Quarterly newsletter features freebies, ideas, and inspiration.
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| ISSUE 3 | SPRING 2024 |
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What do you do at the end of the academic year to help students reflect on their growth and celebrate their achievements? We asked teachers to share their favorite end-of-year activities and gathered them here to inspire your planning for the final days of school.
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Enjoy a taste of Zaner-Bloser with these free printables.
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School Year Memories
Capture this year’s facts and help students think and talk about how they’ve grown with our free printable memory page template.
Download now, complete them in class, and send originals home to families as a keepsake!
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Healthy Classroom Celebrations
Reward students and celebrate milestones without relying on sweet treats that might not fit all students’ dietary needs—or your school’s wellness policy!
We’ve compiled the ultimate list of healthy ways to celebrate in the classroom. Download a copy to find activities for now and next year!
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Self-Care Summer Bucket List
Summer is for self care—not just professional learning and planning for next year. Take time to nurture yourself and re-energize your body, mind, and spirit!
Get started by printing our Self-Care Summer Bucket List and posting it where you will see it daily as a reminder to take care of YOU!
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Everyone is abuzz about assessments—for students and teachers, too. Whether you prefer to be objective/by the book or prefer to write in the book, we hope these resources can help you prepare for your next review.
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Analyze This: Queen Bee v. Daily Drone
Where did you have the most impact this year? Did you maximize your hive time or spend too much flying in circles? Our Impact/Effort template can help you be objective when reflecting on your success.
Download to help organize thoughts now … then keep it handy for planning next year’s goals! |
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Further Reflection, Please!
If you prefer journaling—or aren’t sure how to get started—prompts can put you in a writing state of mind.
Use these Reflection Prompts to take yourself out of the EOY rush and spend a few moments considering your journey. |
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Fun Fact: Field bees leave the hive daily to forage for pollen and nectar they bring back in “pollen baskets” on their legs.
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Inspired by the field bees, we’ve collected ideas from classrooms across the country to share with you!
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Spotlight On: Mrs. Beeler
Amanda Beeler of East Elementary School in Charlotte County, Florida, won a gift card on Zaner-Bloser's Facebook page in February and used it to buy books for her first-grade classroom. She tucked new books among existing ones to surprise students.
"One little girl ran up to me after she had been to the bookshelf. 'Mrs. Beeler. . . Someone got us some new books!' I pretended to be as amazed as she was . . . After showing me, she went to find one of her friends, and they sat down together to read their exciting new find."
How do you inspire a love of books and reading in your classroom? Share a story with us.
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Listen, Name, Teach: Three Steps to Effective Writing Conferences
Peek inside a grade 5 ELA block to hear a student-teacher conference that takes place during independent writing time.
Notice the way Ms. Meehan waits for the student to explain what she’s trying to accomplish, quickly points to something the student is doing well toward that goal, and then teaches some phrases that writers commonly use to explain and elaborate on their thinking.
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Got an idea or tip to share? We’d love to feature it in a future newsletter or social media post. E-mail us at thehive@zaner-bloser.com.
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We’re serious about skills but value joyful learning, too—so we’ll leave you with some quick fun to tuck into your day.
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Games With Giggles? Guaranteed!
Recess rained out? Weary from spring assessments? Class earned a reward? Get the giggles going with a short brain-break activity like “Try Not to Laugh” or the “Ha Ha Game.”
Play On!
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