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8th grade professional development activities under $5
School Staff Teacher Awards
*The BEST SELLING Staff Awards on TpT!** Teachers deserve awards, too! Your staff and colleagues are going to LOVE getting their very own recognition with these staff awards! These are perfect for the end of the year or teacher appreciation week at your school! Included are 80 unique staff awards to hand out. I have also included a blank one for you to create your own! Just download the FREE font KG Summer Sunshine Blackout and create your own awards! Do you need STUDENT END OF THE YEAR AWARD
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PreK - 12th, Staff
NO PREP DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM - Build Teamwork
NO PREP DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM - Build TeamworkPERFECT FOR EVERY CLASSROOMEscape rooms help cultivate a GROWTH MINDSET by nurturing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Having done so many breakout and escape rooms in my own class, I can tell you that it's really easy to spot a child that is stuck in a fixed mindset. They will do one of two things; act like they are too cool for school and not participate or they will just quit. This is great information for a teacher because now you know
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Loop Short Film Worksheet (Autism, Special Needs, Inclusion, Diversity, SPED)
Use this short film to introduce the topic of Nonverbal Autism or other special needs in your classroom. This worksheet takes the ideas from the short film and has students expand on the perceptions of both autistic children and those that work with them.This is a two-page PDF worksheet with 8 short answer questions. Students should be encouraged to express their opinions and experiences through their responses. There is no answer key as students responses should vary.If you would like the Googl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Short Film Worksheet Bundle: Inclusion and Diversity
"Would You Rather?" Ice Breaker Activity
"Would You Rather?" Ice Breaker Activity
Christy Plumley
I designed this activity to use on the first day of school to get the students warmed up to eachother and to add a bit of humor to the classroom.
There are 27 questions on this worksheet with choices of A & B- like:
-Would you rather: A) be able to visit 100 years in the past or B) 100 years in the future?
-Would you rather: A) run barefoot over broken glass or B) run barefoot over hot coals?
- Would you rather: A) sit in a tub of
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Restorative Circles Low Risk Prompts
This printable contains 126 talking points that can be used in Restorative Circles. These topics are low risk and meant to build rapport. These questions can be used in classrooms circles, during counseling, advisement circles or at staff meetings. If you like this resource, check out the restorative practices starter pack (bundle), or the following individual resources!1. Restorative Circles Contract Template2. Restorative Circles Character & Values Prompts3. I-Statements Print Out4. Rest
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Also included in: Restorative Circle Starter Packet (Bundle)
Arctic Survival Activity (For Team-Building, Group Dynamics, and Personality)
This cooperative learning activity pits learners and their groups against survival experts to see if they can survive a plane crash in the arctic. Will they make more sound decisions individually, or as a group? How do groups reach consensus? What sort of identities, personalities, or traits tend to dominate group discussion or group activities? These questions and more lie underneath the surface of a classic and beloved classroom activity!These topics and more are broached in this product, whi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
Aware Care and Mindfulness Coloring Pages Replacing Toxic Self-Care Culture
Self-care culture has become so toxic these days, but the basic principles of teaching people to be aware of their current state and how they can get to a place of regulation and healing and mindfulness is still essential! That’s why I coined the term “Aware Care” and created this resource to help!Aware Care is all about being aware (mindful) of where we are emotionally and relationally, finding ways to regulate our bodies and minds, and entering into relationship with others in a kinder way!Awa
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Aware Care and Mindfulness Bundle Replacing Toxic Self-Care Culture
Learn Google Slides with this Tutorial Scavenger Hunt - Intermediate
This Intermediate "how to" will take you and/or your students step by step through the learning process of how to do special effects in Google Slides. Google Slides is a great tool for much more than we realize and especially for creating eBooks and digital interactive worksheets. Students have a great time learning how they can up their presentations and reports for any subject!This tutorial is designed as a Scavenger Hunt. You can set specific rules for your students and have them race agai
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Teaching Collaboration: A 21st Century Skill
Do you teach collaboration skills? This is a great resource to use before students engage in a collaborative project or activity! The activities in this resource can be used in any content area across the curriculum to teach collaboration skills. During the first month of back to school or before students engage in collaborative learning, use the activities in this resource as a springboard to help students understand your expectations during cooperative learning assignments. The activities can
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3rd - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Printable Infographic Templates
Infographics are a fun new way to help students view and absorb information. With an infographic, teachers can pack a ton of material into ONE exciting visual representation that is used to prompt learning, engage students, assign as a form of alternative assessment, and communicate with parents.
Infographics can be used by students to:
- Share their findings from a research project
- Create a thinking map of their learning
- Collaborate with their peers on an inquiry-based learning initiative
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Restorative Circles Character & Values Prompts
This printable contains 84 prompts that can be used in restorative circles. These topics are more personal and value based than the low-risk questions. They can be used once members of your group have established rapport with one another. If you like this resource, check out the restorative practices starter pack (bundle), or the following individual resources!1. Restorative Circles Contract Template2. Restorative Circle Low Risk Prompts3. I-Statements Print Out4. Restorative Questions for Con
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Also included in: Restorative Circle Starter Packet (Bundle)
When FAIR Isn't Enough: A Lesson on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Do you want to create a more inclusive learning environment for your students? This lesson will introduce your students to the concept of equity, diversity, and inclusion through hands on group activities, discussions, and reflective journaling. This is an excellent resource for fostering inclusive learning environments, teaching students the power of mutual respect, collaboration, and empathy. All of these elements are important if we, as educators, want to provide safer learning spaces and bu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Reflection and Goal Setting Activity - Growth vs Fixed Mindset for Students
Are you looking for a fun self-reflection and goal-setting activity to start the year off right? This activity helps students and teachers think critically about their values, actions, and goals through values-based sorting and reflection.This is a print and digital interactive resource complete with printable worksheets and digital slides.*******************************************************************************Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:★Big Rocks, Little Rocks Worksheet
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6th - 9th
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Education and Training - Classroom Management Scenarios Practice Worksheets
Once your students have learned an overview of classroom management (a resource for that can be found HERE: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teaching-Classroom-Management-Education-and-Training-FACS-10874461), elevate your students' confidence in dealing with various classroom disruptions with this scenario packet.Key Features:Realistic Scenarios: Immerse yourself in scenarios reflective of actual classroom dynamics, covering a range of situations from disruptive behavior to diverse l
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6th - 12th
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Aware Care and Mindfulness Activity Cards Replacing Toxic Self-Care Culture
Self-care culture has become so toxic these days, but the basic principles of teaching people to be aware of their current state and how they can get to a place of regulation and healing and mindfulness is still essential! That’s why I coined the term “Aware Care” and created this resource to help!Aware Care is all about being aware (mindful) of where we are emotionally and relationally, finding ways to regulate our bodies and minds, and entering into relationship with others in a kinder way!Awa
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Aware Care and Mindfulness Bundle Replacing Toxic Self-Care Culture
Accountable Talk Digital Discussion Game: TIC TAC TALKING TURNS | Jamboard
How can we take pair share to the next level? Gamify it! Tic Tac TALKING turns is a great way to ensure that every partner contributes to the discussion, and has a bit of fun too. The set comes with two Google Slides templates and 7 versions pre-made in Jamboard & ready to use! Each Jamboard page also includes accountable talk/ visible thinking routine prompts that you may adjust for your class or level. Students choose an X or O or other icon (like cat/ dog, cap/ sunglasses) and get to move
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education, Staff
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24 Team Building Activities
This gives a list of 24 great team building activities along a description of each. I use this the first week of school to get to know my students as well as when I was a Strategist with my staff members to get to know each other at the start of the year and on each Staff Development Day.
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Intro to VEX IQ 1st Gen Mini Workshop
This workshop (24 slides that guide and teach) is designed for all ages including students grade 3 to 12, parents, coaches, and other teachers.The first part is building a robot followed by a bunch of fun individual and team challenges.The second part introduces programming the robot.I have used this workshop with parents, other teachers and students who were interested in a quick introduction to the VEX IQ platform.Have fun!
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Cube Template - Make your own cubes!
This is the template I use to make the cubes I used in my classroom. I use them now to teach this strategy (cubing) in my GT differentiation staff development sessions. Hopefully this will save you some time when you create your own. I know this is one of my popular activities with teachers. Each side of the cube has a textbox on it so you just type in what you would like. :)
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K - 12th
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Turn and Talk Accountable Talk Mini Lesson Practice and Handouts
Using ACCOUNTABLE TALK purposefully and routinely not only allows for your students to practice their speaking and listening skills, but also allows for your students to make meaningful connections to what they are studying. By engaging in TURN AND TALK discussions, students build confidence, gain knowledge from one another, and take ownership of their learning. This mini-lesson is a great way to introduce the concepts of TURN AND TALK as well as ACCOUNTABLE TALK to your students. By explaining
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5th - 8th, Staff
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Team Building Cup Activity
This Team Building Cup Activity is great for Staff Development, or to do with your class or student club, at the beginning of the school year. It is very fun and interactive! It is tied in together at the end, stressing the importance of education being the foundation to our future.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Personality Test Reflection Activity: Enneagrams | SEL and Community Building
Unlock the power of self-discovery and enhance interpersonal connections with this comprehensive Personality Test Reflection Activity! Designed for secondary students and professional development sessions alike, this product offers a deep dive into the Enneagram personality test, guiding participants through a transformative journey of self-awareness and collaboration.Key Features:Facilitator Notes with Free Resources: Facilitate the exploration seamlessly with comprehensive facilitator notes. A
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: New Year's Agriculture in the Classroom Bundle
Enneagram Scenarios Game
Looking for a Get-to-Know-You game that is unique and actually helps everyone get to know each other in a very real, but also fun, way? Do you want your students to gain a better perspective of their classmates and have more grace for everyone's differences? If so, this is the game for you! First, have your students take an Enneagram quiz and then read up on the personality type they got to be sure it's correct. Then, put them in groups by type and play this game where they will write what they
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Short Stories WH questions, Exploring the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How
Short Stories WH Questions" is a collection of ten inspiring and thought-provoking short stories for children. Each story is designed to spark curiosity and encourage children to ask questions while teaching important values and life lessons.What is the target audience of the book?The target audience for "Short Stories WH Questions" is children aged 3 to 12 years old. The stories are perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to engage children in meaningful conversations about impor
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education
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