kits or recycled materials.
***A lot of the printables come in an editable format so that you can make them your own depending on your environment and needs.
1. Building Center Materials list
2. Building Mission Log - This is a Step-by-Step Instruction Sheet for the students to follow at the center. It follows the Plan, Do, Review format. There are two versions that differ in the type of Review you'd like to have your students do. I've included both as a PDF and as Editable Excel documents should you need to make changes to fit your situation.
3. Information on Sharing and Publishing
4. A Class Makerspace Notebook Cover
5. I Can Statements Poster
6. Idea Starter Poster
7. iPad Printing Instruction Handout (PDF & editable versions)
8. Makerspace Rubric (PDF & editable versions) I created this rubric as a way to hold students accountable for their time. It includes the goals of: staying on task, being responsible, producing quality work, working cooperatively, and cleaning up. Again, I've included an editable Excel file should you wish to make changes.
**Community Helpers or Career BINGO is a great addition to your Community Unit! **
I like to play with my Kindergarten and 1st Grade after we do our Community Unit. I have found that pairing Kindergarteners up on a card works best because many of them have never played BINGO before. My 1st graders are good to go with their own card.
It even makes a Great Center once you’ve taught them how to play. The students love being the caller and handing out the prize to the winner!
In this set, you will find 48 different Career Calling Cards to cut out and 32 different BINGO cards.
You will need to cut some squares out of construction paper to use as BINGO chips ahead of time, if you don’t have something like that already.
We have a lot of fun reviewing Community Helpers with this game and stickers are a perfect prize for the winners!
I like to play Book Care BINGO with my Kindergarten classes after we learn the Book Care Rules. I have found that pairing them up on a card works best because many of them have never played Bingo before.
In this set, you will find Calling Cards to cut out and use and 16 different Bingo cards.
You will need to cut some squares out of construction paper to use as Bingo chips.
We have a lot of fun with this game and stickers are a perfect prize for the winning pairs.
This 3 States of Matter 3D Clip Art Set includes the the 9 pieces of clip art shown in the preview, separately in jpg and png formats.
This clip art may be used for personal or commercial use. This includes items you may wish to sell. Please secure clip art in your products. Clip art may not be resold or given away as is. Clip art may not be modified and sold.
Here are 20 ready-to-go poster/graphic organizers for your students to research characters from Roman Mythology.
Includes posters for the following:
Apollo, Ceres, Diana, Hercules, Juno, Jupiter, Liber, Mars, Mercury, Minerva, Neptune, Ops, Pluto, Proserpina, Saturn, Ulysses, Venus, Vesta and Vulcan.
Also includes is a Plain, Generic Activity Sheet if you have another character of interest.
Roman Mythology Research Poster Activity Sheets 8.5" x 11"
Information asked for:
God/Goddess of…
Famous for…
Family
Interesting Tidbits
Character Traits
Lessons Learned
Physical Characteristics
Sources
Students can color add their own decorative touches to it after they fill it out.
This Bundle includes Chevron Incentive Sticker Reward Charts includes 2 Products:
⭐8 Chevron Pastel/Muted Colors
⭐8 Chevron Bright Colors
Use them to mark reading or behavior progress with individual students, groups or classes. Use stamps, stickers or even your initials to mark off the squares.
Charts are 4x5 inches and there are 4 charts per page.
This includes 16 colors. Each color comes 4 to a page by itself. As a bonus, there are 4 pages with 4 different colors on each, so you can print a variety.
This Bundle Includes 2 Sticker Chart Products:
Bookworm Reading Incentive Sticker Charts
“I Love to Read” Incentive Sticker Charts
Use these printable Reward Charts to mark reading or behavior progress. Great to use with individual students, groups or even whole classes. Use stamps, stickers or simply your initials to mark off the squares.
Charts are 4x5 inches and there are 4 charts per page.
Multiple Versions and Colors included in each.
Permission for Clip Art Usage per Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T
Use these printable Ice Hockey, Snowboarding, Skiing, Ice Skating, Torch, Curling and Bobsleigh Incentive Reward Charts to mark reading or behavior progress. Great to use with individual students, groups or even whole classes. Use stamps, stickers or simply your initials to mark off the squares.
Charts are 4×5 inches and there are 4 charts per page.
Multiple Versions & Colors included in this pack!
8 Full Color pages – with 4 of same color chart to a page.
2 Full Color Variety pages – with 1 of each color chart.
8 “Less Color” pages – with 4 of the same chart to a page. (no background color)
2 “Less Color” Variety Pages.
8 Black and White pages – with 4 of the same chart to a page for EZ photocopying.
2 B&W Variety Pages.
BONUS! 2 Full Color Variety pages – with 1 of each chart in a Light Blue with Snowflakes Winter Theme!
So many choices! Simply choose the page number you want to print when you get to the Print Options screen.
Permission for Clip Art Usage per
Kate Hadfield Designs Extended License #20/135368215/T
This Community Helpers BINGO Game called MOVE, has 12 full color playing cards as well as a calling card sheet. Pair up your students and have some fun!
Print the calling card sheet 2 times. Cut one up for calling cards and use the other to place the cards on after you've called them. Better yet, let a student be the BINGO caller!
This Halloween Incentive Reward Chart Bundle includes the Spider, Jack O’Lantern, Monster Eyeballs, and Bat Themed Incentive Charts to mark reading or behavior progress with individual students, groups or classes. Use stamps, stickers or even your initials to mark off the squares.
Charts are 4x5 inches and there are 4 charts per page.
Maze BUNDLE *Print and Go! Need something to keep your students busy? These make a great “Print and Go” warm-up, center or filler activity. This maze is for students looking for a challenge!
Includes challenging Christmas, Winter and Gingerbread Mazes.
My preferred use for activities like this is to put them on colored construction paper and laminate. Students use vis-a-vis markers to complete and then wipe off. Once laminated, they are easy to pull out for a center every year!
**Back to School BINGO is a great way to reinforce recognition of basic school supply words, subject words and more! **
Words include: ruler, Computer Lab, glue, scissors, Social Studies, Science, P.E./Gym, school bus, Art, Library or Media Center, Music, Lunch, Reading, Writing, backpack, crayons, Recess, Math, pencil and markers.
I have found that pairing Kindergarteners up on a card works best because many of them have never played Bingo before.
My 1st graders are good to go with their own card and if I have more than 25 students, some will eagerly want to share a card with a friend.
It even makes a Great Center once you’ve taught them how to play. The students love being the caller and handing out the prize to the winner!
In this set, you will find Calling Cards to cut out and use and 25 different Bingo cards.
You will need to cut some squares out of construction paper to use as Bingo chips ahead of time, if you don’t have something like that already.
We have a lot of fun reviewing basic school words with this game and stickers are a perfect prize for the winning pairs!
Use these Circus Clown and Tent Incentive Charts to mark reading or behavior progress with individual students, groups or classes. Use stamps, stickers or even your initials to mark off the squares. Charts are 4x5 inches and there are 4 charts per page.
Please see the Preview. This includes 8 charts. This includes the same basic chart with color and white backgrounds. I’ve also included an additional charts in B&W for those who wish to conserve ink. Let your child color them in!
Use these cute Snowman Incentive Charts to mark reading or behavior progress with individual students, groups or classes. Use stamps, stickers or even your initials to mark off the squares. Charts are 4x5 inches and there are 4 charts per page.