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Classroom Slips & Forms

€8.00

Exit Passes:

  • Printable exit passes - 4 per A4 page. Mainly black and white, some colour needed for 2. Colour printing not essential.
  • PDF format.
  • 11 examples of exit pass.


Uh Oh, I'll explain:

  • A form for students to fill out when work is not completed. The responsibility is back on the student but gives the student direction on fixing the problem. 
  • The form comes as a PDF as 1, 2 or 4 per A4 page.


Friday 54321:

  • A positivity exercise for students to reflect back on the good in the week. I give these to my tutor group and also my Music & German classes on a Friday - so far so good! Students love it!
  • PDF format in A4 (2 per page to be cut in half after print)


Quality Control Check:

  • A handy little slip to help with giving feedback to students on the quality of their work. Can be quickly stapled to the work and kept for reviewing.
  • Comes as an A4 (2 per page) PDF digital download - not editable


I earned a note:

  • Ready made 'I earned a note' for your classroom management and praising positive behaviour in class.
  • This will help to communicate with home and let them know how their child is doing! Communication to home is so important even when it's praising good behaviour.
  • 4 different designs - 3 colourfully designed and 1 plain black and white


Fix it Ticket:

  • Ready made 'Fix it Tickets' for your classroom management and dealing with behaviour issues in class.
  • This will help to communicate with home so everyone is kept in the loop! Communication to home is so important especially when it comes to working on behaviour.
  • 5 different designs - 4 colourfully designed and 1 plain black and white


Self Assessment:

  • An easy way for students to assess how they are doing. Useful for behaviour and classroom management.


Have used all for junior and senior level classes.

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1st Week Back Printables

€2.50

Some printables that I will be using in my first week back with my students to help with goal setting, setting targets and getting to know who is in my class.


PDF format (17 pages)



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1st Day Back PowerPoint

€3.00

Editable PowerPoint to structure your first class back to school!


Comes in PDF format with some text prompts for activities and 1st day back content.

Layout:

•Get to know each other

•What we need for class

•Class Expectations

•Class Contract

•Class Rules

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Back to School Activities & Ideas

€4.00

Some games, ideas and printables to ease you back into school.


Can be used in both primary and post primary.


  • 10 Game Ideas
  • How to play Kaboom
  • Get to know your students questionnaire
  • Ice breakers
  • and more...


Comes as a PDF - print what you want/ need.


Games not created by me - learned through teaching & experience.

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Editable Scheme for Subject Dept Planning

€4.00

My current template for my dept plan in both of my subjects.

This is not approved by any inspector or this is not only way to plan for your subject in the case of an inspection BUT this is what I am doing in the hope that it will be suitable.


I had to do the dept plans for the year groups that I have this year so I created this template to work from which includes all the sections/ headings I need.


Headings include:

  • Literacy
  • Numeracy
  • Assessment
  • Differentiation
  • and more....


I have included a few suggestions for some of the headings.


EDITABLE Microsoft word document

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Master Plan Template

€3.00

STAYING ORGANISED WHILE TEACHING ✨


This templates are what I use for all of my class groups. I can glance at this and see what I am doing for the week. I use my class plans that I do each term to fill this in so I can plan for each week. I aim to fill this in on the Thursday or Friday for the following week.


It is always a working document for me.

It is a place where I was keeping track of what we did and what was covered.



This keeps my organisation game at 100%.


(Filled in version for show only)


Format: BLANK Editable Microsoft word document

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Back to School Brochure

€5.00

Need a way to get your students back into the class and settled down? 

Stress not...

This brochure can cover all you need to share with students and home on their first day! 


Edit to your own choice/ subject.


Growing will be adding to this!


4 colours (red, blue, yellow & green)

PLUS Music template & German template.

6 in total (PowerPoint format A4)

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Get to Know Me Activities & Ideas

€5.00

Introducing our Back to School Student Profile Booklet – the ultimate tool for teachers to kick off the school year with a deeper understanding of their students! 


📚 Get to Know Your Students: Inside this printable, easy-to-use booklet, you'll find a treasure trove of engaging worksheets designed to uncover your students' unique personalities, strengths, and interests. From fun icebreakers to thought-provoking questions, these activities foster a welcoming classroom environment where every student feels valued.


📝 Printable: Conveniently downloadable, our booklet can be printed and distributed in minutes.


Don't miss this essential back-to-school resource – get your printable booklet today and unlock the potential in every student!


PDF format - 40 pages

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Back to School Tips for Teachers:
​Balance Work and Life with Ease!

Back to School Tips for Teachers: Balance Work and Life with Ease!
  1. Plan and organise your schedule.
  2. Set achievable goals and prioritize tasks.
  3. Foster a positive classroom environment.
  4. Delegate responsibilities when possible.
  5. Prioritize work-life balance and personal time.
  6. Avoid overcommitment and know your limits.
  7. Utilize technology and resources for efficiency.
  8. Collaborate with colleagues for support.
  9. Practice self-care for physical and mental well-being.
  10. Communicate with administration when needed.
  11. Set clear boundaries between work and personal life.
  12. Reflect, adapt, and be patient with yourself.

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questions for students:

  1. "What was the most exciting thing you did during your summer break?"
  2. "Did you have any favorite books or movies you enjoyed over the summer?"
  3. "What new hobbies or activities did you try during the vacation?"
  4. "Did you visit any new places or go on any adventures?"
  5. "Did you spend time with family or friends, and what did you do together?"
  6. "Was there a special memory or event that stood out during your summer break?"
  7. "What was the most challenging thing you faced over the summer, and how did you overcome it?"
  8. "Did you learn any valuable life lessons or gain new perspectives during the break?"
  9. "What goals or aspirations do you have for the upcoming school year?"
  10. "Is there anything you want to achieve academically or personally this year?"
  11. "Did you participate in any community service or volunteer activities?"
  12. "What kind of outdoor activities did you enjoy during the summer?"
  13. "Did you have any opportunities to be creative or express yourself?"
  14. "What are you most excited about for this school year?"
  15. "Did you make any new friends or strengthen existing friendships during your summer break?"
  16. "How do you feel about returning to school after the summer?"
  17. "Did you discover anything new about yourself during the vacation?"
  18. "What is something unique or interesting about your summer experience that you'd like to share?"
  19. "Did you set any personal goals for yourself during the break?"
  20. "What activities or subjects are you looking forward to the most in the upcoming school year?"

back to school games:

1. "Icebreaker Bingo": Create Bingo cards with fun facts or summer-related activities in each square. Students have to find classmates who match the descriptions and fill in their Bingo card accordingly. (Adaptable for ages)
 
2. "Charades": Very self explanatory. (Older groups)
 
3. "Summer Scavenger Hunt": Set up a scavenger hunt around the school or classroom with clues related to summer themes. This interactive game will get students moving and working together. (Younger groups)
 
4. "Two Truths and a Lie - Summer Edition": Have students take turns sharing two true statements and one false statement about their summer experiences. The class can guess which statement is the lie. (Older)
 
5. "Summer Trivia Challenge": Prepare a list of fun and interesting summer trivia questions. Divide the class into teams and see who can answer the most questions correctly. 
(Adaptable for ages)
 
These easy-prep games will help create an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere for students as they return back to school after the summer break. 

would you rather???
Summer edition

1. Would you rather spend the summer at the beach or in the mountains?
2. Would you rather have an endless supply of ice cream or watermelon for the whole summer?
3. Would you rather go on a road trip across the country or take a cruise to tropical islands?
4. Would you rather have summer hols last twice as long but have no electronics or have a regular-length hols with all your gadgets?
5. Would you rather spend a day building sandcastles at the beach or flying kites in the park?
6. Would you rather go camping and stargazing in the wilderness or stay in a luxurious beach resort?
7. Would you rather have the ability to swim like a dolphin or fly like a bird during summer?
8. Would you rather have a summer job working at an amusement park or a water park?
9. Would you rather spend your summer volunteering for a good cause or taking a fun summer class of your choice?
10. Would you rather have a summer filled with thrilling roller coaster rides or lazy days lounging by the pool?
11. Would you rather have a summer with non-stop perfect weather or occasional rain that brings rainbows?
12. Would you rather have a summer filled with exciting outdoor adventures or relaxing indoor activities?
13. Would you rather explore and discover hidden gems in your own city or travel to a new country for the summer?
14. Would you rather have a summer filled with picnics in the park or barbecues in the backyard?
15. Would you rather have a summer without any bugs or a summer with no sunburns?
16. Would you rather spend the summer learning a new skill or perfecting a hobby you already enjoy?
17. Would you rather have a summer with endless water balloon fights or epic water gun battles?
18. Would you rather have a summer where you can speak and understand all languages or be able to communicate with animals?
19. Would you rather have a summer where you can visit any historical period or travel to any future time?
20. Would you rather have a summer with endless adventure but no relaxation or a summer with complete relaxation but no adventure?
 
These summer-themed "Would You Rather" prompts can spark imaginations and create enjoyable conversations among friends, family, or even students during summer break. 

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