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4th of July Math, Science & Literacy Fun! by Tech Girl/Engaging Lessons This mini Unit includes a Math Mystery Phrase activity, an Underwater Fireworks Science Experiment with a teacher page & student lab sheet page, a Star Spangled Banner Lyric sequencing activity, an informational interactive page all about July 4th and Independence Day.

Under the Sea Craftivities & Printables by A Cupcake for the Teacher This unit is jam-packed with FUN! Learn about ocean animals with seven different crafts, 11 total activity sheets, and colorful vocabulary cards!

At the Zoo Theme Word Wall Words and Games By Giggly Games Take learning a step further by incorporating a classroom game of BINGO or matching with the same words, for extra practice and FUN! Each eBook includes a full page instruction sheet on how to use the games in your classroom.

Welcome to School Posters By KindergartenWorks Get the posters that will make introducing your classroom to your new group of students a breeze! Perfect for kindergarten or first grade.

General Education

good pouch laminator ?
what is a good pouch laminator that is a little on the heavy duty size i prefer it up to 12 inch to laminate bigger things. I had a 13 inch scotch one but it broke after putting the wrong end in by mistake and the jam release did not work and after it the […]
Going Old School
So, we went old school today--phones and network went down about 5pm yesterday and were still down at 4 today. Fun times as we all went to Plan B which involved no tech.
Christmas Gifts for Students?
Does anyone do Christmas gifts for their students? Normally, I would want to bring the kids candy or something on the last day (especially since I am going to give a test.) However, our school doesn't allow us to give the kids any food. I often find that some kids do not respect supplies but […]
Arizona Subject Matter Compliance Work Experience?
Hello Everyone, I am currently a teacher in California. I have single subject credentials in English and Social Studies. In California, if you have a 'clear' credential, which is essentially a professional level credential, you can add a subject area to your credential by showing an out of state credential. So, before teaching I worked […]
Professional way to handle missed training
Today myself and other new teachers were made aware of an upcoming training for new district teachers that takes place... tonight. I'm probably not going to go. The biggest reason is I am faint, gross, miserable, and probably made a big mistake coming to school today, but I also am a little annoyed at the […]
Saying goodbye to my students tomorrow
Tomorrow is my last day of student teaching. I honestly am so sad that this is ending. Yes, I am happy, but I am going to miss my fellow staff members and especially my students. Many of them came up to me today and said, “I’m really going to miss you.” It’s crazy how attached […]
How do you handle off topic conversations during classwork?
What are your best strategies for dealing with off topic conversations/a lack of focus during classwork? I am struggling with this in almost all of my classes. I feel like I am consistently policing them to "turn around, stay focused." I want them to only be working with their partner during classwork and it is […]