Soul Seeds & Teacher Resources by Anam Cara Cat
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Engaging Teacher Resources for the Mindful Educator
19/07/2024
Primary School Teachers and Homeschooling Heroes: ✏️📕
My meticulously designed 300 page writing resource makes writing instruction effortless for you and accessible to young writers grades 4-6 ✏️ It’s on sale now and includes a link to the complimentary pdf file on my website. ✏️📕
How to Write a Paragraph of the Week: 300 Pages of Writing Resources: 90 Prompts, Exemplars, Scaffolding Resources Grades 4-6: A Step-By-Step Guide to ... Elementary Writing Instruction Year-Long Unit How to Write a Paragraph of the Week: 300 Pages of Writing Resources: 90 Prompts, Exemplars, Scaffolding Resources Grades 4-6: A Step-By-Step Guide to ... Elementary Writing Instruction Year-Long Unit
13/07/2024
Teachers and Homeschooling Heroes 📚
Finding an engaging and effective way to teach grammar and mechanics in high school was a challenge until my muses guided me to create these daily exercises that serve as writing warm-ups and simultaneously foster social-emotional growth 📚 Now Available and Topping the Charts on Amazon 🙏🙏🙏✏️💚
Teaching Grammar and Punctuation in High School Grades 9-12 Daily Exercises to Teach Word Usage, Mechanics, and Social-Emotional Skills ELA and SEL ... School Writing Instruction 60 DOL Bundle #1 Teaching Grammar and Punctuation in High School Grades 9-12 Daily Exercises to Teach Word Usage, Mechanics, and Social-Emotional Skills ELA and SEL ... School Writing Instruction 60 DOL Bundle #1
26/04/2024
14 Week Secondary Unit Aligned with ELA CCSS Grades 9-12: 300 Pages of Meticulously Designed Resources Including Detailed Daily Lesson Plans…Companion Text for The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens 14 Week Unit With Lesson Plans: Teacher Designed: Aligned With ELA CCSS Grades 9-12 Companion Curriculum The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens 14 Week Unit With Lesson Plans: Teacher Designed: Aligned With ELA CCSS Grades 9-12 Companion Curriculum
11/04/2024
The Five People You Meet in Heaven 10 Week Unit and Lesson Plans ELA Grades 9-12: Includes PDF Link The Five People You Meet in Heaven 10 Week Unit and Lesson Plans ELA Grades 9-12: Includes PDF Link
11/04/2024
How to Write a Paragraph of the Week: 300 Pages of Writing Resources: 90 Prompts, Exemplars, Scaffolding Resources Grades 4-6: A Step-By-Step Guide to ... Elementary Writing Instruction Year-Long Unit How to Write a Paragraph of the Week: 300 Pages of Writing Resources: 90 Prompts, Exemplars, Scaffolding Resources Grades 4-6: A Step-By-Step Guide to ... Elementary Writing Instruction Year-Long Unit
11/04/2024
Teaching Grammar and Punctuation in High School Grades 9-12 Daily Exercises to Teach Word Usage, Mechanics, and Social-Emotional Skills ELA and SEL ... School Writing Instruction 60 DOL Bundle #1 Teaching Grammar and Punctuation in High School Grades 9-12 Daily Exercises to Teach Word Usage, Mechanics, and Social-Emotional Skills ELA and SEL ... School Writing Instruction 60 DOL Bundle #1
03/12/2023
Mr. Shart Rips a Fart is a lighthearted yet powerful story that teaches young children about the importance of kindness.
First grader Tommy Goodson finds himself the target of teasing on his first day of school because of an innocent fart. When the legendary teacher Mr. Shart steps in, the tale takes a heartwarming turn. With a masterful mix of humor and wisdom, Mr. Shart transforms an awkward situation into a powerful teaching moment about empathy, kindness, and compassion.
The deeper message within the story is about discovering that being kind is like having a real-life superpower. This memorable narrative will inspire your child to be a hero in his or her own right by having the courage and strength to act kindly and compassionately towards others, no matter the circumstance.
Parents and children alike will laugh out loud at this unforgettable story! Most importantly, children will relate and respond to the cleverly crafted moral.
Beautifully illustrated and emotionally resonant, Mr. Shart Rips a Fart is a must-have book for parents who want to foster empathy and moral strength in their children.
A little humor goes a long way, and without doubt, this story will be a family favorite!
Grab this new release today in time for the gift-giving season!
Mr. Shart Rips a Fart A Lighthearted Lesson About Kindness: A Children's Book About Empathy, Kindness, and Compassion Mr. Shart Rips a Fart A Lighthearted Lesson About Kindness: A Children's Book About Empathy, Kindness, and Compassion
09/05/2023
Teaching your students how to write a paragraph? Peek inside my latest writing resource here:
How to Teach Paragraph Writing, Paragraph Writing Instruction, Writer's Notebook, Opinion Writing Paragraph Writing, Opinion Writing, Paragraph Instruction, How to Teach Paragraph Writing, Paragraph Examples, Paragraph of the Week, Writer's Notebook, Writ...
03/03/2023
Companion Text Unit SAMPLE For The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens : Unit Plan Sample Contains Comprehension & Reflection Questions For Chapter Two Companion Text Unit SAMPLE For The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens : Unit Plan Sample Contains Comprehension & Reflection Questions For Chapter Two
31/01/2023
It's January 31st, 2023...How many of your New Year's resolutions did you keep?
Studies show that on average, 80% of people don't have clear goals; 16% of people have goals, but don't write them down; 3% of people write their goals down but don't revisit them, and only 1% write down their goals and reflect on them daily. That 1% reflects those who actively commit to their success and happiness and THRIVE. The bottom line: Writing things down daily equates to getting things done! This sounds simple, because it is, but its simplicity doesn't negate its power.
This gorgeous beach themed planner will inspire you to plan each day with mindful attention. Each day, you'll be prompted to record your daily intentions, your daily mantra or affirmations, and your daily self-care practices alongside your schedule and to-do list. At the beginning of each month and each week, you'll also be prompted to revisit your short and long-term goals. If you use, it's no hyperbole to say this planner will change your life.
My six month planners retail for 19.99, but I'm sharing this newest one at 12.99 through the first week of February. (I offer several others with various cover designs.)
Don't let 2023 end in disappointment. The simple act of writing down your intentions and goals will transform your life. Test it. Try it. What do you have to lose? You're writing your life's script--Make it fabulous one!
06/01/2023
Does happiness create gratitude, or does gratitude create happiness? Living in a habituated state of gratitude is the single most effective way to dramatically improve your life and the lives of those around you. Research in neuroscience has proven that developing the habit of feeling grateful creates new neural pathways in the brain that enhance the production of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which are neurotransmitters that make us feel happy. By practicing gratitude on a daily basis, simply by acknowledging all you have to feel grateful for, you strengthen these neural pathways and in turn train your brain to focus on positivity and continuously produce those “feel-good” chemicals. Essentially, you are creating a habit of happiness. By reinforcing this habit of happiness, you are better able to see the world through a lens of positivity, possibility, and appreciation. Naturally, this reference point can improve the quality of your life as well as your relationships with others. It also allows you to serve as an influential point of reference and inspiration for those around you, and this is a particularly powerful position for those who have children. We can’t be what we can’t see, and if we want our children to know what happiness looks like, we have to authentically embody it and model it with mindful attention. There are countless ways to develop a habit of happiness, and using a guided gratitude journal is one approach frequently encouraged by authorities in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. When you write down all the things you’re grateful for, be they related to events, objects, people, or circumstances, you essentially re-live the positive experiences as your brain is flooded with feel-good chemicals, and your attention and focus shifts from what is wrong to all that is right in your life. Reprogramming the mind is as much an art as it is a science, and this is reflected in both scientific and metaphysical teachings. It’s an alchemy equally accessible to the enlightened and the laymen, and the tools you need are well-within reach. Having an attitude of gratitude is more than a state of being. It’s an ever-evolving state of transformation and grace. Remember, it's not happiness that creates gratitude; it's gratitude that creates happiness.
Gratitude And Mindfulness Journal A Guided Journal For Personal Transformation: 90 Days of Morning Inspiration And Evening Reflection Gratitude And Mindfulness Journal A Guided Journal For Personal Transformation: 90 Days of Morning Inspiration And Evening Reflection
07/09/2022
How much is your time worth?
How many evenings and weekends have you spent writing lesson plans instead of
spending time with friends and family?
How many hours of overtime
do you work for free every week?
I get it, you're dedicated. But keep in mind, life is truly short, and you will never get those hours back.
If you're tired of sacrificing precious family and fun time and ready to enjoy your personal time away from school, you're in the right place. This year-long secondary ELA bundle will save you, quite literally, HUNDREDS OF HOURS of planning time!
This 37 week mega bundle is comprised of my best-selling ELA/Life Skills units, and all units include detailed daily lesson plans aligned with ELA Common Core Standards for grades 9-12.
This bundle contains high quality material that has been designed to engage even the most reluctant learners, and the curriculum can be used in the classroom or easily adapted to online/distance learning.
Who am I, and why should you trust me to write your ELA curriculum for the year?
My work has been endorsed by The Colorado Department of Education and by New York Times bestselling author and positive psychology guru, Shawn Achor. I have more than 13 years of experience in the secondary classroom and am obsessively passionate about designing relevant, rigorous, and life-changing curriculum. I'm confident in saying this bundle will change your students' lives for the better. It will also change your life for the better because your planning will be done for the entire school YEAR!
The two non-fiction units within this bundle will allow you to explicitly target the social-emotional domain, which will significantly strengthen your students' life skills and meta-cognitive growth.
The two inspirational novel units included within this bundle address universal themes that will empower and motivate your students to live their best lives.
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25/08/2022
Celebrating NOT going back to school by offering my self-publishing e-course at 50% off!!! Self-employment is one of the best gifts I’ve ever given myself... After 13 years in the secondary classroom, I took the leap and have never looked back.
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My very first self-published paperback was endorsed by:
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Within this e-course, you will be guided step-by-step through the formatting, designing, and publishing process, and I'm continuously adding marketing material to the course, which you'll have lifetime access to as well.
Within your e-course, you'll have access to 100 pages of instruction, 45 lessons, 40+ tutorial videos, and seven years' insight into the self-publishing business.
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A Beginner's Guide to Self Publishing On Amazon for Free This master self-publishing course is designed for beginners and includes 45 lessons alongside 40+ tutorial videos. Renowned author and educator Anam Cara Cat guides students step-by-step through the process of formatting, designing, and publishing a book for free on Amazon. Self Publish for Free on...
24/08/2022
I'm celebrating NOT going back to school by offering my self-publishing e-course at 50% OFF!! After 13 years in the classroom, self-employment is one of the best gifts I’ve ever given myself.
Have you always wanted to publish a book? Are you an entrepreneur looking to create a passive stream of income? You can spend years learning on your own through trial and error, or you can invest in yourself by learning from someone who has mastered the art and science of self-publishing.
MY VERY FIRST SELF-PUBLISHED PAPERBACK WAS ENDORSED BY A NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, BY THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND BY PSYCHOLOGISTS AND EDUCATORS WORLDWIDE. I have since published more than 200 books on Amazon and have my publications listed on multiple platforms. I share this not to impress you, but rather to impress upon you that I know what I'm doing, and I can teach you how to do it, too.
Within this e-course, you will be guided step-by-step through the formatting, designing, and publishing process with lifetime access to 100 pages of instruction, 45 lessons, 40+ tutorial videos, and seven years' insight into the self-publishing business.
Much of what I've learned has been through trial and error, and it would take you years to learn this content on your own. You can dream about becoming an author, or you can take action and make your goal a reality. Time is money. Take advantage of this sale while it lasts.
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A Beginner's Guide to Self Publishing On Amazon for Free This master self-publishing course is designed for beginners and includes 45 lessons alongside 40+ tutorial videos. Renowned author and educator Anam Cara Cat guides students step-by-step through the process of formatting, designing, and publishing a book for free on Amazon. Self Publish for Free on...
24/08/2022
Brand New Inspirational DOL Aligned With CCS Grades 9-12:
Within this 70 page DOL bundle, you will receive 60 full paragraphs along with a teacher key. The paragraphs are based on several well-known, highly-engaging texts including Napoleon Hill’s book Think and Grow Rich, Shawn Achor’s NY Times best-selling book The Happiness Advantage, and David Schwartz’s beloved book The Magic of Thinking Big.
Daily warm-ups provide structure and predictability for students, which helps tremendously with behavior management. The first few minutes of class sets the tone for the remainder of the period, so having a meaningful daily activity to begin class sets the stage for success.
Throughout my 13 years in the secondary classroom, I found that most students—even the best writers—need DIRECT DAILY INSTRUCTION with grammar and mechanics. Using these DOL paragraphs as part of your daily routine is a quick way to explicitly address this skill set that young writers so desperately need! Moreover, because each paragraph is related to personal development, you’ll simultaneously be addressing the social-emotional domain, which will keep your students interested and inspired.
In addition to strengthening your students’ writing skills, these daily mini-lessons allow you to address the social-emotional domain. Regardless of the subjects we teach, we all want our students to be socially and emotionally healthy, but we don’t all have the resources or time to teach SEL in isolation. These paragraphs are intended to inspire students and support their metacognitive growth.
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Much love,
Cat
DOL BUNDLE # 2: Daily Grammar and Mechanics Exercises for Middle and High School Students | 60 Paragraphs Daily Oral Language, DOL, Secondary Grammar and Mechanics Exercises, Social-Emotional Learning, Inspirational Daily Writing Warm-Ups or Bell-Ringers for Middle and High School Students 60 INSPIRATIONAL DOL PARAGRAPHS INCLUDES TEACHER KEY Writing Warm-Ups for Three Full Months! Aligned with ELA Commo...
23/08/2022
I'm celebrating NOT going back to school by offering my self-publishing e-course at 50% OFF!! After 13 years in the classroom, self-employment is one of the best gifts I’ve ever given myself.
Have you always wanted to publish a book? Are you an entrepreneur looking to create a passive stream of income? You can spend years learning on your own through trial and error, or you can invest in yourself by learning from someone who has mastered the art and science of self-publishing.
MY VERY FIRST SELF-PUBLISHED PAPERBACK WAS ENDORSED BY A NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, BY THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND BY PSYCHOLOGISTS AND EDUCATORS WORLDWIDE. I have since published more than 200 books on Amazon and have my publications listed on multiple platforms. I share this not to impress you, but rather to impress upon you that I know what I'm doing, and I can teach you how to do it, too.
Within this e-course, you will be guided step-by-step through the formatting, designing, and publishing process with lifetime access to 100 pages of instruction, 45 lessons, 40+ tutorial videos, and seven years' insight into the self-publishing business.
Much of what I've learned has been through trial and error, and it would take you years to learn this content on your own. You can dream about becoming an author, or you can take action and make your goal a reality. Time is money. Take advantage of this sale while it lasts.
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12/08/2022
Teachers & Homeschooling Heroes,
If you're looking for meaningful writing and discussion prompts, please have a look at my book Birdseed, which has been endorsed by The Colorado Department of Education and by NY Times best-selling author Shawn Achor. You can download it FREE on my website or find the paperback on Amazon here:
Birdseed: A Guide to Teaching Emotional Intelligence in the Primary & Secondary Classroom: Daily Activity to Foster Social-Emotional Development & Personal Growth Endorsed by New York Times best-selling author and positive psychology guru Shawn Achor, by the MTSS coordinator for The Colorado Department of Education, & by psychologists, teachers, and students worldwide: Birdseed is more than a collection of extraordinary quotes and journal prompts. It's a t...
17/07/2022
Look inside this ten week unit based on Mitch Albom's novel The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Save yourself 50 hours of planning time, and be sure to use coupon code SAVE5 for five dollars off your purchase!
Unit and Lesson Plans for The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom Secondary Unit ELA 10 WK The Five People You Meet in Heaven Novel Unit and Lesson Plans | Ten Week UnitINCLUDES ALL LESSON PLANS ALIGNED WITH ELA CCS GRADES 9-12! NO PLANNING FOR TEN...
02/07/2022
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The Secret Science of Happiness by Anam Cara Cat The Science of Happiness What is the formula for everlasting happiness and authentic success? Work hard = Success = Happiness OR Happiness = Purposeful & Passionate Pursuits = Success Most people have been taught that if they work hard to achieve success, then they will be happy. But what if this fo...
Teacher Peeps,
Don't spend another summer writing next year's lesson plans...I've already done it for you! I've just completed another secondary fiction unit based on Mitch Albom's novel The Time Keeper...All daily lesson plans are included and aligned with CCS Grades 9-12. I'll share a product preview video in the comments where you can take a peek inside this bundle of goodness, so you know exactly what you're getting. There's a coupon code shared in the video as well!
Enjoy your summer vacation. For real.
Your anam cara,
Cat
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23/04/2022
Daily Planner And Mindfulness Journal: Guided Journal for Inspired Life Management Daily Planner And Mindfulness Journal: Guided Journal for Inspired Life Management
02/04/2022
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02/03/2022
21/08/2021
FREE TODAY! My first self-published book was endorsed by The Colorado Department of Education and New York Times best-selling author and positive psychology guru Shawn Achor. Download it today FREE. If your're a teacher or homeschooling hero, you and your kids will love the simple activity that fosters social-emotional well being and growth. Your book reviews on Amazon would be MUCH appreciated! This is the first time in five years I've seen my ratings so close to number one in multiple categories! Thank you!! https://www.amazon.com/Birdseed-Emotional-Intelligence-Social-Emotional-Development-ebook/dp/B01GVSCWJQ/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Birdseed+a+guide+to+teaching&qid=1629565125&s=books&sr=1-3
Birdseed: A Guide to Teaching Emotional Intelligence in the Primary & Secondary Classroom: Daily Activity to Foster Social-Emotional Development & Personal Growth Birdseed: A Guide to Teaching Emotional Intelligence in the Primary & Secondary Classroom: Daily Activity to Foster Social-Emotional Development & Personal Growth
19/08/2021
My work has been endorsed by The Colorado Department of Education and by positive psychology guru and NY Times bestselling author Shawn Achor.
THIS UNIT IS ADAPTABLE TO ONLINE LEARNING. YOU WILL BE GUIDED TO A 100 PAGE GOOGLE DOC WITH STUDENT RESOURCES WHICH CAN EASILY BE SHARED WITH THEM.
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NO PLANNING FOR 3 1/2 MONTHS for less than 50 cents per day!
14 WEEK UNIT PLAN + 70 DAILY LESSON PLANS: Addresses and Includes Common Core Standards in Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening in Grades 9-12
If you're a ChangeMaker and a teacher who cares about your students' hearts, souls, and futures as much as you do their grades, this curriculum is for you.
If you're tired of spending your weekends and weeknights writing lesson plans, you'll be in heaven for the next three months. I've included detailed daily lesson plans aligned with Common Core Standards for grades 9-12.
Regardless of the demographic you're teaching, your students will love this unit, too!
Please note: THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT
After working with at-risk youth for 14 years, I recognized sadness, lack of vision, and lack of purpose as an absolute epidemic. I wanted to inspire, empower, and educate my kids, and these resources were created to give them the tools they needed to create new realities and brighter opportunities. Most kids don't realize--because most adults don't realize--that despite their pasts or present circumstances, they can literally rewire their brains and reshape their paradigms for happiness and success, whatever that looks like to them.
Regardless of the demographic you're teaching, your students will love these resources!
This bundle will save you countless hours of planning and provide you with at least 14 weeks of material for a 70-90 minute class period. SEE PREVIEW FOR TABLE OF CONTENTS. SEE PAGE 20 FOR SAMPLE LESSON PLAN.
This unit has been a labor of love in the making for several years as I have edited, revised, and designed it to be a resource I am proud to share with you. I've done all the reading, writing, and research for you and have watched countless videos to find the gems that perfectly align with each chapter of Sean Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
In addition to serving as a non-fiction anchor text for Language Arts, this unit can also be used with any Life Skills curriculum for Career & Tech Ed classes focused on teaching social-emotional skills in society and the workplace.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE IN THIS 300 + BUNDLE:
(table of contents included with hyperlinks to resources within the bundle)
* IN ADDITION TO WELL-CRAFTED COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS/JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR EACH CHAPTER, YOU'LL RECEIVE:
* 14 WEEK UNIT PLAN
* ALL 70 DAILY LESSON PLANS with Common Core Standards grades 9-12 related
to each day's activities
* VIDEO LIST (Ted Talks, etc): 33 suggested short videos (including links and summaries) to complement each chapter in Covey’s book. I typically front-load each chapter with a video and then show them intermittently as they are reading through each section. The videos help with comprehension by reinforcing the concepts within the book, and they help to keep students interested and engaged with the text.
* Pre and post assessment on core concepts addressed in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
* 7 Habits anticipation guide/activity
* 60 DOL paragraphs ("daily oral language": grammar and punctuation exercises) that align with Covey's 7 Habits (includes highlighted teacher key)
* Handout: "What the Heck is a Clause?" includes definitions & color-coded examples of ICs and DCs
* Reflective essay prompt
* 9 paragraph exemplar reflective essay
* Reflective essay rubric
* Two essay skeleton guides to support emerging writers who may struggle with structure and coherence. The first guide provides minimal support, while the second is ideal for those in need of more explicit writing examples
* Mini Lesson: Comprehension questions for Jack Canfield's 60 minute You Tube Video entitled The Secret to Success (to complement Covey's 2nd habit: "Begin with the end in mind")
* Mini Lesson: Suggested Ted Talk aligned with Covey's teachings on paradigm and
5 page Article: "The Science of Happiness," which discusses the physiology behind emotions & how to manage/regulate one's own level of happiness
* Editable student checklist to reinforce the "habit of happiness"
* Mini Lesson: "Goal Setting Redefined" : Activity to complete after watching Ted Talk
* Mini Lesson: Summary assignment for Bart Baggett's Ted Talk: The
Neuropathways to Happiness. Includes sample summary and summary rubric
* UNIT: Argumentative essay unit supplementary material including:
~ Daily lesson plans (included in the 70 total you'll receive in this bundle)
~ Suggested film prompt: Documentary style film: The Secret (available on NetFlix)
~ Film summary
~ Film comprehension questions
~ Argumentative essay structure guide
~ Exemplar argumentative essay
~ Argumentative essay rubric
* Presentation assignment and rubric
* Unit Outline Identifying Unit Cornerstones Including:
essential questions
enduring understandings
performance tasks
long term transfer goals
21st Century skills
standards addressed
breakdown of text alignment with common core skills
1. * TWENTY paragraph prompts (two for each topic) related to:
Integrity
Kindness
Discipline
Passion
Gratitude
Positive Thinking
Compassion
Perseverance
Courage
Goal-Oriented Mindset
*Each prompt includes a short color-coded structure guide for reference and suggestions to help struggling writers with content and organization (can be edited out for experienced writers).
*Highlighted advanced vocabulary (can be edited out for experienced readers/writers)
2. An Editor’s Checklist
3. 4-Point Paragraph Rubric
4. One Exemplar Paragraph
5. Related Common Core Standards for Grades 7,8, 9/10, 11/12
I've used Sean Covey's The 7 Habits in my classroom for years, and my high school students - from every demographic and grade - absolutely love it.
Covey's wisdom can have a profound impact on students if they take the time to genuinely reflect on his teachings. This companion curriculum is designed to foster thoughtful introspection, critical thinking, and authentic social-emotional growth.
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Once this bundle is downloaded, you will be directed to receive your FREE eBook: Birdseed: A Guide to Teaching Emotional Intelligence in the Primary & Secondary Classroom: Daily Activity to Foster Social-Emotional Development & Personal Growth.
Birdseed is endorsed by The Colorado Department of Education, by positive psychology guru and best-selling NY Times author Shawn Achor, and by psychologists, teachers, and students worldwide.
Inside, you'll find a collection of THE BEST 365 inspirational quotes, (organized by theme for quick reference) along with a novel way to use them on a daily basis in any classroom to foster character development. This is an activity (referred to as "Birdseed") every secondary teacher can use to create an environment conducive to authentic learning (Have a closer peek at Birdseed in my store.).
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Companion Unit 14 WEEK UNIT PLAN + 70 DAILY LESSON PLANS: Includes Related Common Core Standards in Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening in Grades 9-12 on EACH Daily Lesson Plan. If you're a ChangeMaker and a teacher who cares about your students' hearts, souls, and futures as much as you do their grades, th...
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