LeeAnn Stivers teaches at the International School in Bellevue, Washington and uses Office 2003 programs. She currently teaches 6th and 7th grade science and 7th grade math. Here are some templates she recommends and her comments. Click on the title of the template to download it for free.

Electronic gradebook for elementary school (Excel) I don't bother with a regular grade book anymore. This is easier and I can use graphs to show progress. Students love that.

Teacher's weekly class plans (Excel) This template provides an online version of a teacher's (hardcopy) lesson planner and is much more flexible -- allowing electronic copying/carry-over of information to next-week's plan.

Large number math checker (Excel) Handy long division (or multiplication) math checker for students needing to check long division of large numbers.

Seating chart (PowerPoint) My classroom seating arrangement doesn't line up in neat rows, this tool makes it easy to create flexible, non-traditional arrangements and project them for students to find new seats.

Classroom expectations (PowerPoint) I used this template as the basis for a presentation to students and parents for an open house/curriculum night event.

Presentation for science fair project (PowerPoint) This PowerPoint  template is useful for students organizing their science investigation reports (doesn't have to be only a science fair project).

Research paper in MLA format (Word) This template provides a good start for students who are learning to use MLA format (for school papers) for the first time.

Lesson plan table (Word) Quick, handy lesson plan template for planning lessons and sharing them with a substitute teacher or administrator.