I have taught PK-4th grade over the past 14 years. I am currently teaching 2nd grade and absolutely love it. I have a dual masters degree in Reading Specialist and Educational Administration through Stephen F. Austin University.
New Year's Traditions Around the World Reading Passages. Did you and your students love studying holiday traditions around the world in December? Bring back the fun and engagement in January with this low-prep bundle of nonfiction reading passages. You students will love learning how people in other countries celebrate the new year. Check it out! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Looking for a fun, engaging way to ring in the New
Interactive read alouds lesson plans for the entire year. This unit contains one page lesson for each picture book with preview, interactive read aloud talking points, opportunity for written response, and graphic organizer for comprehension practice. Reading stories isn't a waste of class time - it's an intelligent and purposeful use of our time. Want to improve the effectiveness of your read aloud time? Interactive read alouds increase student engagement, increase students' understanding of
This download includes 3 unique sets of 20 money task cards that are perfect for centers, independent work, or a game of scoot. Sets 1 and 2 include combinations of coins and Set 3 mixes coins with $1 and $5 bills. This download includes:3 sets of 20 Counting Money Task Cards (Sets 1 and 2 include combinations of coins and Set 3 mixes coins with $1 and $5 bills.) Student Response Sheet Answer Key for Each Set to Provide a Quick Means of Informal Assessment. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED FOR ALL TASK C
Looking for more interactive read aloud lessons? Check out the complete bundle that includes interactive read aloud lessons for 105 engaging picture books that your students will love! Grab the bundle and save over 30% off purchasing individual units!Interactive Read Aloud Lessons for the Entire Year•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Interactive read alouds lesson plans for the entire year. This unit contains one page lesson for each book
Are your students struggling with fluency? Is low fluency impacting your students ability to comprehend text? Helping kids improve their fluency doesn't have to be complicated! Fluency practice can be easy! Fluency strips are an effective way to help your developing readers to improve fluency thus improving their overall reading ability. Fluent readers are better prepared to handle the comprehension demands of the text. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Nonfiction text passages for January: Polar Bears, Penguins, Hibernation, Blizzards, The Inuit People, Benjamin Franklin, Saint Bernards, Dog Sled RacesLooking for nonfiction text for your students to work on during the month of January? Look no further.....this unit has everything you will need. Just print and go! This unit includes 8 high interest nonfiction reading passages. Students will find the topics in this unit engaging and relevant. Each passage includes a set of comprehension quest
Looking for more interactive read aloud lessons? Check out the complete bundle that includes interactive read aloud lessons for 105 engaging picture books that your students will love! Grab the bundle and save over 30% off purchasing individual units! Interactive Read Aloud Lessons for the Entire Year••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Interactive read alouds lesson plans for the entire year. This unit contains one page lesson for each book w
Looking for a Print and Go Lesson for learning about the September 11th or Patriot's Day? Check out this nonfiction text passage with comprehension questions and graphic organizers. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Don’t forget to check out the preview for this resource to get a closer look at how it could be used in your classroom! ♥ ♥ ♥ You will LOVE this resource! ♥ ♥ ♥ Here’s what other teachers are saying about this resource: ♥ These
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
This is a bundle of my best selling monthly reading passages. There are 68 passages to get you through the entire year.Looking for nonfiction text for your students? Need engaging passages that your students will want to read? Look no further.....this unit has everything you will need. This is a year's worth of thematic nonfiction passages at your fingertips....Just print and go! Students will find the topics in this unit engaging and relevant. Each passage includes a set of comprehension qu
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
Nonfiction passages and comprehension activities about topics related to the American Presidency. This time-saving, low prep unit is perfect for President's Day, Election Day, Inauguration Day, or to supplement a study of American symbols. This unit contains 8 original nonfiction passages written on a 2nd-3rd grade level. Topics included in this unit are: The President, The White House, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Mount Rushmore, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Air Force One
~ Nonfiction text passages for December ~Topics Covered in this Unit: Reindeer, The Wright Brothers, Pearl Harbor, Christmas in Australia, St. Lucia Day, Christmas in Italy, Los Posadas, Christmas in Italy, Christmas in Germany Looking for nonfiction text for your students to work on during the month of December? Look no further.....this unit has everything you will need. Just print and go! This unit includes 8 high interest nonfiction reading passages. Students will find the topics in this u
Do you want to make the most of your Interactive Read Aloud Time? These complete lessons are print and go to make them as easy to use. Each interactive read-aloud lesson comes with a paired nonfiction passage to provide additional learning opportunities and to further engage students. ⭐⭐⭐⭐Save Money By Buying the Bundle⭐⭐⭐⭐ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Each monthly unit in this bundle inclu
~ Looking for a Print and Go Lesson for learning about Reindeer? Check out this nonfiction text passage with comprehension questions and graphic organizers.
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2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
Looking for more interactive read aloud lessons? Check out the complete bundle that includes interactive read aloud lessons for 105 engaging picture books that your students will love! Grab the bundle and save over 30% off purchasing individual units! Interactive Read Aloud Lessons for the Entire Year••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Interactive read alouds lesson plans for the entire year. This unit contains one page lesson for each book w
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~ Looking for a Print and Go Lesson for learning about Pumpkins? Check out this nonfiction text passage with comprehension questions and graphic organizers.
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2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
End of the Year Awards that can be personalized. Looking for a way to make your end of the year awards more personal and meaningful….not to mention FUN? Look no further! This download includes over 30 uniquely different awards. For each award, you can choose between 20 different (10 boys & 10 girls) adorable kids exclusively designed by Melonheadz. This is a huge file with over 1,000 slides. Each award is available in a fully editable (using PowerPoint) version and a print and go versio
Looking for more interactive read aloud lessons? Check out the complete bundle that includes interactive read aloud lessons for 105 engaging picture books that your students will love! Grab the bundle and save over 30% off purchasing individual units! Interactive Read Aloud Lessons for the Entire Year••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Interactive read alouds lesson plans for the entire year. This unit contains one page lesson for each book w
~ Nonfiction text passages for February ~Topics Covered in this Unit: Groundhogs, George Washington Carver, The Human Heart, Jackie Robinson, Chinese New Year, Rosa Parks, History of Pizza, How Chocolate is Made, and Rosa ParksLooking for nonfiction text for your students to work on during the month of February? Look no further.....this unit has everything you will need. Just print and go! This unit includes 8 high interest nonfiction reading passages. Students will find the topics in this un
Do you love reading picture books to your students? Grab 21 done for you interactive read aloud lessons for winter themed picture books your kids will love! Want to improve the effectiveness of your read aloud time? Interactive read alouds increase student engagement, increase students' understanding of the text, provide the opportunity to model comprehension strategies, teach literacy concepts, and build vocabulary. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Looking for nonfiction text for your students to work on during the month of November? Look no further.....this unit has everything you will need. Just print and go! This unit includes 4 high interest nonfiction reading passages. Students will find the topics in this unit engaging and relevant. Each passage includes a set of comprehension questions requiring text based evidence. Each passage also includes 4 graphic organizers for students to record their learning as the complete the close re
I have taught PK-4th grade over the past 14 years. I am currently teaching 2nd grade and absolutely love it. I have a dual masters degree in Reading Specialist and Educational Administration through Stephen F. Austin University.
Teaching style
Intentional Teaching with Hands-On Meaningful Learning
Integrating Literacy Throughout the Day
Awards & shining teacher moments
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My own education history
Bachelors Degree in Education from the University of Texas at Arlington
Dual Masters Degree from Stephen F. Austin University in Reading and Administration
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