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I have been teaching for 15 years and have presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Illinois Association of Gifted Children (IAGC)conventions. During this time, I have worked with students from elementary to college level. Currently, I serve as an instructional coach and have experience working with students in kindergarten through eighth grade. My creative partner has a background in high school and college level mathematics ranging from Algebra I to Calculus 3 as well as Differential Equations.
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Free Addition With Regrouping & Subtraction With Regrouping Bookmarks
These helpful bookmarks show students how do do regrouping with addition and regrouping with subtraction. They can store a bookmark in their math textbook and take it out to use as a reference when they do addition with regrouping and subtraction with regrouping. Students often forget the steps to do when they regroup with addition or regroup with subtraction. These bookmarks are in color and have detailed notes to tell what to do and why to do specific steps when they do regrouping. How to U
1st - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
Free Commonly Misspelled Words Bookmarks
There are certain words that students tend to misspell. This targeted resource contains the most commonly misspelled words of elementary school students, focusing specifically on the pesky words that seem to cause the most trouble for young writers. The entire list is provided in a convenient bookmark form, making it easy for students to keep with them as a portable guide and reference tool when they write. This printable spelling resource serves as an indispensable writing tool for building stu
1st - 4th
Reading, Writing
Free Math Word Problem Key Word Bookmarks
Are you looking for the best free math resource to help your students decode word problems? Download our Free Word Problem Keyword Bookmarks today! This essential math reference guide contains the most frequently used key words for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems. Designed as a handy, portable tool, the bookmarks serve as a quick reference that students can use during any math practice session, homework assignment, or test. Stop the struggle with comprehension!
2nd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
Free Genre Flashcards~ Genre Review
Free genre flashcards. If you are reviewing genres or are looking for genre review to accompany your genre worksheets, add this to your small group resources. This free genre resource contains colorful genre cards that illustrate and explain the different types of genres. A printable box is also included to store your genre flashcards. How to Use These Cards: Students can review genres in small groups before a test.Students can use the genre flashcards to compare characteristics of each genre
2nd - 8th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Free Idiom Worksheet (Free Idiom Practice)
Are you looking for free resources to review idioms? Try this free idiom worksheet. This free idiom worksheet explains idioms and why they are used by authors. The worksheet also provides idiom practice. An answer key for the idiom worksheet is also included. What is Included: An idiom worksheet (It provides examples of different types of idioms)An answer key for the idiom practice.This no-cost idiom worksheet focuses heavily on enhancing students' ability to recognize and interpret figurati
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Literature
A Full Year of Reading Literacy Centers 20+ Games, Task Cards, & More
This is the ultimate, money-saving reading comprehension resource, providing a full year of instructional and review material. Access a massive collection of printable games, digital task cards, flashcards, and even an actual theme video game, all designed to make learning engaging. The review materials, including various games, task cards, and sorts, are presented in diverse formats to appeal to every student interest and learning style. With a balance of fiction and nonfiction texts includ
4th - 5th
Reading
Life Science Doodle Notes Bundle | NGSS Biology Review | 4th 5th 6th Grade
Stop the "Glazed-Eye" Stare During Science Lectures. Are you tired of students tuning out during complex Life Science lessons? Transform your classroom from passive listening to active discovery with this 175-page Visual Mastery Bundle. By using Dual-Coding Theory, these hand-drawn doodle notes help students build permanent mental "hooks" for abstract concepts. This isn't just a coloring activity—it is a research-backed system designed to boost retention by up to 40% for visual and neuro-disti
3rd - 5th
Biology, General Science
Free Back to School Resources (For Grades 3-5) Icebreakers, All About Me, + More
---Free---- Back to school resources for upper elementary students. Are you looking for back to school ice breakers, all about me forms, and more for your upper elementary school students? Access this freebie today!
3rd - 5th
Reading Strategies
(Free) Grade 2 Daily Social Studies Week 29
Review biographies with this free sample of a full week of Daily Social Studies. This week reviews the biographies of Ellen Ochoa and George Washington Carver. Each day has a passage, illustration, and a review question. A weekly progress checklist is included. Access Additional Weeks Below Click Here To Access More Weeks
2nd
U.S. History
Daily Social Studies Grade 2 (Weeks 25-28)
Four full weeks of Daily Social Studies Practice is included in this bundle. Review facts about the ancient people, ancient homes and timelines, explorers, and the American flag with this bundle. Each week is thematic to build knowledge about specific topics. Weekly progress charts and answer keys are included. Access Weeks 1-8 Click HereWeeks 13-16 Click HereWeeks 17-20 ClickHereWeeks 21-24 Click HerePossible Uses: Use this resource as daily review in the morning when students first enter th
2nd
Ancient History
Food Chains and Food Webs Doodle Notes, Comprehension, & Slides
These doodle notes are a creative and fun way to teach about food chains and food webs! These illustrated doodle notes are designed to make learning about science concepts interesting. The images assist students with understanding concepts and are a fun way to take notes. This resource includes two weeks worth of lesson plans, presentation slides for teaching about food chains and food chains, comprehension review, and more! Use These To Make A Fun Study Packet, Insert Parts Into Journals As
3rd - 5th
Biology, Close Reading, Coloring Pages
Area Task Cards
These 28 area task cards cover a variety of types of area questions. An answer key is also included. Use this for test prep and for review. Click the follow button to receive updates about free and priced products.
3rd - 4th
Arithmetic, Geometry
The Water Cycle and Water on Earth Doodle Notes, Comprehension, & Slides
Teach about the Water Cycle and Water on Earth with these fun doodle notes. Two weeks of classroom activities are included. This is a fun way to build interest. The doodle notes have many doodle visuals to help students understand science concepts and grab their attention. Students can use colored pencils or crayons to color illustrations and highlight important information. What Is Included (Two Weeks Worth Of Lessons)Doodle Notes (44 pages) Plus Additional Teaching Slides (Two) Comprehensio
3rd - 5th
Biology
Daily Social Studies Grade 2 (Weeks 21-24)
Four full weeks of Daily Social Studies Practice is included in this bundle. Review facts about the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, explorers, and the American flag with this bundle. Each week is thematic to build knowledge about specific topics. Weekly progress charts and answer keys are included. Access Weeks 1-8 Click HereWeeks 13-16 Click HereWeeks 17-20 ClickHereWeeks 25-28 Click HerePossible Uses: Use this resource as daily review in the morning when students first enter the classroom.
2nd
Social Studies
Daily Social Studies Grade 2 (Weeks 17-20)
Four full weeks of Daily Social Studies Practice is included in this bundle. Review government and leadership, Roanoke Island, First Nation Tribes, and The Mayflower in just a few minutes each day. Each week is thematic to build knowledge about specific topics. Weekly progress charts and answer keys are included. Access Weeks 1-8 Click Here Weeks 13-16 Click HerePossible Uses: Use this resource as daily review in the morning when students first enter the classroom. Use this as a q
2nd
Other (Social Studies)
Daily Social Studies Grade 2 (Weeks 13-16)
Four full weeks of Daily Social Studies Practice is included in this bundle. Review ice age animals, glaciers, and more topics in just a few minutes each day. Each week is thematic to build knowledge about specific topics. Weekly progress charts and answer keys are included. Access Weeks 1-8 Click HerePossible Uses: Use this resource as daily review in the morning when students first enter the classroom. Use this as a quick social studies review. Use this resource as nightly homework. Click th
2nd
Social Studies
Free Main Idea Task Cards (The "Real" Reason To Learn About Main Idea)
Stop searching. Download these highly-rated FREE Main Idea Task Cards—the ultimate reading comprehension resource for effective, zero-cost materials. Your students will love reviewing the crucial skill of finding the main idea with this fun, engaging set. Each task card is a powerhouse, featuring a passage, a question, and a helpful tip for finding the main idea, making it a perfect mini-lesson tool. This is the essential free teacher resource for elementary literacy intervention. This must-have
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Reading
Middle School Reading Intervention | Hi-Lo Passages | 3rd-4th Grade | Month 1
Simplify ELA intervention with age-appropriate Hi-Lo content. These passages pair 3rd-4th grade readability with high-interest topics—perfect for middle school RTI & SPED goals. Stop the frustration for your older readers. These bite-sized, no-prep passages use lower reading levels to explore high-interest topics your students will actually love. Why This Resource Works ✨ Dignity-First Content: Topics are curated specifically for middle and high school interests (adventure, tech, social issues
6th - 12th
Reading, Reading Strategies
The Ultimate Grade 4 Fractions Test Prep (150+ Task Cards Covering 11 Topics)
Wow, wow, wow! This resource contains over 150 task cards and reviews 11 different topics including and related to fractions. Answer keys are included. Why?Have you ever had a student complete a fraction math activity and realize they did not know how to reduce fractions, or realize they did not know what GCF means? This test prep resource is designed to provide practice with fractions and related topics and have it in one convenient location to assist with helping students truly understand fr
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
Daily Social Studies Practice (Weeks 9 - 12)
Four full weeks of Daily Social Studies Practice is included in this bundle. Review inventors, needs and wants, and bodies of water, and more topics in just a few minutes each day. Each week is thematic to build knowledge about specific topics. Weekly progress charts and answer keys are included. Access Weeks 1-8 Click HerePossible Uses: Use this resource as daily review in the morning when students first enter the classroom. Use this as a quick social studies review. Use this resource as nigh
2nd
Social Studies
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I have been teaching for 15 years and have presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Illinois Association of Gifted Children (IAGC)conventions. During this time, I have worked with students from elementary to college level. Currently, I serve as an instructional coach and have experience working with students in kindergarten through eighth grade. My creative partner has a background in high school and college level mathematics ranging from Algebra I to Calculus 3 as well as Differential Equations.
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Hands-On, Multidisciplinary, and at Multiple Critical Thinking Levels
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M.S.Ed
BS Engineering
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