Performance Assessment Basics This article outlines different assessments teachers can use in the classroom to evaluate...		Effective Instruction for English Language Learners with Mild Disabilities A description of the Optimal Learning Environment Curriculum, a resource that helps teachers of...
Oral Presentations Improve students' performance skills, with this guide that provides a list of ways to improve...		Icebreakers Icebreakers help students and teachers get to know each other. Ease your students into the new...
Please Do Not Disturb Sign (Testing) Use this printable sign to indicate to others that they should not disturb your class due to...		Acts of Kindness Award This award will highlight any student who has displayed an act of kindness. This printable is...
Fantasy Vacation Students do independent research about a vacation spot and then create a travel brochure...		Hooray Certificates There are two certificates in this customizable printable -- both reward student...
A Visit to the Zoo Sub Kit (Grades 1-2) Use this substitute teacher kit for grades 1-2 that encourages children to explore the world of...		Certificate of Outstanding Performance Reward your students with a special certificate. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF...
What Am I? Icebreaker Explore an activity that helps students to get to know one another using animal sounds.		Special Achievement Award There are two awards on this page – an award for special achievement and one for expressing...
Postcards Icebreaker Students create postcards that reflect a summer happening. They use a pen name to sign it and...		Certificate of Appreciation Show your gratitude for someone's good deeds or work. This printable is customizable. Tailor...
Classmate Book Report Icebreaker Students generate fake book reports with their classmates by sharing information.		Awards and Certificates Use printable certificates and awards to recognize great effort, achievement, or progress by...
Create a Scrapbook Icebreaker Creating scrapbooks about themselves can lead students to studying autobiographies.		World History Firsts Test students' knowledge of world history by asking them to identify when these seminal events...
Strategies for Teaching Culturally Diverse Students A descriptive list of behaviors and strategies for teaching culturally diverse students.		Communities Worksheet Children will use the internet to find things that help make a community.