Anna Colley
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Georgia, United States
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I have been a public school teacher in a highly respected district in the Atlanta metro area since 1999. I have taught very diverse students, usually all together in one group! After teaching fourth grade for ten years, I am now an instructional technology coach. As a coach, I have worked in several different schools serving PK-12+, regular education, and special education.
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Happy School Nurse Day! nurse hat cards school nurse appreciation
Show your appreciation for your school nurse (if you're still lucky enough to have one!) by having your students personalize these adorable themed cards for School Nurse Day (celebrated each year on the Wednesday that falls between May 6 and May 12). For 2012 School Nurse Day falls on May 9.
I have my students cut out and decorate the nurse hats, and then write a personal message on the back including specific details of something that the school nurse has done for them. For instance, "I rememb
PreK - 8th
For All Subjects, Writing
Halloween / Trick or Treat Safety Tips Power Point Lesson
This Power Point presentation provides safety tips for children to follow when trick or treating, such as having candy checked, staying in a group, following traffic safety guidelines, etc. This is appropriate for all ages of Halloween revelers. You can also print handouts from this presentation. Go to File - Print. In the print dialog there is a section that says, "Print What". Select "Handouts" and then you can choose how many slides to print per page.
PreK - 10th
For All Subjects, Health, School Counseling
Cupcakes Compound Words Literacy Center
Engage students in compound words practice with this literacy center that looks good enough to eat! Students match cupcake bases and toppers to create common, easy-to-decode compound words. The set includes everything you need to create a themed file folder or envelope center, as well as supplemental materials to customize for your classroom.
The complete download includes a ZIP file containing a 13-page PDF with all materials needed for the center, a 3-page PDF preview file with a picture show
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary
Pi Day - Pi Figure coloring sheet
This FREE worksheet shows a large, simple outline of the symbol for pi. Students can decorate the symbol. This is a great activity for Pi Day (March 14), especially for younger students that may not be able to do much with pi mathematically. Makes a great bulletin board display. Enjoy!
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Math
Happy Valentines Day note from the teacher
Don't waste money on commercial valentines that you have to buy each year! This cute note has a short poem from the teacher to the student in honor of Valentine's Day and can be printed as many times as needed, year after year. Full color illustrations are included for printing in color, though it also looks great in grayscale! Just sign your name!
PreK - 5th
For All Subjects
Complete Computer Lab Word Wall Kit
Keep key terms in front of your students in the computer lab, and support literacy at the same time with this complete word wall kit for the computer lab. This 55 page document includes everything you need to create a word wall that matches your current decor. The set includes: complete assembly directions, instructional tips, ISTE NETS-S and Common Core standards alignment, 43 word cards, and 7 letter label sets in every color of the rainbow, plus hot pink. All word cards are in a simple, tradi
K - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Library Skills
Field Trip Helpers to the Rescue
Have you gotten stuck with the role of field trip coordinator for your grade level this year? Maybe you're not in charge, but still having to create a lot of forms and notes for an upcoming trip.
This pack contains 16 resources designed to make managing field trips easier:
Chaperone Information Letter
Chaperone List for the chaperone to carry the day of the trip
Chaperone Letter to determine if the volunteers are still planning to come
5 different styles of notes reminding parents to send missi
K - 5th
For All Subjects
Encouraging Gift Notes for Testing or Any Occasion
Ever feel like your students could use a pick-me-up? Would you like to encourage your students for testing, the first day of school, field day, or before a competition? How about just a random kind note with a little treat to lift up a student who's feeling down? This resource contains 63 punny notes designed to accompany small gifts or treats from you. For example, a pencil might come with a note that says "You're so sharp!" An apple might be accompanied by a note that reads, "Hungry for succes
1st - 5th
Jungle Themed Classroom Labels for Book Bins and Supplies
Get your classroom organized, and help your students understand genre too! There are over 200 adorable labels here to help you get your classroom library and supplies in order. Jungle styling includes a zebra print background and tiger clip art with a school / reading theme. Book labels are included for genres, favorite authors, favorite series, awards, subject areas, and topics. Supply labels include all of the usual school, office, and art supplies, plus all of the odd items that teachers like
1st - 5th
Reading
Customizable Class Valentine List
FREE! Simply change the names on this Valentines list and print for your students' reference. The file will print 2 class lists per page to save paper. This looks great in color or in grayscale and provides a handy tool for your students to plan their Valentines giving.
If you like the activity, please leave feedback and check out my other products. I have many holiday themed resources in my catalog, including an engaging Valentines Simile activity and Valentines-themed coordinate graphing acti
PreK - 5th
For All Subjects
Vocabulary Spinner Pattern hands-on vocab center build background
I created this spinner pattern for students to create in reading centers, but it would be great for any content area where students need to learn vocabulary or review material. Students fill in words and definitions (you could also have them do small illustrations, symbols, or sentences) for 5 vocabulary words on the wheel. They then cut out and put together with a brad to create a wheel that they can use to practice or review vocabulary terms. This could also be used as an assessment. The spinn
1st - 8th
Math, Science, Vocabulary
FREE! 5 Senses Graphic Organizer for Primary
Use this simple graphic organizer to check students' understanding of the 5 senses in the primary grades. Students can draw or cut out pictures to add to each section, or use the image files to complete the activity digitally. Two organizers are included: one showing all 5 senses for older students, and one showing only 3 of the senses for younger students and those with special needs. A printable PDF is included, as well as PNG (image) files of both organizers that you can import into another p
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Science
Test Prep Homework-Getting ready the night before the test
I use this fill-in-the-blank letter as a homework assignment each night before standardized testing. Students let me know that they have done the things we discussed to prepare for testing such as getting a good night's sleep and eating a healthy breakfast.
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1st - 12th
For All Subjects
FREE! When I'm Stuck on a Word bookmarks
My daughter brought home a bookmark like this from school, but it was hand drawn in blackline. I made a color version with nice clip art. This is great for early readers in the primary grades! This will print 5 bookmarks to a page. You can print on cardstock, or if you wish, print on regular paper and then laminate.
If you like this resource, please leave feedback and check out my other products. Have an idea for a great resource? You can email me at the address listed below!
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Anna C
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading
FREE Student Note for the Holidays
Show your students just how much you care with this simple and FREE note, themed for the holidays. Sometimes letting our students know that we care is the most precious gift of all. The note is snowflake-themed, so you can use it with students who do not celebrate the holidays as well.
This product is four pages: cover, implementation ideas, notes, and copyright statement. Notes print 4 to a page and will print well in color or grayscale.
If you like this resource, please leave feedback and ch
K - 5th
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About the store
Experience
I have been a public school teacher in a highly respected district in the Atlanta metro area since 1999. I have taught very diverse students, usually all together in one group! After teaching fourth grade for ten years, I am now an instructional technology coach. As a coach, I have worked in several different schools serving PK-12+, regular education, and special education.
Teaching style
My aim is to grow every student, whether a student is excelling or struggling. I strive to address many different learning styles and multiple intelligences in my lessons so that I can reach students where they are. I firmly believe that all students have strengths, and the strengths can be used to grow students in weaker areas. My work with special education has taught me the value of Universal Design for Learning, and I seek to incorporate those principles into my instruction for all learners, whether staff or student. I often try to pull in other subject areas as I address specific content. I am a big believer in vocabulary development and have incorporated some of Marzano's ideas into my instruction. I consider myself laid back and flexible, but quality instruction (and quality instructional tools) are important to me.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Presentations include:
Georgia Educational Technology Conference, 2017
"Cutting Up in the Makerspace"
Gwinnett Digital Learning Conference, 2012-2017
"Cutting Up in the Makerspace"
"If You Have to Ask: Creating Digital Forms and Surveys"
"Wonderful Web 2.0"
"Become a Graphics Guru"
"Intro to Assistive Technology"
I have designed professional development at the local school level, cluster (area) level, and at the district level.
I earned a grant to provide every teacher in my school a Livescribe smart pen.
My own education history
B.S.Ed., University of Georgia, Early Childhood Education, 1996
M.Ed., Walden University, Integrating Technology in the Classroom, 2004
Selected Staff Development History:
Quality Plus Teaching Strategies
Vocabulary Best Practices (Marzano)
Literacy Best Practices (3 years)
Opening Eyes to Mathematics
Second Step (violence prevention / conflict resolution)
Love and Logic (4 years)
Continuous Improvement / Using Data (3 years)
Georgia Educational Technology Conference attendee, 2011-2017
Gwinnett Digital Learning Conference attendee, 2011-2018
Additional biographical information
I am a 44 year old Christian, wife, and mom of two beautiful children. I live outside of Atlanta, Georgia in beautiful Gwinnett County. I enjoy discipling others at church, reading, movies, photography, and designing great curriculum materials for YOU!
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