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Team Building Activities Task Cards

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Need fun group games and activities for staff or students? These 30 task cards feature activities for back to school, end of the year, or anytime fun. They are perfect for icebreakers, indoor gym/outdoor fun, stress relief after testing, field day

Subjects:

Physical Education, Classroom Management, Character Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Task Cards

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Kindness Coloring Pages Set 1

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Big kids love color sheets, too! Encourage a positive classroom climate with these 12 kindness-themed coloring pages. They are adorable enough to display at school or for students to complete and collect to make their own books. Great for early

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Life Skills, Character Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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112

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Poetry Comprehension Passages

By The Brighter Rewriter

Improve poetry comprehension using 8 passages about educational topics with 4 multiple-choice comprehension questions on one page. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Poetry topics include America, class procedures, animal

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

$4.00

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Growth Mindset Famous Failures Bingo Game Activities

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Help your students develop a growth mindset by introducing them to 30 famous failures, or overcomers. These are people who experienced one or more failures on their paths to fame, fortune, and success. Print and play using 24 pre-made bingo cards.

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Vocabulary, Life Skills, Character Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

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Good Manners Bingo Game

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Need to improve student responses to different social situations? This bingo game introduces or reviews 30 responses to different scenarios that use good manners. Choose from 24 pre-made bingo cards to print and play or assign online. Great game for

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (8.80 MB)

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Editable Printable Monthly Calendars Coloring Pages

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Use these 12 engaging EDITABLE calendar pages year after year! You can have students create their own calendars. Print and have them write in the numbers and color the graphics for personalization. You can do the same or use Adobe Reader on your

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Other (Arts), Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Staff

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (7.26 MB)

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Classroom Rules Behavior Procedures PowerPoint Animal Theme

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Want to have lively and effective rules discussions the first day or week of school? These PPTs use animal photos and puns for a humorous look at classroom rules and behavior. One PPT shows the animal slides with rules only and the other PPT shows

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (29.27 MB)

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Pledge of Allegiance and Patriotic Classroom Decor Posters

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Display the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance, the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble of the Constitution, and the Star-Spangled Banner posters to foster a patriotic spirit and brighten up your classroom. Use the coloring page

Subjects:

U.S. History, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (27.76 MB)

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Good Manners Bingo Game Posters and Coloring Pages Activities Bundle

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Help your students learn about polite behavior and develop good manners with a fun bingo game, colorful classroom posters, and coloring pages. The bingo calling cards can also be used for role play. Hopefully, your students will outdo themselves

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Social Studies - History, Life Skills, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Games, Posters

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Good Manners Coloring Pages

By The Brighter Rewriter

Big kids love color sheets, too! Encourage polite behavior with these 15 good manners-themed coloring pages. They are engaging enough to display at school or for students to complete and collect to make their own books. Great for early finishers and

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Life Skills, Character Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (8.98 MB)

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Back to School Icebreakers Roll and Cover Conversation Game

By The Brighter Rewriter

Need a great conversation activity for partners or small groups? This getting-to-know-you game uses dice and elements of tic-tac-toe to create fun and interesting conversations. Students answer 30 questions about themselves and their favorite

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$2.00

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Back to School Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages

By The Brighter Rewriter

Build comprehension with 8 short nonfiction reading passages and questions about educational topics. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Each worksheet has one paragraph of informational text and 4 multiple-choice questions.

Subjects:

Reading, Summer, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.09 MB)

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Happy Birthday Jokes Bingo Game and Bookmarks to Color

By The Brighter Rewriter

Laugh and learn while playing this game using 30 humorous birthday riddles appropriate for upper elementary. Print up to 24 unique bingo cards and 30 calling cards and start playing! Each joke has a HINT to help students figure out the answers. Kids

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (7.21 MB)

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Character Education Virtues Posters

By The Brighter Rewriter

Develop positive character traits using this set of 36 virtues on page-sized posters, definitions, and kid-friendly examples of the virtues in action. Use the posters for a bulletin board, a virtue-of-the-week display, on word walls, or in learning

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Word Walls, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (15.83 MB)

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School Jokes Bingo Game

By The Brighter Rewriter

Laugh and learn while playing this game using 30 humorous school riddles appropriate for upper elementary. Print up to 24 unique bingo cards and 30 calling cards and start playing! Each joke has a HINT to help students figure out the answers. Kids

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (8.13 MB)

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Icebreakers for Teachers Roll and Cover Conversation Game

By The Brighter Rewriter

Need a great getting-to-know-you activity for teachers to enjoy during back-to-school professional development? This partner or small group game uses dice and elements of tic tac toe to create a fun conversation game. Teachers answer 30 questions

Subjects:

Professional Development, Back to School, For Administrators

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Staff

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (9.16 MB)

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Back to School Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

By The Brighter Rewriter

Build comprehension with 4 nonfiction reading passages and questions about educational topics. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Each passage features one page of informational text and one page of multiple-choice questions.

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Back to School

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (8.40 MB)

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Classroom Decor Owl Posters and Coloring Pages

By The Brighter Rewriter

Owl decor is a hoot! This set includes 6 punny posters and 4 coloring pages for an owl-themed classroom. Great back-to-school decor!The preview shows all the posters and coloring pages. These pages were designed in high resolution using Photoshop

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (5.53 MB)

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Classroom Rules Posters Otter Theme

By The Brighter Rewriter

Do you have an otter-themed classroom? Each of the 7 posters in this class rules set features an adorable otter and a simple classroom rule. A title poster is also included. One coloring page is just-for-fun and the other can be used for students to

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.45 MB)

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Back to School Icebreakers Conversation Games

By The Brighter Rewriter

These getting-to-know-you conversation games have a total of 90 questions designed to develop classroom community, promote oral language development, and provide opportunities for critical thinking. There are 30 cards each with Favorites, About Me,

Subjects:

Oral Communication, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Staff

Types:

Activities, Games, Task Cards

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (9.60 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught both regular and TAG 3rd Grade for 22 years, ESL PK-5th for 6 years, and was a Title I Reading and Math Interventionist for 3rd-5th for 4 years. I am recently retired and love creating resources for TpT.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I provided instruction with fun and laughter in an organized, well-managed environment. I love words and word play. Games and songs were always a regular part of my lesson plans.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have been a Teacher of the Week, Teacher of the Month, Teacher of the Quarter, Educator of the Year, and less officially…A Favorite Teacher of All Time.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I hold a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor and an M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership from Sam Houston State University. I have additional certifications in English as a Second Language and Special Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I consider myself an expert on 3rd graders and horses. I've ridden hunter, jumper, eventing, and dressage horses most of my life. I am still happily married to Tom since 1981. We have one daughter, Erin, who is a graphic designer and photographer.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Arts & Music, Other (Art), Music, Vocal Music, Other (Performing Arts), Physical Education, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Arabic, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Business, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community