The Megalist of Templates: Everything You'll Need as an Educator

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I love templates! They set the framework for your project and they take away a lot of the prep work. Save time. Use templates. Edit some or all of the template. Check out the section at the bottom on Social Media Fake Templates!

UPDATED 4/3/20


Award and Certificate Templates
123 Certificates- 3 easy steps

Brain Betty-includes a "make your own" template

Certificates 4 Teachers- from Teacher Planet

CertificateMaker-choose from a template and design online!

Certificates-from ABC Teach

Certificates and Memories- from the "Never Tardy" to "Good Behavior" certificates

Citizenship Award Certificates

Education World

Educational Award Certificates

Freeology.com- "Good Attitude", "Great Idea", "Student of the Month"

Fun Awards- unique names including "The Carpe Diem Award" for making the most of every day

Internet 4 Teachers

Jan Brett's Certificates & Awards- for elementary teachers

Microsoft Templates

Most Improved Student Certificate

School Express Online Award Creator

Sports Certificate Template

Student of the Month Certificates

Success Certificates- student awards, sports awards and more

Teachervision Awards and Certificates


Back to School Templates
Back to School Brochure Template- to give to parents

Back to School Theme Unit- various worksheets, postcards, desk tags and forms

Education World Back to School Templates

Free Back to School PowerPoint Templates- nice designs

Free Digital Back to School Templates- put students' pictures in these beautiful frames

How to Write a Back to School Letter to Parents- from Teach-nology

Microsoft- academic calendar, multiplication table, flash cards, periodic table, classroom expectations

School Calendar Templates

Teach-nology- class rules, seating arrangements, bulletin board characters, back to school helpers, name tags, classroom signs, teaching theme signs etc.

Welcome to Back to School Night Template- for younger kids


Blog Templates (WordPress and Blogger have their own themes)
50+ Best Free Responsive WordPress Themes 2016- from Colorlib

65 Best Free Blogger Templates 2016

Free Blogger Templates for Your Blog

Get Your Designer-Made Template

Gooyaabi Templates- free blogger templates

Teacher Blog Templates- $$$

WordPress Themes- from WordPress.org

Book Report Templates
ABC Teach

Book Report Forms- from the Busy Teacher's Cafe

Book Report Rubric

Book Report Sandwich Station- from Scholastic; ingredients represent parts of the book report

Book Review Sheet

Collection of Book Report Ideas- 109 on the list so far

A Dozen Book Report Templates

EdHelper- different types: biography book report, general book report, nonfiction book report

Free High School Book Report Template

Special Subject Book Report Forms- includes Holocaust, animal fiction, folklore


Bookmark Templates
123 Certificates- create your custom bookmark online from scratch; just input information

Activity Village- seasonal, animal, coloring, dinosaur, doodling bookmarks

Bookmark Design Templates- download in the following
formats (2.7", 2.8")
Bookmark Templates- Pinterest board has many creative ideas!

Eco-Friendly Bookmarks- the 2 files are for Adobe Illustrator®

Library Bookmark Template- for elementary students

Brochure Templates
Canva- create stunning brochures with this wonderful site

Free Tri-Fold Brochure Design- Adobe Photoshop® download

Lady Printing Brochure Templates- download in the following formats:

Office.com Brochure Templates- 8 tri-fold brochures

PSD Tri-Fold Mockup Template- you need to sign up (take the FREE account)


Calendar Templates
Calendar Labs

Canva- beautiful free designs!!

Make Your Own Photo Calendar

Printable Calendar Hub- 2017 monthly calendars

Printable Calendar Templates

Vertex42- loads of choices

WinCalendar- loads of Word and Excel calendar templates


Classroom Management Templates and Forms
Behavior Management Forms- from Teachervision

Bookmark Calendar- 2011

Calendars

Classroom Helpers- from ABC Teach

Classroom Forms- very extensive listing includes passes, lesson plan, parent-teacher conference forms, behavior management forms

Classroom Forms for 1st Grade- Mrs. Perkins' list includes ABC cut-out flash cards, calendars, 100s chart

Classroom Management Forms- covers K-12

Classroom Organization -templates for kindergarten, including book basket labels, center rules, large center signs

Classroom Organizer Templates- miscellaneous items include monthly planning guide, syllabus

Classroom Seating Chart- from Microsoft.com

Class Set-up Tool- interactive program allows you to design your classroom; from Scholastic

Education World- parent-teacher communication

Keyboard Template- great for tech teachers 

Microsoft Templates

Templates/Resources- covers elementary, middle and high school; nice size list


Google Slides, Docs, Sheets
50 Time-Saving Google Docs Templates-mainly  spreadsheets, also documents, business cards



Google Docs Template Gallery: Students and Teachers

Professional  Resume Templates for Google Docs- VisualCV Resume Builder

Slides Carnival- Google Slides templates; available in 8 different categories


Lesson Plan Templates
Elementary and Secondary Lesson Plan Template- from UCLA's Teacher Educator Program

K12 Reader Lesson Plan Templates- K-12 samples

Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan Template- from TeAchnology

Microsoft Lesson Plan Templates- a few to choose from

Teacher Planet Lesson Plan Templates- browse by subject or grade level


Monthly Newsletter Templates
15 Free Microsoft Word Newsletter Templates for Teachers and School- a few can be used for middle/high school; most for elementary

Document Templates- one out these three can be used for middle/high school (MS Word format)

Google Docs Template Gallery

Kindergarten Newsletters

Monthly News Templates- from Teacher Files

Newsletter Template Free- Pinterest board

Parent Newsletter Templates- from Education World; for elementary teachers


Newspaper Templates
Free Newspaper Pack for Word

Google Docs Template Gallery- sorted by highest rating

Newspaper Template- although it is only one page, it is one of the best templates you will find


Permission Slip Templates
35 Permission Slip Templates- covers field trips, consent forms

Extra-Curricular Activity Parent Permission Slip

Field Trip Permission Slip- for MS Word

Forms for the Classroom- many different choices

Record-Keeping Template- from Scholastic


PowerPoint Templates
Free Backgrounds for PowerPoint- themes

Graphicsland PowerPoint Templates

Teacher Templates for PowerPoint- Vicki Blackwell


Resume Templates

Teacher Resume- from Microsoft online; you need MS Word to use this template

Teacher Resume- from Monster Worldwide, Inc.

Teacher Resume Template

Teacher Resume Templates- Pinterest post; terrific ideas, some $$

Social Media Templates

Fake Facebook Page Templates
Facebook in the Cloud Project- sample from English teacher's project on the book "The Outsiders"

J.F.K. Facebook Template- download the PowerPoint file and edit the information

Facebook Template Page- from TES Connect

Fakebook- from Class Tools

Fakebook Template for Google Slides- click "use this template" to edit the file

Historical Figure Facebook Page- free download

Microsoft Word Facebook Template

Fake Twitter Page Templates
Choose a Fake Twitter Template- everything is editable! Students will learn about a literary or historical figure while having fun!

Twister- easy for students to use; from Class Tools

Twitter Template- MS Word template looks the least like the real thing

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Resume Tips for High School Students

Writing a resume can be a daunting experience for high school students. Last week a student printed her resume in the library, and as I glanced quickly at it when removing it from the printer noticed how poorly it looked. I decided to create a small list which would assist my students.

Free Resume Samples for High School Students- different types, including babysitting, fast food, lawn care, teenager CV, student tutor, grocery store, waitress/waiter, volunteer position, warehouse, welder helper.Also gives advice about what to include in your resume.

Resume: High School Academic

Resume Builder- step-by-step help creating a resume

Resumes- Pinterest board

RESUME ASSISTANCE


How to Create Your Resume- tips from The College Board

How to Make a Resume for a High School Student with No Experience



Sample Resume for High School Students- from the Massachusetts Department of Education

Your Resource List for the Start of the School Year

Although we don't return to school until after Labor Day, I understand that many of you have already begun the 2015-2016 school year. So......I've put together a megalist of resources which will assist you in becoming more organized.



Award and Certificate Templates

Back to School Templates

Best Education and Technology Podcasts

Books for Reluctant Readers: Grades K-12

Bulletin Board Ideas

Classroom Guides from Edutopia

Classroom Management Templates and Forms

Free eBooks Listing

FREE Stuff for Teachers

Getting Started with Icebreakers

Grants and Grant Writing Information

Great Blogs to Follow By Subject Area

Holidays from September-June

Resources for New Teachers

Technology eBooks from MakeUseOf

What a Listing! Holiday Resources From September to June- all the links you'll ever need

Back to School: The Only Megalist You Will Need

Although we don't return to school until after Labor Day, I understand that many of you have already begun the 2014-2015 school year. So......I've put together a megalist of resources which will assist you in becoming more organized.



Award and Certificate Templates

Back to School Templates

Best Education and Technology Podcasts

Books for Reluctant Readers: Grades K-12

Bulletin Board Ideas

Classroom Guides from Edutopia

Classroom Management Templates and Forms

Free eBooks Listing

FREE Stuff for Teachers

Getting Started with Icebreakers

Grants and Grant Writing Information

Great Blogs to Follow By Subject Area

Holidays from September-June

Resources for New Teachers

Technology eBooks from MakeUseOf

An Easy Way to Format Microsoft Word For a Brochure

Students in one of our special education classes are currently creating brochures for a project, and needed to know how to set up their document in Word. The steps below are very basic and easy to follow.

Open a new document and choose PAGE LAYOUT > LANDSCAPE

Click on COLUMNS > THREE

Although there are no visible lines, I have drawn them to show you the columns.

The second page does not need three columns, unless you want

to section off your information into different areas.

YOU ARE DONE!!

The Beginning of the School Year....

Although I still have a few weeks left before returning to work, some of you have already started the new school year. I have gathered some important resources for you which are from previous posts on my blog. If you'd like to see something in particular, drop me an email. Have a wonderful 2013-2014 school year!

10 Places to Find Back to School Templates

15 Sites for Classroom Management Templates and Forms

20 Places to Find Award and Certificate Templates

22 Resources to Teach About September 11

24 Places to Find Bulletin Board Display Ideas

40 Ways to Obtain Information on Grants and Grant Writing

136 Interactive Educational Games By Subject Area

Holiday Resources From September to June

Icebreakers for the Start of the School Year

New Teachers

The Most Popular Posts of the School Year

Some of you are already on school vacation, (I have 13 days left..) so I wanted to share with you the top posts from the blog from September 2011-May 2012.  They are in order of popularity.

39 Sites for Using iPad in the Classroom

Why Not Use Political Cartoons in Your Teaching? Here are 15 Places to Find Them

Do Your Students Know How to Cite a Tweet?

60 Sites for Digital Storytelling Tools and Information

10 Resources for Book Report Templates

All About QR Codes for Your Classroom: Here are 44 Sites to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

Teaching the Gifted and Talented: 33 Websites Where You Can Find Good Resources

School Newspaper Advisers: 17 Websites for Student Photographers

The most popular page was Teacher-Librarians.

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20 Places to Find Rubrics and Rubric Templates

Assessment & Rubric Information- from Kathy Schrock

Blank Rubric Template- simple fill in the boxes

Class Discussion Rubric

Collaboration Rubric- for upper grades

Creating Rubrics- 5-part series from Teachervision

Creating Rubrics for a Given Task

Digital Arts Rubric

Guidelines for Rubric Development

Grades K-5 Rubrics

How to Create a Rubric From Scratch

iRubric- over 150,000 free rubrics

Rubistar- create your own rubric


Rubric Making Tools- list from Teachnology


Rubric Template

Rubrics- large listing by subject area, term or level


Understanding Scoring Rubrics: A Guide for Teachers

Understanding Rubrics- from MiddleWeb


Web English Teacher Rubric Links

Website Evaluation Rubric

Wiki Rubric- assess wiki contributions

15 Sites for Classroom Management Templates & Forms

Behavior Management Forms- from Teachervision

Bookmark Calendar- 2011

Calendars

Classroom Helpers- from ABC Teach

Classroom Forms- very extensive listing includes passes, lesson plan, parent-teacher conference forms, behavior management forms


Classroom Forms for 1st Grade- Mrs. Perkins' list includes ABC cut-out flash cards, calendars, 100s chart

Classroom Management Forms- covers K-12

Classroom Organization -templates for kindergarten, including book basket labels, center rules, large center signs

Classroom Organizer Templates- miscellaneous items include monthly planning guide, syllabus

Classroom Seating Chart- from Microsoft.com

Class Set-up Tool- interactive program allows you to design your classroom; from Scholastic

Education World- parent-teacher communication

Keyboard Template- great for tech teachers 

Microsoft Templates

Templates/Resources- covers elementary, middle and high school; nice size list

10 Resources for Book Report Templates

ABC Teach

Book Report Forms- from the Busy Teacher's Cafe

Book Report Rubric

Book Report Sandwich Station- from Scholastic; ingredients represent parts of the book report

Book Review Sheet

Collection of Book Report Ideas- 109 on the list so far

A Dozen Book Report Templates

EdHelper- different types: biography book report, general book report, nonfiction book report

Free High School Book Report Template

Special Subject Book Report Forms- includes Holocaust, animal fiction, folklore

10 Places to Find Back to School Templates

Back to School Brochure Template- to give to parents

Back to School Theme Unit- various worksheets, postcards, desk tags & forms

Education World Back to School Templates

Free Back to School PowerPoint Templates- nice designs

Free Digital Back to School Templates- put students' pictures in these beautiful frames

How to Write a Back to School Letter to Parents- from Teach-nology

Microsoft- academic calendar, multiplication table, flash cards, periodic table, classroom expectations

School Calendar Templates

Teach-nology- class rules, seating arrangements, bulletin board characters, back to school helpers, name tags, classroom signs, teaching theme signs etc.

Welcome to Back to School Night Template- for younger kids

20 Places to Find Award & Certificate Templates

It's never too early to start building a collection of templates. Over the course of this week, I'll be posting resources for different types of templates. By the end of the week, you should be prepared for the new school year! (A-B-C order...)  Please add any suggestions you might have under comments.



123 Certificates- 3 easy steps

Brain Betty-includes a "make your own" template

Certificates 4 Teachers- from Teacher Planet

CertificateMaker-choose from a template and design online!

Certificates-from ABC Teach

Certificates & Memories- from the "Never Tardy" to "Good Behavior" certificates

Citizenship Award Certificates

Education World

Educational Award Certificates

Freeology.com- "Good Attitude", "Great Idea", "Student of the Month"

Fun Awards- unique names including "The Carpe Diem Award" for making the most of every day

Internet 4 Teachers

Jan Brett's Certificates & Awards- for elementary teachers


Microsoft Templates

Most Improved Student Certificate

School Express Online Award Creator

Sports Certificate Template


Student of the Month Certificates

Success Certificates- student awards, sports awards & more

Teachervision Awards & Certificates

20 Sites to Assist You With Web Quests

Web Quests are a great activity for students of all grade levels. I've put together a list of resources from creation to templates and hope that you will consider using Web Quests in your classroom. No matter what subject you teach, your students will benefit from this inquiry-based online activity.


Web Quest Creation
The Design Process

Quest Garden- small fee for 2 yr. membership; takes you through the creation process step-by-step

Specialized Search Engines & Directories- help create web quests

Web Quest Resources

Web Quest Workshop- takes you through the steps of a web quest; also has resources where you can find web quest lists

Zunal Web Quest Maker- community with over 100,000 users; web-based software for web quest creation with 100 templates available

Web Quest Templates
Anatomy of the New Web Quest Templates

Download Templates Here

One-Page Template

Web Quest Design Patterns

Web Quest Templates

Web Quest Lists
Catawba County Schools Web Quest Listing- all grades and subjects covered

Google Scholar- searches for web quests

Grades K-2 Web Quests

Iredell-Statesville Schools Teacher Web Quests- listed by theme and grade level; K-12

Kathi Mitchell- comprehensive listing for elementary

School City of Hobart Web Quest List- not in any order, but the table format allows you to seek out the subject area of your choosing

Schrock Guide to Web quests- Discovery School

Web Quests- extensive listing in alphabetical order; covers K-12

Web Quests Across the Curriculum- grades K-12; extensive listing

WEB QUEST 101 VIDEO TUTORIAL: