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Emotions: Gallery Walk - Creating a Safe, Learning Centere

Emotions: Gallery Walk - Creating a Safe, Learning Centere

Emotions: Gallery Walk - Creating a Safe, Learning Centered Classroom Culture

By Taylor Taughts

To be used as a beginning of the year 'get to know you' activity. Start by writing each statement (12) from the list provided on large posters. For example, The emotion I feel most often is…When were you the most proud of yourself? What have you

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

FREE

Digital Download DOCX (0.01 MB)

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Habits: Gallery Walk - Creating a Safe, Learning Centered

Habits: Gallery Walk - Creating a Safe, Learning Centered

Habits: Gallery Walk - Creating a Safe, Learning Centered Classroom Culture

By Taylor Taughts

To be used as a beginning of the year 'get to know you' activity. Start by writing each statement (10) from the list provided on large posters. For example, What word best describes your eating habits? The worst habit I see among my family is…The

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.8.1

FREE

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Health: Class Building Activity - Opinions of Risky Behavi

Health: Class Building Activity - Opinions of Risky Behavi

Health: Class Building Activity - Opinions of Risky Behavior Survey

By Taylor Taughts

This is a wonderful resource that can be used to gather important information about risky behaviors that students are participating in and their opinions about others. Students are asked to respond, anonymously, to 26 very personal and mature

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Classroom Community

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10

$2.00

Digital Download DOCX (0.01 MB)

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Commitment Challenge 4 - Character Education & Redefining

Commitment Challenge 4 - Character Education & Redefining

Commitment Challenge 4 - Character Education & Redefining "Failure"

By Taylor Taughts

This was designed for 8th graders, something I initially thought we'd do just once, but after the first Commitment Challenge Winners were named and received their prizes, the begging immediately began. "When are we doing this again? Will the list of

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Projects, Activities, Homework

$3.00

$2.40

Digital Download DOCX (0.05 MB)

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Commitment Challenge 2 - Student Goal Setting (Habits & Be

Commitment Challenge 2 - Student Goal Setting (Habits & Be

Commitment Challenge 2 - Student Goal Setting (Habits & Behavior Modification)

By Taylor Taughts

First - Start on a Monday if possible - provide students with the handouts (paper or digitally). Discuss the meaning of the words COMMITMENT and CHALLENGE, number of winners, start and end date, and prizes.Second - Review the list of Challenges;

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Homework, Lesson

$2.50

Digital Download DOCX (0.05 MB)

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Commitment Challenge - Small Changes w/ Enormous Impact (P

Commitment Challenge - Small Changes w/ Enormous Impact (P

Commitment Challenge - Small Changes w/ Enormous Impact (Promises & Reputation)

By Taylor Taughts

This was designed for 8th graders, something I initially thought we'd do just once, but after the first Commitment Challenge Winners were named and received their prizes, the begging immediately began. "When are we doing this again? Will the list of

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Projects, Activities

$2.95

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Commitment Challenge 3 - Goal Setting & Behavior Reflectio

Commitment Challenge 3 - Goal Setting & Behavior Reflectio

Commitment Challenge 3 - Goal Setting & Behavior Reflection (Habits)

By Taylor Taughts

First - Start on a Monday if possible - provide students with the handouts (paper or digitally). Discuss the meaning of the words COMMITMENT and CHALLENGE, number of winners, start and end date, and prizes.Second - Review the list of Challenges;

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Homework, Lesson

$2.95

Digital Download DOCX (0.05 MB)

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Commitment Game - Behavior Management Strategy

Commitment Game - Behavior Management Strategy

Commitment Game - Behavior Management Strategy

By Taylor Taughts

If your classroom seating is arranged like mine, and your students sit at tables or in small groups of 4 (the number is not important here), this activity is a fun, competitive way for those students to build trust and bond with those they are going

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$2.99

Digital Download DOCX (0.36 MB)

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Game: What's my Reputation? (red light - green light)

Game: What's my Reputation? (red light - green light)

Game: What's my Reputation? (red light - green light)

By Taylor Taughts

This game is for MATURE STUDENTS ONLY! The activity asks students to share very personal information about their past mistakes and decisions which have (and still are) affecting their reputations. All you can ask is that students be honest and share

Subjects:

Character Education, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10, SL.8.1

$2.99

Digital Download DOCX (0.01 MB)

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Beginning of the Year - If You Really Knew Me activity and

Beginning of the Year - If You Really Knew Me activity and

Beginning of the Year - If You Really Knew Me activity and slideshow

By Taylor Taughts

At the beginning of the year, conducting activities that will help students get to know each other while also creating a safe, learning centered classroom culture are a valuable use of your time! This slideshow should be used to allow students to

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10, SL.8.1, SL.8.1b, SL.8.1c, SL.8.1d

$4.99

$3.49

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Empathy and Mindfulness in the Classroom - All you need is

Empathy and Mindfulness in the Classroom - All you need is

Empathy and Mindfulness in the Classroom - All you need is 10 minutes!

By Taylor Taughts

Is there conflict in your classroom community, bullying, disrespect, theft, stress, or anxiety? More importantly, has a broken classroom community prevented your delivery of instruction, stolen the spotlight, and halted the learning? If the answer

Subjects:

Character Education, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$3.50

Digital Download DOCX (0.01 MB)

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Lifeboat Activity - Back to School Teambuilding

Lifeboat Activity - Back to School Teambuilding

Lifeboat Activity - Back to School Teambuilding

By Taylor Taughts

This teambuilding activity is a great way to get your students talking, making introductions, and debating during the first week back to school. Divide students into small groups (of 5 or less), and provide each student with the handouts and ask

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.4, SL.8.1, SL.8.1b, SL.8.1c, SL.8.1d

$3.99

2

Digital Download DOCX (0.20 MB)

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Assess Empathy - Opportunities for Kids to Relate to Each

Assess Empathy - Opportunities for Kids to Relate to Each

Assess Empathy - Opportunities for Kids to Relate to Each Other & Become Friends

By Taylor Taughts

When I made this "test", I had reached my limit - the cruelty I heard and saw kids serving up to other kids was unbearable. Watching kids feel ashamed, broken, and alone -- yet knowing that may be the one common feeling that could bind them all

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment, Reflective Journals for Teachers

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10, SL.8.1, SL.8.1d

$3.99

Digital Download DOCX (0.01 MB)

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Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader -- Game

Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader -- Game

Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader -- Game

By Taylor Taughts

This game includes basic trivia from 4 categories -- math, social studies, music, & science. Each category includes 5 questions that get progressively more difficult (ranging from 1st grade to 5th grade knowledge). Before the game begins, play a

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Games

$4.99

Digital Download PPTX (0.96 MB)

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Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader - Competition/Game

Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader - Competition/Game

Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader - Competition/Game

By Taylor Taughts

This game includes basic trivia from 5 categories -- geography, art, history, music, & science. Each category includes 5 questions that get progressively more difficult (ranging from 1st grade to 5th grade knowledge). An Answer Key can be found

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Games

$5.99

Digital Download PPTX (24.30 MB)

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Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? -- Classroom Games

Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? -- Classroom Games

Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? -- Classroom Games

By Taylor Taughts

This game includes basic trivia from categories such as -- math, art, geography, history, social studies, music, & science. Each category includes 5 questions that get progressively more difficult (ranging from 1st grade to 5th grade knowledge).

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Games

$10.98

$8.78

Bundle

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Commitment Challenges - Character Education, Behavior Modi

Commitment Challenges - Character Education, Behavior Modi

Commitment Challenges - Character Education, Behavior Modification (monthly)

By Taylor Taughts

This was designed for 8th graders, something I initially thought we'd do just once, but after the first Commitment Challenge Winners were named and received their prizes, the begging immediately began. "When are we doing this again? Will the list of

Subjects:

Life Skills, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$18.38

$12.87

Bundle

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Beginning of the Year: Classroom Culture and Team Building

Beginning of the Year: Classroom Culture and Team Building

Beginning of the Year: Classroom Culture and Team Building Activity Bundle

By Taylor Taughts

14 separate activities to use at the beginning or end of the year/course that help to create a safe and successful classroom culture. Have you been using the same, tired 'get to know you' or 'goodbye/closure' activities or games for years? It's time

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10, SL.8.1

$38.34

$26.84

1

Bundle

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Creating a Positive Reputation - Unit w/ Homework, Activit

Creating a Positive Reputation - Unit w/ Homework, Activit

Creating a Positive Reputation - Unit w/ Homework, Activities, and Games

By Taylor Taughts

Provided in this bundle are 16 separate activities on the subject of CREATING REPUTATIONS. Handouts are student friendly and ready to pass out; parental involvement is a theme throughout the unit and required on homework assignments. Digital

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Games

$50.33

$35.23

Bundle

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Substitute teacher in CCSD (Las Vegas) for 1 year then worked at Fertitta Middle School for 15 years as a 7th grade Language Arts teacher for 10 of those years then in 6th grade English (writing only) for 3 years and now currently as an 8th grade Language Arts teacher for 2 years - I also have experience with an 8th grade Credit Retrieval course teaching English 7, math 7, and history 7 using Canvas for 3 years

MY TEACHING STYLE

Yet to be added

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Heart of Education Award and CCSD Rave Review

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Washington State University - Bachelor's degree in English Education then Touro University - Master's degree in School Administration

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Yet to be added

GRADES

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Music, Computer Science, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Psychology, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Dance, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Vocational Education, Coaching, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community

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