Joe McCormick

Joe McCormick

Cofounder @ Instructron

18 years teaching7 templates

A veteran teacher known for creative, standards-aligned instruction - now shaping tools that support rigor, clarity, and connection.

Teaching Focus

Grade Levels
5
Subjects
General Elementary

Why I Create

I create to share tools that help teachers feel supported and students feel capable.

Templates by Joe McCormick

Rainy Day Recess
Pick a rainy-day slide, set your expectations, and play a calm background video for indoor recess.
1 Page25 min
Holiday Starbucks Mode
Relaxed, cheerful holiday ambiance to help everyone stay focused and productive.
4 Pages
Missing Assignments
A quick way for students to track missing work and check off tasks as they finish.
1 Page25 min
Catch Up Board
A focused catch-up board for finishing missing work, iReady minutes, or weekly tasks. Includes a timer and clear checklist to keep students on track before Fun Friday or other choice time.
1 Page
Homework by Subjects
A daily homework tracker that keeps assignments organized by subject. Great for end-of-day routines and helping students build independence.
1 Page30 min
Reading Groups
Keep small groups running smoothly with timers, task lists, and clear rotation visuals.
1 Page30 min
Checklist: Are You Finished?
Turn “I’m done!” into “What’s next?” with structured next steps.