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Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
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Hello and welcome! I am an Elementary Teacher, actor, drama teacher, music teacher, private elementary tutor, private drama coach, piano teacher and lover of life. I have: taught piano for over 26 years; written, produced and directed several elementary school productions; been an actor for over 20 years; taught drama for over 18 years; tutored for over 15 years; been an elementary teacher for over 13 years; and taught Italian language and culture for over 7 years.
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Preview of Kindergarten Assessment (Beginning, Middle and End of Year)

Kindergarten Assessment (Beginning, Middle and End of Year)

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Use these Kindergarten assessments for the beginning, middle and end of the year, coupled with sight word assessment (I have included this FRY First 100 Sight Word Assessment page here) to understand where your Pre-K, JK and SK students are in their learning journey, and inform your lesson planning as well as reporting and conversations with parents and guardians. In addition, Grade 1 teachers can use the End of Year Assessment as their Beginning of Grade 1 Assessment for incoming SK students.
Preview of Literacy:  MiniBooks A to Z and Digraphs (Jolly Phonics G1 to 7) Early Readers

Literacy: MiniBooks A to Z and Digraphs (Jolly Phonics G1 to 7) Early Readers

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This 86 page MiniBook package is perfect for early readers as it helps reinforce letter symbol and sound connections and build reading confidence. It compliment the Jolly Phonics Groups 1 to 7 teaching of alphabet sounds and digraphs. These are engaging, cute, child centered, and very useful letter and digraph minibooks for PreK, JK, SK, and Grade 1 . This package contains the following: Table of ContentsJolly Phonics ListLetters and digraphs minibooks in order by Jolly Phonics Groups 1 to 7 as
Preview of Drama: Drama Slides Grades 4 to 6 (Elements of Drama, Drama Lesson)

Drama: Drama Slides Grades 4 to 6 (Elements of Drama, Drama Lesson)

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Ease into Drama with this 21 page Drama powerpoint slide presentation to teach all about the Elements of Drama and some: important technical areas and terms to Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 6 students based on the Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8: The Arts, 2009 (revised). TOPICS COVERED on the DRAMA Slides:Drama Basics Review: What is Drama?, Drama Masks, Actor and Tools, Director and Tools, Script, Audience The Elements of Drama: Role / CharacterRelationshipTime & PlaceTensionFocus & EmphasisS
Preview of Drama: Drama Slides Grades 1 to 3  (Elements of Drama, Drama Lesson)

Drama: Drama Slides Grades 1 to 3 (Elements of Drama, Drama Lesson)

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Ease into Drama with this 15 page Drama powerpoint slide presentation to teach all about the Elements of Drama and important technical terms to Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 students based on the Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8: The Arts, 2009 (revised). TOPICS COVERED on the DRAMA Slides:What is Drama? Drama Masks Actor Actor's Tools Director Director's Tools Script Audience The Elements of Drama: Role / CharacterRelationshipTime & PlaceTensionFocus & EmphasisPlease check out my other Drama re
Preview of Literacy: FRY First 100 Sight Word Package (100 Poems, 200 Practice Sheets)

Literacy: FRY First 100 Sight Word Package (100 Poems, 200 Practice Sheets)

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This 329 page FRY First 100 Sight Words Package will ease your teaching of sight words for the entire school year! This is engaging, cute and very useful for PreK, JK, SK, Grade 1 and in some cases for differentiated learning in Grades 2 and 3. This 329 page package is organized and designed to provide you poems and practice all year long. It contains the following: Table of ContentsFRY First 100 Sight Word listSight Word Assessment100 Sight Word poems100 Sight Word practice sheets for PreK t
Preview of FREE SAMPLE Sight Word Poem and Practice Sheets from FRY 100 Sight Word Package

FREE SAMPLE Sight Word Poem and Practice Sheets from FRY 100 Sight Word Package

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This is a FREE sample of the first poem and two practice sheets provided in my 329 page FRY First 100 Sight Words Package. This is very useful for PreK, JK, SK, Grade 1 and in some cases for differentiated learning in Grades 2 and 3. The 329 page package is organized and designed to provide you poems and practice all year long. It contains the following: Table of Contents FRY First 100 Sight Word listSight Word Assessment100 Sight Word poems100 Sight Word practice sheets for PreK to SK. 10
Preview of Literacy: Jolly Phonics Groups 1 to 7 (Alphabet Letters and Digraph worksheets)

Literacy: Jolly Phonics Groups 1 to 7 (Alphabet Letters and Digraph worksheets)

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This 70 page Jolly Phonics Groups 1 to 7 will ease your teaching of alphabet sounds and digraphs. These are engaging, cute and very useful letter and digraph worksheets for PreK, JK, SK, and Grade 1 provided in U.S. and U.K. English. Jolly Phonics is a fun approach to teaching literacy that is child centered. With actions for each of the 42 letter sounds, it is a multi-sensory method that is very motivating for children. This package contains the following: Table of ContentsJolly Phonics Lis
Preview of Drama:  Drama Slides Grades 7 and 8 (Elements, Conventions, Drama Lesson)

Drama: Drama Slides Grades 7 and 8 (Elements, Conventions, Drama Lesson)

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Ease into Drama with this 28 page Drama powerpoint slide presentation to teach all about the Elements of Drama, and some: technical areas, acting techniques and drama conventions to Grade 7 and Grade 8 students based on the Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8: The Arts, 2009 (revised). TOPICS COVERED on the DRAMA Slides:Drama Basics Review The Elements of Drama: Role / CharacterRelationshipTime & PlaceTensionFocus & EmphasisStagecraft Technical Areas Parts of a Theatre Four Types of Stages Stage P
Preview of Drama Bundle (Grades 1 to 8, elements of drama, drama assessment and more)

Drama Bundle (Grades 1 to 8, elements of drama, drama assessment and more)

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Heart To Teach
Do you teach Drama to Grades 1 through to 8? I love it! I have been there, done that, and found that having slide decks, exit tickets, film critiques and process posters ready to use and present to the students makes teaching this subject easy and fun! This is a bundle of all of my current Drama products to ease your drama lessons. The items below are included in this bundle at a discount: Drama Slides Grades 1 to 3Drama Slides Grades 4 to 6Drama Slides Grades 7 and 8Drama Exit TicketDrama F
Preview of FREE Editable Monthly Calendar August 2026 to July 2027

FREE Editable Monthly Calendar August 2026 to July 2027

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Heart To Teach
This is a FREE monthly editable calendar from August, 2026 to July, 2027. Type information such as holidays, no school days, student birthdays, special t-shirt days, school trips, test days, etc. I update each calendar month with information and then print a copy for the classroom and send a copy home to parents. I also post a pdf of that particular month on our virtual classroom page for easy access for anyone who loses their paper copy. I hope you enjoy this free resource. I would really appre
Preview of Music:  Music Project Assignment (Music Research, Music Assessment, Choice, Fun)

Music: Music Project Assignment (Music Research, Music Assessment, Choice, Fun)

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This is a fun and engaging Music Project research Assignment for Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. It gives students choice of two projects and method of product presentation. These pages are provided in colour and black and white. Students can be given multiple classes to research, gather, and prepare their projects. It includes:information and choice of either a research project on a musician or 3 unique instrumentschoice of presenting as a slide presentation or poster boardguiding question sheet fo
Preview of FRY First 100 Sight Words for Assessment, Lesson Planning and Guided Reading

FRY First 100 Sight Words for Assessment, Lesson Planning and Guided Reading

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Heart To Teach
Use this organized FRY first 100 Sight Word list for:assessment of sight word knowledgelesson planningguided readingSight words:are numbered from 1 to 100each have a check boxIf you like this product, please check out my FRY First 100 Sight Word Package that includes 100 poems and 200 practice sheets for each of the above sight words. Please click here to check it out: First 100 Sight Words PackageMy goal is to make your life easier, and I hope this will do that for you. I hope you enjoy this
Preview of Drama: Exit Ticket (Drama Assessment, Lesson Planning, Check in)

Drama: Exit Ticket (Drama Assessment, Lesson Planning, Check in)

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This is a fast, useful and easy Drama Assessment that can be done in the last 10 minutes of ANY Drama class. It will inform you of student learning, and provide you with information to reflect on the success of the lesson. Two copies of the ticket are on one page. There are 3 questions: What two things did you learn in drama class today?Write down one question you have about today's class.What did you enjoy the most in drama class today?I hope you enjoy this resource. I would really apprecia
Preview of Numbers 1 to 20 Practice Package in U.S. and U.K. English (Practice 1-20)

Numbers 1 to 20 Practice Package in U.S. and U.K. English (Practice 1-20)

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This Numbers 1 to 20 Package will compliment your teaching of the numbers 1 to 20. This is engaging, cute and very useful for PreK, JK, SK and Grade 1. Pages are provided in UK and US English for the word colour / color. This package contains the following: Table of ContentsNumbers 1 to 20 practice sheets for PreK to SK. Students will:color/colour in the monster numbertrace the number digitstrace the number wordcolor / colour in a ten framefind the numbercount and color/colour a bearcount on
Preview of Watch Me Grow (Kindergarten name, drawing,  & coloring/colouring skills monthly)

Watch Me Grow (Kindergarten name, drawing, & coloring/colouring skills monthly)

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This cute Watch Me Grow monthly is perfect for Pre-K, Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten students. It is a great way to show growth over the school year. This package contains two title pages, where the student can color/colour it in and print their name. The subsequent pages represents each month of the school year. Students can demonstrate their growth in fine motor: name printing skillscoloring / colouring skillsdrawing skillsSend the Watch Me Grow booklet of monthly sheets home b
Preview of FREE SAMPLE Numbers 1 and 15 from the Numbers 1 to 20 Practice Package

FREE SAMPLE Numbers 1 and 15 from the Numbers 1 to 20 Practice Package

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This is a FREE sample of the numbers 1 and 15, two practice sheets for each, in U.K. and U.S. English versions (for the word colour / color), as provided in my Numbers 1 to 20 Practice Package. The Numbers 1 to 20 Package will compliment your teaching of the numbers 1 to 20. This is engaging, cute and very useful for PreK, JK, SK and Grade 1. It contains the following: Table of Contents Numbers 1 to 20 practice sheets for PreK to SK. Numbers 1 to 20 practice sheets for SK to Grade 1.Full pag
Preview of Drama: The Creative Process for Drama (Drama Poster, Drama Lesson)

Drama: The Creative Process for Drama (Drama Poster, Drama Lesson)

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Heart To Teach
Use this Creative Process for Drama, based on the general one for all four strands provided in the Ontario Curriculum for Grades 1 to 8: The Arts, 2009 (revised) to present and explain to students in a way they will understand. Post it on a classroom bulletin board for students to refer to. Walk around with it as you provide feedback to students. Print it out and give each student a copy so that they improve their learning and process in creating their own dramatic works. It uses guiding
Preview of My Birthday Book (Birthday Title page, Birthday Wishes, Birthday Crown)

My Birthday Book (Birthday Title page, Birthday Wishes, Birthday Crown)

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Heart To Teach
This cute birthday book will make your student feel special when the class celebrates. It contains: My Birthday Book title page (1 boy, 1 girl) Happy Birthday Crown (1 boy, 1 girl - match the title page) Happy Birthday wish page (one for PreK, JK, SK and one for SK, Grade 1, Grade 2) Send the birthday book home bound together on the celebration day. Parents and kids love this keepsake birthday book. I hope you enjoy this resource. I would really appreciate it if you could take a moment to pro
Preview of Drama: The Critical Analysis Process for Drama (Drama Poster, Drama Lesson)

Drama: The Critical Analysis Process for Drama (Drama Poster, Drama Lesson)

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Heart To Teach
Use this Critical Analysis Process for Drama, based on the general one for all four strands provided in the Ontario Curriculum for Grades 1 to 8: The Arts, 2009 (revised) to present and explain to students in a way they will understand. Post it on a classroom bulletin board for students to refer to. Walk around with it as you provide feedback to students. Print it out and give each student a copy so that they can critique dramatic works. It uses guiding questions to help students understa
Preview of Drama: Film Critique (Elements of Drama, Drama Assessment, Drama Activity)

Drama: Film Critique (Elements of Drama, Drama Assessment, Drama Activity)

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Heart To Teach
This is a great way to engage junior and intermediate students in drama class - who doesn't like to watch a short film in drama class right? It is useful for assessment in understanding the Elements of Drama. I have used it two ways: 1. I would search for and choose a short, award-winning film, discuss and review the elements of drama with the students, and then ask them to watch the film with the questions on this sheet in mind. Then use this Drama Film Critique to assess their learning.
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Hello and welcome! I am an Elementary Teacher, actor, drama teacher, music teacher, private elementary tutor, private drama coach, piano teacher and lover of life. I have: taught piano for over 26 years; written, produced and directed several elementary school productions; been an actor for over 20 years; taught drama for over 18 years; tutored for over 15 years; been an elementary teacher for over 13 years; and taught Italian language and culture for over 7 years.

Teaching style

My teaching philosophy is rooted in this quote: "What we learn with pleasure, we never forget." - Alfred Mercier