Have fun with palindromes! This interactive PowerPoint explains what palindromes are, gives some fun examples, and then students can have fun figuring out the ten palindrome puzzles included. Some of the letters are given, and then they can click to get a hint. Another click will bring up the answer! Students will have fun with this activity! - Greg Smith

Magic E Wand and Cards Set. Students will have fun making CVCe words with these magic e wands! They will master the difference between short vowel and silent "e" spelling patterns in this activity. Includes : 6 large magic e cards 20 large short vowel CVC word cards 12 small magic e cards 40 small short vowel CVC syllable cards Teacher Directions Student Recording Sheet Directions: Print, cut out and laminate the magic “e” stars and attach to craft sticks with tape or glue. Print out the short CVC word cards, cut apart and laminate. Place cards around the room. Students must read the words, hold the wand up to the word cards and cover the star with the magic e, and reread the new CVCE word they see. Students can record their words on the recording sheet. Optional: You can use the smaller magic “e” stars to continue the activity as a table game or center making nonsense CVC words into long vowel CVCE words. Font is Century Gothic.

Behavior ABC Forms - Assessment, Brainstorm, and Change. Use these behavior forms as part of your classroom management plan. Best for upper elementary and middle grades. When behavior is unacceptable, student will complete the first form to make an ASSESSMENT of the situation. After you read the description, have the student fill out the second form to BRAINSTORM all the problems and negative effects this behavior caused or could cause. Finally, the student needs to fill out the form CHANGE to come up with a plan on how not to have it happen again. This form is signed and taken home to be signed by parent. There is also room for teacher and parent comments.