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Lunchbox Notes Daily Jokes for Students

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304 daily brain breaks, joke of the day, or lunchbox jokes combine humor, language review, and critical thinking practice. Jokes are grouped by their topics, which include school, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, animals, Valentine's Day,

Subjects:

Specialty, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, For Parents

$4.00

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Motivational Testing Letter for Students

By The Brighter Rewriter

Teachers and parents, do you need a quick way to ease student anxiety before state testing? Simply print one of these letters featuring an original poem and fun graphics. The poem reminds children to do their best and take pride in their work

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), For All Subjects, Test Preparation

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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End of the Year Last Day of School Positive Notes for Students

By The Brighter Rewriter

These 24 EOY notes or gift tags for students use engaging graphics and wordplay with just a splash of color. They're perfect for gifts given by teachers to students at the end of the school year. You'll have one last chance for a bit of critical

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), End of Year, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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End of Year Goodbye Letter and Autograph Pages for Students

By The Brighter Rewriter

Say goodbye to your students with this original poem! Sign it, then print it in color or in black-and-white as a coloring page. Also included are matching pages for students to collect autographs from all their classmates. Great way to celebrate

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), For All Subjects, End of Year

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (3.08 MB)

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Testing Motivation Sticky Notes for Students

By The Brighter Rewriter

These 24 positive messages print on 3x3 sticky notes and combine fun graphics with clever wordplay for student encouragement. A printing template is included. The 24 unique designs can be printed with 6 different designs on one page or 6 of the same

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Other (Specialty), Test Preparation

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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Christmas Positive Notes for Students

By The Brighter Rewriter

These 6 Christmas-themed notes for students use engaging graphics and wordplay with just a splash of color. They're perfect for motivation or for gifts given by teachers to students in December. You can sneak in a bit of critical thinking practice

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$1.00

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Testing Motivation Positive Notes for Students

By The Brighter Rewriter

Use 24 notes with engaging graphics, encouraging sayings, and fun wordplay for testing motivation! They're perfect for teachers to give to students or for parents to slip into backpacks or lunchboxes to help a child relax and feel confident. Each

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Test Preparation, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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Testing Motivation Sticky Notes Coloring Pages

By The Brighter Rewriter

These 24 mini-coloring pages print on 3x3 sticky notes and combine fun graphics with clever wordplay for student encouragement. A printing template is included. The 24 unique designs can be printed with 6 different designs on one page or 6 of the

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Other (Specialty), Test Preparation

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Testing Motivation Sticky Notes Bundle

By The Brighter Rewriter

Print these 48 positive messages on 3x3 sticky notes to encourage students before state testing. A printing template is included. All the notes combine fun graphics with clever wordplay. One set of 24 designs can be printed in color. The other 24

Subjects:

Specialty, Test Preparation, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$6.00

$4.50

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Thank You Cards Coloring Pages

By The Brighter Rewriter

Let students create their own thank you cards to appreciate teachers, parents, staff members, volunteers, field trip guides, and more. Print, color, fold on the dotted line, and write a message inside. Keep extra copies in a basket for students to

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Life Skills, Character Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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Halloween Positive Notes for Students

By The Brighter Rewriter

These 6 Halloween-themed notes or gift tags for students use engaging graphics and wordplay with just a splash of color. They're perfect for motivation or for gifts given by teachers to students in October. You can sneak in a bit of critical

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Halloween, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$1.00

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Positive Notes for Students Bundle

By The Brighter Rewriter

Need motivational notes or gift tags to use in your classroom? This bundle features sets for back-to-school, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, testing, and EOY. Students LOVE the engaging graphics and wordplay. You can sneak in a

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Other (Specialty), Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$11.00

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Back to School Positive Notes for Students

By The Brighter Rewriter

These 6 back to school notes for students use engaging graphics and wordplay with just a splash of color. They're perfect as welcome to the classroom notes or for gifts given by teachers to students on the first day of school. You can sneak in a bit

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (3.08 MB)

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Testing Strategies Posters and Sticky Notes

By The Brighter Rewriter

Teach 6 important testing strategies for taking standardized tests with these colorful rhyming posters and sticky notes. The strategies include reading and rereading the text, making mental pictures, taking notes, marking important clues, crossing

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), For All Subjects, Test Preparation

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.94 MB)

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Welcome Back to School Letter for Students

By The Brighter Rewriter

Welcome your new students back to school with an original poem in 3 different designs. You can choose to print with lots of color, a little color, or in black-and-white. The pages have enough space to write in a student's name at the top and sign

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$2.00

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Valentine Positive Notes for Students

By The Brighter Rewriter

These 6 valentines or Valentine's Day notes for upper elementary students use engaging graphics and wordplay with just a splash of color. They're perfect for motivation, for gifts given by teachers to students in February, or as valentines. You can

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Valentine's Day, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (3.54 MB)

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Welcome Back to School Letter for Teachers

By The Brighter Rewriter

Welcome your elementary teachers back to school with this original poem in 3 different designs. You can choose to print the letter with lots of color, a little color, or in black-and-white. The poem is a light-hearted look at all the fun in store

Subjects:

Back to School, Poetry, For Administrators

Grades:

Staff

Types:

Handouts, Printables, For Principals & Administrators

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (2.68 MB)

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Thanksgiving Positive Notes for Students

By The Brighter Rewriter

These 6 Thanksgiving-themed notes for students use engaging graphics and wordplay with just a splash of color. They're perfect for motivation or for gifts given by teachers to students in November. You can sneak in a bit of critical thinking

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Thanksgiving, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (3.43 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