Back-to-School Edition 

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Free Classroom Decor

I'll get straight to the point. Classroom decor can get expensive. Free stuff is great! Enjoy some of my favorite classroom decor items that I have for free in my TpT store!

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Resources to Help with Time Management and Classroom Organization.

Hello everyone!

As educators, we understand the importance of a well-organized classroom in fostering a conducive learning environment. To assist you in streamlining your teaching approach, I present four indispensable organizational tools that will elevate your classroom management game. Let's explore these resources that promise to make your teaching journey smoother and more effective.

1. Grouping Cards:

Flexibility is the hallmark of effective classroom management. Enter the grouping cards, a versatile tool that allows you to create dynamic groups based on various attributes. With sets of 24 to 30 cards, each featuring distinct colors, animals, sports, letters, and numbers, you can adapt the grouping criteria to suit different learning activities and objectives. Sort by number and your class will be in pairs, sort by sport and they will be in groups of three. The best part, the groups are different each time! Find these grouping cards in my TpT store.

2. Welcome Letter: 

First impressions are lasting impressions. Embrace the power of a well-crafted welcome letter to establish a positive rapport with your students and their parents or guardians. Introduce yourself briefly, conveying your teaching philosophy and outlining the expectations for the academic year. By fostering open communication and expressing your commitment to creating a supportive learning environment, you set the tone for a successful and engaging school year. A simple, clean layout ensures that the letter is easy to read and understand, leaving a lasting positive impression on your students and their families. Find my editable template in my TpT store.

3. Introduction/Agenda Slides: 

Streamline your daily classroom routine with Introduction/Agenda Slides. These visually appealing slides serve as a roadmap for the day's activities, guiding students through the lesson plan efficiently. By incorporating attendance questions into the slides, you can bolster student engagement right from the start, setting a positive and interactive tone for the day's learning. I offer these agenda slides in a bi-monthly bundle OR you can purchase the growing bundle that will contain all slides for the 2023-2024 school year.

4. Polygon Partners:

Say goodbye to the days of random groupings and hello to the polygon partners! This valuable tool simplifies the process of forming partnerships among students. An alternative approach to "clock partners", students create 12 partners at the beginning of the year. Throughout the year, especially when there is a substitute in the classroom, you can ask students to get with their "triangle partner" or "decagon partner" and they know right where to go. I just print the sheet and have students place it in the back of their binder. This resource is free in my TpT store. Check it out!

Incorporating these four organizational tools into your teaching repertoire will undoubtedly enhance your classroom efficiency and student engagement. By fostering collaboration, establishing positive connections, promoting flexibility, and structuring classroom routines, you pave the way for a successful academic journey for both you and your students.

Here's to a rewarding and productive school year ahead!