3rd Grade Professional Development Resources

Kagan believes that groups of four students are optimal. Let's face it, forming good cooperative learning teams can be a chore. Not anymore! To create effective teams, we must juggle a lot of variables: We want teams of four, but must form some teams of three or five to handle "extra" students. We want two boys and two girls per team, but when we run out of balanced sex teams we want same sex teams so the solo boy or girl is not given too much or too little attention. We want a high, high-medium, low-medium, and low ability student on each team to optimize tutoring and achievement. Creating teams can be a brain-racking, time-consuming process. This can be a helpful solution without making everything from hand or buying thier useful, but expensive software.

Each group should have two boys and two girls. This isn't always possible so I do as many as I can and then make all boy or all girl teams. If there is an odd number of students in the class then there will be a group of five or sometimes two groups of three with the remaining groups having four students. I did vary this last year with a couple of students that were boys. They were non-stop off task students when with another boy so they were placed in groups of all girls. Those girls kept them in line and they definitely had better behavior to impress the ladies. (This was not a Kagan suggestion. Just something that worked for me.)

To create my groups I needed my class rosters, the list with student Civics EOC scores, a pile of these cards that I printed on cardstock and color pencils that match the colors of the groups.

On the top of the index card I placed the student's name and their Civics EOC and reading scores and if they were a second language learner. With my second language learners, I place another student who speaks the same language if possible.

Next, I placed all of the index cards in order according to math Civics EOC scores from highest to lowest. The I divided the index cards into 4 groups, HIGH, HIGH MEDIUM, LOW MEDIUM and LOW scores.

Each group has one of each level student. Take a card from each of the groups of index cards and you have your teams.

On each index card I use a colored pencil to mark the team the students are placed in. In my classroom I have different colored stars above each of the team's, yellow, green, red, purple, pink, orange, blue and salmon. By placing the colors on the index cards I can make sure that when I change groups the students aren't place with the same peers again.

When placing the students in the groups you have them seated like this:

LOW MEDIUM LOW

HIGH HIGH MEDIUM

The high student next to the low medium can help that student when they work as shoulder partners and the high medium can help the low student in their understanding. Also having students with similar levels across from each other helps them to feel comfortable with students who are closer to their levels when working as face partners. I always had these students sitting next to each other but staggered the arrangements in the groups so they couldn't figure out who was the low or high one in each team. Groups should be changed about every six weeks.

There are desks not tables in my room which works out very well. When they take assessments I have them move to rows. We practice this the first week of school. I also noticed when I lecture they didn't pay attention so now when I lecture I have them facing forward and not in groups. (I don't lecture too much but when I do this seems to work for my kids.) It will be interesting having students this year who know the Kagan structures and expectations.

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Using a welcome pack for parents in the classroom can be highly beneficial for another educator for the following reasons:

1. Establishing a Positive Partnership: A welcome pack helps to establish a positive partnership between the educator and the parents. It sets the tone for open communication, collaboration, and involvement in the child's education right from the beginning of the school year.
2. Providing Important Information: The welcome pack can include essential information about the classroom, such as the daily schedule, class rules, contact information, and important school policies. It ensures that parents have all the necessary details to support their child's learning and stay informed about classroom activities.
3. Building Trust and Confidence: By providing parents with a comprehensive welcome pack, the educator demonstrates professionalism and competence. This builds trust and confidence in parents, knowing that their child is in capable hands and that their involvement in their child's education is valued.
4. Clear Expectations: The welcome pack outlines the expectations for both students and parents in terms of homework, attendance, behavior, and involvement in school activities. Clear expectations foster a sense of accountability and encourage parents to actively participate in their child's education.
5. Parent Engagement: The welcome pack can include information about parent-teacher conferences, school events, and volunteer opportunities. It encourages parents to get involved in the classroom and school community, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement.
6. Promoting Communication: The welcome pack may include details about the preferred mode of communication, such as email, phone calls, or parent communication apps. This facilitates effective communication between the educator and parents, ensuring that any concerns or questions can be addressed promptly.
7. Supporting Transition: For new students or parents, a welcome pack can ease the transition into the new classroom environment. It provides an overview of what to expect, helping parents feel more at ease and enabling students to adjust more smoothly to the new learning environment.
8. Encouraging Parent Involvement: The welcome pack can include ideas and resources for parents to support their child's learning at home. It encourages parent involvement in their child's academic progress and motivates parents to take an active role in their child's education.
9. Personal Touch: A personalized welcome pack that includes a warm message from the educator can make parents feel appreciated and valued. It establishes a positive and welcoming atmosphere, fostering a strong sense of community within the classroom.
10. Facilitating School-home Connection: By providing parents with a welcome pack, the educator strengthens the connection between the school and home environments. It encourages parents to be active participants in their child's learning journey, which has a positive impact on the child's academic success.

Overall, a welcome pack for parents in the classroom serves as a powerful tool to build trust, establish clear communication, promote parent involvement, and create a supportive and collaborative learning environment for both students and parents.

Teacher Evaluation Evidence Binder~ Are you looking for a way to organize all of your evidence to put together in your Teacher Binder at a very low price? We all work very hard at what we do. Show off your talents and prove to your administrators that you are Proficient or better yet, Exceeding the standards.

I am a teacher from Massachusetts. I worked extremely hard at organizing and putting together my binder these past couple of years. So glad that I finally had my final evaluation done before school ended. Please check out this preview before purchasing to ensure that your standards are the same or very close. We use the Massachusetts Model System for Educator Evaluation.

You will receive an editable binder to include pages to separate the four major standards along with your student and professional goals. You will also receive three pages of color coded indicator tabs and expectation elements for each of the indicators for the four standards.You can also type in your own expectation tabs and indicators that match your district's teacher evidence in the table provided.

Standard 1-Curriculum Planning and Assessment

Standard 2-Teaching All Students

Standard 3-Family and Community Engagement

Standard 4-Professional Culture

This product also includes a binder spine for a 2", 3" or 5" binder and back cover in a navy blue chevron pattern. I chose this color so male or female teachers could easily use this to put together a professional looking binder. In fact, my husband who is also an educator used this system for his binder and he loved it. Simply insert the covers into a clear view binder and your ready to go.

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Teacher Evaluation Evidence Binder~Are you looking for a way to organize all of your evidence to put together in your Teacher Binder at a very low price? We all work very hard at what we do. Show off your talents and prove to your administrators that you are Proficient or better yet, Exceeding the standards.

I am a teacher from Massachusetts. I worked extremely hard at organizing and putting together my binder these past couple of years. So glad that I finally had my final evaluation done before school ended. Please check out this preview before purchasing to ensure that your standards are the same or very close. We use the Massachusetts Model System for Educator Evaluation.

You will receive an editable binder to include pages to separate the four major standards along with your student and professional goals. You will also receive three pages of color coded indicator tabs and expectation elements for each of the indicators for the four standards.

Standard 1-Curriculum Planning and Assessment

Standard 2-Teaching All Students

Standard 3-Family and Community Engagement

Standard 4-Professional Culture

This product also includes a binder spine for a 2", 3" or 5" binder and back cover in a pink/coral chevron pattern. Put together a professional looking binder with style. Simply insert the covers into a clear view binder and your ready to go.

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This set of Minecraft Themed teacher binder covers / spine labels contains 39 different binder covers that you can print out. 6 pages of printable spine labels for each of the 39 different binder covers. Sized to fit a standard 3 ring binders. Spine labels measure 1”x10” and print 7 to a page.

It also includes an editable set for each of the binder covers and spine labels for you to add your own text! Note that the editable pages will only allow you to have sold colors. It is a limitation of Adobe Acrobat.

You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit the PDFs. Once you click in the field you want to type in, you can press Ctrl+E (PC) or Command+E (Mac) to bring up the formatting options. This will allow you to change the font and/or the color of the font for each banner.

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If your students (or you) like Minecraft, Check out my Minecraft Classroom Theme / Organization Mega Pack (709 Pages!)

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Make ELA unit planning a breeze with this pack of customizable Google Doc unit and lesson planning templates. Use the Blank Unit Resources Template to gather digital and print resources that will make your units rich and exciting. Both the ELA Unit Overview Template and ELA Module Template will help you plot out your unit on a week-by-week basis. The Lesson Plan Thinking Sheet helps you develop a multi-step lesson that embeds 21st Century Skills and AVID skills while addressing equity goals. Also included is a Differentiation Planning Form (both in horizontal and vertical alignment) and a Writing Project Template. There are a total of 7 Google Doc planning forms as well as 2 completed sample unit documents in PDF form as examples.

I personally use these templates to help me develop rich ELA units for my 5th graders. I use the forms to record the resources I have on hand or can access online, determine which materials I will use with which group of students and when, and think through any other connections I can make by including AVID strategies, PBIS skills, World of Work connections, and opportunities for the visual and performing arts.

Includes:

• Unit Resources Template
• Unit Resource Ideas
• ELA Module Template (3 Week Module)
• Unit Overview Template
• Lesson Plan Thinking Sheet
• Differentiation Planning Form (both horizontal and vertical layouts)
• Sample ELA Module PDF
• Sample Weather Unit Resources PDF

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Looking for a fun way to celebrate your students achievements and growth at the end of the year? Look no further than these bright beautiful turquoise end of year certificates. With 20 different printable end of year awards to choose from, each one celebrates a unique aspect of your students learning journey, from their academic accomplishments to their growth mindset. In addition to the classic certificates, this set also includes unique growth mindset certificates with fun titles, such as Growth Mindset Award and Champion of Perseverance. Print them, add your students names and watch their faces light up with pride and joy. These certificates are perfect for end of year celebrations, graduation ceremonies, or any time you want to recognize your students hard work and dedication.

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This guide was created for parents/guardians, general education teachers, and providers that may work with a child who is hard of hearing or Deaf.

This document covers the following:

• what hearing loss is
• wearing hearing aids and cochlear implants - users can wear one hearing aid and one cochlear implant, one hearing aid, etc.
• what hearing aids and cochlear implants are and how this relates with the outer ear, ear canal, and eardrum. This product also explains what the cochlear and auditory nerve are.
• This product review the three main parts of hearing aids - microphone, amplifier, and speaker.
• What hearing aids are and what they are not will be reviewed in this product as well.
• The parts of a hearing aid and the parts of a cochlear implant are reviewed.
• The differences between a cochlear implant and a hear aid are reviewed.
• Sound fields and FM systems (frequency modulated system) are reviewed.
• Hearing tests and who sees someone for a hearing test.
• The decibel scale is reviewed.
• The importance of protecting your ears.

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Introducing these hilarious & light-hearted Funny Teacher/Staff Award Certificates. This pack is a must have for anyone looking to add some fun and laughter to their end of year celebrations or staff appreciation events. With a total of 48 different awards, this pack has something for everyone, from teachers and principals to coaches and secretaries. Show your appreciation in a memorable and light-hearted way with these certificates that celebrate the quirks and talents of your amazing staff. Get ready for a day of laughter and applause as you hand out these unforgettable awards. Download, print and add the perfect finishing touch by laminating these hilarious award certificates.

Recognize the tech-savvy genius with The Tech Troubleshooter award, honoring the staff member who can effortlessly navigate the digital world and solve any technological hiccup that comes their way. Present The Snack Master/Mistress Award to the staff member who always keeps their desk stocked with delectable treats. Celebrate the staff member who seems to have an unending reservoir of energy with The Energizer Bunny Award. The Grammar Guru certificate is the perfect recognition for the staff member who has an eagle eye for grammar. With 48 unique and funny awards like these, the Funny Teacher/Staff Award Certificate Pack is sure to bring laughter and joy to your school or workplace.

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In this product, students will learn about the process of receiving cochlear implants. They can add a picture of themselves to the first page of the booklet. Students will learn or review what steps are needed to receive cochlear implants - a hearing test, going for a scan to determine if cochlear implants would benefit a Deaf individual, going to the hospital to have cochlear implant surgery, a doctor called an otolaryngologist performs cochlear implant surgery, and what happens after surgery, when cochlear implants are turned on and mapped.

Students will review how they can care for their cochlear implants upon receiving them - charging them, putting them in their case when they are not being used, and where they should not go.

Students will be able to draw a picture of themselves wearing their cochlear implant(s). Students can then circle the color of their cochlear implants on the sheets provided. If the color of their cochlear implant is not included in the product, students can color the cochlear implants(s) pictures to show what they look like. At the end of this section, students will complete a fill in the blanks and true/false vocabulary review based on what was covered in the product.

Students will then learn about facts about hearing loss and Deafness - Examples: some people wear one hearing aid, one cochlear implant, two cochlear implants, etc., some people who are Deaf and have cochlear implants may use American Sign Language to communicate, the parts of the ear are reviewed - outer ear, ear canal, eardrum, cochlea, and auditory nerve, and how they work together to help someone hear. Students will label the parts of an ear diagram that is included in this product, identify the differences between hearing aids and cochlear implants, learn the different parts of the internal and external components of cochlear implants and where they are located using a diagram. Students will have the opportunity to again complete a fill in the blanks using a key to review what was learned about hearing aids and cochlear implants, and label a cochlear implant using a key. Students will review how the parts of the cochlear implant work together that allows them to hear. Sound fields and FM systems are also reviewed in this product.

At the end of the product, there are three slides that include the sign language and pictures to help students understand the process that takes place to when having cochlear implant surgery and once surgery has been completed.

The NSW Report Comments Guide is a helpful tool for teachers to quickly write clear and personalized report comments. It’s perfect for grades K-6 and covers a variety of areas to suit every student’s needs. The comments are simple and easy to edit.

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This guide was created for parents/guardians and general education teachers to better understand an individualized education plan, why it is created, and what the point of this document is.

This document covers the following:

• history of the IEP and how it came about
• what an IEP is
• the importance of an IEP
• related service providers involved in writing the IEP
• parents/guardians concerns about their child having an IEP
• what you may think an IEP is or common misconceptions about what an IEP is
• a break down of all parts that are included in an IEP which also includes an example student where all parts of the IEP are filled out to give the reader a better understanding of what an IEP is
• The present levels of academic performance, management needs, social needs, physical needs, strengths, annual goals, special education program, and testing accommodations are covered in this product.
• 13 learning disabilities by IDEA list
• Examples of accommodations list
• Comparing a 504 with an IEP and how they are different, what they are, what they do, who is eligible, who creates each document, and what is in each document

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The Sun Salutation sequence is a great way to start the day or any yoga practice! It helps children feel present and stress-free while drawing energy like the heat of the sun. We often use Sun Salutations to create a flow of movement from one pose to the next. Try this as the perfect warm-up for any yoga practice, to get your kids ready for school, or as an after school activity to burn off extra energy.

Our playful Sun Salutation sequence and song are perfect for children ages 4 and older. This Sun Salutation takes the strength and development of children into consideration. This variation of Sun Salutation is safe for children who do not have the core strength required to safely practice planks and low push-ups. Instead, this sequence features safe, child-friendly poses in an order that they can safely transition from one pose to another gracefully.

Sing along with us! Enjoy the lyrics of this sequence as a mnemonic device to remember the sequence for years to come. Try it as call and response when leading children of any age 4 years and up.

The Sun Salutation Sequence is a 19-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. If printed, we recommend cutting out each card and taping/gluing on a 4x6 index card or card stock. For added durability, laminate each card.

• Designed for kids ages 4+
• Printable yoga deck to learn 10 yoga poses
• Sun Salutation lyric poster
• Tips and activities for teaching the Sun Salutation sequence

Yoga teachers and educators, enjoy printing as many decks as you have students. Save money and spread the yoga love.

Wake up happy, healthy, and ready to go with the Sun Salutation sequence. Use this deck at home, school, park, or when traveling!

Hello! Thank you for coming on this journey or learning to incorporate yoga and mindfulness into your work with preschoolers. I believe there is a special combination that consists of three parts: self-care, practice, and material support. This packet has a mixture of all three.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Self-care

• Breathing Exercises

• Yoga Poses/Activities (spring yoga poses - 6 total)

• Yoga Songs

• Daily Practice Journal

• Breathing & Meditation Poster

• Spring Sequence Poster

• Yoga Sequence Cards

YOGA CARDS:

1. Print the yoga pose card deck.

2. Cut out each pose card.

3. Tape or glue on a 4x6 index card or

card stock.

(Optional: Laminate the cards so they

last longer)

As the winter days wind down and the spring weather approaches, many come out of hibernation. The spring season is often a time for children to play outside, participate in outdoor sports, and just enjoy the feeling of being outside in the fresh air. However, during this warm and bright season, it can also be a time of anxiety for children. Children in the upper elementary and middle school grades typically take standardized testing, which is mandated by the state. The months of April and May can actually be quite daunting for some students, which is why this spring yoga sequence is such a great addition to children’s routine. In teaching students yoga poses and breathing techniques, not only can they learn something new but they can also learn techniques that can help ease their stress and anxiety, especially when it may come to test taking. 

In our Educator’s edition, we provide 3 easy-to-follow curriculums for teachers, parents, and anyone else that works with children. Each curriculum is for a specific age group: young kids, kids and tweens.

The Spring Sequence + Curriculum is a 27 page PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. We recommend cutting out each card and taping/gluing on a 4x6 index card or card stock. For added durability, laminate each card. 

Includes:

• Printable yoga deck to learn 5 yoga poses
• Full-page spring sequence yoga poster
• Three lesson plans to educate yogis (split into 3 age-groups)
• Three spring crafts with printables to get creativity flowing
• Printable journal to reflect on your practice

Perfect for practicing anywhere! Use this deck at home, school, park, or when traveling!

Made for educators, parents, and anyone doing yoga with children!
Includes three specially designed yoga lesson plans that can be taught to kids ages 2-7, 7-11, and 11+.

Included in this bundle:
- Empowerment Series Printable Yoga Cards + Lesson Plans
- Autumn Sequence Printable Yoga Cards + Lesson Plans
- Sun Salutation Yoga Cards
- Yamas & Niyamas: Successful Relationships with Self & Others

Enjoy!

Kickstart your school year with our comprehensive "First Day | Soft Start | Get To Know Your Class | Welcome Packet | Bundle." This all-in-one resource is designed to create a welcoming and engaging environment for your students, making the first days of school both productive and fun. Perfect for teachers looking to establish strong connections and set the tone for a successful year, this bundle includes everything you need for a smooth and memorable start.

Bundle Highlights:

1. Maths, Grammar, Writing, Reading, and Phonics Baseline Tests:

• Assess your students' starting levels in key academic areas with these baseline tests, providing valuable insights for tailored instruction.

1. Euro 2024 Football Worksheet:

• Engage students with this fun football-themed worksheet, perfect for sports enthusiasts and a great icebreaker activity.

1. Walk Me Through the Life of You Worksheet:

• A creative worksheet where students share their favorite drink, food, family details, hobbies, and more, helping you get to know them better.

1. Getting to Know You Workpacket:

• A comprehensive packet filled with activities that encourage students to share about themselves and learn about their classmates, fostering a sense of community.

1. Welcome Packet Template 1:

• A ready-to-use template to create personalized welcome packets for your students, ensuring they feel valued and excited to join your class.

1. Magical Meet the Teacher Welcome Packet (Editable):

• Introduce yourself and your co-teacher with this enchanting, editable template. Includes a cover page, teacher introduction, and fun facts or quotes.

1. Design Your Own Planet Activity:

• An imaginative activity where students design their own planet, promoting creativity and providing a fun way to start the school year.

1. Getting to Know the Class Bingo:

• A 5x5 bingo grid where students find classmates who match the prompts, encouraging collaboration and interaction on the first day.

1. Space Themed Registration Guide:

• Make attendance fun with this space-themed guide, allowing students to choose how they greet the teacher each morning with a dab, salute, wave, etc.

Bonus:

• FREE Make Your Own Pokémon, Pokémon Go Workpack (Worth $4):
  • This exciting bonus workpack includes activities that allow students to create their own Pokémon characters. With enough content for a whole week, this workpack adds an extra layer of fun and creativity to your classroom activities.

Why This Bundle Is Essential:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Provides a wide range of activities and assessments to start the school year on a strong note.
• Builds Community: Encourages students to get to know each other and their teachers, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Engages Students: Offers fun and interactive activities that capture students' interest and make the first days of school enjoyable.
• Supports Assessment: Baseline tests help you understand each student's starting point, allowing for tailored instruction from the outset.
• Easy to Use: Ready-to-print and editable resources save you time and effort in preparing for the new school year.
• Valuable Bonus: The Pokémon Go workpack adds extra value and excitement, providing engaging content for a whole week's worth of activities.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for a comprehensive, ready-to-use bundle to start the school year.
• Educators aiming to build a strong classroom community from day one.
• Schools and programs that value personalized, engaging, and fun first-day activities.

How to Use:

• Print and Prepare: Print the included worksheets, templates, and activities. Customize the editable resources as needed.
• Engage and Assess: Use the baseline tests to assess student levels and the activities to engage and get to know your students.
• Build Community: Encourage students to participate in the getting-to-know-you activities and share about themselves.
• Set the Tone: Use the registration guide and fun activities to create a welcoming and exciting classroom atmosphere.
• Explore the Bonus: Implement the Pokémon Go workpack for a week of creative and engaging activities that your students will love.

Start the school year with confidence and creativity with our "First Day | Soft Start | Get To Know Your Class | Welcome Packet | Bundle." This comprehensive resource ensures you have everything you need to make the first days of school productive, engaging, and fun, setting the stage for a successful year ahead. Enjoy the added value of our Pokémon Go workpack and provide your students with an unforgettable start!

The Essential Yoga Bundle is made for educators, parents, and anyone doing yoga with children!

The Essential Yoga Bundle includes:

1. Sun Salutation Yoga Cards

2. Yamas & Niyamas Lesson Unit

3. Empowerment Series Printable Yoga Cards + Lesson Plans

The Sun Salutation Sequence is a 19-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. If printed, we recommend cutting out each card and taping/gluing on a 4x6 index card or card stock. For added durability, laminate each card.

The Yamas and Niyamas Lesson Unit is a 34-page PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. The lesson unit helps children learn the concepts of the yoga philosophy, the context for the Yamas and Niyamas in everyday life, and how to incorporate these values at school, in sports and at home.

The Empowerment Sequence is a 16-page PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. We recommend cutting out each card and taping/gluing on a 4x6 index card or card stock. For added durability, laminate each card.

Welcome to the ultimate Earth Poetree Education 2023 - 2024 Academic Bundle! This comprehensive bundle includes everything we've created and discussed, tailored for a variety of educational needs. As a Grade 2 teacher and with the collaboration of my partner, a kindergarten teacher, we have crafted resources that cater to elementary students, extra-curricular activities (ECAs), and younger learners. Enjoy a 20% discount on this extensive collection designed to enhance teaching and learning throughout the academic year.

Bundle Highlights:

1. SMART Goals Worksheet:

• Three-page worksheet guiding students to understand and set SMART goals in overall school life, math, and ELA.

1. First Day | Soft Start | Get To Know Your Class | Welcome Packet | Bundle:

• Includes baseline tests, Euro 2024 football worksheet, "Walk Me Through the Life of You" worksheet, getting to know you workpacket, welcome packet template, magical meet the teacher template, design your own planet activity, getting to know the class bingo, and a space-themed registration guide.

1. Magical Meet The Teacher Template Editable | Meet the Teacher Co-teacher Letter:

• Enchanting editable template to introduce teachers and co-teachers with a cover page, introduction, and fun facts.

1. Get To Know You Bingo | Meet the Class | Ice Breakers | Back to School | Summer:

• Interactive 5x5 bingo grid to encourage students to find classmates who match specific prompts.

1. Doctor Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Doctor Pretend Play | My Pretend Hospital Bundle:

• Includes play doctor checklist, tray labels, poster and printables, DIY first aid box, and doctor/nurse ID cards with a fake credit card.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Pretend Restaurant Bundle:

• Features station posters, DIY pizza kit, pizza order checklist, pizza shop tray labels, chef/waiter ID cards, and a comprehensive menu with interactive check marks.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Restaurant Bunting Italian:

• Vibrant bunting spelling "RISTORANTE" with Italian restaurant symbols.

1. Earth Day Activities:

• Includes a speaking and listening activity where students design their own planet, Earth Day bunting craftivity, and Earth Day escape room.

1. Morning Book:

• A 20-page (one month) morning book with weekly check-in pages, mindful coloring, community activities, word boggle pages, and more.

1. Writing Portfolio Workbook:

• Focused on fable writing, covering narrative standards with activities like idea development, mindmapping, fable structure analysis, and more.

1. Reading Workbook:

• Eight-week workpack covering RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.6, and RL.2.9 standards with diverse fables and folktales.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras Resources:

• Includes the Student's Handbook, Chimera Compendium, Classroom Master Guide, interactive presentation for the Portals of Possibilities campaign, character creation templates, premades, and bonus Gorbhash the Feathered Fury card.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras - Monster Card Probability Games:

• Probability dice game trial with 8 monster cards and engaging attributes.

1. Teacher Toolbox Labels:

• Boho pastel and vibrant color labels for organizing classroom supplies.

1. 4th of July Crafts:

• Includes toilet roll streamers, collaborative flag poster, butterfly puppets, and patriotic wind catchers.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Features a lively street festival scene with space for students to draw their own interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Interactive Reading Story Game:

• A Twine-based story game where students solve puzzles to escape a hotel room, promoting reading comprehension and problem-solving skills.

1. Alphabet Flashcards:

• A-Z flashcards with letters on one side and pictures, phrases, and words on the other, including an American 'k' option.

1. Jolly Phonics Roll and Write Printout Centers:

• Worksheets for Groups 1-7, helping students practice phonics through engaging roll and write activities.

1. Create Your Own Pokémon Activity:

• A four-step process for students to design their own Pokémon, including quizzes, drawing, and writing activities.

1. Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 Poster:

• Teaches emotions through mood monsters, an emotions rollercoaster, and a volcano-themed zones of regulation chart.

1. Earth Poetree Education Blogpost:

• Provides an overview of the resources and their benefits for teachers, parents, and students.

1. Doctor Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Doctor Pretend Play | Hospital Bunting:

• Includes 8 letters spelling out "HOSPITAL" and 2 hospital symbols to enhance the dramatic play environment.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Restaurant Menu:

• Comprehensive menu with drinks, food items, and desserts, each with a picture, flavor text, and check mark circles for interactive play.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Chef Waiter ID Card:

• Includes male and female chef ID cards, waiter and waitress ID cards, and a fake credit card for roleplay transactions.

1. Thank You Tags:

• Black and white and color tags with customizable spaces for teachers to write personalized messages.

1. St. Patrick's Day Crafts:

• Includes four festive crafts: toilet roll streamers, collaborative flag poster, butterfly puppets, and patriotic wind catchers.

1. April Fools Test:

• Fun and engaging test where the answers spell out "HAPPY APRIL FOOLS," with a trick to only complete the first question and then draw on the back.

1. Aquarium | Terrarium Design Planning Template:

• Planning template for students to design their own aquarium or terrarium, fostering creativity and environmental awareness.

1. Radio Workpack for ECAs:

• Comprehensive workpack for setting up and running a classroom radio station, perfect for ECAs and enhancing speaking and listening skills.

1. Noun Hunt Scavenger Activity:

• Follow-up activity to a 60-second grammar YouTube video, where students hunt for and identify nouns in their environment.

1. Report Card Comment Cheat Sheet:

• Uses ChatGPT 3.5 to generate whole class comments in minutes, covering homeroom, ELA, math, health, science, and social studies.

1. Geometric Maths Sprints:

• Fast-paced and engaging math sprints focusing on geometric concepts to boost students' math skills.

1. Homophone Heartbreaks:

• Match the hearts with the correct homophones in this fun and educational activity with 14 different pairs.

1. Whole Class Human-Sized Monopoly:

• Based on America for International Day, with poster templates for various states and research pages to help students learn about each state.

1. Fallout 4 - Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character:

• Creative writing workbook where students build their character with SPECIAL attributes and write their backstory and adventure.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras Daily Planner:

• Themed daily planner with reminders for meals and water, a lesson plan page with sections for objectives, vocabulary, activities, and assessments.

1. Parts of Speech Posters | Adventure Classroom Decor:

• Includes Article Airport, Adjective Energy, Noun Town, Verb Suburb, Adverb Attractions, and Conjunction Junction, with a map theme to aid in teaching grammar.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Meditation Video and Rainbow Breathing Activity:

• 2-minute 28-second video with a calm soundtrack, square breathing exercise, and rainbow coloring activity to help students focus and calm down.

1. Create Your Own Fable Project:

• Guides students through crafting their own fables with embedded morals and rules, including a wanted poster in Chinese for their animal character.

1. Quarter 1 Writing Portfolio Workbook:

• Focused on fable writing, covering narrative standards with activities like idea development, mindmapping, fable structure analysis, and more.

1. Blank Fable Template:

• Ready-to-use template for students to plan and write their own fables.

1. Triphase Fable Assessment Rubric:

• A standards-based rubric for assessing students' fable writing at three critical stages: emergence, development, and performance.

1. Earth Day Acrostic Poem Worksheet:

• Features examples of summer acrostic poems and space for students to write and illustrate their own poems.

1. Design Your Own Pokémon Activity:

• A four-step process for students to design their own Pokémon, including quizzes, drawing, and writing activities.

1. Meditation Video and Rainbow Breathing Activity:

• 2-minute 28-second video with a calm soundtrack, square breathing exercise, and rainbow coloring activity to help students focus and calm down.

1. Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 Poster:

• Teaches emotions through mood monsters, an emotions rollercoaster, and a volcano-themed zones of regulation chart.

1. Alphabet Flashcards:

• A-Z flashcards with letters on one side and pictures, phrases, and words on the other, including an American 'k' option.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Pizza Checklist Worksheet:

• Students ask customers about their preferred pizza base and toppings, and rate their pizza.

1. Pizza Shop Tray Labels:

• Eight different labels for pizza toppings: peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms, bacon, pepperoni, basil, and pineapple.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Chef Waiter ID Card:

• Includes male and female chef ID cards, waiter and waitress ID cards, and a fake credit card for roleplay transactions.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Play | My Pretend Restaurant Bundle:

• Comprehensive bundle of all restaurant-related roleplay items, including station posters, DIY pizza kit, pizza order checklist, tray labels, and a menu.

1. Restaurant Dramatic Play | Roleplay - Waiter Pretend Restaurant Bunting Italian:

• Vibrant bunting spelling "RISTORANTE" with Italian restaurant symbols.

1. Earth Day Escape Room:

• Interactive escape room where students solve riddles and puzzles related to the three Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle.

1. Earth Day Speaking and Listening Activity:

• Students design their own planet and present it to the class, enhancing creativity and public speaking skills.

1. Earth Day Bunting Craftivity:

• Printable craft where students write "Recycle, Reduce, Reuse" on a stem with leaves and create a bunting for classroom decoration.

1. St. Patrick's Day Crafts:

• Includes four festive crafts: toilet roll streamers, collaborative flag poster, butterfly puppets, and patriotic wind catchers.

1. St. Patrick's Day Wordsearch:

• Engaging word search activity featuring words related to St. Patrick's Day.

1. St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold Counting Activity:

• Printable activity where students count coins and place them in a pot of gold.

1. St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt:

• Fun scavenger hunt with six icons related to St. Patrick's Day.

1. Meditation Video and Rainbow Breathing Activity:

• 2-minute 28-second video with a calm soundtrack, square breathing exercise, and rainbow coloring activity to help students focus and calm down.

1. Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 Poster:

• Teaches emotions through mood monsters, an emotions rollercoaster, and a volcano-themed zones of regulation chart.

1. Alphabet Flashcards:

• A-Z flashcards with letters on one side and pictures, phrases, and words on the other, including an American 'k' option.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Teacher Toolbox Labels:

• Boho pastel and vibrant color labels for organizing classroom supplies.

1. April Fools Test:

• Fun and engaging test where the answers spell out "HAPPY APRIL FOOLS," with a trick to only complete the first question and then draw on the back.

1. Aquarium | Terrarium Design Planning Template:

• Planning template for students to design their own aquarium or terrarium, fostering creativity and environmental awareness.

1. Radio Workpack for ECAs:

• Comprehensive workpack for setting up and running a classroom radio station, perfect for ECAs and enhancing speaking and listening skills.

1. Noun Hunt Scavenger Activity:

• Follow-up activity to a 60-second grammar YouTube video, where students hunt for and identify nouns in their environment.

1. Report Card Comment Cheat Sheet:

• Uses ChatGPT 3.5 to generate whole class comments in minutes, covering homeroom, ELA, math, health, science, and social studies.

1. Geometric Maths Sprints:

• Fast-paced and engaging math sprints focusing on geometric concepts to boost students' math skills.

1. Homophone Heartbreaks:

• Match the hearts with the correct homophones in this fun and educational activity with 14 different pairs.

1. Whole Class Human-Sized Monopoly:

• Based on America for International Day, with poster templates for various states and research pages to help students learn about each state.

1. Fallout 4 - Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character:

• Creative writing workbook where students build their character with SPECIAL attributes and write their backstory and adventure.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras Daily Planner:

• Themed daily planner with reminders for meals and water, a lesson plan page with sections for objectives, vocabulary, activities, and assessments.

1. Parts of Speech Posters | Adventure Classroom Decor:

• Includes Article Airport, Adjective Energy, Noun Town, Verb Suburb, Adverb Attractions, and Conjunction Junction, with a map theme to aid in teaching grammar.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Get to Know You Football:

• Euro 2024-themed activity where students draw their favorite color, animal, food, football team, film/TV show, game, subject, and their name inside a football.

1. Create Your Own Fable Project:

• Guides students through crafting their own fables with embedded morals and rules, including a wanted poster in Chinese for their animal character.

1. Earth Poetree Education Blogpost:

• Provides an overview of the resources and their benefits for teachers, parents, and students.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras - Monster Card Probability Games:

• Probability dice game trial with 8 monster cards and engaging attributes.

1. Teacher Toolbox Labels:

• Boho pastel and vibrant color labels for organizing classroom supplies.

1. Geometric Maths Sprints:

• Fast-paced and engaging math sprints focusing on geometric concepts to boost students' math skills.

1. Jolly Phonics Roll and Write Printout Centers:

• Worksheets for Groups 1-7, helping students practice phonics through engaging roll and write activities.

1. St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold Counting Activity:

• Printable activity where students count coins and place them in a pot of gold.

1. St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt:

• Fun scavenger hunt with six icons related to St. Patrick's Day.

1. SMART Goals Worksheet:

• Three-page worksheet guiding students to understand and set SMART goals in overall school life, math, and ELA.

1. Create Your Own Pokémon Activity:

• A four-step process for students to design their own Pokémon, including quizzes, drawing, and writing activities.

1. Thank You Tags:

• Black and white and color tags with customizable spaces for teachers to write personalized messages.

1. Fallout 4 - Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character:

• Creative writing workbook where students build their character with SPECIAL attributes and write their backstory and adventure.

1. Interactive Reading Story Game:

• A Twine-based story game where students solve puzzles to escape a hotel room, promoting reading comprehension and problem-solving skills.

1. Juneteenth Coloring Page:

• Lively street festival scene with musical performances, a barbecue area, and flags, with space for students to draw their interpretation of Juneteenth.

1. Homophone Heartbreaks:

• Match the hearts with the correct homophones in this fun and educational activity with 14 different pairs.

1. Classrooms & Chimeras Resources:

• Includes the Student's Handbook, Chimera Compendium, Classroom Master Guide, interactive presentation for the Portals of Possibilities campaign, character creation templates, premades, and bonus Gorbhash the Feathered Fury card.

1. Morning Book: - A 20-page (one month) morning book with weekly check-in pages, mindful coloring, community activities, word boggle pages, and more.

Why This Bundle Is Essential:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Includes a wide range of activities and assessments to start the school year on a strong note.
• Builds Community: Encourages students to get to know each other and their teachers, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Engages Students: Offers fun and interactive activities that capture students' interest and make the first days of school enjoyable.
• Supports Assessment: Baseline tests help you understand each student's starting point, allowing for tailored instruction from the outset.
• Easy to Use: Ready-to-print and editable resources save you time and effort in preparing for the new school year.
• Valuable Bonus: The Pokémon Go workpack adds extra value and excitement, providing engaging content for a whole week's worth of activities.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for a diverse collection of educational resources.
• Educators aiming to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.
• Parents and caregivers wanting to support their children's learning at home.

Enjoy a 20% discount on this extensive bundle and equip your classroom with the ultimate set of educational resources from Earth Poetree Education! This comprehensive resource ensures you have everything you need to make the first days of school productive, engaging, and fun, setting the stage for a successful year ahead.

All the Kickstarter academic content is included in this bundle. Explore the full range of resources from our Kickstarter campaign, "Classrooms & Chimeras," which you can view here. This ensures you have access to all the innovative educational tools and materials we've developed to create engaging and dynamic classroom experiences.