What’s included:

3 different color cover page options include:

-Birthday bear

-Birthday cat

-Cake and Ice Cream

Student page options include:

-Happy Birthday!

-Student writes about why they think they are great and draws a picture.

-Student writes in one thing they like about the birthday student and draws a picture.

-Student writes why they think they are great and colors a picture of friends.

-Student writes about one thing they like about the birthday student and colors a picture of cake and ice cream.

Lined paper and handwriting paper options.

Print off the covers and writing pages ahead of time for the year so it makes it even quicker and easier for you. Simply have the students write something nice about the birthday student and either color or draw a picture. Put all the pages together, add a cover and you have a fantastic birthday gift for the birthday student!

Such an easy and meaningful birthday gift idea for your students!

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These no-prep birthday bingo cards are perfect for class parties, to celebrate your own birthday with your class, at the end of the year to celebrate summer birthdays, as a whole class reward, on sub days, or for Fun Fridays to celebrate the birthdays of the week. ! They are also a great way to review vocabulary!

What’s Included:

Included are 30 different bingo cards and a set of teacher-calling cards.

Laminating the bingo cards and calling cards is suggested.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the bingo cards, print and cut the calling cards and you’re ready for a fun party game!

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The bingo cards are filled with the answer to 30 different school-related jokes. The teacher will read each joke, and then the students will find the correct answer on their board. There is a matching picture on each of the calling cards and bingo cards so the students can easily check their answers. The pictures on the boards also make it so non-readers and ESL students can play as well.

These no-prep school jokes bingo cards are perfect for parties, as a whole class reward, on sub days, or for Fun Fridays! They are also a great way to review vocabulary!

What’s included:

Included are 30 different bingo cards and a set of teacher calling cards. A second set of calling cards is included with the answer to each joke on it as well.

Laminating the bingo cards and calling cards is suggested.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the bingo cards, print and cut the calling cards and you’re ready for a fun party game

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Greeting choices include

wave

dance

thumbs up

bow

elbow bump

wink

silly face

salute

toe tap

hand on heart

air fist bump

air high five

air hug

namaste

spirit fingers

curtsy

high five

hug

fist bump

pat on the back

handshake

pinky shake

There are 2 options for you, or you can build your own.

Additional cards include, Good Morning, Say Hello!, Goodbye! and Morning Greeting Choices

Everything comes in both color and black and white printing options.

Laminate the cards and attach a magnet strip to the back for the easiest use on your whiteboard.

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This smart cookie craft is perfect for your back to school unit, or the end of the year. A great way to set goals for the new school year or reflect on what they have learned throughout the school year. They look adorable hanging on the bulletin board or in the hallway!

What’s Included:

There are two different ways to make the smart cookie craftivity.

-Print a black and white page that has all of the pieces to make the smart cookie on it for each student and have them color and assemble the holiday wreath.

-Print each of the parts pages on the corresponding color paper accounting for how many students you have, and hand out the parts to the students to cut and assemble.

After the craft is assembled, the students will need a long piece of construction paper to glue on their smart cookie and writing page of your choice. They look adorable displayed in the classroom!

There are 4 writing prompt pages included along with both a writing paper option along with regular a regular lined version.

I’ve also included an additional blank sheet in case the students need to staple an additional page for writing

-I Am A Smart Cookie

-I Am A Smart Cookie Here are 3 things I want to learn this year.

-I Am A Smart Cookie Here are 3 things I learned this year.

-You Are A Smart Cookie – Great for kids to make as an encouraging message for other students for testing or any time of the year.

Prep is quick and easy, and they look adorable when displayed in the classroom or hallway!

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These posters have a clean, white design and will fit easily with any classroom theme or classroom decor.

What’s Included:

These number posters feature the number on primary lines, the ASL number handshapes, a ten frame showing the number, and the word for the number.

Numbers 1-10 are included.

These print 8.5” wide x 11” tall Print and laminate for durability before hanging.

These work well with our ASL Alphabet Posters as well.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print, laminate, and hang!

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These posters have a clean, white design and will fit easily with any classroom theme or classroom decor. This alphabet line features the letter (uppercase and lowercase) on primary lines, ASL handshapes, a picture that begins with the letter, and the word of the picture.

These print 8.5” wide x 11” tall Print and laminate for durability before hanging.

What’s Included:

26 ASL letter posters plus an extra option for the letter x.

Short vowel sound posters are included to help with teaching beginning sounds. There are two printable options for the letter x, xylophone, and box for the ending x sound.

The words included on the posters are

apple, butterfly, carrots, dog, egg, fire truck, grapes, horse, igloo, jacket, kiwi, lion, monkey, nest, ostrich, pumpkin, question mark, robot, strawberry, tiger, umbrella, violin, watermelon, xylophone, box, yo-yo, zebra

Make sure to grab the ASL Number Posters too!

Prep is quick and easy… Just print, laminate, and hang!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Karina C. says, “I love this resource! My students are deaf kindergartners and this helps them with learning the letters. I like the realistic images, too. Thanks for creating such a wonderful resource! ”

Renae H. says, “These are great! I love the different skin tones. We teach asl every day in my room and these are perfect!”

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-Print a black and white page that has all of the pieces to make the Frankenstein on it for each student and have them color and assemble Frankenstein.

-Print each of the parts pages on the corresponding color paper accounting for how many students you have, and hand out the parts to the students to cut and assemble.

After the craft is assembled, the students will need a long piece of construction paper to glue on their Frankenstein and writing page of your choice. They look adorable displayed in the classroom!

There are 3 writing prompt pages included along with both a writing paper option along with regular a regular lined version.

I’ve also included an additional blank sheet in case the students need to staple an an additional page for writing

-My Frankenstein
-My Friend Frankenstein – If I were friends with Frankenstein
-Why is Frankenstein Green?

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This craft is perfect for a fun Halloween craft or during the month of October! They look adorable hanging on the bulletin board or in the hallway!

What’s Included:

There are two different ways to make the candy corn craftivity. There are two different ways to make the haunted house craftivity.

-Print a black and white page that has all of the pieces to make the haunted house on it for each student and havethem color and assemble the haunted house.

-Print each of the parts pages on the corresponding color paper accounting for how many students you have, and hand out the parts to the students to cut and assemble.

After the craft is assembled, the students will need a long piece of construction paper to glue on their haunted house and writing page of your choice. They look adorable displayed in the classroom!

There are 4 writing prompt pages included along with both a writing paper option along with regular a regular lined version.

• The Haunted House
• In My Haunted House – I feel, I see, I hear
• Haunted House For Sale

I’ve also included an additional blank sheet in case the students need to staple an additional page for writing

Prep is quick and easy…. and they look adorable displayed in the classroom or hallway!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Kerry M. says, “My class LOVED this! We made our haunted houses and wrote narrative stories to go along with them! Super engaging and cute!

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This cactus craft is perfect for your back to school unit, or the end of the year. A great way to set goals for the new school year or reflect on what they have learned throughout the school year. They look adorable hanging on the bulletin board or in the hallway!

What’s Included:

There are two different ways to make the cactus craftivity.

-Print a black and white page that has all of the pieces to make the cactus on it for each student and have them color and assemble the cactus.

-Print each of the parts pages on the corresponding color paper accounting for how many students you have, and hand out the parts to the students to cut and assemble.

After the craft is assembled, the students will need a long piece of construction paper to glue on their cactus and thewriting page of your choice. They look adorable displayed in the classroom!

There are 4 writing prompt pages included along with both a writing paper option along with regular a regular lined version.

I’ve also included an additional blank sheet in case the students need to staple an additional page for writing

-We are going to grow this year! -This year I hope to

-This year was on point! Here are 3 things that we did this year.

-We stick together!

-We are a sharp bunch!

Prep is quick and easy…. and they look adorable displayed in the classroom or hallway!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Melissa B. says, “This is a very easy craft, especially for the start of the school year. My students enjoy it! ”

Jamei C. says, “These turned out so cute!!!”

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Let everyone know where you or your class is with these where are we? door signs. Simply print, cut and laminate. Punch a hole in the middle towards the top of the sign and hang them in your window or on your door using a 3M hook.

Places included are:
Lunch
PE
Bathroom
MPR
Library
Music
Recess
Art
Computer Lab
Science Lab
Field Trip
Assembly
Gym
We are here, come on in!
Off Campus
Meeting

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These are perfect for the classroom and/or art room.

The questions for the board are

What supplies do I need?

Where does this go?

Where can I work?

Can I work with a friend?

What do I do when I’m done?

What is the task?

What do I do if I need help?

There are 66 cards included to answer the above questions.

The cards included are

What supplies do I need?: scissors, glue stick, pencil, glue, dry erase marker, markers, watercolor paint, clipboard, post-it note highlighter, reading book, math binder, science journal, writing journal, STEM log, daily take home folder, headphones, computer, tablet, whiteboard, colored pencils, paint brushes, eraser, large scissors, tempera paint, liquid watercolor paint, drying rack, paint pallet, water cup, paper towel, oil pastel, chalk pastel, art portfolio, trash bucket, tray, scrap paper, painting smock, sketchbook.

Where does this?: turn in bins, in my daily take-home binder, in my take-home binder, on my desk, in my mailbox, in my science journal, in my math binder, in my writing journal, in my backpack, in my math journal, in my STEM log, in my science journal, hand to the teacher, submit to teacher, class folder.

Where can I work?: at my desk, at my center, on the carpet, work around the room, at my table.

Can I work with a friend?: do it by yourself, collaborate with a buddy, share ideas but complete your own work, complete with the group.

What do I do if I need help? ask the teacher, raise my hand, ask a classmate.

Laminate the cards and attach a magnet strip to the back for the easiest use on your whiteboard.

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Alexandra Z. says, “By far the best purchase experience I’ve had anywhere! Jenette is amazing and has been extremely friendly and even more helpful! I teach art to preschool through 8th grade all in the same room which obviously includes students from a wide range of ages and abilities. These labels are exactly what I needed to help with the chaos. I’ve only used them one day and I’ve spent a considerably less amount of time repeating to students what they need, where it goes when finished, and more! The pictures help a lot for the younger students who are still learning to read, and the title cards saying where things go after, where to work, and especially the needed supplies only make things clearer for the students. Jenette went above and beyond for me even adding additional cards with more art supplies on them. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend these cards and this seller!”

Sarah C. says, “These are SO helpful in building students’ independence! I no longer have to answer a million questions-I just point to the board. Thank you!!”

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These print 8.5” wide x 11” tall Print and laminate for durability before hanging.

Short vowel sound posters are included to help with teaching beginning sounds. Two printable options for letter x, xylophone and box for the ending x sound.

The words included on the posters are:
apple, butterfly, carrots, dog, egg, fire truck, grapes, horse, igloo, jacket, kiwi, lion, monkey, nest, ostrich, pumpkin, question mark, robot, strawberry, tiger, umbrella, violin, watermelon, xylophone, box, yo-yo, zebra

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Let everyone know where you or your class is with these where are we? door signs. Simply print, cut and laminate. Punch a hole in the middle towards the top of the sign and hang them in your window or on your door using a 3M hook.

Places included are:
Lunch
PE
Bathroom
MPR
Library
Music
Recess
Art
Computer Lab
Science Lab
Field Trip
Assembly
Gym
We are here, come on in!
Off Campus
Meeting

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These library labels have a clean and simple design that will easily match any theme or class decor. Use them to organize your personal library or your class library.

By organizing your classroom library, you’ll be able to

• Easily find a book appropriate for your readers.
• Promote a range of literacy skills.
• Provide access to high-interest books on a variety of levels.
• Offer opportunities for the representation of your students’ home cultures.
• Naturally integrate content across curriculum areas.
• Introduce students to new cultures and perspectives.

What’s Included:

The labels measure approximately 3 1/4 inches by 4 inches. Laminating is suggested for durability. They fit the book bins available at Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, and more.

Included in this download are labels for:

Animals

Arctic

Penguins

Farm Animals

Apples

Pumpkins

Summer

Fall

Spring

Winter

Bats

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Easter

Holidays Around the World

Space

Butterflies

Insects

Back to School

St. Patrick’s Day

Weather

Teacher Favorites

Plants

Flowers

Science

Alphabet

Forest Animals

Multicultural

Countries

Birds

Food

Frogs

Father’s Day

Mother’s Day

Earth Day

Transportation

Ocean

Pets

Sharing

Colors

Ladybugs

Nature

Numbers

Friendship

Beach

Biography

100 Days of School

Emotions

Fiction

Non Fiction

Poetry

Superhero

Art

Chapter Books

Valentine’s Day

Desert

Instruments

Classics

Simple Machines

Class Favorites

Rocks and Minerals

Easy Readers

Holiday

Mystery

Money

Birthday

Feelings

Family

Manners

New Year

Community Helpers

Tide Pools

Shapes

Pirates

Rainforest

Fantasy

States

Presidents

Snowmen

United States of America

Dental Health

Dinosaur

Sharks

History

Community Service

Autobiography

Sports

Graphic Novels

Humor

Author of the Month

Geography

Life Cycles

Reptiles

Fun Facts

Book Hospital

Fairy Tales

Nursery Rhymes

Social Studies

Spiders

Owls

Favorite Author

Science

Seasons

Human Body

12 months

Uppercase letter labels in colored letters and in black and white

Lowercase letter labels in a rainbow pattern.

Numbers 1 – 10 labels

Laminiting the labels or using book bin sleeves are recommended for longer use.

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Lauren T. says, “Loved these. So many categories to fit any library. Perfect for creating my class book organization! ”

Kimberly B. says, “These cards made it very easy to organize my classroom library by theme or topic. Cute design, and a variety of options.”

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Let everyone know where you or your class is with these where are we? door signs. Simply print, cut and laminate. Punch a hole in the middle towards the top of the sign and hang them in your window or on your door using a 3M hook.

Places included are:
Lunch
PE
Bathroom
MPR
Library
Music
Recess
Art
Computer Lab
Science Lab
Field Trip
Assembly
Gym
We are here, come on in!
Off Campus
Meeting

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Let everyone know where you or your class is with these where are we? door signs. Simply print, cut and laminate. Punch a hole in the middle towards the top of the sign and hang them in your window or on your door using a 3M hook.

Places included are:
Lunch
PE
Bathroom
MPR
Library
Music
Recess
Art
Computer Lab
Science Lab
Field Trip
Assembly
Gym
We are here, come on in!
Off Campus
Meeting

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Let everyone know where you or your class is with these where are we? door signs. Simply print, cut and laminate. Punch a hole in the middle towards the top of the sign and hang them in your window or on your door using a 3M hook.

Places included are:
Lunch
PE
Bathroom
MPR
Library
Music
Recess
Art
Computer Lab
Science Lab
Field Trip
Assembly
Gym
We are here, come on in!
Off Campus
Meeting

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This August Craftivities Bundle includes the following items:
Mouse Craft With Writing Prompts/Pages
Fish Craft With Writing Prompts/Pages
Raccoon Craft With Writing Prompts/Pages
Crayon Craft With Writing Prompts/Pages

They look adorable displayed in the classroom and are an easy way to spruce up your rotating bulletin boards showing student work.

Each craft also comes with 4 writing prompt pages included along with both a writing paper option along with regular a regular lined version.

I’ve also included an additional blank sheet in case the students need to staple an an additional page for writing.

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Treasure Box Coupons
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Beginning Sounds Letter Bingo
Uppercase/Lowercase Spin and Cover
Farm Bingo

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There are two different ways to make the mouse craftivity.

-Print a black and white page that has all of the pieces to make the mouse on it for each student and have them color and assemble the mouse.

-Print each of the parts pages on the corresponding color paper accounting for how many students you have, and hand out the parts to the students to cut and assemble.

After the craft is assembled, the students will need a long piece of construction paper to glue on their mouse and writing page of your choice. They look adorable displayed in the classroom!

There are 4 writing prompt pages included along with both a writing paper option along with regular a regular lined version.

I’ve also included an additional blank sheet in case the students need to staple an an additional page for writing

-If you give a mouse
-I would live in
-Mouse
-Mouse Facts

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There are two different ways to make the fish craftivity.

-Print a black and white page that has all of the pieces to make the fish on it for each student and have them color and assemble the fish.

-Print each of the parts pages on the corresponding color paper accounting for how many students you have, and hand out the parts to the students to cut and assemble.

After the craft is assembled, the students will need a long piece of construction paper to glue on their fish and writing page of your choice. They look adorable displayed in the classroom!

There are 4 writing prompt pages included along with both a writing paper option along with regular a regular lined version.

I’ve also included an additional blank sheet in case the students need to staple an an additional page for writing

-I can be a good friend
-My fish
-Fish
-Fish Facts

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There are two different ways to make the raccoon craftivity.

-Print a black and white page that has all of the pieces to make the raccoon on it for each student and have them color and assemble the raccoon.

-Print each of the parts pages on the corresponding color paper accounting for how many students you have, and hand out the parts to the students to cut and assemble.

After the craft is assembled, the students will need a long piece of construction paper to glue on their raccoon and writing page of your choice. They look adorable displayed in the classroom!

There are 4 writing prompt pages included along with both a writing paper option along with regular a regular lined version.

I’ve also included an additional blank sheet in case the students need to staple an an additional page for writing. ican’twaitforschool

-If I were a raccoon
-On the first day of school
-Raccoon
-Raccoon facts

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There are two different ways to make the crayon craftivity.

-Print a black and white page that has all of the pieces to make the crayon on it for each student and have them color and assemble the crayon.

-Print each of the parts pages on the corresponding color paper accounting for how many students you have, and hand out the parts to the students to cut and assemble.

After the craft is assembled, the students will need a long piece of construction paper to glue on their crayon and writing page of your choice. They look adorable displayed in the classroom!

There are 3 writing prompt pages included along with both a writing paper option along with regular a regular lined version.

I’ve also included an additional blank sheet in case the students need to staple an an additional page for writing

-My favorite color crayon
-Please don’t quit! I need you to draw
-A colorful year – I’m excited to

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There are 40 different coupons to use as part of your classroom management. There is an additional sheet of just plain coupons with kids on them that you can edit and create additional reward coupons of your own.

**** You must have PowerPoint to edit the file. ****

They come in both color and black and white. Print the coupons you’d like to use and laminate them and put them in your treasure box and use them over and over again or print them in black and white, keep themin an envelope, and give them out for the kids to keep and use.

The coupons that are included are:

-Color with markers for a day.

-Free draw time.

-Use a teacher pencil for a day.

-Choose your place in line.

-Choose one free choice center.

-Choose a class brain break.

-Choose a book to read to the class.

-Playdough time.

-Wear a hat in class.

-Extra math game time

-Free play time.

-Sit by a friend for a day.

-Extra recess.

-Free choice chair for a day.

-Free iPad time.

-Borrow a class library book for the night.

-Have lunch in the classroom.

-Music during work time.

-Bring a stuffed animal for a day.

-Take home a stuffed animal for a night.

-Eat lunch with another class.

-Have lunch with the teacher.

-Sit in the teacher chair for a day.

-No shoes in class for an hour.

-Choose a read-aloud book for the class.

-Eat lunch outside.

-Switch seats for a day.

-Choose your seat on the rug.

-Extra helper for the day.

-Use a pen for a day.

-Extra snack.

-Bubble gum in class for an hour.

-Ring the bell.

-Choose a mini eraser.

-Choose a piece of candy.

-Choose a scratch and sniff sticker.

-Choose a pencil.

-Use a “smelly” marker for the day.

-Get a “smelly”. (A mark of a fun smelling chapstick on their hand)

-No homework.

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Amy H. says, “This resource helped to save me money from constantly having to refill the prize box. Students were highly motivated to get coupons and most of them were very easy for me to provide.”

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