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This product is a gallery walk of significant events related to the 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Test. Included is a worksheet with 52 questions and 52 Event Cards. This activity can be a traditional gallery walk with placards spread around the room or can be done on the computer with programs such as Nearpod and Google Classroom. An answer key is included.

This product pairs great with the 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Quick Facts Study Sheet.

8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Quick Facts Study Sheet

Are you looking for new and fun ways to review for STAAR? Have you considered introducing STAAR/Standardized test prep with music? This 10 question assessment uses Encanto's song "Surface Pressure" as the text, and exposes students to question stems they will see on STAAR in May. The question stems are STAAR/CCSS aligned from previous years' assessments and focus on a variety of skills such as inferencing, summarizing, context clues, figurative language, plot, determining the meaning of words, synthesizing information, and theme in three formats. The zip file includes:

1. Set of 10 task cards and answer key
2. Self-grading Google Form with feedback to stamp the concept; easily integrates with Google Classroom!
3. Google Doc classic assessment and answer key

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Encourage your students during test-taking time. These testing motivation note cards can be used during any time of the year particularly during benchmark testing, state testing or if there are any quizzes that students might be taking for a certain subject.

Teachers can give these to their students during test days. They could also surprise their students by putting these note cards on their desks, lockers, backpacks or give it to parents to give it to their children.

This resource include:

8 different donut designs with motivational or encouragement message

8 different blank donuts templates to put your motivational or encouragement message

Text boxes are already in place so you could easily type your message.

Note Card Size:

Height- 10.5 cm

Width: 14.8 cm

Enhance your students' understanding of the Present Simple tense with this resource.

Perfect for classroom instruction or independent study, this versatile worksheet covers all the essential aspects of the Present Simple, including:

• Verb "to be"
• Subject-verb agreement
• Question formation
• Negative formation
• 5W's & 1H questions

Key Features:

• Flexible use: Ideal for teacher-led or independent work
• Comprehensive coverage: Includes all key aspects of Present Simple tense
• Clear explanations: Easy-to-follow instructions and examples
• Practice exercises: Ample opportunities for students to practice their skills
• Answer key included: For convenient grading and feedback

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Ready to make your students feel motivated and encouraged? These state testing encouragement cards, motivational posters, & secret testing box label are the perfect way to do that! Perfect to prepare for any test.

Posters are editable and offered in color AND black & white!

Included in this Bundle:

- Motivational Posters (editable):

12 Motivational Posters

• "You can do hard things"

• "Believe in yourself"

• "You Are One Smart Cookie"

• "You Are More Than a Test"

• "It's Your time to Shine"

• "Bee-lieve you can"

• "Don't Wish for it Work for it"

• "Be-leaf in yourself"

• "Challenges are an opportunity to grow"

• "Great Things Take time"

• "Rock the Test"

• "Donut Stress Just do Your Best"

• Banner in 2 sizes

• 1 matching border

- Testing Door Signs (editable):

• 12 editable signs
• "Shhh... Testing in progress." (test)
• "Shhh... We are working to show what we know." (test)
• "Shhh... Work Zone Testing in progress" (construction image)
• "Quiet Please Testing in progress" (girl image OR boy image)
• "Do Not Enter Testing in progress" (stop sign)
• "Help Question or teacher break" (question mark & toilet)
• "Question" (question mark) flip to read "Need a break" (girl in float OR boy in float)
• "Question" (question mark) flip to read "Need a break" (toilet)
• "We Are Finished Testing" (happy face OR confetti)

- State Testing Surprise Box Label (editable):

• 2 Labels that say "Do Not Open until testing is over" (elephant & detective)
• both in color and black & white
• Editable

- 10 Motivational Cards (not editable):

• I BEE LEAF in you (bee & leaf are clipart)
• I beleaf in you
• NOTHING is impopsicle
• I’m rooting for you
• Stay Pawsitive
• DONUT stress Just do your BEST
• ROCK the test (with a rock)
• ROCK the test (with a rock band)
• You’re Going to BLOW this test AWAY (bubble gum)
• You’re Going to BLOW this test AWAY (bubbles)

**These cards are a PDF file and are NOT editable. Each card includes a small logo on the back as seen in the photos.

Each poster IS editable! You will need Powerpoint to edit the text. Please note, ONLY the text is editable. The background image can not be moved.

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Ready to get your students moving and learning with an engaging, exciting, and all-around fun vocabulary review game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, The Fly Swatter Game is right for you! Students compete to swat the fly with the word that matches the definition they are given. Multiple formats (project-to-board/screen or print options) and multiple game modes keep this game fresh and exciting. It's engaging, it's intense, but most of all, it's loads of fun that will have your students wanting to play again and again!

Use this game to review key terms relating to any subject area!

What’s Included:

• PowerPoint version of game board and instructions to be projected to a board, wall, or screen
• Larger flies that can be printed and cut out to use around your entire classroom
• Teacher instructions
• Student Study List for terms and definitions
• Teacher Vocabulary Call List to be used during gameplay

Fly swatters not included (I found cheap ones at the local dollar store!), but you can always have students use their hands or create their own fly swatters from paper!

Help your students reflect on their quiz or formative performance with this structured and editable reflection page! This resource is designed to:

• Encourage Self-Assessment: Students evaluate their preparation, including classwork and homework.
• Promote Growth: Analyze performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for any classroom setting and easily editable to fit your teaching style.

This tool is perfect for fostering self-awareness and helping students take ownership of their learning journey!

Easily plan out your lessons and keep yourself organized with this daily lesson planner! With sections for materials, objectives, assessments, and a summary.

Download Digital Template PDF.

size 8,5X11 in.

Transform your science vocabulary lessons with our Four Square Digital Vocabulary Chart! Designed for ease and engagement, this interactive Google Slide tool allows students to effortlessly add text and pictures, making vocabulary learning both fun and effective. Based on the Frayer model.

My students in science often have a difficult time with the vocabulary, especially those ESL/ELL students learning English. This is a digital product. Students just click to add text or a picture. SUPER EASY! The text is Comfortaa which is thought to be a dyslexia friendly font. (Doesn’t have those stupid a’s that no one really writes!)

Includes:

• Interactive Design: Students can click to add text and images, making it simple to customize their vocabulary charts.
• User-Friendly: The intuitive layout ensures that it’s nearly impossible to mess up, perfect for all skill levels.
• Visual Learning: Incorporating pictures helps reinforce word meanings and enhances memory retention.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for any classes with vocabulary, homeschooling, and virtual classrooms.
• Example: Student sample is included.
• Teacher Tips: Includes instruction for teachers that may not be very tech-savvy.

Get ready to start testing out on a positive note with these testing motivational notes for students. Designed to uplift and inspire, these notes are meant to be placed on students' desks before they begin their testing journey. Each card features a unique motivational message tailored to boost confidence, foster a positive mindset, and ignite determination in students as they embark on their testing endeavors.

From encouraging words of affirmation to empowering quotes, these notes serve as a reminder that every student possesses the ability to excel and shine brightly. Whether it's a reassuring note about believing in oneself or a gentle reminder to stay focused and resilient, these cards aim to create an atmosphere of encouragement and support during testing sessions.

Most items to be added to the notes can be found online or in your local grocery store.

Includes color and black and white versions. Just PRINT AND GO!

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8 Cut and Paste Templates for Google Slides: Unleash your creativity and transform learning with our versatile templates! Perfect for teachers and educators, these pre-designed slides empower you to effortlessly create engaging cut and paste activities using text or images. Say goodbye to time-consuming design and hello to endless possibilities!Customize these templates to match any subject or grade level, fostering interactive learning experiences that captivate students and enhance comprehension. Save precious planning time, boost student engagement, and elevate your teaching with our user-friendly cut and paste templates for Google Slides.

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New standardized tests, such as ACT and SAT, ask students to define the problem, sort through solutions, find the best solution, and explain why they chose their answers. This free graphic organizer will help students with working through the process!

This includes four fun and motivational coloring pages to help students get excited about testing. Each page has a unique phrase and cool designs for students to color:

1. "Rock the Test!"
2. "Ace the Test Like a Rockstar!"
3. "You're a Test Superstar!"
4. "Rock the Test Stage!"

Perfect for easing test anxiety and boosting confidence, these pages are great for pre-test activities or classroom decorations.

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Because every needs a little motivation now and then.

Easy to use!

1. Print the pdf on a plain sheet of paper to make your template.

2. Cover the boxes with sticky notes (make sure all stickies are going the same direction with the sticky side on top).

3. Place your paper back in your printer tray facing the direction your printer prints (for mine- I put my paper upside down; I HIGHLY recommend testing a plain sheet of paper to determine the direction you'll need to place your paper).

4. Peel the stickies off and repeat as many times as you want.

5. Spark smiles!

Leave on your students' desks for them to find when they first come in, or pass them out during class as you see students working hard. You can also leave them as little notes of encouragement for your teacher friends!

State testing is difficult for both teachers and students. Help motivate them with these superhero themed motivational cards. Pair them with a little snack or candy to help brighten a child's day or week during testing days. Sure to bring a smile to their face.

Resource comes with 10 different motivational cards. Just print and place on students desks before they begin to test.

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These are a few math support sheets for upper elementary! What is included is a name tag sheet (w/ a number line, clocks, 3D shapes, and a multiplication chart), decimal place value chart, base 10 blocks, unit fractions, equivalent fractions, keywords for word problems, and 2D shapes.

This would be a great product to place on students' desks/tables, and to cut out and glue inside a math notebook! I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

Students will count the phonemes or sounds they hear in picture word cards and place them on peanut bags. They will place the peanut word card under the number that represents the sounds they hear. This is a terrific phonemic awareness activity. Students need to know the difference between counting the sounds they hear in words and counting letters in words. I also find that many students often confuse counting phonemes with counting syllables in words. Students need to practice this phonemic awareness skill often so they can become better writers and their inventive spelling will improve. They need lots and lots of practice. Breaking words up into individual sounds is in many DIBELS testing that kindergarten students are expected to do.

You could use this activity on a pocket chart or

I updated this packet to include 36 pictures for students to sort into categories as they count the sounds they hear in words. There are extra peanuts for you to use if you wish to design new words to add to this activity. This activity also comes with an Answer Key.

You will receive the following:

• Sorting mats for two sounds, three sounds, and four sounds
• 36 peanut sorting cards with pictures and words
• 36 peanut sorting cards with just the pictures and no words
• recording sheets with primary lined paper (differentiated by the number of lines)
• recording sheets with secondary lined paper (differentiated by the number of lines)
• Answer Key

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Do you need a first day activity for your SAT Prep class? This Write the Room activity will help you understand why your students signed up for the course, what they're hoping to get out of it, what questions they have, their goals for the course, etc.

In order to prepare, you simply have to print this file and mount the 8 station signs on larger pieces of paper. You also need to find 3 sample questions (either online or in a book you already have), make multiple copies of them, and place one at stations 6, 7, and 8.

I use this activity on the first day of my SAT Semester course in order to get to know the kids better, and find out what I need to cover in the course! This activity can be used for Math and/or Verbal SAT review classes!

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Use these letters to parents templates to notify them about upcoming standardized and state testing. The letters include a request to the parents to write letters of encouragement to their children so they can read them before testing. This product includes different versions of the letters to parents, lined paper for the parents to write their letters, PLUS a end of the year letter for you to send out to your students.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• 6-page PDF file
• 4 editable versions of the testing notification letter to parents
• lined paper for parents to write their encouragement letter to their children
• bonus "goodbye" letter for the end of the school year.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Choose which letter you want to send to parents to notify them of major testing and request letters of encouragement.

2. EDIT the letter to include the deadline for letters from parents and your name.

3. Print the letter and send it to parents or send via email.

4. Collect the letters of encouragement from the parents and distribute to the students prior to state or standardized testing.

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Elementary School Teachers: This resource is a great way to built rapport with parents and work together to encourage your students during testing time!

FEATURES

• Each page is 8.5" x 11", but you can adjust this in your printer settings.

Create a motivating, student centered bulletin board for a positive mindset / affirmation to display leading up to / during standardized testing season such as the SBA, CAASPP, FAST, PARCC, NYS etc.

It is also great for a follow-up to a social emotional learning (SEL) lesson on positive mindset / growth mindset.

Multiple options are included in the PDF download. Bees can be printed in color and student names can be written on them, or print the black and white version for students to color and display.

Also includes letters that are approximately 5 inches high that spell "We beelieve in Ourselves!", as well as a coordinating checkerboard print border.

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