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By Tomorrowcomes
Crossword puzzle using words related to school. Great way to get the kids brains to begin working after the long summer break!
Famous Authors Classroom Rules
By Educate and Create
Display your classroom rules with some quotes by a few famous authors such as William Shakespeare, Ernest Hemingway, and Stephen King! Makes a nice classroom display.
First-Day Lesson Plan for American Literature: Poems about "America"
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
This lesson was designed to be used on the first day of a year-long 11th-grade American Literature course. The lesson includes a poetry packet with 7 poems by diverse American authors. Each of the poems raises important questions about what "America" represents. A land of freedom and equality? A refuge for immigrants? A diverse and inclusive nation? Or a land with entrenched inequality? A saber-rattling evil empire?
Here is a list of the poems:
1. Ada Limón, "A New National Anthem" (2018) — our new Poet Laureate!
2. Emma Lazarus, "The New Colossus" (1883)
3. Walt Whitman, "I Hear America Singing" (1860)
4. Langston Hughes, "I, Too" (1923) — responding directly to Whitman!
5. Claude McKay, "America" (1921)
6. James Lasdun, "The Question" (2012) — is America "good or bad"?
7. Tony Hoagland, "America" (2003)
This resource also comes with a classwork packet that features discussion questions on the poems by Ada Limôn, Emma Lazarus, and Langston Hughes. The discussion questions come on three handouts, each of which contains 7 questions about a particular poem. Each handout also has a quick write where students can answer one of the questions in writing.
How might the concept of "America" represent a set of ideals and promises? Has this nation lived up to its ideals and promises? How might the idea of America be different from the reality?
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Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for resources on American literature. Every unit was designed by a Ph.D. with a research specialization in American literature. Feel free to check out these complete units on canonical texts by diverse American authors:
Complete Unit on Tommy Orange's There There
Complete Unit on Arthur Miller's The Crucible
Complete Unit on Frederick Douglass's Narrative
Complete Unit on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby
Complete Unit on Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God
Complete Unit on Nella Larsen's Passing
Complete Unit on J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye
Complete Unit on Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun
Complete Unit on Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye
Complete Unit on Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese
Students: What I Think I Do - Week 1 Internet Activity
By Mark Holmes
I envisaged this to be a September week 1 internet activity. It will give students an opportunity to think about how other people perceive them. It could also be used as a lesson in how to search Google effectively or used as a dictionary / thesaurus activity, where students have to find descriptive words in order to search for appropriate pictures on Google Images.
These have been doing the rounds on FaceBook and email recently. You may have received posters / postcards entitled "Teachers...." or "Moms..." and then under the title are a series of photos with captions like;
What my friends think I do
What my mother thinks I do
What I think I do
What I really do
Each caption is accompanied by an image of what that person thinks about the other person or group of people.
The sample here is of the "Teacher..." postcard. This is NOT what I am selling. I am selling a similar template entitled, "Students..." It is laid out the same as the teacher one with the same titles (the word teacher has been replaced with student), however, the pictures are missing. Students must search Google Images for appropriate pictures that characterize themselves. The photo titles are as follows;
Students...
What my friends think I do
What my mother thinks I do
What society thinks I do
What my teachers think I do
What I think I do
What I really do
My students printed off the images and then cut them out and pasted them on.
Enjoy!!!!
Spanish Back to School Would You Rather Game Freebie | Editable
By KJ Inspired Resources
This Spanish would you rather activity is the perfect icebreaker for the first week of school, team building activity, brain break, morning meeting activity or discussion starters. You can also use these questions as writing prompts or even debate prompts. Your students will love having the opportunity to share and discuss some fun getting to know you and back to school themed questions.
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Example:
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Stand Up Sit Down
Find Someone Who
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Find Someone Who Growing Bundle
*Note this product may be used in brick and mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.
CCMA PATIENT CHECK IN TASK CARDS!
By Melissa W
Task cards for the CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) patient check-in process are essential tools that provide step-by-step guidance to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for both patients and medical staff.
6 stations included in this download.
Colorful Apple Clipart FREEBIE
By Sarebear Designs
This FREE colorful Apple clip art includes 10 high quality graphics!
Perfect for back to school, fall and harvest themed activities!
9 vibrant colors + black and white!
For personal & commercial use to incorporate in your classroom creations!
SET INCLUDES:
- Red Apple
- Yellow Apple
- Green Apple
- Dark Green Apple
- Orange Apple
- Blue Apple
- Light Blue Apple
- Purple Apple
- Pink Apple
- Black and White
300 DPI | PNG format | Easily manipulated
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Summary of Terms of Use:
Clip art may be used in educational commercial products. All images must be secured in a pdf file if you're using the images in products you sell. Presentation uses (PowerPoint/SmartBoard) are allowed in commercial products as long as the image is flattened as part of a background. Images may be used in lessons, activities, SMART board or PowerPoint lessons/activities that are not distributed or sold. Images may not be displayed in blog posts, websites or anywhere on the Internet in their original form. Commercial credit is required! A link to SarebearDesigns is required in both commercial products and freebies. You can link back with either a text link or a logo that's included in the zip file. FULL TOU included in the zip as well.
❤️Back to School I am Unique writing First day of school activity Get to Know me
By Epsilon Math Craft & Special Education
Iam special and unique! - Get to know you all about me worksheet- Get to know you all about me writing activity: Students write about themselves on the lines of the fingerprint.
This is perfect for the first week of school.
This can be used in English, Art, Science, or any other subject.
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Inspirational Classroom Posters
By Gabriela Maraia
Fun Black and White Inspirational Posters with Modern Colors
Back to School | Tell Me About Your Child [Parent-Teacher]
By Nardine Mettry
Everything you want to know about your students. A parent fill-in sheet.
What is this and what should you do?
A ready made form for last minute parent-teacher orientation/meet the teacher. Just print it and ensure each parent fills it in.
More for your students:
⭐Some fun: Back to School | Find Someone Who... BINGO | "My Favorite" Backpack | Back to School | Animal Activity D-Ice Breaker
[MATH] Back to School | All About Me Math - Calculator
[SCIENCE] Back to School | All About Me Science | Science Scavenger Hunt ⭐
Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.
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AVID Back to School Icebreaker | Partner Activity for Public Speaking Practice
By Teach Savvy Store
Start the school year with engaging collaboration and team building with this AVID back to school icebreaker! This resource is the perfect partner activity for public speaking practice! Students will meet with either an A or B partner OR find a partner with a matching color circle using their cards. They will then use the interview questions provided in the card to interview their partner and present them to the class!
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What's Included:
Entrance Card Directions:
- 3 things you want to share about yourself
- 2 words to describe you
- 1 favorite thing
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Check out more Collaboration resources HERE!
Check out more Public Speaking resources HERE!
Colored Pencils Clipart FREEBIE
By Sarebear Designs
This FREE colorful clip art set includes 10 high quality, colored pencil graphics!!
Perfect for back to school, school themes, and all kinds of occasions!
For personal & commercial use to incorporate in your classroom creations!
SET INCLUDES:
- Normal pencil
- Blue pencil
- Aqua pencil
- Green pencil
- Mint green pencil
- Purple pencil
- Light purple pencil
- Red pencil
- Orange pencil
- Yellow penicl
- White pencil
- Black + white copy
400 DPI | PNG format | High Resolution
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Feedback is also appreciated! Thank you!
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on social media for updates, previews & more!
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Summary of Terms of Use:
Clip art may be used in educational commercial products. All images must be secured in a pdf file if you're using the images in products you sell. Presentation uses (PowerPoint/SmartBoard) are allowed in commercial products as long as the image is flattened as part of a background. Images may be used in lessons, activities, SMART board or PowerPoint lessons/activities that are not distributed or sold. Images may not be displayed in blog posts, websites or anywhere on the Internet in their original form. Commercial credit is required! A link to SarebearDesigns is required in both commercial products and freebies. You can link back with either a text link or a logo that's included in the zip file. FULL TOU included in the zip as well.
Fall Quotes Coloring Pages - Autumn Season Coloring Sheets - FREEBIE
By Kingdom of Printables
This coloring Pages contains beautiful quotes, intricate designs that are perfect for both children and adults. These images will keep you entertained and help induce meditation as you work to color between these intricate lines.
You’ll be receiving an instant download you may print as many times as you like! Share these with as many friends or family!
This book is ideal for anyone looking to aid a child’s development or to be used yourself for relaxation.
What You will Get
NOTE
This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
By Specifically Sped
Knowing what signs indicate sensory needs is imperative for adults working with students with autism or sensory processing disorders. This poster gives indicators of ONE type of sensory need 'vestibular'. It also pairs signs that a student may be over or underresponsive to vestibular sensory and activities to help the student self-regulate under either circumstance. Check out my Sensory Room Bundle for a complete sensory room setup including seven more posters like this one, mini-visual schedules for the sensory room, rules for the sensory room visual poster, and science standards that are aligned to sensory activities.
AVID Back to School | Partner Selfie Scavenger Hunt Activity | Freebie
By KJ Inspired Resources
AVID students can use this back to school scavenger hunt to get to know their school and the AVID support team! This printable worksheet is perfect for a first week of school team building icebreaker activity and works for both middle and high school AVID students.
⭐AVID Back to School Bundle!⭐
✨AVID Mega Bundle✨
✨AVID Team Building Bundle✨
✨AVID Public Speaking Bundle✨
✨AVID Writing Bundle✨
What's Included
1 PDF partner selfie scavenger hunt in color
1 PDF partner selfie scavenger hunt in black and white
More AVID back to school resources...
WICOR Choice Board
Drawing Challenge
30 Second Speeches
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AVID Acronym Poster - Classroom Decor
By Teach Savvy Store
This AVID Classroom Decor Poster is a downloadable PDF FREEBIE poster that features a powerful acronym that encapsulates the core values of the AVID program. The AVID acronym is broken down into four key components:
Advancement, Via, Individual, and Determination.
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⭐Check out the Back to School bundle HERE!⭐
Hang this poster in your classroom as a daily reminder to your students that they have the power to advance academically and personally, and that determination is the key to unlocking their full potential. The poster's vibrant design and clear messaging make it an excellent addition to any classroom, and it is suitable for all grade levels.
What's Included:
1 PDF Poster in multiple colors (includes black and white)
See more AVID products HERE!
See more AVID Classroom decor HERE!
Back to School | Think Fast Game | Printable Activity | Freebie
By Teach Savvy Store
Back to School | Think Fast Game | Printable Activity | Freebie: Students and even staff will love this no-prep Back to School Think Fast game! Use it as an icebreaker after summer break for a brain break, morning meeting, fun Friday activity, or as a team building activity.
✨AVID Back to School Bundle✨
✨ELA Back to School Bundle✨
What's Included
Back to School Think Fast Game: 1 PDF Printable
Directions
A timer will be set for 1 minute total.
Each answer is one point. Most points wins!
Examples: 3 activities done over summer break, 3 book titles, 3 items found in a classroom
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Floral Leopard Boho Alphabet and Number Poster Display
By Kristen Teaches Fourth
Looking to spruce up your classroom alphabet and number display?!? Look no further! Very cute and ready to print! Easy to read font for letters (perfect for those primary grades!) and easy to read number posters (1-20)!
Neutral colors accompany leopard, florals and polka dots/stripes!
Contains:
PDF file
Alphabet posters A through Z
Number posters with ten frames 0 through 20
Freebie Digital Icebreaker Activity - Stand Up Sit Down Game
By KJ Inspired Resources
Looking for a fun and interactive way to build classroom community, and support social-emotional learning? This Stand-Up Sit-Down Game is perfect as an icebreaker, brain break, and review activity that will keep students actively involved.
Ideal for grades 5th-12th, this versatile resource can be used for team-building exercises, morning meetings, or for after breaks. The no-prep, ready-to-go games is designed to help students get to know each other, collaborate, and develop critical thinking skills—all while having fun!
Students will stand up or sit down depending on their answer to the themed slides, such as "Stand up if you have ever eaten an entire pizza by yourself."
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⭐Year Long Seasonal & Holidays Activities Bundle!⭐
What's Included:
Directions:
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Find Someone Who Bundle
Would You Rather Bundle
Digital Games Bundle
Click HERE to see our individual Stand Up games!
*Note this product may be used in brick an mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.