Suffixes for Parts of Speech Posters. These are posters ( or you may project overhead) that can be used to teach suffixes that are associated with parts of speech. In order to build a better vocabulary, students should have some sort of sense that a word that ends in MENT is a noun, whereas a word that ends IZE is a verb. Learning these suffixes will greatly expand a student's understanding of how words work in context and aid in reading comprehension as well. Includes full color version and color on white background to save ink. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Classroom Rules Sign or Handout. Back to school - Rules and consequences to post in your classroom at the beginning of the year. Three different versions - chalkboard, stick figure, and owl theme. The owl themed rules are also separated one per page. Thank you for stopping by my store! This file is editable only for your own classroom use. Download the preview to get a free sample! Thanks!

Halloween Hundreds Charts - Halloween Theme. Halloween themed hundreds charts. 25 different Halloween styles and patterns. Each hundred chart has a blank one to match, so students can fill out for a variety of activities. Supports Common Core standards.

Useful Bulletin Board Signs. 15 different useful classroom bulletin board signs for you to print and post for a variety of needs that will save you time when you are setting up your room. Intentionally made generic to go with any theme. Just dress them up any way you want. Signs included for: Essential Question, Standards, Word Wall, Happy Birthday, Classroom Helpers, School News, Current Events, Calendar of Events, Star Student, Photo Gallery, Assignments, Student Work, etc. Print, enlarge if you need to, laminate, and hang where you need them. - HappyEdugator

Inspirational Poster- Motivational poster on leadership for your classroom decor. "Be Somebody You Would Be Proud to Know." Sized 81/2 X 11. Print and laminate, or project on your whiteboard as a message for students to see as they walk in the door. This can also be used as a writing prompt. Have students reflect on the meaning of the poster and the image. Bird Theme. Enjoy!

Back to School Words of Wisdom Handout. Use at Open House! Beginning of the year inspirational quotes. Give this handout of important life lessons to your students on the first day of school, to parents and students at back to school parent night or open house, or use it as a send off for the end of the year. Twenty-one important thoughts and inspirational quotes about how to live life to the fullest. A good character building tool to foster respect and responsibility. Parents will enjoy it on parent night as well. You can also use it during parent conferences to start off with a positive note. You can also have students select a quote to write about as a beginning of the year writing activity. - HappyEdugator

Beginning of the Year - Open House Sign in Sheet for your back to school night or parent night information. A quick sign in sheet for the most important information- student and parent names, phone number and email. Other information is usually available through the office, so this is just a quick contact sheet so you can have a quick reference ready for back to school. Apple and Owl theme. Color and black and white sheet. - HappyEdugator

Back to School Parent Letter from Reading Teacher. Give out at Open House, on the first day of school, Back to School Night, or Parent Night. An editable letter to middle school parents for back to school from a reading teacher, encouraging parents to participate in helping their children enjoy reading, and offers parents tips and ideas on how they can help. May be used for upper elementary asa well. Just fill in date, your name, and your contact information, and sign it. Ready to go with great tips for parents. 2 pages - Happyedugator

Sleep - Informational Handout for Parents. Back to school handout for the beginning of the year, or use to send home before standardized testing. You can also send it home anytime you see kids struggling with staying awake in class, especially around the holidays. What parents should know about making sure their children get adequate sleep so they can perform at their best in school. - HappyEdugator

Memorial Day and Flag Day Coloring Activity. This print and go sheet for Memorial Day and Flag Day explains why we celebrate and what the colors of the flag symbolize. Students then follow the color codes to color the flag. Have them cut out and attach to a craft stick or paint stirrer to wave. - HappyEdugator

Editing Activity - What I Did on Spring Break! Great test prep! Find the mistakes in the sentences and make corrections in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 25 sentences with common errors. Students have to become the "teacher" and correct the poorly written sentences they have found in their students' writing about their Spring Break vacation. These came from actual student mistakes. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Thanksgiving Writing - I am Thankful Sheets. Print and go! Two different cornucopias, an autumn leaf, and a turkey. After writing, students can color and cut out their leaves and cornucopias, and you can use them to make a beautiful display for the holiday. Enjoy!

Interactive Notebook Grading Slips. Give your students these notebook grading slips and make your life easier. Students may partner grade or complete as a self evaluation. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Reading Book Assignment Sheet for Reading in Class. Useful for when reading a novel in class, or if you are assigning different sets of books for literature circles. Keep track of books assigned to students, so you can monitor condition of books assigned. Columns for book number, date book assigned, book assigned to student name, date book returned, reason book missing, other comments,damage,etc. A classroom tool that can also be used for keeping track of textbooks in all subject areas.

Valentines Day Coin Counting Practice - Activity Sheet, and Cut and Paste Cards. Valentine activity for coin counting practice. Counting money is an important life skill. Have students cut out the coins, then place the correct coins next to the amount to help Cupid buy Valentine treats., and record their findings on the counting sheet. They can even "spend" their cut-out money afterwards to "buy" real treats, if you wish. Laminate for use again next year. - HappyEdugator

Need a video guide? This movie guide is for any fiction video. Students will have to identify characters and other elements of fiction as they watch the story. Have you ever wished your students would pay more attention when they watched a video or film in class? This handout can be passed out to students before they watch a fictional movie or a video in class. This form can be used with almost any movie. They will need to fill in the character chart as they watch, determine the problem or conflict of the story, identify the climax and the resolution, and rank the video with an explanation. - HappyEdugator

Using Dictionaries Practice Sheet. This printable is hands-on practice for using dictionaries. Students are given five different words to look up, and then they must answer the questions about each word regarding either meaning, etymology, usage, part of speech, or syllabication. Many students only think of dictionaries as a place to find definitions. They are surprised to learn that there is so much more information included in a dictionary! Key included. - HappyEdugator

Dolch Sight Words Activities - Week 8. A week of Dolch sight word activities for the eighth set of ten words from the Dolch sight words list. Activities include: flash cards/ memory game, color the words, trace the words, match the words, cut and paste the words in alphabetical order, and write the words in letterboxes. Enjoy! Weeks 1 - 10 will cover the first 100 Dolch Sight Words. - HappyEdugator

Dolch Sight Words Activities - Week 9. A week of Dolch sight word activities for the nineth set of ten words from the Dolch sight words list. Activities include: flash cards/ memory game, color the words, trace the words, match the words, cut and paste the words in alphabetical order, and write the words in letterboxes. Enjoy! Weeks 1 - 10 will cover the first 100 Dolch Sight Words. - HappyEdugator

Dolch Sight Words Activities - Week 6. A week of Dolch sight word activities for the sixth set of ten words from the Dolch sight words list. Activities include: flash cards/ memory game, color the words, trace the words, match the words, cut and paste the words in alphabetical order, and write the words in letterboxes. Enjoy! Weeks 1 - 10 will cover the first 100 Dolch Sight Words. - HappyEdugator