Less than $5 8th Grade Classroom Community PowerPoint Presentations (by date, oldest first)

Want to engage your middle-schoolers and develop their persuasive language, their confidence, their research skills, their teamwork and their respect in a fun, culminating project? Look no further!

I reserve this project for the end of the year as a fun, energetic project in which I assess oral proficiency, teamwork, research skills and persuasive language.

This 50-page debate package includes everything you need to get rolling! Let me guide you and your students to have a successful debate. This document includes:

• Teachable Content including complex vocabulary and debate-specific concepts with a language they'll understand.
• Discussion Prompts and opportunities for shared practice, independent practice and group practice.
• 40 Task Cards and Flashcards to facilitate practicing and "warming up!"
• Step-by-Step Instruction to guide them in the creation of counter-arguments and rebuttals (with models), using reputable, credible sources of information, and in properly formatting their argument.
• Teacher Notes highlighting how I structure my debates including classroom setup, timing, group creation and debate topic generation.
• Graphic Organizers and Rubrics to assist you and your students in planning out their steps and meeting the criteria.

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Create a positive Christian learning environment with our fully editable "Editable Christian Classroom Rules Posters - Christian Boho Decor Bible Verses.." These posters are perfect for fostering key Christian values in young students, reinforcing important classroom rules rooted in biblical principles. Ideal for any Christian educational setting, this set is available in PowerPoint for easy customization, ensuring your classroom reflects the core Christian teachings and classroom expectations.

Key Features:

• 20 Unique Posters: Each poster highlights a different Christian value such as Kindness, Love, Honesty, and Generosity, with corresponding child-friendly Bible verses.
• Fully Editable: Easily customize text in PowerPoint to match your classroom's theme and style.
• Engaging Designs: Visually appealing graphics that capture the attention of young learners and encourage engagement. It is themed in Boho Calming colours.
• Inspirational Verses: Simple, memorable Bible verses that teach important ethical lessons in a language kids can understand.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for decorating classrooms, Sunday school rooms, or Christian daycare centers.

Empower your students with values that last a lifetime while maintaining the flexibility to make each poster perfectly suit your educational goals.

End your school year on a high note with our set of 20 "End of Year Awards Christian + Character Trait Bible Verse - Fully Editable"! Designed for flexibility and ease of use in PowerPoint, these awards are perfect for Sunday school teachers, Christian day schools, and homeschooling parents who wish to acknowledge and celebrate their students' spiritual and personal growth.

Key Features:

• 20 Diverse Awards: This collection includes awards like the "Faithfulness Award," "Joy Award," "Service Award," and "Courage Award," each paired with a motivational Bible verse from the child-friendly New International Reader's Version (NIrV). This selection ensures a wide range of virtues and accomplishments are celebrated.
• Easy-to-Edit PowerPoint Format: Fully editable in Microsoft PowerPoint, this template lets you personalize each award. Adjust the text, colors, and fonts or add your own images and school logo to tailor each certificate to your students and setting.
• Inspirational Bible Verses: Each award is enhanced with a carefully selected Bible verse that resonates with young minds, fostering both recognition and spiritual reflection.
• Print or Share Digitally: Designed for versatility, these awards can be printed for a traditional certificate presentation or shared digitally during virtual ceremonies. The template is optimized for both print and screen use.
• Engaging Designs: The awards feature vibrant, kid-friendly designs that capture the attention and imagination of young students, making each award ceremony memorable and meaningful.

With our "End of Year Awards Christian + Character Trait Bible Verse - Fully Editable", you can easily create a heartfelt and encouraging awards ceremony that highlights not only academic and social achievements but also spiritual growth. Celebrate your students in a way that uplifts their hearts and spirits!

Begin the school year with a positive and faith-centered message using the "Jesus Is the Core Bulletin Board Set." This beautifully designed set features colorful and engaging visuals that remind students that Jesus is at the center of their education and lives. Ideal for primary classrooms, this set includes editable components to make customization easy and a PDF version with black and white letters for versatile use.

What's Included:

• Editable Bible Verse and Quote Posters: Featuring uplifting messages and Bible verses that emphasize the importance of Jesus in our lives.
• Black and White Letters: Fully editable to suit your classroom needs.
• Colored Letters: Bright and engaging to capture students' attention.
• PowerPoint File: Easily editable to customize verses and design elements.
• PDF Version: For easy printing and setup.

Why Should Teachers Buy It:

• Faith-Centered: Emphasizes the importance of keeping Jesus at the center of students' lives and education.
• Engaging and Inspirational: Creates a positive and encouraging atmosphere as students start the new school year.
• Customizable: Fully editable in PowerPoint, allowing you to tailor the content to your specific classroom needs.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for back-to-school bulletin boards, classroom decor, or interactive activities.
• Aesthetic Appeal: High-quality, visually appealing designs that enhance the learning environment.
• Holistic Development: Supports spiritual growth alongside academic development.

Invest in the "Jesus Is the Core Bulletin Board Set" today to create an inspiring and spiritually enriching classroom atmosphere for the new school year.

Bring the true meaning of Christmas into your classroom with this Christian Christmas Stand Up OR Sit Down Brain Break – Editable Would You Rather! Perfect for teachers seeking to combine interactive fun with faith-based reflection, this engaging resource will inspire your students to think about the significance of Jesus' birth while participating in a lively classroom game.

This resource includes 50 thought-provoking, fully editable "Would You Rather" questions that encourage students to reflect on their faith, discuss Christian values, and explore the story of Jesus' birth. Students will respond by standing or sitting, making it a fun way to integrate movement and learning into your day.

What’s Included:

• 60 editable, faith-based "Would You Rather" questions focused on Christmas and the Nativity story.
• Fully customizable PowerPoint slides that allow you to adjust prompts based on your classroom needs.
• Neutral color scheme for easy printing and flexible classroom decor.
• Digital options for use in online or hybrid learning environments.

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

• Faith-Focused Fun: Encourages students to engage with the deeper meaning of Christmas through interactive and reflective questions about Jesus' birth and Christian values.
• Fully Editable: Customize the slides and questions to suit your class, making the activity adaptable for different grade levels and learning environments.
• Interactive Learning: Promotes movement and participation while helping students reflect on their faith, making it a great brain break or morning meeting activity.
• Community Building: Encourages students to share and discuss their thoughts, helping them build connections and strengthen their understanding of the true spirit of Christmas.
• Easy Setup: With ready-to-use slides, this resource requires minimal prep, allowing you to quickly incorporate it into your lessons or activities.

If you're looking for a fun, faith-centered way to bring the joy of Christmas into your classroom, this Christian Christmas Stand Up OR Sit Down Brain Break is the perfect tool to celebrate the season and foster meaningful conversations about Jesus' birth.

Introduce foundational Christian values with our versatile "The Ten Commandments Christian Bulletin Board Set", perfect for young learners. This set features simplified, child-friendly versions of The Ten Commandments, designed to engage and educate students meaningfully. Whether you're decorating a Sunday school classroom, a Christian school, or a homeschool environment, this set offers something for everyone.

Key Features:

• Multiple Styles: Choose from four distinct styles, each creatively designed to capture the attention of young children.
• Size Options: Available in two practical sizes to fit any classroom or bulletin board space.
• Child-Friendly Language: Each commandment is presented in simple, easy-to-understand language suitable for kids.
• Educational and Inspirational: Not only does this set decorate your space, but it also serves as a daily reminder of Christian values and teachings.
• Easy to Use: Ready to print and easy to set up, making it a convenient addition to your teaching resources.

Enhance your teaching materials with this educational and inspirational set, tailored to foster respect and morality among young learners while reinforcing the core principles of the Christian faith.

Transform your classroom into a well-managed and aesthetically pleasing environment with our Editable voice-level Level Signs, designed in a charming Boho style. These signs are essential tools for helping students understand and follow voice level expectations, ensuring a calm and organized learning atmosphere.

Our Voice Level Signs are more than just decorative items; they are practical tools that enhance classroom management and improve student behaviour. By clearly displaying voice level expectations, these signs help students self-regulate their noise levels, reducing disruptions and creating a more focused learning environment. The beautiful Boho design adds a touch of style to your classroom decor, making it both functional and visually appealing.

What's Included:

• Four Voice Level Signs: Clearly labelled as Voices Off, Partner Talk, Table Talk, and Presenter Voice
• Editable Formats: Both PDF and PowerPoint versions, allowing you to customize text and images to fit your specific needs
• Ready to Print: Easy-to-use files that can be printed and laminated for durability
• Boho Design: Attractive and cohesive Boho-themed illustrations and colours that enhance your classroom’s aesthetic

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Key Features:

• Editable in PowerPoint and PDF formats
• Includes four distinct voice level signs: Voices Off, Partner Talk, Table Talk, Presenter Voice
• Boho-themed designs to enhance classroom aesthetics
• Fonts and images are embedded for seamless customization

Why Will It Help Your Class?

• Promotes Consistency: Consistent visual cues help students understand and adhere to expected behaviour
• Improves Focus: Reduced noise levels lead to better concentration and learning outcomes
• Enhances Communication: Clear signs make it easy for students to know when and how they should use their voices
• Customizable: Editable formats mean you can tailor the signs to your classroom's unique needs, ensuring they are always relevant and effective

The beginning of the year is a crucial time to set expectations for your classroom, especially if you want a stress-free year. This Back to School Slideshow has everything you need to make this the best year ever! Simply customize for your classroom needs and use it on the first days of school, during Open House, Meet the Teacher, Parent Night, Curriculum Night or whenever!

•40 Slide headings are included

•Create your own with the blank slide included at the end

•3 additional Welcome, Thank You, and Greeting slides are included as well.

•Feel free to rearrange, delete or add slides as needed. Font used is Nectarine.

A link for the Google Slides version is also included.

This PowerPoint will make it easy to outline your routines, procedures and classroom expectations, and you’ll use it year after year! If you are not able to open the file because you don't have PowerPoint, simply upload the file to your Google Drive and you'll be able to open it and edit from there.

The following routines, procedures and classroom expectations are included:

• Welcome Back to School
• Meet the Teacher
• A Little About Me
• Contact Info
• What We Do in Class
• Our Schedule
• Specials
• Expectations
• What to Look Forward To
• Supply List
• Wish List
• Attendance
• Arrival
• Dismissal
• Weekly Folder
• Lunch
• Bathroom
• Recess
• Birthdays
• Class Parties
• Homework
• Assessments
• Drills
• Classroom Rules
• Rewards
• Incentives
• Consequences
• Grading Policy
• Homework Policy
• Behavior Policy
• Uniform Policy
• Cell Phone Policy
• Electronics Policy
• Technology
• Important Dates
• Conferences
• Parent/Teacher Communication
• Volunteers
• Questions
• Editable slide
• Let's Have an Amazing School Year!
• Thank You

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

You may be interested in the Money-Saving Bundle of Back to School resources all at a deeply discounted rate of 50% off:

• Meet the Teacher (PowerPoint) Introduce yourself to your new students and their families.
• Open House Brochure (PowerPoint) All your important info/dates go in this brochure as well as your contact information.
• Welcome Letter (PowerPoint) Inform parents about your expectations and communicate details about classroom procedures.
• Sign-In Sheet (PowerPoint) Keep a record of who visited your classroom and obtain important contact info at the same time.
• All About Me Banner (PDF) An activity for the first day of school that you can also string up into a banner for some classroom decor.
• 25 Retro Boho Growth Mindset Posters (PDF) Trendy designs and uplifting messages for students which can be displayed in the classroom or in the hallway.

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Engage your students with this "Would You Rather" slide presentation, perfect for classroom icebreakers and getting-to-know-you activities especially for first day / back to school.

Ideal for the first day of school or anytime you want to break the ice and build a positive classroom environment, this resource requires no prep work—simply open the file in full screen mode and present the slides. [suitable for a wide range of ages and grade levels]

Recommendations: Ask students to discuss their choices in each round. You may pick a volunteer in each round to share why they choice their answer.

Key Features:

• 35 unique "Would You Rather" questions
• PDF format for easy viewing and presenting
• Designed for full screen presentation
• Perfect for classroom icebreakers and team-building activities
• Engages students and encourages interaction

More Back-to-School or Ice Breaker Games/Activities:
Oops! Classic Edition

Oops! Back-to-School Edition
Human Bingo

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Looking for a fun, engaging, and low-prep activity to use the day before Thanksgiving or Fall Break? The Thanksgiving Throwdown is the perfect interactive slide deck for middle school students! This 22-slide digital resource offers a variety of fun, thought-provoking prompts that build community and keep your students engaged in the classroom. With questions like “Which topic should you NOT bring up at Thanksgiving?” and “What’s your go-to comfy outfit for lounging during Fall Break?”, this resource is designed to spark conversation, create memories, and encourage students to connect in a laid-back setting.

Ideal for grades 6-8, this resource is a non-academic break from the usual routine and is perfect for use as a whole-group activity or in small discussion groups. Your students will love the interactive format, featuring fun questions about Thanksgiving traditions, Fall Break plans, Black Friday shopping, and much more!

What’s Included:

• 22-slide deck of fun and engaging questions for middle school students
• Interactive scenarios and community-building prompts
• Perfect for the day before Thanksgiving or Fall Break
• Non-academic, lighthearted topics to keep students engaged

Use this slide deck to:

• Create a fun, stress-free atmosphere before the holiday break
• Help students bond and build classroom community
• Spark interesting discussions that students will love
• Keep students entertained with Thanksgiving-themed content

This digital resource is perfect for middle school teachers looking to end the week on a high note. Get your students excited for the holidays with the Thanksgiving Throwdown!

Kickstart the new 2024 school year with "Character Traits Middle School: Resilience" designed specifically for middle school students (Grades 4-8). This comprehensive resource beautifully blends Social Emotional Learning (SEL) principles with growth mindset strategies, focusing on the key character trait of resilience. If you're ready to update your behavior management plan, this might be the lesson for you!

What's Inside?

• Interactive Google Slides: No need to print, students can engage in this activity from their devices!
• Differentiated Texts: Engaging, leveled reading materials for Grades 4-8 about people who have shown resilience in real life (Thomas Edison, J.K Rowling, Lizzie Velazquez)
• Resilience Video: Begin the lesson with an engaging video and writing prompts.
• Interactive Role-Play Scenarios: Group activities to practice resilience in real-life situations.
• Creative Mind Mapping Exercises: Visual aids to explore and connect ideas about resilience.
• Dual Format: Available as a printable PDF and an editable Google Slides resource.
• Lesson Plan: Google Doc, time-stamped lesson plan included!
• Poster: Resilience poster for your classroom!

Our toolkit offers a unique blend of differentiated texts, ensuring that students of various reading levels can participate and learn effectively. The interactive role-playing activities encourage group engagement, helping students to understand and practice resilience in real-life scenarios.

Enhance the learning experience with our innovative mind-mapping activity. This creative approach allows students to visually connect concepts and ideas about resilience, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

We understand the importance of flexible teaching methods. Hence, our toolkit comes in two formats: a printer-friendly PDF for a tech-free classroom experience and a Google Slides version where students can engage digitally, typing directly into the resource.

Who is this for? Ideal for middle school teachers (Grades 4-8) looking to integrate Social Emotional Learning into their curriculum. This toolkit is especially beneficial for educators focusing on character development, resilience building, and fostering a growth mindset in their students. It's a versatile resource for both in-person and digital classroom settings.

Perfect for the beginning of the school year, our Resilience Toolkit is an essential addition to your classroom resources, aiding in the development of resilient, confident, and emotionally intelligent young individuals.

Check out another character education lesson: Character Education Middle School: Teamwork SEL digital lesson, video, writing (TeachShare.com)

Start the new year by empowering your middle school students with our comprehensive "Character Traits Middle School: Teamwork" lesson plan, a perfect tool for teachers focusing on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), character education, and behavior management plan at the start of the 2024 school year.

What's Inside?

• Differentiated Texts: Three levels of engaging texts tailored to meet the diverse needs of students in grades 5-8, each unraveling unique aspects of teamwork. Level 1 text: The Wright Brothers, Level 2 text: Apollo 11 Crew, Level 3 text: The British Cycling Team. Each text is written on a tiered, differentiated lexile starting from 4th, 6th, and 8th grade levels. This makes the topic of teamwork accessible for all students!
• Embedded Video: A captivating video segment that effectively illustrates teamwork in action.
• Team Puzzles: Four challenging team puzzles designed to foster collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Mind Mapping Activity: An innovative exercise to visually explore and deepen understanding of teamwork concepts.
• Complete Lesson Plan: A detailed guide to help you seamlessly integrate this resource into your teaching schedule.

Features:

• Flexible Formats: Choose between a print-and-go PDF or an assign-and-go Google Slides version, designed for ease of use and adaptability.
• No Prep Needed: This resource is ready to use, requiring no additional preparation, perfect for busy educators.
• Engaging and Educational: With a mix of reading, video, interactive puzzles, and creative activities, this lesson plan is not only educational but also highly engaging for middle school students.

Ideal for teachers looking to reinforce teamwork and collaborative skills in their classrooms, this lesson plan offers a balanced mix of learning and interactive fun. Whether you're resetting for a new school year, tackling SEL objectives, or enhancing character education, this resource is tailored to make your teaching experience more effective and enjoyable.

Check out another character education lesson here:

Character Traits Middle School: Resilience SEL digital lesson, video, writing (TeachShare.com)

Character Education Middle School: Empathy SEL digital lesson, video, interview (TeachShare.com)

This editable Classroom Birthday Display, has been created to perfectly match my Geometric classroom theme. Designed using minimalist design, neutral and calming tones, it is a modern way of displaying your student's birthdays.

There are 2 different birthday wall heading designs included in this pack. I have used the font 'Brown Sugar' throughout this design, which is embedded into the slides.

What’s included:

• 2x Pre Made 'Birthday Wall' Heading Banner
• Months of The Year Birthday Chart - in Editable PowerPoint version

For more of a preview or to see other designs included in this resource - head to my Instagram account @visual_vibe_classroom

Welcome your students into class with these modern, neutral and calming slides. Present your students daily tasks, reminders or important events to set your them up for success. Insert text boxes to edit and customise these slides to meet the needs of your class.

With learning intention and success criteria slides, display the learning focus and steps to success for each of your lessons. Having these displayed throughout your lesson is a visual reminder of your expectations and stages of the student's learning task.

What's Included:

5 Slides for each day of the week.

4 Different Learning Intention and Success Criteria Slides

18 icons for special events, classes, excursions and programs.

35 Morning Tasks ideas and questions

Start your day in the right way, with these digital morning slides. Use them for your morning meeting, morning entry routine and to support classroom management.

All text boxes are editable so that you can customise them to suit your needs and the needs of your class.

What's Included:

5 Slides for each day of the week.

Learning Intention and Success Criteria Slide.

WALT and WILF Slide.

18 Icons for specialist subjects, excursions and extra-curricular programs.

35 Daily questions/tasks ideas.