Check out this awesome inventory survey to gain insight into students perceptions and perspective. Included there are 20 questions that have three emojis to choose from. Students will simple put a check under the one they most likely agree with, like a likert scale. Questions include topics such as: Do you follow the rules? Do you like being in my class? My teacher truly cares about me. and many more. The second page has short answer questions where students can elaborate a bit on questions such as How can your teacher help you today or why do you like working with your teacher. This is a great way to get a temperature check and gain insight into what your students think and feel about your class.

Check out this awesome tracking form that transfers the accountability and ownership over grades to the student. This can either be housed by them or keep with you, but the intention is that students record their scores for each assessment throughout the current grading period. Up top, they will list the name of the assessment and their grade. At the bottom, they will add a point on their line graph to track change over time. This is a great way to promote ownership, leadership, responsibility and so much more. It also serves as great documentation come parent teacher conferences time! Be sure to check out our other tracking forms, such as our Monthly Behavior Tracking Form!

Check out this awesome cooperative learning activity. Within this differentiated lesson, students will develop a business plan based on a need in their world, will identify components such as the consumer, the production, cost, supply and demand, need and want and more. The template comes in three varieties so you can meet the needs of all students and multiple grade levels. A one-pager is included clearly articulating how to implement this in your classroom. From brainstorm, to implemetation to presentations, this week long project will challenge your student to problem solve, think critically, collaborate, synergize, and be creative, all while applying economic concepts and business thoughts. Have fun!

Check out this graphic organizer that students of any age can use to facilitate their note taking. This skill is one that students often lack direct instruction on, and this clear and student-friendly format is mimicked after the Cornell note-taking format. Separated into clear sections for topic, notes, questions and summary, this worksheet will push students to being extremely purposeful with their note-taking while streamlining their thoughts. This template also comes in different formats to best meet the needs of your students. Be sure to check out our alternative versions as well!

Check out this simple and color-coded graphic organizer that supports students rounding. Separated into 4 different charts, this tool supports students as they find a number in the provided range, and then follow the arrow to what it would round to. This can be used for rounding the the nearest 10, nearest 100, nearest 1,000 and nearest 10,000. Presented in a very student friendly way, this can easily be used as a poster, anchor chart, differentiation tool, study guide and so much more! Be sure to also check out our hundred chart!

Check out this simple and color-coded guide to constructing really great questions that promote critical thinking. Organized into six sections with a multitude of stems to get your questions rolling, this reference sheet will take your questioning to the next level. But promoting deeper thinking questions, you will be able to scaffold more easily, differentiate smoothly and meet the needs of your students while holding them all accountable. This reference guide is provided for you in both color and gray-scale.

Check out this simple graphic organizer that students can use to organize their thoughts and support their plan for writing a friendly letter. Housed in clearly labeled progressive boxes, this template supports students as they write, to ensure they hold themselves accountable for the important components of what is included in a friendly letter. This offers great support for students who struggle, students with special needs, as well as a support system for independent workers.

Check out this graphic organizer that students of any age can use to facilitate their note taking. This skill is one that students often lack direct instruction on, and this clear and student-friendly format is mimicked after the Cornell note-taking format. Separated into clear sections for topic, notes, questions and summary, this worksheet will push students to being extremely purposeful with their note-taking while streamlining their thoughts. This template also comes in different formats to best meet the needs of your students. Be sure to check out our alternative versions as well!

Have your kids had a struggle learning their mutliplication facts? This song and chant version of rolling numbers offers an amazing alternative for students. Students from all walks of life have huge capacity in increasing their memory when a beat or song is attached to it. Though these lyrics have been adapted for my students, I highly encourage you to adapt them as you need to meet your students' needs. Included you will find the lyrics for 2s through 12s as well as a link to the video supplement on youtube which you can use to help you and your students! We hope you have a blast! If there is anything we can do to help, clarify, or support in any way, please let us know by email us at myeducationalhotspot@gmail.com (please include your username and purchase date).

Check out this extremely supportive step by step directions template that supports students understanding of multiplying 2 digit numbers by 2 digit numbers. With clear procedures, highlighted areas, and a sample problem, this template can be used again and again while students refine their skills. A second page is included with solely blank templates that students can plug in their own numbers. This can be laminated so it can be used again and again. This serves as a great differentiating tool for struggling students, or the class as a whole! Be sure to also check out our 2 digit by 1 digit template as well!

This fun and engaging project, clearly lays out the expectations for a simple interactive creation project in which students make a model of the basic human skeleton. Students are expected to include the major seven bones that outline our bodies, as well as include clear labels and answer a few simple questions. There is a rubric at the bottom, with pre-made scoring outlines to simplify assigning a fair and appropriate grade. The students will have a blast with this project, and they will deepen their understandings of the human skeleton!

Check out this awesome variety pack to help support students' understanding and skills related to graphing. Based on allowed easter eggs, students will make a variety of types of graphs including tally table, frequency table, bar graph, and pictograph. Each one has a student-friendly template. Attached is a sample of various eggs in different colors that can be reproduced for students. Alternatively, you can use your own easter eggs, skittles, candy eggs, etc. This is a great way to promote natural engagement while building students skills in a fun and interactive way!

Check out this differentiated graphic organizer that allows for a different formatting of note taking or brainstorming. It is used to explore the many aspects or effects of a complex topic, helping the student to organize their thoughts in a simple, visual way. It comes in three different formats to meet students where they are at and what is best suited for them. Be sure to check out some of my other graphic organizers as well!

Check out this simple, well-organized template for students to apply their Frayer Model skills. If you are not familiar with this model, it is a great way for students to develop a full picture of newly learned vocabulary words. Embedded in this worksheet you will find clear sections that include the term, the defintion, a sentence, a visual and a synonym or antonym. This can be used again and again or laminated for multi-purpose. This is a great way to differentiate and meet students where they are at. Be sure to check out our other graphic organizers as well!

Check out this simple and well-organized reference sheet for each week. The template is divided into 6 sections, one for each day of the week with multiple bulleted lines below it, and one section for a to do list. This is a great way to support your students organize themselves. This can be used to write down homework help, the expectations for each night and so much more. You can even use it track reading at home, fluency practice, online work and anything else you see suitable for your students.

Check out this three part assessment that covers topics of states of matter. One part has students drawing a model of the atom proximity for each state, another sections has a matching portion with different vocabulary words and the third part has comparing various states with one another. This can easily be used as a quiz, test, homework, guided notes, independent work and so much more. You can also check out my multiple choice option in my store as well. An answer key has been included for your convenience!

This 10-question assessment serves as a great quiz, test, exit ticket, or independent assessment to offer insight into what students know about topics related to states of matter. Vocabulary included covers topics of atoms, the states such as liquid, solid, gas as well as charging from one state to another such as evaporating. The last question is a short answer question looking at measurement of matter such as volume and mass. An answer key is included for your convenience!

Check out this fun and colorful bookmark template. It includes 5 bookmarks side by side. They are simple and come in a variety of colors. They include a designated space for students to write their name. Printing them on card stock or construction paper takes them to a whole new level! Don't waste money on buying bookmarks or taking extensive time to make your own, when we have done it for you, FOR FREE! Happy Teaching :)

Check out this FREE variety pack that includes 10 templates in different colors that are to be used with Task Cards. They are formatted to be used as background for letter sized paper that include four task cards. This simple but captivating design is sure to take your task card design to the next level! We only ask that you give use credit in your product description and/or a direct link to our page. Thank you and best wishes!

For those of us that still include teacher provided feedback on report cards, this is a great tool to take your writing to the next level. Presenting yourself professionally matters and with this extensive list you will find ample adjectives that can be used to describe any student that may cross your path. This can also be used for students as they develop their writing and speaking skills to use higher level vocabulary and switch up the same old words that they repeat often. Happy writing!