Bio Poem Handout Use this template when writing a bio poem, a great format for students to write creatively...		Books to Use When Teaching Fables Recommended books related to fables for classroom use.
Student Baseball Cards Students make baseball cards as a way of getting to know one another.		Desk Barriers Students will create privacy shields to create barriers between desks.
Getting to Know Each Other Through Poetry Students get to know each other through a poetry writing activity.		Classroom Timesaver: ID Numbers Assigning students I.D. numbers saves time during assignment collection, field trips, and fire...
Sign In Use sign language to help lower the noise level in your classroom.		What Is a Peaceable Classroom? An activity to encourage your students to interact peacefully in the classroom.
Personal Space Use numbers to ensure students have personal space and help them keep track of their things.		Strides for Women Posters Students research the lives of accomplished women and create posters displaying the...
Our First Classroom Book Build classroom community while creating your first classroom book.		Similar and Different Students discuss the ways in which they are similar and different.
Name Tags Use name tags to help you learn students' names.		Remembering Names Use these fun games to help students remember each other's names.
Opening Activities Teach students that learning begins right away in your classroom with a daily opening learning...		Similar and Different Students discuss the ways in which they are similar and different. This is a great activity to...
Go on a Building Tour Take your students on a building tour so that they may know their way around the school.		Getting to Know Your Student Send this letter home to parents to help you know your students better.
Classroom Introductions Introduce yourself to your students and discuss year long objectives. Students also introduce...		Substitute Teacher Information Filling in these sheets will provide your substitutes with the necessary information to run...