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5th grade professional development activity pdfs
NO PREP DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM - Build Teamwork
NO PREP DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM - Build TeamworkPERFECT FOR EVERY CLASSROOMEscape rooms help cultivate a GROWTH MINDSET by nurturing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Having done so many breakout and escape rooms in my own class, I can tell you that it's really easy to spot a child that is stuck in a fixed mindset. They will do one of two things; act like they are too cool for school and not participate or they will just quit. This is great information for a teacher because now you know
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Engineering Design Process Worksheets, Activities, and Rubrics
STEM without the Engineering Design Process is like making a pizza without the crust. I mean, why even bother? STEM challenges *need* a solid foundation to provide the best learning experience and growth opportunities for your students. The EDP is the foundational process that should be guiding ALL your STEM activities.If you are new to teaching STEM or the engineering design process, this resource has everything you need to understand the EDP and how to implement it with your students. If you a
Grades:
2nd - 6th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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"Would You Rather?" Ice Breaker Activity
"Would You Rather?" Ice Breaker Activity
Christy Plumley
I designed this activity to use on the first day of school to get the students warmed up to eachother and to add a bit of humor to the classroom.
There are 27 questions on this worksheet with choices of A & B- like:
-Would you rather: A) be able to visit 100 years in the past or B) 100 years in the future?
-Would you rather: A) run barefoot over broken glass or B) run barefoot over hot coals?
- Would you rather: A) sit in a tub of
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Restorative Circles Low Risk Prompts
This printable contains 126 talking points that can be used in Restorative Circles. These topics are low risk and meant to build rapport. These questions can be used in classrooms circles, during counseling, advisement circles or at staff meetings. If you like this resource, check out the restorative practices starter pack (bundle), or the following individual resources!1. Restorative Circles Contract Template2. Restorative Circles Character & Values Prompts3. I-Statements Print Out4. Rest
Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Also included in: Restorative Circle Starter Packet (Bundle)
Aware Care and Mindfulness Coloring Pages Replacing Toxic Self-Care Culture
Self-care culture has become so toxic these days, but the basic principles of teaching people to be aware of their current state and how they can get to a place of regulation and healing and mindfulness is still essential! That’s why I coined the term “Aware Care” and created this resource to help!Aware Care is all about being aware (mindful) of where we are emotionally and relationally, finding ways to regulate our bodies and minds, and entering into relationship with others in a kinder way!Awa
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
Also included in: Aware Care and Mindfulness Bundle Replacing Toxic Self-Care Culture
Would You Rather Teacher Edition Question Cards
This Would You Rather Teacher Edition activity is designed to be used at staff meetings, PLC meetings, in the teachers' lounge, at get togethers or even social events outside of school. These fun predicaments will have your colleagues laughing or showing signs of disgust, but more importantly, will provide your group with that much needed time to be together without data to look at or articles to read.Included in this resource-30 “Would You Rather” Cards (6 per page)Check out all of our “Would Y
Grades:
3rd - 5th, Staff
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Restorative Practices: Classroom Integration through Academic Peace Circles
Academic Peace Circles fall under the umbrella of Restorative Practices, which evolved from Restorative Justice. The fundamental premise of restorative practices is that people are happier, more cooperative and productive, and more likely to make positive changes when those in authority do things with them, rather than to them or for them.
Using Circles is not new, but applying Circles to an instructional environment allows a teacher to reap the benefits of restorative environment without sa
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education
Partner Math Talks for Problem Solving and Math Discourse | Elementary K-5
Partner Math Talks are a great way to get elementary students talking about math!This resource includes:information about partner math talks4 math talk structures2 recording sheetsThe math talks include:Share and CompareListen and RepeatLook and ExplainWrite and DirectEnjoy!
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Grades:
1st - 5th
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Volleyball Unit- PE Curriculum - Grades 3-6
This is a fantastic Elementary PE volleyball unit with lesson plans and activities for grades 3-6. This comprehensive Volleyball unit resource is easy to follow and prep-free. This is a wonderful volleyball resource with 17 Included Drills/Lead Up Games to engage your elementary students! Check out what's included below! Each activity can be easily modified to meet the needs of your students. The unit is easy to follow, prep-free, and perfect to deliver an engaging volleyball unit. What is in
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Instructional Coaching Activity: Connecting with Data
If you are an instructional coach or teacher that has ever been asked to lead a PLC this file is for you! WOW your Admin and make a positive impact on your team! You will find simple directions on how to "FLIP" your PLC and add hands on activities for your teachers centered around Connecting with Data using DuFour's 4 questions for PLC. *You will need Connect 4 Boards or the included paper form. *Your teachers will work through a variety flips that will support them in grouping students by ti
Grades:
K - 5th
IB PYP Getting Started Fast Track Mini Course for Inquiry Teachers
Are you new to the IB PYP? New to student led inquiry? This is the perfect mini course you need to get off to a confident and fast start with the IB PYP and student-led inquiry. Susan Powers, an experienced IB PYP teacher & instructional coach, is your personal coach, as you begin with the essentials for student-led inquiry within this fast track mini course. This is the fast start version of her comprehensive online course, Essentials for Inquiry: Getting Started with Student Led Inquiry. I
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in: IB PYP Getting Started Fast Start Mini Course BUNDLE for Inquiry
8 FREE PE Sport LESSON Warm Up Games - Grades 3-6
• 8 PE warm up gamesWe've provided 8 fun and engaging activities that can be used at the start of any PE session, to GET YOUR KIDS EXCITED ABOUT LEARNING!With activities easy to follow, you will be equipped with:› 8 warm up games (plant the trees • kangaroos & crocodiles • waspital • fruit salad • icebergs • volcanoes & ice-cream cones • pacman • jungle-run relays) suitable for grades 3-6• Clear aims and setup instructions with diagrams• Gameplay and rules• Progressions within the game•
Grades:
1st - 7th
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Teaching Collaboration: A 21st Century Skill
Do you teach collaboration skills? This is a great resource to use before students engage in a collaborative project or activity! The activities in this resource can be used in any content area across the curriculum to teach collaboration skills. During the first month of back to school or before students engage in collaborative learning, use the activities in this resource as a springboard to help students understand your expectations during cooperative learning assignments. The activities can
Grades:
3rd - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Educating and Implementing a Balanced Literacy [Professional Development Pack]
Educating and Implementing a Balanced Literacy [Professional Development Pack!]
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Calling all Lead Teachers, Coaches, Reading Specialist, Administrators or teachers wanting to improve their instruction!
If you are new to teaching or a veteran teacher, hopefully at some point you have been introduced to Balance Literacy. It's nothing new, an
Grades:
PreK - 5th, Staff
Restorative Circles Character & Values Prompts
This printable contains 84 prompts that can be used in restorative circles. These topics are more personal and value based than the low-risk questions. They can be used once members of your group have established rapport with one another. If you like this resource, check out the restorative practices starter pack (bundle), or the following individual resources!1. Restorative Circles Contract Template2. Restorative Circle Low Risk Prompts3. I-Statements Print Out4. Restorative Questions for Con
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Also included in: Restorative Circle Starter Packet (Bundle)
Beginning of the Year: Classroom Procedure Task Cards
What better way to teach the classroom procedures than to role play! Each task card contains a classroom scenario where the students have to decide what to do. Each scenario is a real-life example of interruptions that can occur in the classroom.A sample of the scenario task cards: - Pencil breaking in the middle of class- Finishing work early- Not finishing an assignment in class- Using the restroom - Can't find your homework - Turning in assignments - Packing up at the end of the day - Using t
Grades:
1st - 12th
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Also included in: Classroom Culture: Community Building and Procedures Task Cards {Bundle}
Fortnite-Inspired Marshmallow Challenge: Growth Mindset Back-to-School BUNDLE
Two epic games. One awesome product! Mixing a REVERSE Escape Room and The Marshmallow Challenge into a back-to-back Battle Royal, this multi-day back to school bundle will teach and model growth mindset while introducing class procedures and testing all sorts of teamwork, speed, and strategy. In short: it's a game-changer. Packed with collaboration, hands-on-learning, and team-based resource management -- you'll never want to lose another class period reading over a syllabus again.It’s simply to
Grades:
5th - 12th
PE2 :Pickleball Essentials for PE
This book is designed for youth professionals to simply "take and teach". Inside you will find 25 Pickleball activities suited specifically for grades 3-8. Each activity has been strategically placed within a progressive game stage category, so you can easily navigate students through age appropriate skills. Each activity page includes the materials needed, a set up description and images, activity diagrams, an activity description, critical cues for student success, and coaching tips. In additi
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Aware Care and Mindfulness Activity Cards Replacing Toxic Self-Care Culture
Self-care culture has become so toxic these days, but the basic principles of teaching people to be aware of their current state and how they can get to a place of regulation and healing and mindfulness is still essential! That’s why I coined the term “Aware Care” and created this resource to help!Aware Care is all about being aware (mindful) of where we are emotionally and relationally, finding ways to regulate our bodies and minds, and entering into relationship with others in a kinder way!Awa
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Aware Care and Mindfulness Bundle Replacing Toxic Self-Care Culture
PE2: Pickleball Essentials for PE - Game Stage 1 and Game Stage 2
If you only teach the elementary level and are looking for pickleball activities to introduce to your students, this is the book for you. This book comes with 14 activities paired to elementary level SHAPE Grade Level Outcomes, elementary station options, an instructor assessment, 8 peer assessments, and all of the program enhancement tools provided within the full curriculum (academic language, pickleball fitness, how to gamify, instant activities, and modification tools).
Grades:
3rd - 5th
First Year Teacher eBook
This is an amazing resource for a first year teacher and perfect for back to school time! This is a 29 page resource that is filled with tips, hints, strategies and advice for a first year, new teacher, or even thirty year veteran teacher. Here is the Table of Contents of what is included in the eBook:INTRODUCTIONWhy Teaching?SECTION ONE:BEFORE THE YEAR STARTSSummer LearningClassroom OrganizationShopping for BargainsThe CustodianThe SecretaryThe PrincipalSECTION TWO:BEFORE STUDENTS ARRIVEClassro
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Managing Movement in the Classroom
We were made to move! This is a resource for elementary school teachers focused on managing movement-based lessons in the classroom. (*The steps also apply to middle school students with minor modifications to the movement break ideas.)
In this resource packet, I will share some of my tried and true management strategies for getting kids moving! You will learn:
1- How to teach your children to control their bodies so that they can “handle” movement opportunities successfully.
2- How to build gra
Grades:
PreK - 5th
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Turn and Talk Accountable Talk Mini Lesson Practice and Handouts
Using ACCOUNTABLE TALK purposefully and routinely not only allows for your students to practice their speaking and listening skills, but also allows for your students to make meaningful connections to what they are studying. By engaging in TURN AND TALK discussions, students build confidence, gain knowledge from one another, and take ownership of their learning. This mini-lesson is a great way to introduce the concepts of TURN AND TALK as well as ACCOUNTABLE TALK to your students. By explaining
Grades:
5th - 8th, Staff
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Increasing Student Engagement: Tools to Diversify Your Lesson Plans!
Student Engagement | Engaging Middle School | Middle School Engagement Ideas | Middle School Lesson Plans | Middle School Teaching Tools
Engaging our students is often our most challenging task as teachers. Yet we know how vital this engagement is for our students’ learning processes and motivation. The purpose of this product is to provide you with new ideas to add to your teacher toolbox.
Over 50 strategies are included!
These are all ideas that you can take directly to your class and try
Grades:
5th - 9th
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