5 Things: Back to School Writing

Teachers, you can use these little writing exercises to see how well your elementary school students can write. They include mini worksheets on 5 Things I Like about School, 5 Things I Like to Do with Friends, etc. They also help introduce your students - to you, and to each other. (Please click on link -not image - for full page printable.)
http://everydayteaching.com/b2s/EarlyElem09/FIVETHINGS.pdf

Is Algebra Necessary?

From the NYT Opinions column: Is Algebra Necessary?
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/opinion/sunday/is-algebra-necessary.html
What do you think?

Loads of C*U*T*E back to school projects posted at new site

We're opening a new family /PreK projects site - we've just posted loads of adorable back to school projects. Check it out!
http://www.chiliwalla.com

Summer Word Search & Activities Worksheet

http://everydayteaching.com/Worksheets/ET_work/SummerActivity2Gr2-4.pdf

**Click on the link for a printable and colorful summer word search, along with a summer activities worksheet. An answer key is provided.

Printable Summer Journal Pages!

Print out some of these colorful journal pages to encourage a travel journal for the summer - or simply use them for letter stationery.
http://everydayteaching.com/Holiday/Summer/SummerJournalPages.pdf

Color Travel Bingo for Kids

http://www.everydayteaching.com/Worksheets/TravelBingo.color.pdf

Keep your kids busy while traveling - & help them practice their colors - with this printable activity sheet. Click on the link for full-size printable.