Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, 2005 - 2012 An article listing the dates and places of eclipses occurring between 2005 and 2012.		A Back-to-School Conversation Foster trust in the classroom through this first day of school activity.
Literary Glossary The definitions of literary terms such as memoir, tragicomedy, comedy, and more can be found in...		Sign In Use sign language to help lower the noise level in your classroom.
U.S. Presidents' Biographies Learn about the life and accomplishments of each U.S. president by reading biographies about...		Getting to Know Each Other Through Poetry Students get to know each other through a poetry writing activity.
Wives and Children of U.S. Presidents A chart listing the wives and children of the U.S. presidents.		Personal Space Use numbers to ensure students have personal space and help them keep track of their things.
Attendance and Lunch: A Simple Set-Up An easy system for taking attendance and organizing lunch at the beginning of the day.		Opening Activities Teach students that learning begins right away in your classroom with a daily opening learning...
First Day Celebration Throw a "Getting to Know You" party on the first day of school.		Name Tags Use name tags to help you learn students' names.
Decorating Tips for the Classroom Tips for creating a more comfortable classroom atmosphere.		Our First Classroom Book Build classroom community while creating your first classroom book.
Baseball Card Interview Questions Questions to accompany the Back to School Baseball Card activity.		Classroom Introductions Introduce yourself to your students and discuss year long objectives. Students also introduce...
Student Baseball Cards Students make baseball cards as a way of getting to know one another.		Go on a Building Tour Take your students on a building tour so that they may know their way around the school.
Bio Poem Handout Use this template when writing a bio poem, a great format for students to write creatively...		Name Game Improve students' alphabet recognition and letter-sound associations while learning fellow...