Do2Learn
Classroom Observation Form
Monitor individual students during a classroom observation with a template form. Three pages of fields prompt the observer to note the class member's affect, behavior, peer interactions, and presence of accommodations.
Student Handouts
Parent-Teacher Conference Form
When it comes time for parent-teacher conferences, keep this template handy for preparing your comments and noting any main points that you discuss during your meeting.
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Acing the Parent-Teacher Conference
Conducting a student-centered and data-driven conference will put the responsibility on the student and ensure that the meeting runs smoothly.
Have Fun Teaching
Parent Volunteer Sign-Up
Planning a field trip? Looking for parents to lead small groups or assist in the classroom? Use a sign-up form to gather volunteers. There is space for parent name, a student name, a phone number, and comments on availability. See the...
Curriculum Corner
Conference Schedule
Don't be fooled by the first page! This packet provides links to a series of templates that help teachers schedule, prepare for, and record notes on various forms of conferences.
PACER Center
Notifying the School About a Bullying Incident—Using a Template Letter
A pre-made letter is ideal for parents to use if their child is being bullied. The template comes with a brief overview for implementation, as well as two separate 504 and IEP templates to address bullying instances. Use the document...
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Homework Contract
Establish strong study habits from the beginning of the year with a contract that details good practices for completing homework. Parents and kids decide how many minutes a night should be devoted to study, and for how many weeks the...
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Writer's Workshop-Making it work
Sixth graders write multiple pieces and create a writing portfolio each marking period. In this writing lesson, 6th graders spend several weeks developing each piece of writing, conference with their parents at home, and decide which...
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Pre-Conference Communication
In this conferences learning exercise, parents or guardians describe the students' strengths and needs they observe at home. They also write about any concerns or additional topics they would like to discuss.
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End of Unit Assessment: On-Demand Informational Paragraph About How the Poison Dart Frog Survives
A final assessment marks the end of a unit that takes a close look at a variety of informational texts all about frogs. A graphic organizer aides scholars in planning an accordion paragraph using their recorder forms from previous...
Ms. Mariely Sanchez
New Teacher’s Survival Guide
An amazing amount of information is packed into this 44-page packet. Everything from how to avoid first day jiggers to planning first day activities, from personal and classroom safety tips to how to break up fights, from classroom setup...
PreKinders
Math Assessment
Keep track of your preschoolers' skills with an assessment sheet. Learners recognize shapes, numbers, colors, and count to ten, and teachers mark which areas they need to work on.
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Behavior Journal
Ensure that your pupils understand that their actions have consequences. Learners can reflect on their behavior on this journal page.
Math Learning Center
Second Grade Assessments and Scoring Checklists, Common Core State Standards
How are your second graders progressing in their math skills? Find out with a series of math assessment activities. With baseline assessment score sheets for each skill, you can track how well your kids are adding, subtracting, telling...
Solution Tree
A Data Picture of Our School
Collecting the data required to adequately assess school programs can be an overwhelming task. Simplify the process with a three-page worksheet that identifies the indicators for student achievement results, engagement data, discipline...
Laura Candler
Goal Tracker Booklet
Turn your class into a group of self-motivated learners with this goal setting resource. Children will take ownership over their own education as they set goals for themselves and reflect on their progress, creating a record of growth...
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Nonfiction Genre Mini-Unit: Persuasive Writing
Should primary graders have their own computers? Should animals be kept in captivity? Young writers learn how to develop and support a claim in this short unit on persuasive writing.
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Writers Workshop
Students work together to brainstorm using a software program. Individually, they decide on a topic to write about and begin their pre-writing activities. They write about their topic using the pictures they previously drew and...
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Reading Comprehension 4 Level 12
Designed for English language learners, this reading passage and its accompanying questions focus on autism spectrum disorders. Find a way to interest your readers before handing them this somewhat heavy reading, as even many...
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Writing a Letter to Johnny Appleseed
Third graders write a letter to Johnny Appleseed describing how they use technology in their daily life and the advantages and disadvantages of using technology.
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Solar System Tourist Bureau
Learners, working in teams, role-play as advertising agents creating ad campaigns for a planet in the solar system. They design commercials for video, Hyperstudio, or Web pages. The activity includes research, all the production stages,...
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Veni, Vidi, Vici
Students participate in a Roman festival to complete a unit on Roman Civilization. In this Roman Civilization lesson plan, students learn about Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, the Mediterranean Region, and more. Students share what they...
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Animal Report
Second graders research an animal of their choice and then write a structured report about it. They use Word Art to make a cover for their report.