Below are a few items I use when the school year starts - some are made by me and some are made by other amazing teachers!
3 minute until Dismissal Checklist!
I have this placed by my classroom door. Obviously because the clock is near it and the little eyes always watch the clock for the time! I have it in a Word doc so if you want it just comment and I'll post it - you can edit it however you like! It is great for those even more intense "observations" that PA has now ... blah.
Chalkboard Rules poster
This is really cute! If you know anything about me, well I love chalkboards and they were huge at my wedding. Without a doubt this would be included in my classroom!
Sadly, "we do lots of tests" is the truth in PA. When I was in school we had book reports and could make fun presentations and had choices. Now if it is on the PSSA it has to be taught and nothing else unless you have "free time" which never happens. I always try to do projects in my reading classes but with the limited resources, time, and strict curriculum guides (Common Core) one has to bow down and get the standards/content done.
Student Information Sheet
This little guy comes in handy! I found this on the internet a few years ago so I honestly did not make this and wish I knew who the original author was! I am going to mix it up a bit this year for my new students who move in and add e-mail address to the form. Many times parents do not fill out the office form out all the way and I grab this doc once it is completed for their use. Once I use up my supply of these the newest one will be made and posted for you.
Remember, if you want Word Doc/PDFs of the above just respond below and I'll send them out. Happy new school year!
