Brighten your students’ screens with these background wallpapers! Created with elementary and middle school students’ interests in mind, this set of 20 backgrounds display a variety of colorful and kid-friendly images and quotes/slogans that are sure to put a smile on their faces! These can be used as desktop wallpapers, screen savers, and lock screens (for Ipads). *20 High-quality PNG images *Wide-screen images for laptop and Ipad screens *Share/send a single image or the entire file (zip file with 20 individual images) *Detailed directions for setting an image as a computer or Ipad desktop background/screen saver/lock screen are included in the file. Ideas for Use: Incentives or rewards during distance learning Email/share on special days (birthdays, thinking of you, a job well done, etc.) Prize after class game (allow student to choose their favorite background) Just send/share to make your students feel special! Check out the preview to see all 20 designs! You might decide to use them on YOUR computer as well! Feel free to ask questions before purchasing and, as always, your feedback is always appreciated. Enjoy!

“A Trip through the Solar System” is an engaging digital project for students in upper elementary and middle school (4th-7th). Created in Google slides, this project can be easily posted on Google Classroom—perfect for distance learning! When they begin, students will read the following directions: Your Mission: 3-2-1 liftoff! Take an imaginary trip through the solar system (via research) and document information about the planets and other orbiting objects you encounter along the way. Click through the Research Choice Boards and record information about at least 4 planets (not including Earth) and 2 other objects found in space. To help with your research, there is a list of helpful websites provided. The Google slides are easy to navigate and include all necessary links and text boxes. Check out the PREVIEW to get a sneak peak of the choice boards and slides. Notes about this digital activity: *A link to the digital file will be provided. You will first be prompted to “Make a Copy.” *This activity/project may be posted on Google Classroom and was made with Google Slides. *When posting this assignment on Google Classroom, be sure to select “make a copy for each student,” unless you are making this a collaborative assignment. *Only the text box areas where students can type information are editable. Backgrounds and pictures are locked in place. The textboxes are already sized, inserted in appropriate places, and ready for students to type their information. *A clickable choice board is provided to give students independence and choice in their research. *Perfect activity for distance learning! No printing necessary! *A list of clickable/linked websites (suggestions for student research) are on one of the slides for students to access. The websites will open in a different tab, so students may easily return to the slides. *There is a text box on each slide for students to document the websites they used to find their information. This encourages students to start citing their sources and give the author(s) credit for the information (something they will be required to do as they get older, especially in junior high and high school). *Please only share this digital activity with your students.

“Inferencing and Making Predictions with Animal Pictures” is an engaging digital activity created for students in lower-mid elementary (although older students may enjoy the activity as well). Created in Google Slides, this inferencing activity can be easily posted on Google Classroom—it’s perfect for distance learning! Included in this digital activity: -Opening slide (definition of inferencing and directions for activity) -12 picture slides with four questions per slide (Questions ask students to inference, predict, and make observations.) The Google slides are easy to navigate and include all necessary text boxes. Check out the PREVIEW to get a sneak peek! Notes about this digital activity: *A link to the digital file will be provided on a PDF document. After clicking the file link, you will be prompted to “Make a Copy.” *This activity/project may be posted on Google Classroom and was made with Google Slides. *When posting this assignment on Google Classroom, be sure to select “make a copy for each student.” *Only the text box areas where students can type information are editable. Backgrounds and pictures are locked in place. The textboxes are already sized, inserted in appropriate places, and ready for students to type their information. *Perfect activity for distance learning! No printing necessary! *Please only share this digital activity with your students.

“30 Days of Gratitude: A Digital Reflective Journal” is an engaging activity designed especially for elementary students. With so much going on in the world around them, it is important to teach students to focus on what they have, rather than what they don’t have! Created in Google Slides, this digital journal can be easily posted on Google Classroom—it’s perfect for distance learning or to use as a daily warm-up! Each slide provides a “Today’s Focus” topic and a place for students to reflect on what they are thankful for in that specific area of their lives. There is also an extension question for students to complete and explain their answer. Included in this digital activity (33 slides): -Cover slide -“What is Gratitude?” slide -“Daily Entry” directions slide -Days 1-30 individual slides The Google slides are easy to navigate and include all necessary text boxes. Check out the PREVIEW to get a sneak peak of this activity. Notes about this digital activity: *A link to the digital file will be provided on a PDF document. After clicking the file link, you will be prompted to “Make a Copy.” *This activity/project may be posted on Google Classroom and was made with Google Slides. *When posting this assignment on Google Classroom, be sure to select “make a copy for each student.” *Only the text box areas where students can type are editable. Backgrounds and pictures are locked in place. The textboxes are already sized, inserted in appropriate places, and ready for students to type their reflections. *Perfect activity for distance learning or digital warm-ups! No printing necessary! *Please only share this digital activity with your students. Feel free to ask questions before purchasing this digital activity.

This is just for you, middle school teachers! Summer reading, character analysis, and writing are made easy with this summer-themed activity kit! Everything you need to get started (or enhance your current activities) is included in this activity pack. INCLUDED IN PDF ZIP FILE: *Reading & Summary Log *Punch Card Book Marks (3 designs, printable in full-color and B&W) *16 Summer-Themed Writing Task Cards *Task Card Writing Response Page To use with a summer reading book: *I Spy Figurative Language! *Direct & Indirect Characterization *Internal & External Conflict *Plot Diagram Although activities are meant to be used for students to analyze their summer reading books, they can also be used with short stories (especially if the summer school term is short). The writing task cards and response page are great for warm-ups, early finishers, sub work, time-fillers, write-pair-share, or however you see fit! * Written in American English.* Feel free to ask questions before purchasing. As always, your feedback is greatly appreciated. Enjoy!

These colorful, floral 4-inch letters will brighten your bulletin boards through the spring and summer months! With one go-to PDF file, you can change your bulletin boards as often as you’d like. Simply print, laminate, and decorate! Print on standard 8 1/2 x 11-inch white paper or, for longer-lasting letters, print on white cardstock. Included in the PDF ZIP file: *10 full-color, printable sets of letters, numbers & special characters (in 10 different floral designs) Each colorful set includes capital letters A-Z, lowercase letters a-z, numbers 0-9, and special characters !?#@”. All sets are in the same font style and outlined in black so you can mix-and-match. Feel free to ask questions before purchasing! Happy decorating!

Are you having a hard time finding awards that will appeal to your SECONDARY students? Need some end-of-year or anytime encouragement and motivation for the older kids and teens? Your students will LOVE (and RELATE to) these social media, APP-themed awards that acknowledge and compliment their character, behavior, kindness, creativity, and more! *16 APP Designs *Printable in both full-color and B&W (both versions provided) *Print and write/personalize (not editable online) *Full-page awards (8 1/2 X 11) Award APPS include: Twitter, Facebook, WeChat, Musical.ly, Snapchat, Blogger, LinkedIn, YouTube, Skype, WhatsApp, Tumblr, Messenger, Pinterest, GroupMe, Reddit & Instagram. (*Example: The Facebook awards says, “Dependable friend and team player!”) Feel free to ask questions before purchasing. Enjoy!

SAT/ACT Vocabulary Prep for Beginners is an excellent way to start familiarizing your junior high and early high school students with college entrance exam vocabulary. Younger students will most likely ask why they are learning words for a test they won’t take for a few more years! Use this opportunity to not only inform them about the importance of thoroughly preparing for the SAT & ACT college entrance exams, but the general importance and benefits of expanding their own vocabularies. Learning new words will help improve their writing, allowing them to better articulate their thoughts and ideas. They will also better understand and interpret what they read and improve their speaking and communication skills. INCLUDED IN PDF ZIP FILE (75 pages of resources!): 1.) Teacher’s notes and table of contents 2.) Full 150 SAT/ACT vocabulary word list 3.) 10 Vocabulary word sets (15 words each) Each set includes: -Student word list/notes (both blank notes and filled in with parts of speech and definitions) -Fill-in-the-blank activity -Crossword puzzle -Quiz -Answer keys 4.) Tic-Tac-Toe Vocabulary Choice Board (9 activities for use with all word lists) 5.) Final TEST (includes words from the full 150-word list) All pages are quick and easy to print and go! These are great activities to use all year round! All activities are designed specifically for grades 7-9 and over. Modify activities as needed to meet the needs of your learners! Feel free to ask questions before purchasing!

Creating slideshows is a great way for students to incorporate technology into their presentations! Whatever program they use, it is important to provide them with a few tips for creating slides that their audience can easily see, read, and understand. This classroom poster (full-color) and student handout (B&W) provide a few “do’s” and “don’ts” regarding color combinations, font size and style, use of pictures, and amount of information on each slide. Print the poster proportional to the original size of the document (8.5 x 11). You can print as 24 x 31, 28 x 36, 36 x 46.5, or 37 x 48. Feel free to ask questions before purchasing!

If you’re like me, I love a cute bulletin board! These trendy, Southwest-inspired 4-inch letters will not only brighten your bulletin boards, but there’s enough color and pattern variety for the whole year! With one go-to PDF file, you can change your bulletin boards as often as you’d like. Simply print, laminate, and decorate! Print on standard 8 1/2 x 11-inch white paper or, for longer-lasting letters, print on white cardstock. Included in the PDF ZIP file: *10 full-color, printable sets of letters, numbers & special characters (in 10 different designs) *1 BONUS chevron-patterned set to say THANK YOU for your purchase! (WOW! 11 sets total!) Each colorful set includes capital letters A-Z, lowercase letters a-z, numbers 0-9, and special characters !?#@”. All sets are in the same font style and outlined in black so you can mix-and-match.

Printable bookmarks are an easy, inexpensive idea for student gifts, rewards, or incentives! GLITTER BOOKMARKS are even more exciting!! Check out this set of 10 designs-- students will go crazy for them! *Printable *Full-color *Bookmarks print 3 per page (one design on each page) *Good variety for both boys and girls *For best results, print on white copy paper or cardstock and laminate. Heavy cardstock (thicker paper) will make for a longer-lasting bookmark. **Written in American English.

Regardless of the subject-area, if a student is giving a presentation or speech, they should know and understand vocabulary associated with public speaking. Good habits start early, so encourage vocal variety and polished performances in your classroom! Included in this PDF are 20 public speaking vocabulary words and definitions (one per page) that can be printed as posters, word walls, flash cards, etc! Print in full color or opt for grayscale. Words include: volume, rate, articulation, enunciation, pitch, inflection, tone, gesture, visual aid, projection, pronunciation, monotone, diction, resonance, optimum pitch, fluency, timbre, dialect, intonation & pause. *(Written in American English)

This FREE diversity poster with a quote by Maya Angelou will not only brighten your classroom, but remind students that there is beauty in our differences! The poster is full-color, printable, and (for best results) 18X24 inches (or scale larger).

Who doesn’t love FREE brag tags?! These adorable birthday brag tags are appropriate for all elementary students, all subject areas! Enjoy this sampling of my work and feel free to browse my store!

What’s better than a FREEBIE that can be used for any subject? This reading log not only requires students to record the date, time, and page numbers, but also provides space for them to write a short summary of the reading. Writing a few sentences to summarize the passages/pages require students to think through and process what they read and holds them accountable for the reading assignment. Use for ANY reading assignment-- chapter books & novels, textbooks, assigned passages, articles, etc. The file includes two pages for front/back printing (in black and white).

Your upper elementary/secondary students will enjoy playing travel agent as they complete this informative 3-part project! Allow students to choose a country from the list of 195 countries provided and review the project requirements with the class using the student guidelines page. A project rubric is provided for easy grading. If time allows, consider encouraging students to present information about their country and browse each other’s brochures. Modify this project (or point values on rubric) to meet the needs of your learners! PDF Zip File Includes 13 pages of resources! -List of 195 countries -Travel brochure template (print front/back) -Project guidelines -Research outline -Essay pages -Project rubric -Percentage/conversion chart for rubric Written in American English.

Save time and improve classroom management with this colorful “Today’s Supplies” poster (with THIRTY pre-made supply strips)! Simply laminate and add small Velcro squares for a display that can be updated each day. Students will come in, take out the required supplies for the day, and be ready to work in no time! Included in PDF zip file: -2 poster files (Both poster files are the same design. However, the dimensions are different in order to print a variety of poster sizes.) **Small poster file: For best results, print as 18x24 inches. **Large poster file: For best results, print as 24x31 inches, 28x36 inches, or 37x48 inches. -30 pre-made supply labels (Print the supply label pages the same size as the poster so they fit correctly.) -One page of 5 blank labels (editable in case the supplies used in your class are not listed on the pre-made labels). (TO EDIT: Save the PDF as a Word Document to add text and pictures to the blank strips.) -Special instructions & suggestions page (printing/sizing, how to add Velcro, etc.) SUPPLY LABELS INCLUDED: earbuds, laptop, glue, scissors, tape, pencil, pen, notebook paper, cell phone, library book, markers, colored pencils, composition notebook, calculator, graph paper, folder, ruler, protractor, crayons, compass, eraser, highlighters, glue stick, textbook, sticky notes, paint, paintbrushes, spiral notebook, index cards, and binder. *Posters and labels are all full-color and printable.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this activity pack for mid to upper-elementary students! With a variety of writing and research activities, your students will enjoy this festive day learning about the traditions of the Irish! Activities include: -2 full-page writing prompts -Internet research scavenger hunt (suggested websites listed) -8 quick write or discussion topic cards -St. Patrick’s Day word search (with answer key) -Limerick writing (examples and lines to write their own) Written in American English.

Spring has sprung! Assess your students’ writing with these spring-themed writing prompts for mid-upper elementary. This 18-page file includes narrative, descriptive, and persuasive writing prompts (5 of each) with lined paper and an additional lined page to print on the back. PLUS, review the difference between narrative, descriptive, and persuasive writing with a flower-themed notes page for your students! INCLUDED: 3 Types of Writing Student Notes Narrative Prompt 1: Fresh start or something new Narrative Prompt 2: Memorable spring break Narrative Prompt 3: Spring fever Narrative Prompt 4: Showers & storms Narrative Prompt 5: Family vacation Descriptive Prompt 1: Perfect spring Saturday Descriptive Prompt 2: Spring holidays Descriptive Prompt 3: Favorite outdoor space Descriptive Prompt 4: Picnic by the lake (picture) Descriptive Prompt 5: Fishing on the dock (picture) Persuasive Prompt 1: Pets at school? Persuasive Prompt 2: City or country? Persuasive Prompt 3: Ice cream party? Persuasive Prompt 4: Gardens at school? Persuasive Prompt 5: Mandatory recess? Blank Lined Paper (for back page of prompts) SUGGESTIONS FOR USE: • Quick writes • Warm-ups • Timed writing • Sub assignments • Extra credit • Write and share (oral reading) Written in American English.

Add some holiday cheer to your classroom with these full-color, printable ornaments! Print, laminate, and use for bulletin boards or string together for a festive banner! Two sets of letters are provided: traditional green/red and jewel-tones (3 ornaments per page). Each set includes capital letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, a blank ornament (non-editable), and punctuation (! and ?). Ornaments measure 4 ½ x 4 inches.