Free Stuff From The
"Queen of Practical"

Here are a few of Dedra's most popular free downloads! Yep, she's giving them to you for FREE! If you want to say "thanks" feel free to share on social media and/or invite her to your next school PD day or event. Check back often to see all the practical stuff she creates or find her on Teachers Pay Teachers (Teachtivities). The free stuff on this page will change occasionally, so check back in. If there is something you can't find, please just send Dedra a quick email. She's always happy to help teachers with resources. You work hard enough.....if one of these resources helps you in the classroom or gets you home a little early--IT'S A WIN!!

Handshake Alternatives

Germ reducing fun alternatives to classroom hugs and greetings poster to help maintain the relationships but avoid the spread.


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Class Discussion Cards

Inspired by Rick Wormeli (my co-author) Print and use these cards during classroom discussions to engage students more. I give random kids a card and challenge them jump into the conversation.

Reading At Home Game

No More Tears Reading. This is a packet for parents to make the chore of nightly reading a little more fun. The cards are ideas for ways to read and places to read.

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Free Stuff From The
"Queen of Practical"

Here are a few of Dedra's most popular free downloads! Yep, she's giving them to you for FREE! If you want to say "thanks" feel free to share on social media and/or invite her to your next school PD day or event. You can follow her teacher resource Facebook Page Teachtivities to see all the practical stuff she creates or find her on Teachers Pay Teachers (Teachtivities). The free stuff on this page will change occasionally, so check back in. If there is something you can't find, please just send Dedra a quick email. She's always happy to help teachers with resources. You work hard enough.....if one of these resources helps you in the classroom or gets you home a little early--IT'S A WIN!!

Handshake Alternatives

Germ reducing fun alternatives to classroom hugs and greetings poster to help maintain the relationships but avoid the spread.

Class Discussion Cards

Inspired by Rick Wormeli (my co-author) Print and use these cards during classroom discussions to engage students more. I give random kids a card and challenge them jump into the conversation.

Reading At Home Game

No More Tears Reading. This is a packet for parents to make the chore of nightly reading a little more fun. The cards are ideas for ways to read and places to read.

Building Safety List for 20-21

This is a multi page list of safety protocols for buildings to think through as we go back to school after COVID.

Connecting with
Kids Virtually

Mini PDF poster with 8 easy ways teachers can connect with kids during virtual learning.

Virtual Meeting
Cards

I created these handy little cards for virtual PD with teachers. Feel free to use them in your own PLC/Team virtual meetings.

Building Safety List for
20-21

This is a multi page list of safety protocols for buildings to think through as we go back to school after COVID.

Connecting with
Kids Virtually

Mini PDF poster with 8 easy ways teachers can connect with kids during virtual learning.

Virtual Meeting
Cards

I created these handy little cards for virtual PD with teachers. Feel free to use them in your own PLC/Team virtual meetings.


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Amendment Song

Move over podium, this history lesson is engaging and fun! Follow me on social media or purchase one of my books for more great resources! 

Thought Bridge Handout

The Critical thinking activity called "Thought Bridge" is great. Here is a handout to aid in the process.


Exit Ticket
Template

Using formative assessment is the key to quality teaching. This easy to fill out exit ticket with 4 to page, allows a teacher to have their skill assessment question in a easy to use cute format.


Virtual Classroom Norms

Setting your norms is an important part of the online classroom. Using AVIDs SLANT acronym, I have put together a handout that might save you a little time.  


Vocabulary Activities worth your time!

Stop having students copy from the glossary! Vocaublay does not have to be painful! Here are 3 easy to implement activities you will want to try.




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Amendment Song

Move over podium, this history lesson is engaging and fun! Follow me on social media or purchase one of my books for more great resources! 

Thought Bridge Handout

The Critical thinking activity called "Thought Bridge" is great. Here is a handout to aid in the process.


Exit Ticket
Template

Using formative assessment is the key to quality teaching. This easy to fill out exit ticket with 4 to page, allows a teacher to have their skill assessment question in a easy to use cute format.