Self-Portrait Help students develop a sense of self while examining race and diversity.		Bio Poem Handout Use this template when writing a bio poem, a great format for students to write creatively...
Animal Defenses An article with photos of some of the innovative means animals have developed for attack and...		Our First Classroom Book Build classroom community while creating your first classroom book.
A Guide to Library Books: The Dewey Decimal System Help students understand the categories of the Dewey Decimal System, with this chart. This is...		Sign In Use sign language to help lower the noise level in your classroom.
Literary Glossary The definitions of literary terms such as memoir, tragicomedy, comedy, and more can be found in...		Student Baseball Cards Students make baseball cards as a way of getting to know one another.
Attendance and Lunch: A Simple Set-Up An easy system for taking attendance and organizing lunch at the beginning of the day.		Personal Space Use numbers to ensure students have personal space and help them keep track of their things.
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.
A Back-to-School Conversation Foster trust in the classroom through this first day of school activity.		Opening Activities Teach students that learning begins right away in your classroom with a daily opening learning...
Decorating Tips for the Classroom Tips for creating a more comfortable classroom atmosphere.		Classroom Introductions Introduce yourself to your students and discuss year long objectives. Students also introduce...
Getting to Know Each Other Through Poetry Students get to know each other through a poetry writing activity.		Go on a Building Tour Take your students on a building tour so that they may know their way around the school.
Baseball Card Interview Questions Questions to accompany the Back to School Baseball Card activity.		Multiple Intelligences: An Overview An overview of Multiple Intelligences theory.