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Fool Your Students with a Free Scratch-and-Sniff April Fools’ Day Activity!

Teacher Resource Cabin — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:23:32 +0000

April Fools’ Day is the perfect time to have a little fun with your students and add a bit of surprise to their learning. This year, why not introduce an April Fools’ joke that will engage their senses and make them believe they’re experiencing something truly unique? I’m talking about a “scratch and sniff” worksheet… well, sort of!

In this fun and lighthearted activity, your students will read about three fascinating scents and “scratch and sniff” their way through the adventure. The twist? They’re not actually smelling anything (except maybe a little paper!), but the experience will be so realistic that they’ll be convinced otherwise.

Here’s how you can pull off this April Fools’ joke in your classroom:

Step-by-Step Guide to Pulling Off the Perfect April Fools’ Joke

Introduce the Activity with Excitement
Start by building some excitement around the activity. Tell your students that they’re about to explore some very unique and fascinating scents that will take them on a sensory adventure. Explain that they’ll be doing something special today: a “scratch and sniff” challenge, with special worksheets that have scratch and sniff spots. You can demonstrate scratching and sniffing one of spots. Pretend like you’re smelling something really unique!
Engage Their Imaginations
The key to making this activity believable is to get your students to imagine they’re actually smelling the scents. As they scratch and sniff the paper, encourage them to close their eyes and think of the scents described in the text. If they begin to say they can’t smell anything, tell them to re-read the scent description and try again!
Share the Scent Stories
Students will read through the text about the three different scents. Your students will be intrigued by the thought of smelling things like petrichor (the smell of rain), saffron (a rare and expensive spice), and ginkgo fruit (an ancient and unique autumn scent). Make sure to encourage them to take their time and really experience these smells.
Keep the Fun Going with Questions
After they’ve scratched and “sniffed,” have them answer the follow-up questions. The fun part comes when they start to think about what they just experienced! You can ask them about which scent they liked the best.
The Big Reveal!
After everyone has had time to reflect on the scents, don’t forget to say, “April Fools!”

Ready to Give It a Try?

If you’re ready to bring some playful fun to your classroom, you can download the full “scratch and sniff” April Fools’ Day worksheet for free! Just click the link below and get started:

Download the Scratch-and-Sniff April Fools’ Day Worksheet for Free!

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Introducing Visual Arts Resources: New Self-Portrait Directed Drawing Resource for Grades 4-6!

Teacher Resource Cabin — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:49:41 +0000

Teacher Resource Cabin is excited to launch a brand-new visual art resource designed specifically for learners in Grades 4-6. Our Self-Portrait Directed Drawing Resource provides everything teachers need to guide students through the process of creating expressive and personal self-portraits while enhancing their artistic skills. This product is thoughtfully designed to be user-friendly for educators and engaging for students, offering both digital and printable formats to fit any classroom setup.

Let’s dive into the details of each component:

23-page Workbook/Project Outline

The 23-page Workbook serves as the foundational guide for students as they work through their self-portrait projects. Each page is filled with clear, step-by-step instructions that gently introduce artistic techniques, such as proportions, facial features, line, and expression. We have carefully designed the resource to allow students to develop their own creative vision while practising essential drawing skills.

Highlights of the workbook include:

Warm-up activities to help students loosen up their drawing hand and practice basic shapes.
Guided practice in drawing individual features such as eyes, noses, mouths, and hair with special attention to symmetry and detail.
Reflection questions at the end of the workbook to help students think critically about their work and progress.
Line Art Self-Portrait Masterpiece Project: Students will create a self-portrait using different types of lines (jagged, curved, broken, dashed, spiral, straight, wavy, zigzag, etc.). They will learn how to use lines to express different aspects of themselves and reflect on their strengths, interests, and areas for improvement as artists.

45 slides for Google Slides

The 45-slide Google Slides presentation complements the workbook by providing an interactive element to the lessons. These slides are perfect for whole-class instruction, allowing teachers to guide students through the project in real-time. Each slide builds upon the previous one, ensuring that the entire class is on the same page and making it easy for students to follow along, whether they are working in the classroom or from home.

Key features of the slides include:

Visual demonstrations of each drawing step, making it easy for students to visualize the process.
Engaging visuals to keep students interested and excited about the project.
Space for student responses. We encourage teachers to project these slides on a whiteboard so students can practice their skills with a dry-erase marker.

Teacher Guide Included!

We know that teachers are busy, so we’ve included a 1-page Teacher Guide to streamline the use of this resource.

The Teacher Guide provides a clear and concise road map for the self-portrait project. It outlines the learning objectives, curriculum connections, necessary materials, and a step-by-step overview of the process. This guide ensures that teachers can confidently lead students through the project, from initial brainstorming to final artwork display.

This Self-Portrait Directed Drawing Resource is the perfect addition to any Grade 4-6 classroom. It not only helps students develop essential art skills but also encourages them to engage in self-expression and reflection. With both printable and digital formats, it’s flexible, easy to use, and most importantly—fun!

Stay tuned for more exciting Visual Arts resources in the future! Make sure to grab your copy of the Self-Portrait Directed Drawing Resource for Grades 4-6 today! Happy teaching!

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FREEBIE: Celebrate Groundhog Day in Math with Grades 5-8

Teacher Resource Cabin — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:45:29 +0000

Groundhog Day is on February 2nd! You’re never too old to celebrate a day about weather-predicting rodents. This is a short Data Management Probability math activity that allows Grade 5-8 students to engage with real data.

Every year on Groundhog Day (and most other fun holidays), I see many resources floating around for early years and younger grade students – and I think that’s so great! But, I also don’t want our middle-grade and intermediate-grade students to be left out of the fun. Whenever I can, I always like to make fun freebies for older students.

What is Groundhog Day?

Groundhog Day happens every year on February 2nd. It is based on a Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that suggests that a groundhog seeing its shadow can predict the weather.

If a groundhog comes out of its den and sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will go back into its den, and winter will last six more weeks.

If a groundhog comes out of its den and does not see its shadow due to cloudy weather, it will be an early spring.

Many regions have their own groundhog prognosticators (a prognosticator is someone who can predict the future). For example, in Ontario, there is “Wiarton Willie,” in Québec there is “Fred la marmotte,” in Pennsylvania there is the famous “Punxsutawney Phil” and in Ohio there is “Buckeye Chuck.”

Awesome… I’m in! What’s the freebie?

I made a fun freebie in which students will learn about Groundhog Day. They will look at the predictions for either early spring or long winter made by different groundhogs around Canada and the United States (Wiarton Willie, Fred la marmotte, Punxsutawney Phil and Buckeye Chuck) for the past decade. Then, they will calculate the probability of what the groundhogs may predict for this year! This activity would be great as a minds-on at the beginning of the day on Groundhog Day or during your Math block.

Click here for your free download in French or English:

You can also find these resources on our TPT page if you prefer to download them and leave a review there. Here is a link to the English and French versions.

Happy Groundhog Day!!! Comment on this post to share other ways that you’re celebrating Groundhog Day with your students this year.

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Mastering Media Literacy: Tips for Teachers

Teacher Resource Cabin — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:45:30 +0000

Media is advancing at a rapid rate. Students have access to social media, the internet, and in more recent developments, AI technology. The rapidly changing media landscape has placed increasing importance on teaching students about media literacy and explaining how to evaluate, interpret, write and design media. Today’s blog will outline the recent changes in the modern media landscape, as well as unique tips that teachers can incorporate in their classrooms to make their students media literate digital citizens.

Media Landscape in Recent Years:

In the past, media literacy education primarily focused on traditional media such as printed books, magazines, newspapers, and television. Though these topics are still incredibly important, teachers are now responsible for learning modern media forms and relaying their information to their students. With the rising use of social media, such as TikTok, as well as AI ChatGPT technology, students must learn to question the sources of their information and the motives behind their creation.

I remember vividly teaching high school fitness classes and seeing just how quickly TikTok emerged. I figured it would be a short-lived trend, but found out in a matter of weeks that it rapidly changed the social media landscape and it would be here to stay.

Oh, the struggle to stop the in-class TikTok dances!

Unique Tips for Teachers:

There are several unique tips that teachers can incorporate into their classrooms to help their students become media-literate digital citizens. Here are a few:

1. Start Early: Introduce media literacy to students as early as possible. Fortunately, media literacy education in Ontario begins in Grade 1, but – let’s be real—most children are already heavily engaged in media consumption before Grade 1. Because students are already exposed to media, it’s important to teach them how to navigate it from a young age.

2. Analyze Advertisements: Use advertisements as a tool to teach media literacy. Analyze the messages that advertisements convey and the tactics they use to persuade viewers.

3. Encourage Critical Thinking: Encourage students to ask questions and think critically about the media they are consuming. Teach them to consider the source of the information and to question whether the information is reliable. Case studies are a great way to present scenarios with questionable sources of information or bias.

Teach students to consider the sources of information and how to recognize bias.

4. Teach Digital Citizenship: Teach students about digital citizenship. Digital citizenship is the ability to navigate digital environments such as social media safely. A good digital citizen is responsible and considerate and can respectfully engage in these spaces. Developing strong digital citizens requires teaching online safety, privacy, and responsible online behaviour. Again, case studies are a great way to do this!

Digital citizenship is the ability to navigate in digital environments such as social media in a safe way.

5. Engage Parents: Involve parents in media literacy education. Encourage parents to talk to their children about media literacy and to monitor their media use.

Where to get started?

Teaching media literacy to elementary students in Ontario is crucial in today’s digital age. For those wishing to design their own resources, we always recommend beginning with the curriculum and planning your programming around these expectations. However, for those looking to purchase a program, we recommend our Teacher Resource Cabin media literacy units.

Our Teacher Resource Cabin media literacy resources were carefully designed with the modern digital landscape in mind. Creating teaching resources and worksheets can be overwhelming, so we have created these Ontario curriculum-linked resources for you. We have a different version available for each grade from 1-8, so you can have content that is tailored to your student’s needs.

Topics found in these workbooks vary depending on curriculum expectations, but common themes include media purpose, stereotypes, and media techniques. Also included are engaging vocabulary, activities, small projects, and quizzes. Each page is directly linked to an Ontario curriculum expectation, ensuring that you cover everything you need to in your lessons. Plus, our suggested activities and instructions make it easy to incorporate other ideas and create a complete, comprehensive unit.

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Remembrance Day: Honouring Sacrifice and Fostering Understanding

Teacher Resource Cabin — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:30:00 +0000

Remembrance Day, observed on November 11th in Canada, is a solemn occasion to pay tribute to the men and women who have served and sacrificed in times of war. As educators, it’s our responsibility to impart the significance of this day to our students.

Teaching the importance of Remembrance Day goes beyond just acknowledging historical events; it instils values like empathy, gratitude, and the understanding of the profound impact of war on individuals and societies.

The Importance of Teaching About Remembrance Day

Fostering Empathy: Teaching students about Remembrance Day helps them develop empathy and understanding for those who have served in the military and the sacrifices they’ve made. This empathy extends to their families, as they comprehend the emotional toll of war. It encourages students to connect with the stories of veterans and war survivors, recognizing the human faces behind the history.
Promoting Gratitude: Remembrance Day serves as a reminder to be grateful for the peace and freedom that we enjoy today. By teaching students about the sacrifices made by past generations, we help them appreciate the privileges they have.
Encouraging Critical Thinking: Discussing the causes and consequences of wars and conflicts encourages students to think critically about the world they live in.
Honouring Tradition: Observing Remembrance Day allows students to become part of a national tradition. They learn about history and actively participate in honouring the legacy of those who have served.

Resources for Teaching Remembrance Day

To help you teach about Remembrance Day, we have developed several resources suitable for different age groups:

Literacy Activities for Grade 1-3 and Grade 4-6: Our literacy activities are designed to engage students of various age levels. They include reading comprehension exercises, vocabulary lessons, and poetry prompts, allowing students to explore Remembrance Day from different angles. These activities foster a deeper understanding of the subject while developing essential language skills. These are also available in French!

Free Playlist of YouTube Videos: We have curated a selection of educational YouTube videos that provide historical context, personal stories, and artistic interpretations of Remembrance Day. These videos can supplement your lessons and offer different perspectives to your students, making the subject matter more engaging and relatable.

Find the Youtube Playlist for Remembrance Day in Canada here

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Daily Writing Prompts: A Classroom Classic!

Teacher Resource Cabin — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:45:29 +0000

As a teacher, one of the most challenging aspects of classroom management is engaging your students from the beginning of each lesson. However, the solution to this could be a classroom classic: bell work.

Bell work refers to an activity or task that students do at the beginning of class to focus their minds and prepare for learning. Thought-provoking, creative bell work is a great way to begin a literacy block and establish writing as a daily practice.

Fortunately, resources, such as the Teacher Resource Cabin’s daily writing prompts exist so that teachers don’t need to think of their own writing prompts.

These writing prompts provide everything you’ll need for a year’s worth of bell work prompts. These are a great way to spark student interest and engagement. This resource includes 100 writing prompts themed for each day of the week, giving your students the structure and routine they need to thrive in the classroom. If you are teaching intermediate-level students, the resource includes 200 prompts!

The primary and junior prompts come with examples for how students should organize their journals, including partial sentences to get students started. The intermediate versions come with follow up questions in case students are struggling to get started or include detail in their writing.

The slides can also be printed and used as writing task cards. Best of all, this resource is paperless! Students can record their responses online or in their own journals.

In addition to providing structure and routine, the Daily Bell Work Writing Prompts resource is also great for facilitating classroom discussions. By having all students start with the same prompt, you’ll be able to dive deeper into a topic and help students make connections between their ideas.

This resource is flexible as it is suitable for daily tasks in distance learning classrooms or homeschooling. This flexibility allows you to provide consistent bell work activities no matter where your students are learning.

Also, the Grade 1-3 primary prompts are available in French!

The Daily Bell Work Writing Prompt resource is an invaluable tool for any teacher looking to boost their classroom engagement or restructure their routine. As a full-year resource, it is a reliable way to add structure and engagement from September through June.

Click each image below to see the resource available for each Grade.

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12 Books for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Teacher Resource Cabin — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:45:31 +0000

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed on September 30th, honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities (Source: Government of Canada). This day encourages reflection, learning, and action towards reconciliation.

One powerful way to engage in this process is through literature.

Books written by Canadian Indigenous authors provide valuable insights into the diverse cultures, histories, and lived experiences of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples.

In this blog post, we’ve curated a list of 12 must-read books, divided into two sections – picture books and chapter books – to help foster understanding on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

We’ve also included free printable “Every Child Matters” and “Chaque Enfant Compte (French)” shirt templates to use with students on Orange Shirt Day. Read to the end of this blog post for the download.

Picture Books:

	“Shi-shi-etko” by Nicola I. Campbell This beautifully illustrated picture book follows a young girl’s experiences as she prepares to leave for residential school. It’s a poignant story that introduces young children to the concept of loss and the importance of holding on to one’s culture. (Available on Epic Books)
	”When We Were Alone” by David A. Robertson A story about a grandmother and her granddaughter discussing their shared heritage. This book gently explores the impact of residential schools and the resilience of Indigenous people.
	”You Hold Me Up” by Monique Gray Smith With its simple yet powerful message, this book shows children how small acts of kindness and empathy can make a big difference in building relationships and fostering reconciliation. (Available on Epic Books)
	”Phyllis’s Orange Shirt” by Phyllis Webstad This book recounts Phyllis Webstad’s childhood experience of having her orange shirt taken away upon entering a residential school. It serves as a powerful reminder of the impact of these schools on Indigenous children.
	”With Our Orange Hearts” by Phyllis Webstad Phyllis Webstad’s sequel to “Phyllis’s Orange Shirt,” this picture book continues the story of Phyllis as she discovers the significance of the orange heart symbol and its role in healing and reconciliation.
	”Stolen Words” by Melanie Florence In this picture book, a young girl named Makwa discovers her grandfather’s lost language. The story beautifully captures the importance of preserving Indigenous languages and cultural heritage.
	”When I Was Eight” by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton In this autobiographical story, Margaret Pokiak-Fenton shares her childhood memories of attending a residential school. This book offers a younger reader edition of the chapter book “Fatty Legs.” (Available on Epic Books)
	“The Secret Pocket” by Peggy Janicki The true story of how Indigenous girls at a Canadian residential school sewed secret pockets into their dresses to hide food and survive.

Chapter Books:

	“Fatty Legs” by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton This memoir details Margaret Pokiak-Fenton’s experiences at a residential school and her determination to learn how to read despite the challenges she faced. (Available on Epic Books)
	”A Stranger at Home: A True Story” by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton This sequel to “Fatty Legs” continues the story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton’s experiences in a residential school. It explores her return home and the challenges of reintegrating into her family and community. (Available on Epic Books)
	“My Name Is Seepeetza” by Shirley Sterling Written as a diary, this novel offers a glimpse into the life of a young girl named Seepeetza as she attends a residential school. It provides a personal perspective on the challenges she faces and her enduring spirit.
	“Speaking Our Truth” by Monique Gray Smith Monique Gray Smith guides young readers on a journey of truth and reconciliation, providing an age-appropriate exploration of Canada’s history, residential schools, and the path toward healing and understanding.

Free Printable “Every Child Matters” Resource

These books foster empathy, understanding, and a commitment to reconciliation. On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, these stories serve as important tools to engage in the ongoing journey toward reconciliation in Canada.

Click below to download free printable “Every Child Matters” and “Chaque Enfant Compte (French)” shirt templates to use with students on Orange Shirt Day.

Download Orange Shirt Day Templates

These templates have been crafted for quick prep and straightforward use. However, it is crucial to integrate them with books, videos, and lessons that amplify the voices of Indigenous People.

Please connect with your local school board’s Indigenous Education consultant prior to using these templates or books to ensure they are appropriate for your students and school community.

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Long-Range Planning for Literacy (Includes FREEBIES for Grades 1-8)

Teacher Resource Cabin — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:42:45 +0000

One strategy for beginning a long-range literacy plan is to determine what should be taught on a monthly basis. Ask yourself, “What goal do I want to accomplish this month?” or “What skill do I want students to develop by the end of the month?” For example, you may want to emphasize procedural writing in one month, then shift the focus to media literacy in another.

The skills and learning expectations can be determined by reading the curriculum strands and expectations.

Some ideas for structuring long-range plans:

1. Determine your “evergreen” materials.

“Evergreen” resources are tools and activities that can span the full year. We choose to include a variety of materials such as morning writing prompts, shared readings, spelling lists, and reading logs.

Check out some of our evergreen resources for Grade 2:

2. Use the month of September to focus on building classroom routines.

You may want to use this time to introduce “evergreen” resources or language materials that will be used year-round. This will depend on your teaching style and preferences.

3. Incorporate seasonal events into your planning.

Students love when their learning is integrated with real-world events, holidays, and celebrations. For example, you may choose to cover your narrative writing unit in January so that students can write a creative story about a New Year celebration. You may also wish to include seasonal or holiday words into your spelling lists. Your choices will depend on your class demographic and personal preferences.

4. Focus on assessment.

Create your long-range plans with the end goal in mind. Identify where assessment opportunities arise in each month and which strand(s) you will be assessing (reading, writing, media, oral communication). It is best to write these opportunities directly on your plan, so you are reminded of them throughout the year.

5. Be flexible.

You may decide to add or omit activities that may divert you slightly from your original plan made at the beginning of the school year. As the year progresses, you will learn about your students’ interests and their ability levels. You may learn new strategies or activities that will be more suitable for your students.

Our goal is to make your life easier with long-range planning for Grade 1-8 literacy.

In our plans, you will find a month-by-month breakdown for how you can organize your literacy program for your students, using resources found on website and our TeachersPayTeachers store: Teacher Resource Cabin.

If you have any of our Full Year Literacy Bundles, you already have access to all of the resources featured in this long-range plan, with the exception of holiday-related resources. Holiday-related resources are indicated in the long-range plan with a * to allow individual teachers to make decisions about which holidays are relevant for their class to celebrate based on the student population.

Your literacy block could be the highlight of your year with your class! During literacy, you can get to know your learner’s interests, goals, and abilities. Creative writing and shared stories allow you to connect with your class and develop a strong rapport.

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Structuring Effective Spelling List Programs: Tips for Teachers

Teacher Resource Cabin — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 10:45:31 +0000

Why are Spelling Lists Important?

With the abundance of spellcheck and autocorrect features in modern technology, it is easy for students to overlook the importance and value of being a great speller. Many students are fully reliant on this technology which hinders skill development as well as the memorization of common everyday words. Autocorrect and spellcheck aren’t foolproof and there are occasional errors with these programs.

Teaching students to be effective spellers builds self-confidence. An excellent spelling program should not only teach students to spell but also introduce new vocabulary words. This creates better writers who can utilize the English language to the best of their abilities.

As teachers, we understand the importance of spelling proficiency in fostering effective communication skills among our students. A well-structured spelling list program can not only enhance students’ spelling abilities but also make the learning process enjoyable and engaging. In this blog post, we will explore various approaches to building spelling list programs and suggest exciting themes that can captivate students’ interest and motivation.

1. Integrate Other Subject Areas

Spelling programs can be easily incorporated with other subject areas to teach or reinforce vocabulary. Science, geography, and history vocabulary words are perfect for spelling lists. Students can define important keywords, which can enhance their understanding of units covered in class, as well as their spelling skills.

2. Recognize Spelling Patterns

Another effective strategy for teaching students to spell is to focus on word families and rhyming patterns. Rhyming-themed lists or word families like -at, -an, -in can help develop phonological awareness while reinforcing spelling skills.

3. Use Various Teaching Strategies

A classic approach to spelling lists is to have students write their spelling lists multiple times and study the words for memorization. While this can be effective, there are many other approaches that can be effective too. Manipulatives, flashcards, technology-based games, and interactive activities are all effective alternatives that can be used instead of or in addition to other spelling programs. It can also accommodate various learning styles.

4. Invite Students into the Word Selection Process

Teachers can also consider inviting students into the word selection process. This helps to establish a personal connection with the words. If words are too easy or difficult, teachers can project a thesaurus and allow students to choose more suitable words that have the same meaning.

5. Incorporate Everyday Vocabulary

To create meaningful connections between spelling and real-life situations, consider basing your spelling lists on everyday vocabulary. Themes like “Around the House,” “Community Helpers,” or “Seasonal Changes” can provide students with relevant and practical words to master.

For teachers who do not want to create their own programs, Teacher Resource Cabin offers complete full-year spelling programs for each Grade 1-8. Each grade has 40 spelling lists total- which is more than you would need for a typical school year! Each word list has 15 spelling words that strengthen understanding of word families and increase vocabulary based on various themes. These lists increase in difficulty from the first to last lists to challenge students.

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3 Time-Saving Tips for Report Cards

Teacher Resource Cabin — Mon, 29 May 2023 10:45:29 +0000

Report cards can take days to write. Here are three fantastic tips that will not only save you time but also make your report cards shine. Get ready to save time on your assessments with these game-changing strategies:

1. Plan and Prioritize:

Before diving into report card writing, take some time to plan and prioritize your tasks. Create a schedule or timeline to allocate specific periods for each subject or class. By organizing your time effectively, you can ensure that you focus on one task at a time and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

We’ve made a FREE simple Report Card Progress Checklist template that you can use to keep yourself organized! Click here to make a copy for yourself or click the image below.

2. Utilize Templates and Tools

Take advantage of report card templates and digital tools to streamline the process.

We have created report card comment templates that will make completing your report cards so easy! Comments are compatible with Google Docs and are fully editable for your convenience. All comments are provided in a rubric format (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4) so you can easily identify what comment is appropriate for your student. Comments are anecdotal and include Concrete Examples and Next Steps.

3. Ignite Student Empowerment through Self-Assessment

Incorporate student self-assessment into the report card writing process. Provide students with self-reflection forms or questionnaires that prompt them to evaluate their progress, strengths, and areas for improvement. This allows students to take ownership of their learning and provide valuable insights about their own achievements.

By including student self-assessment in your report cards, you can save time on writing lengthy comments while also promoting student reflection and goal-setting. Simply summarize and highlight key points from their self-assessments in your comments, making the process more efficient without compromising meaningful feedback.

On our TPT page, we have a bundle that includes self-evaluation tools for students (distance and in-person learners).

Embrace planning, templates, and student empowerment, and watch your report cards become a breeze to write. Get ready to reclaim your time and create report cards that truly shine!

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Grade 6 Archives - Teacher Resource Cabin

Fool Your Students with a Free Scratch-and-Sniff April Fools’ Day Activity!

Step-by-Step Guide to Pulling Off the Perfect April Fools’ Joke

Ready to Give It a Try?

Introducing Visual Arts Resources: New Self-Portrait Directed Drawing Resource for Grades 4-6!

23-page Workbook/Project Outline

Highlights of the workbook include:

45 slides for Google Slides

Key features of the slides include:

Teacher Guide Included!

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SELF PORTRAIT Directed Drawing (Grade 4-6 Visual Arts)

FREEBIE: Celebrate Groundhog Day in Math with Grades 5-8

What is Groundhog Day?

Awesome… I’m in! What’s the freebie?

Click here for your free download in French or English:

Mastering Media Literacy: Tips for Teachers

Media Landscape in Recent Years:

Unique Tips for Teachers:

Where to get started?

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Grade 1 Media Literacy Ontario

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Grade 2 Media Literacy Ontario

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Grade 3 Media Literacy Ontario

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Grade 4 Media Literacy Ontario

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Grade 5 Media Literacy Ontario

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Grade 6 Media Literacy Ontario

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Grade 7 Media Literacy Ontario

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Grade 8 Media Literacy Ontario

Remembrance Day: Honouring Sacrifice and Fostering Understanding

The Importance of Teaching About Remembrance Day

Resources for Teaching Remembrance Day

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Remembrance Day Literacy Activities (Grade 1-3 Language)

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Remembrance Day Literacy Activities (Grade 4-6 Language)

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Le jour du Souvenir : cahier de poésie (Grade 1-3 French)

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Le jour du Souvenir : cahier de poésie (Grade 4-6 French)

Daily Writing Prompts: A Classroom Classic!

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150 Daily Bell Work Writing Prompts (Grade 1-3)

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200 Daily Bell Work Writing Prompts (Grades 4-6)

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200 Daily Bell Work Writing Prompts (Grades 7/8)

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Daily Bell Work FRENCH Writing Prompts (Grades 1-3)

12 Books for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Picture Books:

Chapter Books:

Free Printable “Every Child Matters” Resource

Long-Range Planning for Literacy (Includes FREEBIES for Grades 1-8)

Some ideas for structuring long-range plans:

1. Determine your “evergreen” materials.

2. Use the month of September to focus on building classroom routines.

3. Incorporate seasonal events into your planning.

4. Focus on assessment.

5. Be flexible.

Our goal is to make your life easier with long-range planning for Grade 1-8 literacy.

Structuring Effective Spelling List Programs: Tips for Teachers

Why are Spelling Lists Important?

1. Integrate Other Subject Areas

2. Recognize Spelling Patterns

3. Use Various Teaching Strategies

4. Invite Students into the Word Selection Process

5. Incorporate Everyday Vocabulary

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Full Year of Weekly Spelling Word Lists (Grade 1 Language)

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Full Year of Weekly Spelling Word Lists (Grade 2 Language)

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