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Celebrate, recognize, and remind your students how far they have come and how far they have grown throughout the counseling session.

A fun way to help end your counseling session for the year with your students and to transition them out of your counseling service.

Certificates include counseling, group counseling, social work lessons, and psychology lessons.

The zip file includes:

* Editable Graduation Certificates Girls and Boys ( 3 girls and 3 boys)

* Editable Blank Certificates for Girls and Boys

The file is in Powerpoint. Editable means only the text can be edited.

Explore the Key Figures and Discoveries of the Scientific Revolution through Interactive Stations!

Engage your students with this stations-based activity that dives into the major breakthroughs and key figures of the Scientific Revolution. This activity is perfect for middle and high school world history classes, encouraging students to collaborate, think critically, and explore historical developments in science.

What's Included:

• Multiple stations featuring key scientists such as Galileo, Newton, Kepler, and Copernicus
• Reading passages at each station to guide students through the major inventions, discoveries, and concepts of the Scientific Revolution
• Comprehension questions and reflection prompts to deepen understanding of how these ideas changed the world
• Perfect for group work, independent study, or engaging whole-class discussions
• Easily adaptable to different class sizes and learning styles

Make history come alive with this interactive Scientific Revolution Stations Activity that fosters engagement, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of this pivotal era in history.

Get ready for your FFA banquet with our customizable FFA certificates, designed specifically for grades K-6th!

Features:

• Editable templates for personalized recognition
• Suitable for both color and black & white printing
• Celebrate student achievements in style at your Future Farmers of America banquet
• Easy to use and customize for any occasion

Recognize your young achievers with pride! Download now and make your FFA banquet unforgettable!"

Empower Your Middle Schoolers with Over 70 Graphic Organizers for Every Genre! Boost student independence and creativity with our comprehensive collection of genre-specific and generic graphic organizers designed for poetry, narrative, informational, and persuasive writing.

Product Features:

• Extensive Variety: More than 70 graphic organizers to cater to every writing genre, including poetry, narrative, informational, and persuasive.
• In-Depth Development: Includes tools for character development, narrative schema and plot, introduction writing, crafting effective hooks, and developing persuasive language.
• Descriptive Writing: Graphic organizers to help students use their 5 senses for generating descriptive writing and using transition words to link thoughts and ideas seamlessly.
• Idea Generation: Many generic organizers perfect for brainstorming and "getting started" activities.
• Printer-Friendly Design: All organizers feature black and white images and fonts, making them easy to print and perfect for classroom use.
• Age-Appropriate: Uses easy-to-read, mature fonts and clipart suitable for middle school and intermediate students, ensuring they are never perceived as babyish.
• Student Independence: Designed to allow and encourage students to work independently, fostering creativity and self-guided learning.

Benefits:

• Versatile Usage: Perfect for a variety of writing assignments, from structured essays to creative writing projects.
• Engagement: Keeps students engaged with visually appealing and straightforward graphic organizers.
• Organized Thinking: Helps students structure their thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively.

Enhance your teaching toolkit with these practical and student-friendly graphic organizers. Whether you're guiding students through a poetry unit or preparing them for persuasive writing, this collection has everything you need to support their success!

Here are some of the titles you'll discover in this mega collection of graphic organizers:

• Un coup d'oeil dans mon esprit
• Mon dictionnaire personnel
• Le sujet et nos cinq sens
• Donner son opinion
• L'écriture persuasive (Utiliser un langage opiniâtre)
• Transitionner entre les idées
• Lier les idées
• Pourquoi les mots de transition?
• Mots de liaison
• Liaisons planifiées
• Une intro WOW
• Mon paragraphe d'introduction
• L'écriture inspirée
• Faire un plan
• Faites monter de la tension
• Un dialogue dramatique
• L'écriture cinématographique
• Des traits de personnalité
• Qui suis-je?
• Forces et faiblesses
• Que dirait-il?
• Le langage corporel
• Caractéristiques de l'endroit
• Petit moment de jeunesse
• Petits moments
• Qui, quoi, quand, ou, pourquoi et comment?
• Illustrateur? Je suis écrivain(e)!;
• Écriture narrative (intro accrocheuse);
• Créer un personnage mémorable (Développement des personnages);
• Les traits de personnalité;
• Remue-méninges;
• Mon meilleur ami (un haïku);
• Mon animal préféré (une acrostiche);
• Modèle de poèmes (avec strophes).

My products are ever-growing and as I build new documents and graphic organizers, you have access to them! If you've already purchased the genres bundle, these should already be at your disposition and you do not need it. If you're just looking for the graphic organizers, this resource will do the trick for you.

Want me to teach the mini-lessons that have to do with these graphic organizers? Look no further! Here are some FRENCH mini-lesson ressources for you to check out:

• Writing: Prewriting, Ideas and Getting Started/Générer les idées
• Writing: Writing Endurance & Grit/Endurance et motivation
• Writing: Sentence Structure & Fluency/La structure et la fluidité
• Reading: Word Solving/Solutionner les mots
• Reading: Visualizing/La visualisation
• Reading: Making Connections/Faire des liens
• Reading: Activating Prior Knowledge/Connaissances antérieures
• Reading: Predicting/Faire des prédictions
• Reading: Inferring/Inferencing/Faire des inférences
• Reading: Finding important and non-important information/Informations clés

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• Writing: Accords Mots-Sujets

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Elevate Your Tolkien Unit Finale: Conclude the adventure of The Hobbit with this comprehensive final assessment pack! Tailored to middle and high school students, this resource offers everything you need to gauge student comprehension and creativity after the epic journey through Middle Earth.

This product provides you access to the Canva template!

✨ What's Included:

• Character Analysis Writing Prompt: Encourage in-depth reflection with a thought-provoking writing prompt and a structured graphic organizer.
• Character Comparison Writing Prompt: Foster critical thinking by prompting students to compare key characters, supported by a detailed graphic organizer.
• Rubric for Character Analysis: Simplify grading with a comprehensive rubric designed for character analysis assessments.
• Project-Based Learning Ideas: Fuel creativity with five engaging project ideas, connecting literature to real-world applications.
• Creative Writing Assessment: Unleash students' imagination with a captivating creative writing prompt and a corresponding rubric.

Features:

• Holistic Assessment: Cover various aspects of literary analysis, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation of students' understanding.
• Project-Based Learning: Enhance comprehension through creative projects, promoting a deeper connection to Tolkien's world.
• Versatile Application: Suitable for both individual and group assessments, accommodating diverse teaching styles.
• Seamless Integration: Aligns seamlessly with ELA and ESL curricula, offering a flexible addition to your teaching resources.

Celebrate, recognize, and remind your students how far they have come and how far they have grown throughout the counseling session.

A fun way to help end your counseling session for the year with your students and to transition them out of your counseling service.

Certificates include counseling, group counseling, social work lessons, and psychology lessons.

The zip file includes:

* Editable Graduation Certificates Girls and Boys ( 3 teen girls and 3 teen boys)

* Editable Blank Certificates for Girls and Boys

The file is in Powerpoint. Editable means only the text can be edited.

What's Inside?

This resource contains a comprehensive collection of Accelerated Reader (AR) awards created to recognize and celebrate students' reading achievements. Available in both color and black-and-white versions, the set includes:

1- AR Points Awards

• 10 to 200 AR Points Award: Celebrates the achievement of earning AR points.

2- Weeks Goal Achiever Awards

• First to sixth Weeks Goal Achiever: For students meeting their reading goals throughout the year!.

3- Additional AR Award Categories

a) Reading Level Awards

• • Celebrates students for advancing to higher reading levels.

b) Quiz Performance Awards

• • High Score on a Quiz: For students scoring exceptionally high on a specific AR quiz.
  • Consistent High Scores: Recognizes students consistently scoring above a certain threshold on AR quizzes.

c)Reading Stamina Awards

• • For students who demonstrate significant reading stamina by reading for a set number of minutes or hours.

d) Book Review Awards

• • For students writing excellent and insightful reviews of books.

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Recognize your student's hard work and effort throughout the school year with this set of English Language awards in gold theme. These awards are standards based with each award including the number of the standard.

Awards for literary reading, speaking, listening, writing, informational reading, language conventions, and some miscellaneous awards are included and saved by category in separate folders.

These awards could be given throughout the school year and for a school-wide awards program. These awards are a great way reward and to motivate your students to do well as well as create a positive inspiring classroom culture.

This product is an editable PowerPoint file, you must have PowerPoint software to use this product.

Editable means only the text can be edited.

Great resource for teaching the major civilizations of the Americas: Maya, Aztecs, and Inca! Use the notes and graphic organizer to discuss the environment, cities, language, religion, and achievements of each civilization! Finish with the included quiz to assess students' understanding!

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Do you want to make reviewing figurative language a breeze? Are you struggling to find examples of idioms, similes and metaphors for your students? Do you want to motivate and engage your students? Then download these Idioms, Similes, and Metaphors EDITABLE Figurative Language Lists! They include 128 idioms, 52 similes, and 42 metaphors all with a short definition. You can use these handouts alone or to accompany your own worksheets and activities! This resource is perfect for small group instruction, ESOL/ELL, writer's workshop, writing centers, writing binders, student reference, and more! No more searching the internet to find the right examples. It's all right here!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Editable Figurative Language Lists: 128 Idioms, 52 Similes, 42 Metaphors with brief definitions
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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Cette ressource de 30 pages (thème système solaire) comprend :
10 pièces de compréhension:

• 'Notre système solaire' (2 pages)
• 'Terre : Une combinaison parfaite'
• 'Mercure'
• 'Mars,'
• 'Vénus,'
• 'Saturne'
• 'Jupiter,'
• 'Neptune,'
• 'Uranus.'

Chaque pièce de compréhension est accompagnée de 4 questions de compréhension ainsi que d'un corrigé.

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Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you need an inclusive and engaging bulletin board? Do you want to support your students in learning about Native American culture? Then download my Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board Set!

These 14 inspirational quotes by Native Americans are perfect for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples' Day! For classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations, they are a beautiful addition to any class. Quotes from Cherokee, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi, and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your students. A handout with all the quotes is included.

➟Quotes included in this set:

• ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Duwamish
• "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” ~Dakota
• ”It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace.” ~Shenandoah 
• And many more!

➟To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

➟Resources included in this purchase:

• 14 unique quotes by Native American and Indigenous People

• 3 different "Title" posters for your bulletin board including the following:

• "OCTOBER 11 is Indigenous Peoples' Day"

• "NOVEMBER is Native American Heritage Month"

• "NOVEMBER is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month"

• Terms of Use

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Are you having problems finding the perfect State Report questions for your students to research for their project? Then make your own using this list of 90+ fully editable list of possible state questions. Then, students can use these beautiful United States research project templates for their final essays.

State Report Research Project Questions

This resource contains 90+ questions that you can use to guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports. Simply edit and delete the questions you do not want to be included! Questions are organized by topic and come in 3 different formats: listed, listed with lines, as a chart.

Topics Include:

• General Information
• Symbols, People, Culture, History
• Geography, Climate and Weather
• Animals and Plants
• Things To Do and Attractions, Industry and Natural Resources
• Reflection Questions

The 90+ questions also come in 3 different formats to suit your preference!

• Listed
• In a table (includes one ‘empty’ table in which you can cut/paste questions)
• Listed with lines
• Also includes a link to the Google Docs format!

State Report Templates

Now they have collected all the information on their state, they can use these beautiful United States research project templates for their final essays.

This resource includes several unique designs in color and black-and-white. Each design also comes with lined and unlined bordered paper.

Your students will be proud to show off their short essays - on a bulletin board or to take home - with these fun templates!

How Can I Use This Resource?

• Students can research their state and then write their reports on the template

• Students can use their research to write creative or narrative stories

• Students can use any of the unlined templates on which to draw state symbols

  • For example, after researching Alabama, students can use the template with the Alabama flag. In the space provided, they can draw the state bird, coat of arms, the state flower, etc.
  • Using their research, students can use any of the templates to write a poem about their state. They can write an ode, limerick, or acrostic poem. etc.

• Students can use the templates to write quizzes about their states. Then, they can share their quiz with a friend.

What’s Included?

• 90+ questions - fully editable - to guide state report research
• Templates of all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the USA
• Design #1: State flag in color
• Design #2: State flag in color with lines
• Design #3: State flag in black & white
• Design #4: State flag in black & white with lines
• Design #5: State flag and country outline in black & white
• Design #6: State flag and country outline in B&W with lines
• Line page (for additional writing)
• Unlined (bordered) page
• Credits
• Terms of Use
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Are you looking for an engaging activity using idioms? Do they struggle with using figurative language naturally? Then download this Idioms Activity a Figurative Language Project for Elementary English Class! With this engaging activity, students use idioms to create a restaurant menu. Students have 5 restaurant templates to choose from, a prewriting/preplanning worksheet, and 45+ food idioms to choose from. Will your customers want to 'chow down' on fries? Will you 'go nuts over' the mac & cheese? Students will thoroughly enjoy using food idioms in a realistic environment all while creating a menu for their very own restaurant.

✔This resource includes:

• Instructions
• Preplanning/prewriting worksheet
• 5 menu templates
• List of 45+ food idioms
• Answer sheet (in form of an example menu)
• Terms of Use

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Engage Your Students in a Conversation with History: A Unique AI-Powered Interview with Winston Churchill

Bring history to life with this innovative resource! This simulated interview, powered by artificial intelligence, offers a unique and engaging way for your students to explore the life, legacy, and complexities of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures: Winston Churchill.

What's Included:

12 Poignant Interview Questions: Covering key events and themes from Churchill's life, including his early military experiences, political career, leadership during World War II, and views on the Cold War.

Project & Assignment Ideas: Historical analysis, research, creative & analytical Projects.

Churchill's Thoughtful Responses: Crafted using historical accuracy and cutting-edge AI technology to emulate Churchill's characteristic wit, eloquence, and strong opinions.

Benefits:

• Promotes active learning and historical inquiry
• Develops critical thinking and analytical skills
• Encourages perspective-taking and empathy
• Provides a springboard for research and further exploration
• Introduces students to the potential of AI in education
• Suitable for individual, small group, or whole-class activities

Perfect for history, social studies, government, and language arts classrooms

Go beyond textbooks and lectures! This resource offers a dynamic and interactive way to engage your students with history and delve deeper into the life and times of Winston Churchill. The use of AI adds a modern twist and sparks curiosity about the evolving role of technology in education.

Spark lively classroom discussions and ignite your students' curiosity about the past and the future!

Aligning with Learning Objectives:

While specific standards might vary depending on your state or country, here's how this resource aligns with common learning objectives found in frameworks like Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

Analyzing Text Structure and Author's Purpose: Students will analyze how the interview format structures information and how Churchill's responses reveal his perspectives and purpose in conveying his experiences. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.6, TEKS 8.6.B)

Evaluating Arguments and Evidence: Students will evaluate the historical accuracy of Churchill's statements and the evidence he provides to support his views. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.8, TEKS 8.16.A)

Integrating and Evaluating Multiple Sources: The interview can be used alongside other historical texts and materials to provide a more comprehensive understanding of Churchill and his era. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9, TEKS 8.22.C)

Writing:

Writing Arguments: Students can use the interview as a springboard to write argumentative essays, taking a stance on Churchill's actions or the historical events discussed. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-12.1, TEKS 8.21.A)

Research and Inquiry: The interview can inspire students to conduct further research on Churchill, World War II, or other related topics. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-12.7, TEKS 8.19.B)

Speaking and Listening:

Comprehension and Collaboration: Students can engage in discussions about the interview, sharing their interpretations and perspectives while actively listening to their peers. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1, TEKS 8.24.A)

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Students can present their research findings or arguments based on the interview, using evidence to support their claims. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4, TEKS 8.25.B)

Engage Your Students with the Wonders of the Coral Reef!

Bring the vibrant underwater world of coral reefs to life with this captivating resource designed for Grades 5 and 6! "The Silent Symphony of the Coral Reef" offers a multi-faceted learning experience that combines a visually stunning video with a thoughtfully crafted text, perfect for engaging your students in reading comprehension, science, and descriptive writing.

What's Included:

• High-Quality Video: Immerse your students in the beauty and diversity of coral reefs with a captivating video showcasing the incredible creatures and vibrant colors of this underwater ecosystem.

• EAL-Friendly Text: The accompanying text is written in clear, accessible language, making it ideal for English Language Learners and students of all reading levels.

• Engaging Activities: Spark curiosity and critical thinking with a variety of activities focused on descriptive language, figurative language, sentence variety, and creating mental images. These activities encourage students to analyze the text, deepen their understanding of the topic, and enhance their writing skills.

• Teacher's Answer Key: Save valuable time with question possibilities & additional ideas.

Why Choose This Resource?

• Cross-Curricular Connections: Seamlessly integrate reading comprehension, science, and writing instruction.
• Visually Stunning: Capture students' attention with vibrant underwater footage and imagery.
• EAL Support: Accessible learning opportunities for English Language Learners.
• Ready-to-Use Activities: Minimize prep time with engaging, ready-to-implement activities.
• Differentiated Instruction: Meet the needs of all learners with adaptable activities.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the author's craft in a text.
• Analyze textual evidence to support claims about the author's purpose.
• Connect the author's purpose to the overall message of the text.
• Expand vocabulary and descriptive writing skills.
• Looks at sentence length, tone, figurative language, imagery
• Develop a deeper understanding of coral reef ecosystems and their importance.

Perfect for:

• Whole-class instruction
• Small group work
• Independent study
• Centers
• Enrichment activities

Bring the magic of the coral reef into your classroom! Click here to purchase now and inspire your students with the wonders of the underwater world!

Guide d'étude complet de la révision des sciences de la 6e année en Colombie-Britannique

Description:

Préparez vos élèves à réussir en sciences avec cette révision complète et ce guide d'étude aligné sur le programme scientifique de 6e année de la Colombie-Britannique !

Cette ressource de plus de 20 pages couvre tous les concepts et compétences clés, notamment :

• Organismes multicellulaires et processus vitaux
• Matériaux et mélanges du quotidien
• Forces et lois du mouvement de Newton
• Production et circuits d'électricité
• Le système solaire et l'univers.

Le guide d'étude comprend:

Notes détaillées et explications pour chaque sujet

100 questions de révision pour vérifier la compréhension

Suggestions d’activités pratiques et de recherches complémentaires

Un corrigé complet

Aidez à consolider les connaissances scientifiques de vos élèves de 6e année et donnez-leur une pratique précieuse avec les types de questions qu'ils rencontreront lors des tests et des examens. Ce guide d'étude est idéal pour les révisions en classe, les devoirs ou les études indépendantes. Les nombreuses applications du monde réel rendent le contenu attrayant et pertinent.

La ressource est fournie au format PDF pour faciliter l’impression et la distribution.

This lesson will have students critically explore a contentious current event issue involving the cases of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The lesson will invite students to examine the context and controversy that surrounds the two cases, although emphasis will be placed on the Eric Garner case. A thought-provoking Slide Presentation & accompanying handouts will prompt students to analyze a variety of news resources; all of which frame the issue in a particular way, and offer different explanations as to the underlying causal factors in Garner’s death.

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This lesson includes:

• One 18 Slide Presentation
• Detailed Lesson Plan
• Handouts:

1. Handout #1- Guided Notes
2. Handout #2- Current Events: America’s Criminal Justice System

Race, Criminal justice system, controversy, racism, Black Lives Matter, Colin Kaepernick

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• Mock Trial: Truman and the Atomic Bomb (click here to open in new tab)
• Mock Trial: Class Preparation (click here to open in new tab)
• Analyzing The Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution (click here to open in new tab)
• Our Constitutional Amendments: Analyzing Supreme Court Decisions (click here to open in new tab)
• Causes and Effect: Protest Movements of the 1960's
• The Affirmative Action Debate: Exploring Two Sides of the Issue

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Unlock the mysteries of ocean currents with a unique and engaging classroom lesson that brings science to life! This lesson uses adorable rubber ducks to illustrate how ocean currents function and impact the planet. Great for visual and kinesthetic learners.

Looking for a inquiry based investigation ready to go lesson for teaching ocean currents? This activity includes...

• Google slides to go through with students.
• Student handout link
• Tips in the Speaker notes on the Slides
• Exit ticket to assess learning
• Rubber ducks!

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.ESS2.1 - Gather evidence to justify that oceanic convection currents are caused by the sun’s transfer of heat energy and differences in salt concentration leading to global water movement. 

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-ESS2-6 - Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates.

Very fun and interactive activity for students learning about ocean currents and density.

Welcome your students back to school with these editable back-to-school postcards and gift tags. These cards and gift tag labels are quick and easy to use, making them the perfect way to welcome new students to your classroom and start building relationships right away!

You can choose to hand out these cards during the Meet the Teacher Open House to connect with students, or you can send them in the mail to invite students to the Teacher Meet and Greet or welcome them to your class. There is also a digital option that you could email to students and families as a paperless option.

Choose from 8 different designs, color or black and white printing, and 4 sizing options. Add a personal touch by customizing each card with names using the editable option in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

What's included?

★This PDF includes 8 different card designs, with the following formats available:

• 2 per page foldable cards
• 4 per page postcard size
• 9 per page gift tag label size
• 16 per page gift tag label size

★All cards are included in both color and black & white.

★Link to the Google Slides™ document for sending cards digitally:

• Includes all eight designs
• Instructions for sending
• A slide to type your personalized message

★Editable postcard-sized and gift tag label cards:

• Edit in PowerPoint or link to Google Slides™.
• Text boxes are already inserted for you.
• Simply add a name to the cards and print!
• The options to print 4 per page, 9 per page, and 16 per page are included.
• The color and black & white cards are editable.

Note: The images and text on the designs cannot be edited.

8 Different Cards

★ Bee- "Buzzing with excitement to BEE your teacher!"

★ Watermelon- “This year will be one in a melon.”

★ Llama- “Excited for a LLAMAZING school year!”

★ Cactus- “I can't wait to watch you grow this year!"

★ Dinosaur- “This year is going to be DINO-MITE with you in class!”

★ Astronaut- "This year is going to be out of this world!"

★ Crayon Box- “Here's to a colorful school year!”

★ Turtle- “Looking forward to a TURTLEY awesome school year!”

Printing Options

★ 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”)

★ 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style

★ 9 per page 3.5” x 3”

★ 16 per page 2.75" x 2.125”

Print these cards easily on your home computer. They are formatted to fit standard 8.5" x 11" paper. For best results, use cardstock or high-quality paper.

Effortlessly cut the cards using the cutting guides.

Ways to use:

1. Meet the Teacher Event Invitations: Send personalized postcards to each student before the school year begins, inviting them and their families to a "Meet the Teacher" event. This allows students to get to know their new teacher in a relaxed and friendly setting.
2. Personalized Message: Leave a blank space on the back of the card for a handwritten note. Take a moment to write a short, encouraging message to each student. Mention how excited you are to have them in your class and share a positive expectation for the upcoming year.
3. Welcome Cards on the First Day of School: Hand out customized cards to students as they enter the classroom on the first day of school. This gesture will instantly make them feel valued and excited about the new academic year.
4. Open House Gift for Students: Distribute these gift tags and cards to students who attend the open house to welcome them to your classroom.
5. Include a classroom photo: Include a photo of your classroom or a group picture from a previous school event on the card. This will give students a glimpse of their future learning environment and the opportunity to see their potential classmates.
6. Add a school essential item: To make the gift even more special, consider attaching a small school essential item to each card. It could be a fun eraser, a colorful pencil, or a cute bookmark. This small addition will add a touch of fun and practicality.
7. Send out after the first week: Customize each card with the student's name and a warm, personalized greeting. Mention something specific about the student's interests or hobbies to show that you already know and care about them.
8. You can distribute the cards by mail, hand them out to students, or use the digital option to email the cards to students.

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• Table of Contents
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• Digital Access to Digital Cards on Google Slides™
• Ready-to-print cards in both color and black and white

PPTX File

• Editable cards in color and black & white.

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By gifting these personalized Back-to-School Cards during the Open House, you are creating a memorable and warm introduction for your students. This simple gesture will help alleviate any anxieties about the new school year and foster a sense of excitement and belonging in your classroom.

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