Student-Centered and
Social-Emotional Templates
‘Would you Rather’ Question List:
Student Interest Survey:
Weekly Agenda: More and more students are struggling with executive skills such as task management, planning and organization, focus and attention, and self-regulation. Whether this be due to the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic, social media, or the advancements in technology and AI, these skills are vital for education and post-secondary endeavors. This can make school challenging for students navigating these struggles, the educators trying to provide support while wrangling a full class of students, and the parents/guardians trying to keep up with the child’s work. One simple way to combat these deficits in the classroom is to provide a weekly agenda template. This simple, yet powerful support, requires students to reflect on the tasks for the day, cross off completed tasks, write down their homework, and reflect on their overall performance. This can also set the “Class vs. Agenda” instead of “Teacher vs. Student” mentality. The classroom should be a team effort. You may also consider offering rewards should the class/individual complete all assigned tasks. For example, if the class crosses off all items in the agenda, they can play a Blooket Game. Teachers can provide a stamp or initials for approval each day, and collect and award a grade (if within your districts guidelines) for participation.
Collaborative Scavenger Hunt: As a GOOD educator knows, fostering relationships with your students is crucial. However, have you also considered cultivating meaningful connections amongst peers? Our Collaborative Scavenger Hunt adds an exciting spin to the typical ice-breaking activity. Students will interact with their classmates, discovering commonalities, interesting facts, and engaging in follow-up inquiries. Developing communication and teamwork skills often necessitates deliberate guidance and repetition. What better way to begin the academic year than by promoting classroom unity, rapport, and collaborative exercises?
A Little About My Name:
Weekly Check-In and Check For Understanding:
Student Reflections Templates: Do you happen to need an effective exit ticket? Consider using a student self-reflection. You can customize a blank copy to suit your students and lesson's requirements or use our pre-filled reflection slips. Either way, both options are user-friendly and encourage self-reflection on teamwork and productivity skills.
Blank Student Self-Reflection Templates
Student Self-Refection Templates
Anticipatory Sets/Guides: Using anticipatory sets/guides is an excellent strategy to support English Language Learners and Students with Special Needs in understanding the content. By completing a "before set," students gain valuable context and insight before engaging in the reading or activity. This sets the tone for the lesson and helps students remember what to focus on during the activity. After the activity, students complete the "after set" questions, which can be used to measure academic gains. It's important to note that the "before set" should not be graded, as students have not yet learned the material. Overall, using anticipatory sets/guides can help improve student engagement and comprehension.
Setting One’s Intention:
Practicing Gratitude:
Positive Phone Call Home Slip: Are you interested in implementing positive reinforcement in your classroom? One effective way to start is by making positive phone calls to students' parents. You can distribute a form to your students, asking them to fill out how they earned the phone call home, and then have them sign it. By doing so, you can witness the relationship between yourself, your students, and their families grow stronger.
Let’s Meet: Do you want to improve your classroom management by building better relationships with your students? One effective way is to give individual attention to those who need it. You can do this by filling out a slip and giving it to a student you think would benefit from some one-on-one time. Make sure to have a clear plan and specific goals for the meeting to encourage the student to attend and interact positively with you.
Goal Setting:
Do Now:
Free Write:
Template - Free Write: Remember, the only rule of a free write is - JUST KEEP WRITING!
Think - Pair - Share:
Exit Ticket:
Flipped Classroom: The Flipped Classroom model assigns students high-quality homework to better prepare them for in-class applications. This comprehensive approach incorporates readings, videos, simulations, research, and recorded lectures to achieve optimal learning outcomes. To fully implement a Flipped Classroom, providing students with learning material that promotes quality learning is crucial. Assigning a video alone won't suffice. Instead, the video should contain quality questions and tasks and be easily accessible for all students. Students can learn the material individually for homework, giving them more time in class for application, experimentation, and projects.
If you are interested in a Flipped Classroom approach, try using our templates below for a good start.
Roles Reversed! A Lesson Planning Activity for Students: Are you looking for an easy and fun way to engage students? Why not have them 'play teacher'? In this activity, students are provided an organized rubric, a sample lesson, and a clear set of expectations as they are tasked to create a 15-minute lesson on a specific topic. Students may choose a topic, or the teacher can direct them toward a particular focus. Students are instructed to create a learning objective, do now, mini-lesson, classwork, and exit slip. They will present it to the teacher acting as a student. Your job? Sit back, relax, and watch your students put on their teacher 'hats'! This document comes equipped with an introduction, instructions, a rubric (with specific criteria, self-rating, and teacher-rating), sample lesson images, and a Canva.com link. This document is applicable to all grades and ranges, as students can modify and add details depending on the content area, grade level, and learning profiles. Enjoy!
Venn Diagram:
Template - Venn Diagram with a Twist (coming soon)
K-W-L Chart:
Template - KWL Chart (coming soon)
3-Minute Research:
3-Minute Research is an enjoyable and versatile activity in which students can use their electronic devices to build on their prior knowledge of a topic before diving in. This informal assessment can provide a solid foundation and robust support for students with learning differences and ELLs/ESL students. For example, let’s do a quick activity. Pretend you are learning a new language. You are at the beginner/intermediate level and are progressing well. You notice a group of native speakers conversing and would like to practice your skills. Which scenario would be easier for comprehension: having some content about what the friends are talking about (ex. what’s for dinner)? Or having no context? Having context before applying your skills would be a powerful support. The same concept applies in the classroom. When students have a strong foundation from which to work, understanding and applying new concepts becomes easier. Additionally, this activity can engage students by using technology and provide an outlet for those struggling to not look at their phones. A Good Tip: Be sure to check electronic policies with your school district/administration. Additionally, you may review TGT’s AI Expectations and Student Agreement before this activity. AI is a rapidly growing technology, one with positive and negative impacts in the classroom. As always, it is best to be proactive.
Move-To-Learn:
Move-to-Learn (M2L): Scientific Studies show there is a correlation between movement/exercise and learning. Let’s put it to the test! After gathering parent/guardian permission and reviewing your students and school policies regarding movement in the classroom, have your student choose on exercise to complete and then reflect on what is being explored in class. These serve as terrific brain and movement breaks.
AI Expectations and Student Agreement:
AI Expectations and Student Agreement: AI is a rapidly growing technology with positive and negative impacts in the classroom. As always, it is best to be proactive. Be sure to check electronic policies with your school district/administration.
Deadline Extension Form:
Are you tired of students handing work in late? Our Deadline Extension Form sets clear expectations to promote student ownership and accountability. Students can request an extension on work if the form is submitted before the due date. The form details general assignment expectations (copied below) and how the form works. It also requires students to reflect on how many extensions have been filed and what the students are doing to encourage time management and responsibility.
Do you want different expectations on the document? You may email thegoodteacherllc@gmail.com after purchasing the document, and we will modify it up to two times for free.
To earn maximum credit on an assignment, please ensure classwork is completed on time. One point will be deducted from the assignment grade per each school date it is late. While we hope to offer maximum credit for maximum work, part of school is to prepare students for college and the real world. To support this endeavor, I intend to strengthen time management habits through clear and consistent rewards and consequences. However, I recognize that in the real world, some exceptions are made. Should you need an extension on classwork, please complete the classwork extension form and submit the form for approval BEFORE the day the work is due. This will be reviewed, copied, and placed into your file for end-of-the-year review. Please note: your parent or Guardian can fill out this form for you, but you must sign in agreement for it to be valid. After filing for three extensions, a phone call home will be made. After filing for five extensions, a family meeting will be scheduled. Taking ownership of one’s learning is an integral part of school. Let’s work on these skills as a team!
As always, please check with your school's code of conduct and administration to make sure policy is followed.
Try Again Form:
Do you want to allow re-takes and re-dos in your class but need help figuring out where to start? Our form promotes clear and consistent expectations while promoting student accountability. After students receive an unsatisfactory grade (under 70%), students may complete the form and submit it for teacher review. The form requires students to reflect on their current study habits and the support they may need moving forward. The form also specifies the re-do assignment's date, time, and task. See form-specific policies below.
Do you want different expectations or details on the document? You may email thegoodteacherllc@gmail.com after purchasing the document, and we will modify it up to two times for free.
In our classroom, we celebrate mastery. To earn mastery on assignments and assessments, one must demonstrate a 70% or C- and above. Should you earn a grade under the mastery threshold, you may submit this Try Again Form and complete the alternative assignment on the assigned day at the designated time. Then, the average of the two assignments will be your final grade for that assignment. Please note: the highest possible grade on that assignment will be an 85% or B. Should you desire a higher grade, it is advised you work with your teacher, study individually, or form a study group before the exam or assignment. As always, check with your school's code of conduct and administration to ensure policy compliance.