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FREE - Bloom's Question Cards - Bloom's Taxonomy
These question card FREEBIES are based upon the original Bloom's Taxonomy. Use them to promote higher-level thinking during lessons and after read-alouds. Color code them by copying them on different colors so they are easily differentiated. Adorable covers for each question type are included.Looking for newer Bloom's Taxonomy and other tools to encourage higher level, critical and complex thinking? Check out Digging Deeper - Learning Practices✨Click the GREEN STAR by my store name to follow and
Grades:
K - 12th
3 Key Ideas for Parents about the Common Core: A Handout
I created this simple, parent-friendly handout to share with parents when explaining the Common Core at Back to School Night. I only had 25 minutes so I didn't want to spend time explaining the standards themselves, but the shifts in thinking behind the Common Core. I mean really, when you only a short time to get across a lot of important information, you must choose what you share wisely...and really, are they going to remember RFS.1.2.a (or whatever) or are they going to remember what you sh
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K - 8th, Higher Education
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: Cognitive Process Dimension
Are you a little bit baffled by Bloom's Taxonomy? Do you have one of those flip charts with all the verbs for each Bloom's level, but still feel lost?
This tool will help you identify exactly where your questions and other instructional tasks lie on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy.*
The chart not only identifies all six areas of Bloom's (remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create), but it goes MUCH deeper by breaking down each level into specific cognitive processes, the thinking and
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Not Grade Specific
Ontario FDK Report Card Comments Self-Regulation & Well Being
FDK Report Card Comments for Self-Regulation and Well Being. 15 Comments in total.
Restorative Practices: Academic Peace Circle Plan Sheet and Values Exercise
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 sacr
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Not Grade Specific
*FREE* MATH SMALL GROUP COMMENT SHEET
Use this sheet for each of your small groups to record individual comments as well as what you did and what the goals were. These are great to have on hand and keep small data points as documentation for each student.
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PreK - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Question Stems "Idea Ring" for Social Studies
This is a teacher tool to help you generate question stems for formative assessment for your class! As a creature of habit, I tend to ask the same type of questions over and over. This tool has helped me add variety and rigor to the questions I ask. The question stems are general and apply to all social studies classes. They can be used at all grade levels. Each card of question stems increases the level of rigor. They are titled:RememberingUnderstandingApplyingAnalyzingEvaluating or Creat
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Behavior Self Evaluation for 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Students or Higher
This is a chart where students rate themselves on their own behvavior in catagories of communication, responsibility and productivity.
The scale is 1 for NEVER, a 2 for RARELY, a 3 for FREQUENTLY, or a 4 for ALWAYS.
This is a chart that can be done whole class just before conferences and then presented to parents with student present. Students are almost always very honest about how well they do or do not do the things a successfull student does.
At the bottom of the page they have to choos
Grades:
4th - 8th
Comprehensive Guide for All Written Correspondence Needs
In today's fast-paced world, effective communication skills are more important than ever. Whether you're a professional looking to advance in your career, a student aiming to excel in academics, or simply someone who wants to improve their interactions with others, mastering all aspects of written correspondence is essential.This comprehensive guide is designed to help you enhance yourcommunication abilities across various platforms and scenarios.From crafting impactful emails and messages that
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Cover Lettre
Are you seeking a seamless way to craft compelling cover letters that make a lasting impression? Look no further than cover letter templet , the innovative solution designed to simplify the cover letter creation processCover letter offers a user-friendly interface that allows you to personalize cover letters effortlessly. Select from a wide array of professionally designed templates tailored to various industries and roles. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career jour
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Homeschool
Six Components of Socratic Seminar
This document outlines the six components of Socratic Seminar, which is a structured classroom practice that promotes critical and creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and scholarly habits of mind. The main goal of Socratic Seminar is to build deep conceptual understandings of texts and ideas. In seminar, the teacher shifts his or her role to that of facilitator or questioner, so that the students can move from passive reception of knowledge to actively constructing meaning
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Writing Feedback Form
Hi, Here is a quick and easy feedback form you can use with your students. Highlight for quick and easy assessments. If you have used this product, please consider following me or leaving a positive review!Thank you!
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Not Grade Specific
See, Think, Wonder teaching routine-teacher notes-start here!
Introducing our comprehensive Teacher's Guide for the See, Think, Wonder Teaching Resources – the indispensable companion to elevate your critical thinking toolkit! This carefully curated document is designed to seamlessly guide educators through the resource bundle, ensuring a successful and enriching implementation of the See, Think, Wonder routine in your classroom.Key Features:Step-by-Step Guidance: Navigate the See, Think, Wonder teaching resources with ease using our detailed teacher notes
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â Middle years- See, Think, Wonder thinking routine bundle.
K-2 Six Traits Book Lists
Looking for support when you are teaching the six traits of writing? Well look no further! This list of books, arranged by the traits, will support you when looking for great literature. These are texts that have been actually tested in classrooms, while teaching lessons to support the traits. They are organized by traits and in addition the last section is a list of professional books that will help you with your teaching of writing.
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PreK - 2nd
Colorful Playful 2024 Calendar
Introducing our 2024 Calendar - a meticulously crafted tool to help you navigate the upcoming year with style and efficiency. This calendar is not just a mere date tracker; it's a carefully designed companion for individuals and businesses alike.Key Features:Visually Stunning Design: Immerse yourself in the beauty of each month with captivating graphics, themes, and images that encapsulate the essence of 2024. The aesthetic appeal of our calendar transforms it from a simple tool into a piece of
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Menu of Writing Genres Organized by Mode
Teaching a multi-genre writing unit? Use this handout to guide students in their selection of genres for their project. This simple "Genre by Mode" chart will also help teachers select appropriate writing genres to teach for each mode (informative, narrative, informative/argument) of writing. While planning your writing units, consult a quick list of possible writing genres to teach. Will your narrative unit focus on memoir, tall tales, family history, or flash fiction? This chart will give you
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K - 12th
Physical Education Great Ideas
Use this resource as a way to freshen up your gym with ways that enhance student learning, create a positive environment, and make your PE program stronger!Swing by my New Health and PE Website!Mr. Clark’s Physical Education WebsiteGet financially fit with my latest adventure... The Financially Free Teacher a movement helped to provide teachers with quality information, resources, and encouragement to empower them financially!  Browse FFT Lessons (Teacher-tested),FFT favorites, and my "I'm Free
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Conferring Recording Form
Use this form to record your Writing Workshop conferring meetings with students for the week. Each slot has a space for you to record the student's name, the compliment you gave regarding the writing piece, and the Teaching Point you'd like for the student to work on.
Grades:
K - 5th, Staff
Question Chart Poster
Q-charts are common in most classrooms as we aim to ask questions that encourage high level thinking skills. This resource is great for that purpose. I post this near my rocking chair and refer to it quite frequently when I am having class discussions.
Grades:
K - 8th
Creative Curriculum Beginning of the Year Planning Guide
Are you a forward-thinking teacher on the lookout for an effective and cost-efficient solution to incorporate creative and critical thinking into your classroom?Search no more! I'm excited to provide you with my exclusive Creative & Critical Thinking Curriculum Planning Guide at absolutely no cost. It's filled with valuable insights and numerous links to engaging research-based resources!Not only is it a curriculum planning guide, it will also help you understand modern creative research in
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SPED Helpers (Transition Goals) SEIS
The transition goals outlined for this undecided 9th grader are designed to be comprehensive, achievable, and directly tied to the student's personal interests and strengths. They cover three critical domains for post-high school life: Training or Education, Employment, and Independent Living Skills. 1. Clear & Actionable Objectives:Each post-secondary goal is linked to annual educational goals, making them actionable within the school setting. This linkage helps to ensure that academic skil
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9th - 12th
Question Stems DOK 3 & 4 for Music Teachers
Depth of Knowledge domains 3 and 4 are the favorites for administrators. This resource is free and I created it from the original Depth of Knowledge after my principal was asked for material that did not exist in music as he was confused that music is exactly like any other subject, lol. I dedicate this creation to Principal Carter- lol.
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Not Grade Specific
Inquiry Planning Checklist for PreK-12 Teachers
This is a checklist for any teacher who wishes to teach through inquiry in the classroom.
Useful for teachers in any system, and particularly for teachers in IB / PYP, this checklist will help teachers improve their planning to ensure that:
1. Students are learning through discovery,
2. Learning is student-led, and
3. Teachers are giving and using feedback to guide the inquiry.
ZIP file contains two sizes: a US Letter version and an A4 version.
Created by Janine Slaga, janine
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Not Grade Specific
Bloom's Taxonomy Poster
This is a student friendly Bloom's Taxonomy poster. I hang this in my classroom where my students can see it and connect their questions to each level of the diagram. Having this in my room helps them better understand where the root of their question is coming from and how we can solve our problems.
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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