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Germantown, Tennessee, United States
About the store
I taught gifted and talented students for 30 years in Shelby County Schools and retired in May of 2017. During that time,I found myself teaching in a variety of schools in different grade levels and subject matters, which is how I became a department store.
After retiring, I taught fifth grade Language Arts and Social Studies in a private school for two years. I did some subbing and gave ghost tours downtown for Historical Haunts in Memphis.
I am also an author who has been published in AppleSeeds Magazine, which is a part of the Cricket family and have many home written close read stories in my store.
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Printable Logic Puzzles 5th Grade Sub Brain Teasers Kids Fun Morning Worksheets
Find 4th, 6th, or 5th grade logic puzzles, brain teasers for kids, or critical thinking activities to provide for fifth grade early finishers in interesting and helpful printable worksheets and as a digital resource to teach critical thinking skills with no prep! When holidays come around, give students challenges with a theme. These are great for 5th grade sub plans fun morning work, Plus, your kids will love it! Click HERE to save 25% off with the year round holidays bundle.Engage your studen
4th - 6th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Social Studies Sub Plan
Make high school language arts class fun with reading comprehension worksheets or high school reading comprehension passages and questions with answers. This secondary resource contains classroom ready nonfiction articles, discussion questions, writing prompts, and answer keys to develop your kids’ critical thinking skills. Plus, quick and easy setup and clear directions make these engaging activities perfect for centers or for emergency sub plans for high school English. Click here to save 25
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Short Stories, Social Studies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.10
+12
Logic Puzzles 5th Grade Printable Math Brain Teaser Games 4th Fun Worksheets 3rd
Make class fun with these critical thinking activities involving logic puzzles or brain teasers about Wizards! This set contains five no prep logic puzzles complete with enrichment writing prompts, sudoku, and more brain teasers to further develop higher level thinking skills. Set up is quick and easy as you engage and challenge your bright or gifted and talented students. Click HERE to save 20% off the price of individual resources with a bundle.Print these logic puzzles or use through Google
3rd - 5th
Other (Math), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
5th Grade 6th Logic Puzzle Worksheets Math Brain Teasers Bellringer Brain Teaser
Challenge your gifted and talented, regular students, or even those who struggle with this fun, printable or digital math worksheet or grid logic puzzle which will further develop critical thinking skills! After goofing off in class, poor Slater got his head caught in a chair. In this brain teaser worksheet students sort through clues to problem solve and then answer a writing prompt. Print and go or assign virtually for distance learning! Click HERE to save 25% off with the bundle.This resource
4th - 7th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Transition Words 5th Grade Narrative Writing Practice ELA 4th Grade Sub Plans
Help your students practice transition words in narrative writing with this no prep PowerPoint slides activity which is great for 5th grade ELA or emergency sub plans 4th grade. This standards-based organized lesson comes complete with multiple activities to teach students about using transition words. Lesson includes all of the steps needed to impress an administrator during a teacher evaluation. Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Use this PowerPoint i
4th - 6th
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
W.5.2c
, W.6.2c
, W.3.2c
+1
Printable Logic Puzzles 3rd Grade Brain Teaser Kids Math Early Finisher Mind 5th
Make class time fun for your kids with engaging logic puzzles and brain teaser activities to improve critical thinking skills whether it's Fun Friday or any day of the week! This set includes 85 pages of puzzles perfect for brain game activities or building critical thinking skills for your bright or gifted and talented students. Quick and easy setup makes this product usable for centers, whole or small group activities, partner or independent work, homeschool, or emergency sub plans. By purcha
3rd - 6th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
High School Logic Puzzles Morning Work Brain Teaser Kids Printable Logic Puzzles
Make class fun with seasonal high school logic puzzles or secondary math brain teasers and improve critical thinking skills with printable logic puzzles or as a digital resource! This set includes 18 challenging brain teasers for teens which are perfect for brain game activities or bell ringers. Quick and easy setup makes this product usable in centers, for early finishers, or emergency sub plans! By purchasing this bundle, you save 20% off the price of individual resources.Click the preview b
8th - 11th
CCSS
RI.7.1
, W.7.2
, CCRA.R.1
+3
Drawing Conclusion Make Inference Practice 5th Grade Activities Question ELA 4th
Use teaching strategies for drawing conclusions, inferencing practice, or inferential questions with this no-prep PowerPoint lesson using text! These critical thinking activities involve inferencing practice and make great 4th grade sub plans 3rd grade or 5th grade sub plans that include everything you need to teach kids how to draw conclusions while impressing your administrators. A quick and easy setup saves you planning time and is perfect for emergency sub plans. Click HERE to save 25% off
3rd - 5th
Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.1
+15
Public Speaking Curriculum Speech Writing Unit Oral Presentation Skill 5th Grade
Teach your students how to give an oral presentation with this public speaking PowerPoint lesson plan! You'll find speech giving tips for your kids with these engaging colorful slides to guide them with clear, no prep, helpful ways to introduce public speaking to your class. Plus, your kids will love it! This quick and easy set up is great for preparing kids for public speaking experiences with clear advice for public speaking curriculum. Lesson plan is best used for grades 5 - 7 and homeschoo
5th - 7th
Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.5
, CCRA.SL.6
+1
Transition Words Narrative Writing Practice 3rd Grade 4 Sub Plan PowerPoint ELA
Make teaching transition word use easy with this no-prep PowerPoint lesson. This user-ready lesson will relieve stressful planning while freeing you up with more time. Find a complete gradual release lesson including standards and a writing prompt. This quick and easy setup feels like having a friend in the classroom who will guide you in teaching a lesson great for teacher evaluations. The lesson plan follows standards with modeling, group teacher instruction, partner work, and individual prac
2nd - 4th
Writing
CCSS
W.2.3
, W.2.5
, W.3.2c
+1
Drawing Conclusions Inferencing Activities Worksheets 3rd Making Inferences ELA
Teach kids to draw conclusions or make inferences with these fun print or digital worksheets. This resource provides sentences and passages to practice this tough skill with a variety of inferencing activities and no prep. Use these colorful print or digital worksheets with a complete answer key to make inferencing fun. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing the PowerPoint bundle.Through easy-to-use worksheets, you will save hours in preparation while you see
2nd - 4th
Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.3
+7
Christmas Making Inferences 3rd Grade Inferencing Activities Holiday Inferences
Your kids will have fun making inferences about Christmas topics with this no prep Christmas inferencing activity! Find worksheets with four different ways for students to make inferences from reading activities. Short passages with multiple choice or fill in questions help kids to determine meaning from text. Click HERE to save 25% off on individual resources with the Inference Bundle.Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the Christmas bundle.Use these no prep works
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
, LA.2.6.F
+5
Math Brain Teaser Kids Activities Logic Puzzle Emergency Sub Plans 6th Grade 7
Keep your gifted and talented sports fan engaged in critical thinking skills with logic puzzles and math brain teasers as a print or a digital resource. These 10 challenging sports puzzles provide great math brain teasers with fun for kids! Quick and easy setup provides no prep ease for teachers, too. Click here to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the Middle School Math bundle.Students will love solving these printable or digital worksheets and will ask for more. These works
5th - 8th
Math
CCSS, VA SOL
5.OA.A.1
, 5.OA.A.2
, 6.EE.A.2c
+20
Easter Logic Puzzle 5th Grade Brain Teaser Math Morning Work 4th Early Finisher
Teach your kids critical thinking skills with this fun, Easter logic puzzle that is the perfect challenge for spring! This Easter brain teaser contains an engaging logic puzzle, enrichment writing prompt for early finishers, answer key, printable pdf. file, link to Google slides, and Easel worksheets. Your kids will love using problem solving strategies, and you will love the extra time from this no prep resource. Click here to save off the price of individual resources with the April Activiti
4th - 6th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Salem Witch Hunt Trials Middle School ELA Activity Historical Fiction Close Read
Keep student interest in middle school with The Salem Witch Trials historical fiction passage for reading comprehension with questions. This engaging, low prep resource will be welcome in your classroom and your kids will love it! The story and student pages may be printed as worksheets or used digitally through Google or Easel documents. Easy set up makes this perfect for centers or substitute teachers. Click here to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the middle school reading
6th - 9th
Reading, Short Stories, U.S. History
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
+46
End of Year Activity 5th Grade 4 Logic Puzzle Math Brain Teaser Worksheet 3rd
Make the end of the year fun with this challenging logic puzzle or brain teaser that pokes fun at us teachers for an end of year activity or before a much needed vacation. Admit it. We're all doing stupid stuff come May or June, just like the teachers in this problem. You can make kids think and give them a laugh before letting them go for vacation with this engaging, no prep logic puzzle. Click HERE to save 30% off on the End of School Pack containing four logic puzzles!Click HERE to save 30% w
3rd - 5th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Using Context Clues to Determine Meaning 4th Grade Reading Intervention 5th ELA
With this context clues PowerPoint providing fun reading practice, teach kids how to use context clues to determine word meanings in sentences for 4th grade reading intervention, word work, use for small group reading materials, 3rd grade vocabulary practice, or short reading passages. Resource also includes a word meaning worksheet with answer key. This lesson plan teaches your students how to identify word meanings in four ways! Find this complete PowerPoint lesson plan with colorful slides,
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
L.3.4a
, L.4.4a
, L.5.4a
+7
Similes and Metaphors 5th Grade Metaphors and Similes PowerPoint Lesson Plan
Teach students about similes and metaphors on PowerPoint with this engaging lesson plan for 5th grade, 3rd, 6th, or 4th grade! This colorful lesson plan will teach students to identify similes and metaphors and to write figurative language terms. Students will follow along with a gradual release teaching method to finally respond to a writing prompt. Click HERE to receive 25% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Use this PowerPoint lesson plan in whole or small group activities
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.5.10
, W.6.10
, L.4.5
+3
Transition Words Narrative Writing Worksheets Narrative Writing Transition Words
Help kids learn how to use transition words with these interesting print or digital worksheets. Different writing prompts and questions get kids to combine sentences for seamless transitions in writing while using critical thinking skills. You'll find questions, rewrites fill ins, multiple choice, passages and writing prompts as well as a complete answer key. Click here to save about 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing digital or print writing worksheets.You can quickly choo
4th - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.5.2c
, W.5.3c
, W.6.2c
+2
High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Drawing Inferences 8th
Engage and challenge your kids with nonfiction reading passages to teach English or social studies students how to make inferences about real events! These eight drawing conclusions reading passages with questions concern people, events, or procedures related to American history and will give your kids the critical thinking practice they need to make inferences or form conclusions from reading. Higher-level short pieces help students think outside the box, and your kids will love them! Click he
7th - 10th
Reading, U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.7
+1
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About the store
Experience
I taught gifted and talented students for 30 years in Shelby County Schools and retired in May of 2017. During that time,I found myself teaching in a variety of schools in different grade levels and subject matters, which is how I became a department store.
After retiring, I taught fifth grade Language Arts and Social Studies in a private school for two years. I did some subbing and gave ghost tours downtown for Historical Haunts in Memphis.
I am also an author who has been published in AppleSeeds Magazine, which is a part of the Cricket family and have many home written close read stories in my store.
Teaching style
I enjoy making and presenting lessons via Promethean Board flipcharts and have quite a few homemade charts, which I have transferred to PowerPoint. I always aim for higher level thinking and questioning as needed for gifted and talented kids; however, many resource teachers purchase my resources due to the clear lesson plans required from the various schools I taught at.
Awards & shining teacher moments
• I retired as a Level 5 teacher on a five point scale.
• My students consistently won the Memphis in May Writing contest each year.
• My best awards come in the form of hugs and homemade cards telling me I'm great!
My own education history
• University of Missouri, Columbia, MO (1979-1983)
Bachelor’s of Health Science in Speech Pathology & Audiology
• Maryville College, St. Louis, MO (1985-1986)
Master’s in Special Education
• Institute of Children’s Literature
Completed two online writing courses
Additional biographical information
•I have always loved dogs and have been volunteering at Memphis Animal Services to save these beautiful fur babies from the high kill rate shelter. Typically you will find me at the shelter on Wednesday afternoons helping people to adopt pets or taking photos, videos, and notes to add to social media for rescue. Furthermore, TpT has made it possible for me to pledge money to specific dogs to help them get rescued.
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•Teacher of Intellectually Gifted Students (1986-2017)
Shelby County Schools, Memphis, Tennessee
• Published story in Appleseeds Magazine, Carus Publishing (May, 2011)
• Blogger / Catch My Words, (2008-present)
http://joycelansky.blogspot.com
If you are interested in a personalized logic puzzle geared toward your class, email me at: jlansky@comcast.net
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