Featured Back to School Freebies
Buddy Bio Poems
Buddy Bio Poems is a poetry writing lesson AND a fun icebreaker all in one! Makes a great back-to-school activity or an easy introduction to poetry writing!
Make Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Work for You!
What if simply believing in your students could change the outcome of your entire year? Discover how to turn the power of self-fulfilling prophecy into a secret teaching superpower!
Classroom Transforming Rules!
Looking for a way to bring energy, structure, and student engagement to your classroom from day one? Discover how Whole Brain Teaching Rules can transform your classroom management and get your students actively involved in learning—right from the start!
How to Create a Class Handbook that Rocks!
Most schools have a handbook of guidelines and district policies, but have you ever thought of creating a handbook just for YOUR classroom? It’s easier than you think!
How to Launch a Super School Year
Getting the school year off to a great start is essential, and what you do the first week of school makes all the difference! Discover how to launch your best school year ever!
Multiple Intelligence Theory and Growth Mindset
Multiple intelligence theory and growth mindset are powerful tools for helping kids discover their strengths and learn how to overcome challenges they face.
Team Formation Tips for the New School Year
Taking time to plan effective cooperative learning teams will ensure a smooth start to the new school year. Check out these helpful team formation tips!
Team Table Management
If your students are seated in cooperative learning teams for most of the day, these strategies will be helpful for managing their interactions in table groups.
How to Get Started with Reading Workshop
Unlock a love of reading with Reading Workshop—simple strategies that boost engagement, independence, and reading skills in every student.
Tips for Hosting Parent Night
Parent Nights are easy to arrange, and they save you a lot of time later in the year because your parents understand your expectations right from the beginning. I’ve organized some tips in a question and answer format below. I hope you find them helpful!Â
ABC's of Me Booklet
The ABC Mini Book is a blank ABC booklet that you can use for a variety of projects. It only takes two sheets of paper per student and takes much less time to complete than ABC projects requiring a full sheet of paper for each letter of the alphabet.
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Help Your Students Discover How They Learn Best!
I created this kid-friendly Multiple Intelligence Survey to help my 5th graders discover how they learn best. Before using this with your students, please watch the video below to learn how to use the survey appropriately.Â
MI Survey and Growth Mindset Video
In the video below, I explain how to administer and score the survey, and I also shared some tips and guidelines for using it to foster a growth mindset. This survey is most appropriate for upper elementary or middle school students.Â
Read The Blog Post to Learn More
Learn how to use multiple intelligence theory and growth mindset to motivate your students to become lifelong learners! Use this free MI Survey for Kids to get started!
Start the Year Strong with This Classroom-Ready Resource
Start the Year Strong with This Classroom-Ready Resource!
Back to School Super Start has everything you need to kick off the year right! Build a strong classroom community from day one with proven strategies developed over 25 years. This 85+ page resource includes directions and editable printables to save you time and set the stage for a successful year.
The Ultimate Back to School Toolkit - Routines, Community & More!
The Ultimate Back to School Toolkit – Routines, Community & More!
Jumpstart your year with this Back to School Mega Bundle—12 essential resources covering classroom management, team-building, growth mindset, goal setting, and more! Everything you need to start strong and stay organized.
