Monday, August 17, 2020

Teacher Back To School Sale!

 It's the Teacher Back to School Sale -- Part 2.


Last chance before you head out west! 

Please consider these must-have treasures--at outrageously low prices.








As always, I'm wishing you all the best, for a healthy and happy new school year!

Monday, August 3, 2020

Teacher Back To School Sale

It's a sale!

Up to 25% off all teacher resources at TeachersPayTeachers!

Whether you're teaching in a classroom, from home, using distance learning, or some other variation, treat yourself to a little leg-up.  

Make your teaching life just a little easier.

I like to start with a simple Thank You.  I've noticed the more thanks I give, the more it bounces around and returns to me.

I love printing these on bright papers and sending notes to friends.  

They also work wonders with kids--funny, how a kid-friendly card and a smile translates into instant behavior management.


And yes, you can make your lessons perfect, and your observation lessons sooooooo much easier, with this Teacher Evaluation Guide.   
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Perfect-Lesson-Plan-Teacher-Evaluation-Guide-2695766

It includes checklists, charts, cheat-sheets, tips, scripts, class posters, lesson plans and lesson plan templates for your expert Danielson-style teacher evaluation.  

I use it all the time for my lesson templates and reminders of best practices.  And I admit, I carry the one-page mini-lesson cheat-sheet in my pocket, in the weeks before every unannounced observation (really!).


https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Behavior-Management-with-Humor-3328505

Behavior Management with Humor is my lifeline for discipline 101 with grace, and and just a touch of laughter.  I can't imagine even one day of teaching without it!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Substitute-Teacher-Guide-Substitute-Teacher-Plans-and-Printables-2894188

If you're a substitute teacher, you'll find that The Substitute Teacher Guide is much more than a run-of-the-mill kit.

You see, after over 20 years teaching, I've observed hundreds of subs and teachers in action.  I've seen it all--the good, the bad, and the Kindergarten Cop Chaos.  This resource is a detailed and comprehensive account of what to bring, do, and say when you sub.

And it includes dozens of printables a sub can use all year.

AND IT'S NOT JUST FOR SUBS!  If you're a regular teacher, it makes a handy Substitute Binder--for the days you're absent--with explicit directions so you'll return to a calm, semi-normal room (insert nervous laughter!).

All three of the above items are in the grand bundle, The Teacher Guide for a Great Classroom...with behavior management goodie bags thrown in--reward tags, behavior modification charts, callbacks, and tons more:

Teacher Guide for a  Great Classroom

Now let's switch channels...to a kindergarten teacher's dream...

First Days of Kindergarten Teacher's Bundle for kindergarten teachers--whether new, seasoned or in-between.  It features step-by-step instructions for setting up a kindergarten classroom, as well as moment-by-moment teacher scripts for the first day of school.  It's like I'm whispering in your ear, giving you expert advice at every turn.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Days-of-Kindergarten-Kindergarten-Teachers-BUNDLE-1992434

But I don't stop at the first day.  We go through the first week of school--including all the printables, posters, parent letters, and forms you'll need.  

Then I point you in the right direction for the next few weeks of kindergarten, including 4 full weeks of homework (editable, of course, so you can use them for a full year).

This best-selling Kindergarten Back to School Bundle -- shown above -- includes the Teacher's Kit, combined with a School Rules and Bathroom Rules pack.  Each of those three can be purchased separately:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/School-Rules-1960726

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bathroom-Rules-Bathroom-Photos-Signs-Safety-1930120

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Days-of-Kindergarten-Kindergarten-Teachers-Kit-1991912 
Even at regular prices they are each very generous kits, and they are priceless to anyone who wants that extra boost of confidence that comes with a thorough, seasoned guide.

If you want to treat yourself to the Creative Kindergarten Back to School Ultra Bundle, you'll unpack a whole year of creative songs, dance, laugh, crafts, the 3Rs, AND good behavior:

          Creative Kindergarten Back to School Ultra Bundle                          

The ultra-bundle above includes one of my favorite kindergarten treasures: a How-to-tie-a-shoe photo tutorial for your learning center.  To quote one buyer (and just maybe, I'll set it to a rock beat and belt it out...while standing on a kindergarten table top): 
"It works! It really, really works! I'm never tying another shoe--except my own--once a day. I love this product!" 
                                            --FULL STOP--    
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Tie-a-Shoe-Photo-Tutorial-1926684
Please stop by my store and browse.  I think you'll find plenty of useful and creative teaching solutions, at super-generous prices.

Meanwhile, I'll be sending you all my best wishes for the start of your new school year!

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Thank You Cards for Teachers and Students

“Thank you” – we can’t say it often enough!


Thank You Cards, and Cards for Every Occasion, are an easy way for teachers or students to send a message. Just edit the text (if you wish), print, fold, and share—easy!


If you print out a little stack of these cards, it’ll be easy to give someone a thank you, for every reason – little or big.


Make it a plan!  Give a positive note once a week, or more.  Give a card to colleagues, friends, students…and all your loved ones.  You can’t go wrong with gratitude.


You will get endless variations when you edit the text, or print on colored papers. You may use the text from any card on a different card.  


Did you ever return from an unexpected or prolonged absence, and find your classroom in a bit of disarray?  You can print a positive message for each of your students, such as, “You Make Me Smile.”  Give each kid a “Thank you” for settling back into their good routines, as they enter the room.  While they write their name, and design or color their cards, you can catch up on checking homework and other practical things.  It’s a great way to reassure kids that you care about them, and that they can start with a clean slate after their days with a substitute teacher.


These cards make great awards for behavior management, on any day of the year, and possibly accompanied by a special prize.


You’ll find many ways to use “Thank You” – and other cards – and you’ll discover so many ways the joy comes right back to you!


These stylish cards come in color and in black line versions (perfect for your students to add design elements and to color). 100 unique cards give you endless variations, when you edit and print on various colored papers.

Students can create cards for special teachers, school visitors, parents, friends, holidays, events, art projects, or as rewards for good behavior. The seasonal cards can be used to create little booklets with art and writing, one for each month. 

 EXTRA, EXTRA: You will ALSO get a second PDF file with the stylish fonts hardwired for quick-printing! (This PDF file is Non-Editable)


Cards for Thank You, Birthday, Wedding, Baby Shower, Thinking of You, Sympathy, Get Well Soon, Congratulations, Good Luck, Friendship, Inspiration, Miss You, Encouragement, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Boss, Employee, Hospitality, Personal, Advice Thank You, Donation Thank You, and more! 

School Occasions: Back to School, End of the Year, Graduation, Parent Notes, Behavior Management; The day before, during, or after a Vacation, Trip, Sports Event, Activity, Stage show; Class-pet-sitting, Teacher Thank You, Volunteer Thank You, Child’s Absence, or after a Teacher’s Absence.

  • 100 Cards in all—half in color, half in black line—and endless variations when you edit the text and print on different colored papers.
  • Poster for kids: I Can Tell Why This Day is Special (Steps to Create a Card—For Kids)
  • Poster: 20 Messages to Add to My Card
  • How to Make a Booklet—Great for kids to create a seasonal or monthly, art and writing piece
  • How to Edit the Text in a PDF—Step-by-Step
  • How to Make a Card—Step-by-Step with Photo Tutorial
  • How to Get Great Fonts—Fun, Cute, and Stylish Fonts for your Cards

BONUS #1: How to Make a Craft Envelope (EASY!)—The perfect-sized envelope for your card

BONUS #2: A tailor-made note, to give someone a TeachersPayTeachers Gift Card (Just add your name, the Gift Card Code and amount)

Enjoy the infinite power of Thank You!  And as always, I'm wishing you a wonderful school year.