Ruth S.
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Connecticut, United States
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I've been an elementary and middle school teacher for over 25 years in Connecticut and have served on ELA and history curricula committees. I was the Connecticut representative on the Weekly Reader National Teacher Advisory Board and appeared on ABC's "Good Morning, America", to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Weekly Reader. Working with the other state representatives and Weekly Reader's editorial, graphic arts and marketing departments, was an incredible experience!
For ten years, I was a NASA/Lockheed Martin Mission Systems "Student Signatures in Space" teacher. My students, Board of Ed, staff and others signed NASA posters that accompanied astronauts during space missions aboard the space shuttles. We also participated in NASA's/Lockheed Mission System's "Space Day" held at the Mall, in Washington, D.C. where my students had the amazing opportunity to speak with space experts, like John Glenn, Homer Hickum and others.
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NonFiction Student Worksheet
NONFICTION STUDENT WORKSHEETS
My non-fiction student worksheet template is best used with non-fiction books, autobiographies, biographies, articles and fact based texts.
It's a great tool to help kids become familiar with nonfiction text and is aligned with the Common Core's section titled Reading Informational Text.
Included on the last page of the packet, is a note about the blank box. I like my students to include a sketch of something that relates to the topic.
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1st - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing
Punch or Stamp Cards Class Management
Punch or Stamp Cards Class Management
Using punch cards is a positive classroom management technique. Do you have students who are constantly shouting out answers? Or some who distract others and yes even, themselves? Punch cards encourage kids to demonstrate good behavior and complete work when it's due. This classroom tested method is very effective! Download my free punch cards to help kids who need reminders or assistance managing their behavior.
PLEASE NOTE: As of July 27, 2016, there are
PreK - 6th
School Counseling
ABC Book Templates for All Ages
ABC Book Template for All Ages Teachers often think that ABC books are only for primary grades. I've successfully used ABC templates with middle school students for many different projects including science, social studies, geography, creative writing, poetry, math word problems, book reports and more. Included are templates for each letter of the alphabet, an alphabet grid that's a great brainstorming tool and a cover page template. Templates are in black and white due to cut backs in schools,
K - 10th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Informational Text
DAILY CHECK LIST
A great communication tool between school and home! Use for students who have difficulty organizing their materials, homework, class work and for those who seem to forget classroom rules.
PLEASE NOTE: As of September 4,2016, a revision of this packet has been uploaded. Please download this latest packet, for free!
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1st - 10th
For All Subjects
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FREE
Kids love to choose what they want to do on their birthdays! Print these out and keep them handy with a birthday calendar nearby. It's your special way of saying "Happy Birthday" to your students!
IMPORTANT As of June 26, 2016 I've uploaded more birthday cards, a birthday calendar and book suggestions to teach reading strategies. Be sure to download this packet again! :)
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PreK - 6th
For All Subjects
Templates and Forms Save Time
Never have enough time to create templates or find forms that fit your needs? This 31 page packet provides many templates and forms that will make your life easier. A good number of them can be included in your sub folder.
Included in this packet are:
2 Bingo cards. One left blank at the top so that any topic can be added.
2 pages primary lined paper. One is in landscape.
Parent conference sign up sheet
Lesson plan sheet for one session - objectives, procedure, materials needed, etc.
Spelli
K - 8th
For All Subjects
WHO WHAT WHY SIGNS
Post these colorful mini signs around the room to remind kids what questions to ask as they're reading and writing. Included are: WHO WHAT WHY WHERE WHEN and HOW
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K - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
HOMEWORK PASSES FREE
Keep these homework passes handy so that your students can be rewarded instantly! Give them to students who need a little extra "pat on the back".
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K - 7th
Fish and Bubbles Clipart
Art has always been a huge part of my life. My art work has included: oils, pastels,batik, acrylics, pen and ink, clay and more.
I have always included my art work on student worksheets and display my art work and theirs around my classroom. Color color color! Everywhere! I also design invitations and newsletters for a local organization.
Using technology has opened another art door for me!
My Fish and Bubbles Clipart package includes:
12 large colorful fish
2 smaller colorful fish
6 shade
PreK - 7th
English Language Arts, Graphic Arts
Binder Covers and Spine Labels in Delicious Sherbet Colors
Binder Covers and Spine Labels in Delicious Sherbet Colors
Dress up your files with my binder covers and labels created in delicious sherbet colors!
These covers and labels are a PDF file. Ready to print to save you time!
Slide the covers inside the clear plastic binder covers. They're 8"x11".
The spines are 1" and will fit beautifully in the plastic covers on the spines of your binders. Also included is a blank cover and spine labels.
Titles of the covers and spine labels are:
Math
Read
PreK - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
CVC Mini Book Fun
Creating this cute CVC mini-book is fun! The kids have to add initial consonants to make words. The next step is to glue them to templates included in the packet. Other sheets ask them to fill in vowels to make words.
This is CVC lesson reinforces short vowel sounds. The packet includes five, 8x11 posters that can be displayed at literacy centers, a cover for the book and templates. The five posters can be laminated for future use. This book is a perfect gift or keepsake.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Grammar, Reading
Common Core Question Signs
Display these colorful question signs in your classroom.
Signs include:
WHO, WHAT, WHY, WHERE, WHEN and HOW
There is also one sign with the words COMMON CORE and another that has the words ASK QUESTIONS.
All are sized equally and are 8.04" x 10.67"
Print on heavier stock paper if you wish and laminate for future use.
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1st - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Snow Globes and Ornaments
Holiday fun! These colorful snow globes and ornaments are created in soft pastel colors to save on ink. The opacity has been lessened as well to save on black ink. Black and white templates are also included. Have your kids draw their own winter or holiday scenes in the snow globes or write winter poems. Ornaments with the frames can be personalized. Kids can paste pictures of themselves in the frame or draw pictures of their choice. Print and paste these on heavier stock paper or thin cardboard
K - 6th
Alphabet and Number Cards Ready to Print
Brighten up your classroom with these colorful, crisp, uniquely designed, ready to print, alphabet and numbers cards! They can be printed on heavier stock paper and laminated for future use.
Included in this packet are:
Large alphabet cards, upper and lower case letters. All are different colorful designs.
Small alphabet cards – Designs match the large cards
Large number cards – Cards have the same number of candy-like dots that correspond with the number.
Small number cards – Designs ma
PreK - 5th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Handwriting
SHORT VOWEL SOUNDS
Your kids will love doing these worksheets with Rufus the Bear as they create words with short vowel sounds. Good for vowel sound reinforcement and word recognition.
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K - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading
Valentine's Day Fun Cards
Six whimsical Valentines Day cards! Give these to students who forget to bring Valentine's Day cards to school to give to their friends or copy all the cards and have them write their cards in school.
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K - 5th
Writing
Geometric Basic Shapes
This packet included posters for the basic geometric colored shapes of: a triangle, square, rectangle and circle. Print on heavier stock paper. laminate, they can be used year to year as a display while teaching the basic shapes.
Also included are two smaller sheets that have the shapes in the same colors that are on the display posters. This enables children to identify the shapes by color. Another sheet has the same shapes, but not in the same colors as the display posters that requires child
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Geometry, Math
Number Circles 0 - 50 with Operations Signs and More
Colorful number circles brighten up any bulletin board, math center and can be used to play many types of math games that are described in the packet.
This is a PDF file and not in JPEG or PNG format.
The set includes
Numbers 1 – 50 and zero
Two sets of numbers, small and large as well all operation signs, equal signs, greater than and less than signs.
Operation signs are addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Pennant banners with letters that spell MATH
Suggestions how to use
Mat
K - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Dolch First Grade PowerPoint Show
This is a PowerPoint Show of First Grade Dolch words 1-40.There is a six second delay but the show can progress with a click. There is also animation.
I chose a white background with soft pastel blue at the bottom of each slide. There is no sound because if this is used at a computer station in your classroom, sound can be distracting to other children working on other projects.
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PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling
My Favorite Book
Teachers, Librarians, Parents!
Use these as colorful displays of kids' favorite books. Have them either write the title of the book or draw a picture of the book cover in the space provided.
They can also be used as covers for book reports!
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K - 6th
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading
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About the store
Experience
I've been an elementary and middle school teacher for over 25 years in Connecticut and have served on ELA and history curricula committees. I was the Connecticut representative on the Weekly Reader National Teacher Advisory Board and appeared on ABC's "Good Morning, America", to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Weekly Reader. Working with the other state representatives and Weekly Reader's editorial, graphic arts and marketing departments, was an incredible experience!
For ten years, I was a NASA/Lockheed Martin Mission Systems "Student Signatures in Space" teacher. My students, Board of Ed, staff and others signed NASA posters that accompanied astronauts during space missions aboard the space shuttles. We also participated in NASA's/Lockheed Mission System's "Space Day" held at the Mall, in Washington, D.C. where my students had the amazing opportunity to speak with space experts, like John Glenn, Homer Hickum and others.
Teaching style
Learning must be a personal and exciting experience for students. I have fun teaching and believe that humor is an essential part of the classroom.
I'm a firm believer of Howard Gardner's "Multiple Intelligences" theory that all children have different strengths and learning styles. To accommodate my students, I always try to integrate art, music and hands on activities in my lessons whenever possible.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Yes, I've received awards and have been honored for various accomplishments over the years, but personally, the greatest honor is to teach and encourage children to "reach for the stars" in order for them to recognize their talents and potential.
My own education history
B.S., Western Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, two Masters Degrees
Additional biographical information
For four years, I was a guest presenter at the NELMS (New England League of Middle Schools) convention in Providence, Rhode Island. I shared several of my innovative projects with K-12 educators, from New England, Canada and other countries.
I'm an avid writer and have written and edited a variety of educational articles, including a 250 page manuscript that will be printed in France next spring.
I was retained by NASA as an author, in 2009, and write articles about various space topics for K-12 levels based on the National Science Standards. The articles are published by NASA and sent to teachers and students around the world.
My current project is researching and writing a historical fiction novel about the Great Depression for kids, ages 9 - 14.
It's a pleasure to be able to share my original lesson plans with with other educators.
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