Check out this simple and clear running record reference sheet. With seven pre-determined abbreviations and a blank spot for one more, this attachment is meant to be printed and stapled to the documentation for running records. This way students can reference what they need to work on and why they did well. It is intended to align to a 60 second reading fluency test. Abbreviations included are things like misread word, omitted word, skips a line, etc. This is a great way to streamline and be transparent with these acitvites!

Whatever the event may be, check out this simple and purposeful form to generate documentation of attendance and key components. There are 20 lines, and three sections on the side for the even name, the date and time as well as any notes. This is a great way to collect data for later reference, and is presented in a school-friendly format. Be sure to check out some of our other stakeholder-related forms such as Parent Teacher Conference Request Form, and Volunteer Request Forms.

Check out this 13 item survey that can provide valuable insight into what students like, don’t like, where their interests lie, and how they feel about school. This data can be used to plan for lessons, implement intervention, differentiate, improve engagement and so much more. This questionnaire can either be distributed and filled out but students or used as an interview format to gain a better understanding of student priorities.

Check out this 10 question assessment that check students’ understanding of using guide words to navigate dictionaries. Students WILL NEED an actual dictionary in front of them, as this is a hands-on interactive assessment. The first five questions prompt students to identify the two guide words on the page of five identified words. The second portion of the assessment prompts students to identify if the identified word would fall on the page of the identified guide words. An answer key is included for your convenience.

Check out this multi-purpose event invite that is meant to save you time and streamline just one more component of your classroom. This isa great form for birthdays, holiday parties and much more as it allows for great flexibility of implementation. With key components being listed up top, and a cut away template for the bottom being returned, this form can be applied in a multitude of ways. Good luck and have fun!

Check out this simple graphic organizer used to track weekly reading at home. Broken down by the day, this template includes a space for the title of the book, pages read, and the time spent each day. At the end of the week, the parent signs and returns the bottom portion to validate and verify the effort put in at home. Students who read at least 20-30 minutes a night outperform their peers in class and on tests. This is a great way to hold students and parents accountable. It is presented in a very student friendly fashion that is direct, clear, and will definitely help with documentation, intervention, and a data point for conversation. Be sure to check out our other templates for reading as well!

Check out this fun and engaging pennant creation activity! With a clear outline, students record some of the most important things about them. Their favorite food, any pets, their favorite subject and their goals and aspirations are all included in a well organized manner. Students can color it as they please and then cut it out. There are string holes that are marked to turn this simple template into a classroom decoration where students feel valued and a part of their classroom community. This is a great beginning of the year activity to both decorate your classroom and allow the students to feel valued. Have fun!

Check out this awesome variety pack of pennants that can be customized in any way you choose. You will find six templates that all have a spot for holes for string to run through, and are all meant to be cut to be a perfect triangle. There is a place at the top for students to write their name but each of the six have different formats. This is a great beginning of the year activity or a way to allow students to co-create their own classroom environment. Students can write about themselves, respond to a prompt, write a short answer, draw a representation, record their learning and so much more! Have fun!

We all know that sometimes our students just feel like they need to tell you everything. Sometimes it is not about who they say it to, but rather, that they say it and they know someone is listening. Many teachers have a Teddy Bear somewhere in the back of their classroom that they allow students to tattle to so they are heard but it doesn't interrupt the teachers flow. This form is a great way to take that conversation to the next level. Allowing students to write about their feelings, what happened, and how they are going to solve it, promotes leadership, independence, problem-solving skills as well as communication skills. This is a great way to take your class to the next level while maintaining your focus on instruction!

Check out this simple and color-coded graphic organizer for Danielson's Evaluation rubric. Breaking down the four major components into its various components, this guide simplifies the rhetoric and expectations for each possible rubric components. This serves as a great reminder, reference, and support tool as you navigate the rubric, its language and its expectations.

Check out this simple and color-coded reference guide that can improve your students writing and take it to the next level! Separated into five categories including comparing, contrasting, ordering, listing, and finding the relationship, these guide facilitates the use of higher level vocabulary in writing and speaking. It can either be printed as a poster, printed and taped into books or used as a tool for differentiation. This will be sure to facilitate the higher level vocabulary with improved transitions for all students!

Upgrade your bullet point introductory newsletter with this fun, bright and engaging Meet the Teacher template. This fillable form can be edited inside of any pdf viewer. There are sections for a self portrait, some of your favorites and a bit about yourself. Keep the template for years to come. You can also print the template onto color paper to make it even more fun (add variety and put different colors into your paper tray). A sample has been provided in the product as well! Enjoy and have a great school year!

Check out this awesome cooperative learning activity. Within this differentiated lesson, students will develop a business plan based on a need in their world, will identify components such as the consumer, the production, cost, supply and demand, need and want and more. The template comes in three varieties so you can meet the needs of all students and multiple grade levels. A one-pager is included clearly articulating how to implement this in your classroom. From brainstorm, to implemetation to presentations, this week long project will challenge your student to problem solve, think critically, collaborate, synergize, and be creative, all while applying economic concepts and business thoughts. Have fun!

What a better way to inspire your kiddos than applying concepts from Dr. Seuss' book "Oh The Places You'll Go". You will need the book to complete this lesson, but there are multiple digital and read aloud version online (Youtube offers some good options). Included in this packet is a clear step by step lesson for teachers as well as a planning sheet and differentiated formats for final copies that students can use. Aligned to the ideas in the Leader In Me Program, students can begin with the end in mind and reflect on where they want to go, and what they have to do to get there, while tying in concepts from the book!

Aligned with Leader In Me's idea go beginning with the end in mind, this interactive and student-centered research projects, pushes students to think through some of the details of their next steps. Pushing students being just saying they want to be an NFL player or a police officer, this week long project pushes students through a variety of areas of research focusing on what they want to be when the grow up, where they want to go to college, the various expenses affiliated with living on your own in college, the expenses of living in a certain area, and then the necessary grades and other components that colleges look for. Using websites like glassdoor.com and various college websites will massively support students with this project. Hopefully their findings ground them in what their next steps look like and push them to apply math skills, research skills, reading skills, and ultimately help plan for their future!