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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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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

Digital Download PDF (2.57 MB)

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Science Posters Classroom Decor Bundle

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These colorful science posters will brighten up the walls or bulletin boards in your classroom or lab all year long. Poster sets include science lab rules, science mnemonics, and science puns. All of the posters are high resolution and meant to be

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$12.00

$9.50

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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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Classroom Decor Western Theme Cowboy Posters and Coloring Pages

By The Brighter Rewriter

This set includes 6 motivational posters and 4 coloring pages to brighten up a cowboy or western-themed classroom. Great back-to-school decor!You can see all the posters and coloring pages in the preview. These pages were designed in high resolution

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 (4.55 MB)

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Good Manners Posters

By The Brighter Rewriter

These colorful posters teach and remind students of 15 rules of good manners for polite behavior. Display them in your classroom. Model and role-play what each rule looks and sounds like. Afterward, when you "catch" a student following a rule, point

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (7.63 MB)

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Character Traits Photos PowerPoint Activities

By The Brighter Rewriter

Study character traits using 50 engaging animal photos, each matched with a character trait word. The photos are great for studying character traits, adjectives, synonyms, antonyms, compare and contrast writing, creative writing prompts, animal

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Centers

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (80.68 MB)

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Classroom Rules Posters Rainforest Toucan Theme

By The Brighter Rewriter

Do you have a rainforest, jungle or toucan-themed classroom? Each of the 7 posters in this classroom rules set features an adorable toucan and a simple classroom rule. A title poster is also included. One coloring page is just-for-fun and the other

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 (3.57 MB)

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$Math Classroom Decor Posters$

Math Classroom Decor Posters

By The Brighter Rewriter

These 12 punny posters combine wordplay and cute graphics to brighten up your classroom and provide a bit of laughter during math class. You can sneak in some critical thinking by discussing the puns, too. Kids LOVE them!These pages were designed in

Subjects:

Other (Math), Critical Thinking, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (5.01 MB)

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$Classroom Decor Posters Bundle$

Classroom Decor Posters Bundle

By The Brighter Rewriter

Isn't it great to have displays that don't have to be changed every month? These colorful classroom decor posters will brighten up the walls or bulletin boards all year long. Poster sets include classroom rules and behavior, birthdays, voice levels,

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$20.50

$14.50

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Voice Levels Classroom Decor Posters

By The Brighter Rewriter

Need a clever tool to manage classroom noise levels? The rhyming names and matching visuals on these charts are perfect for upper elementary students. One poster has all the levels from 0-4. Use a clothespin and move it up or down to indicate the

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (5.51 MB)

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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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Classroom Rules Posters Dolphin Theme

By The Brighter Rewriter

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

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 (3.69 MB)

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Classroom Song Lyrics for Best Day of My Life

By The Brighter Rewriter

Best Year of My Life song lyrics can be sung to the tune of Best Day of My Life by American Authors and is perfect for back to school motivation or as an everyday school anthem. Kids LOVE this song, plus they can pretend to play banjos!The thumbnail

Subjects:

Other (Music), Other (Specialty), Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Songs, Printables

$1.25

Digital Download PDF (1.26 MB)

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Classroom Rules Posters Ocean Whale Theme

By The Brighter Rewriter

Do you have an ocean, beach, sea, or whale-themed classroom? Each of the 7 posters in this class rules set features an adorable whale and a simple classroom rule. A title poster is also included. One coloring page is just-for-fun and the other can

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 (3.60 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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