I made this unit in 2012 for struggling and emerging readers in a summer school class. The class was made up of students with a wide range of reading levels. Most tested at around the 6th grade level, although some were lower and
New Freebie! Honor Roll Certificates – Gold, Silver, and Bronze – Full and Half Page
I made these honor roll certificates for a family friend who teaches fifth grade in Claremont, California. She wanted something half-page, with blanks for filling in the student name, quarter, teacher and principal signature. They were a hit at her
How is the Common Core Like Burger King? States Can Have it Their Way!
Hello teachers! The Common Core crunch is coming. My own school is implementing them for all grades in the 2013-2014 school year. The state of California has added several standards to the national ones, and modified a handful. Several other
Common Core I Can Statements Customized for Your State
Over the summer I finished making Common Core Standard posters for K-8. The posters cover the national standards for ELA and Math. Many states have added their own standards to the national ones. My own state, California, is one of
Hangman Escapes!
News Alert! Hangman has escaped from the gallows in a daring helium balloon stunt! A small red bird is believed to be his accomplice! Any persons with information about these fugitives is asked to contact authorities. They are believed to
Sunny Day Fun Literacy Activities
Sunny days bring curly slides and soccer games, volleyball and picnics. Tap into students’ love of the outdoors with this themed unit of informational and creative writing activities scaffolded with fun worksheets and centers that reinforce the fundamentals of good
Common Core Standards Posters – Planet Theme
Themes, themes, themes, a GALAXY of themes. As mentioned in the post below, I got a little carried away recently and created five new themes for my Common Core Standards Posters for third, fourth, and fifth grades (sixth grade is
The Outsiders Introduction PowerPoint
It’s been 55 years since they were teenagers banging around the streets of Tulsa! I updated the PowerPoint with some cool new illustrations and backgrounds. Have a look! Thanks to MMG for the superb illustration of the Outsiders!
Microsoft Office Tips for the Tech Savvy Teacher
These tips for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will dazzle your students and save you time in the classroom and beyond. Automatic Transitions on PowerPoint Slides The show must go on! Ever been pulled into the hallway during classtime by
Troubleshooting an Ornery Computer – Quick Reference for Students and Teachers
“Teacher, my computer is broken!” If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, I would have a lot of nickels. So, I created this one-page (two-sided) reference card that takes students through the steps to resurrect a