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One of my favorite back to school writing activities is to have my students write about themselves. What kid doesn’t like to go on and on about their likes, dislikes, family, and hobbies? I’ve taught for 9 years and have yet to meet a kid who didn’t want to take the time to share about their favorite person: themselves. This… Read More
So what’s sweeter than all the chocolate that students bring you on Valentine’s Day and also doesn’t go straight to your thighs? Having those same sweet kiddos write about their sweetest acts! I love doing this writing activity around Valentine’s Day and it’s always a hit! I mean what kid doesn’t want to make a giant chocolate kiss complete… Read More
As you work on classroom procedures, be sure to teach these quick and easy hand signals!
Hand Signals for Quick Formative Assessment
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Not all assessments need to include paper! These three formative assessment strategies involve nothing more than a simple hand gesture!
It was my first day of 5th grade on Thursday (gulp!) But we had a blast! Check out this fun EMOJI writing activity we completed with one of my favorite BTS books!
first day jitters emoji writing activity for back to school
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Everyone gets nervous on their first day of school. Have your students share their feelings about coming back to school with this fun emoji writing.
