Why are there so many times when I can’t find exactly what I’m looking for? That has been exactly the case this year with finding an absent sheet that I like. I want a no-frills-down-to-earth-just-get-the-work-you-missed-done sheet. Plain. Simple. Done. Easy! Since I couldn’t find one. I made one. That’s where this make up work editable freebie came into play. But I…
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Halloween Magic Square FREEBIE!
I’m still obsessed with them! Magic Squares, that is! By clicking on either of the pictures below you can go directly to my Teachers Pay Teachers store and get your copy for FREE. The 3×3 squares work well for lower elementary, while the upper elementary kiddos will love the 4×4 square. Get your Halloween Magic Square FREEBIE! All they have to…
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Halloween Making Words FREEBIE
Here’s a little Halloween Making Words freebie I used during my first two years of teaching. Students will cut out the letters to Halloween, rearrange them to create new words, and write those words down on the lines provided. I think this would be a fun way to mix up your Word Work station for the week of Halloween. Let…
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Descriptive Writing Activity and Multiple Meaning Words
We have been very busy writing this year! (I have often slacked off in this department, but not this year!) Before starting our first descriptive writing unit, we did this little monster activity. I drew a “monster” – no judging! – on the Promethean board. I then started to write the details with the students’ help. The students were told…
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Reading Thought Bubbles
These reading thought bubbles are a great reading activity to see what types of questions your students are already aware of at the start of the year. Or it can also be used for test prep or review at other times. You can also help build on their knowledge and use these as anchor charts or reminders throughout the year. Here’s how…
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