Over the past 20 years I've traveled from music, to third grade with a little bit of fun in Kinder, first and second too. Now I'm hanging out with middle schoolers in Special Education. Loving the variety of life!
The song/chant can be used as a call and response for the whole song, or just a few critters. Add some greeting techniques (look in friend's eyes, shake hands firmly etc.) and it's a fun way to practice social skills. Your students may enjoy these activities from my store too: Student CREATED addition and subtraction SCOOT cardsOr this catchy tune with posters and problem solving word wall strategies: Do You Want to Solve a Problem?Visual modeling for multiplication practice - Tape Diagram M
AR - Accelerated Reader Level and Goal BookmarksOur librarian was the inspiration for these bookmarks. She noticed that students forgot their levels and goals while at the library choosing new books. These handy bookmarks travel easily to the library or computer lab. I have a very honest class this year. So, when one student wrote his user name and password on the front I realized it might be a good idea for all of them. Two versions of each bookmark are included – with and without student
Tape Diagram Multiplication Task Cards- BUNDLE OnePlease see the preview. These four sets of task cards (192 cards in all!) teach multiplication with the visual modeling of tape diagrams, also called strip diagrams or bar models. Tape diagrams help students see the relationship between numbers. Included in this BundleSet 1 – 92 Tape Diagram MULTIPLICATION Task Cards (Set 1)Set 2 – 44 Tape Diagram Multiplication WORD PROBLEM Task Cards (Set 2)Set 3 – 24 Tape Diagram Multiplication COMPARISON T
Tape Diagram MULTIPLICATION Task Cards Set 1Please see the preview. This set of 92 task cards teaches multiplication with visual modeling of tape diagrams, also called strip diagram and bar models. These models help students see relationships between numbers. This is the first set of task cards in this series. Each card requires students to use basic number sense to multiply two single digit factors. Each set includes:• Task cards are color and printer friendly • Response sheet • Answer Ke
Arizona Tribes Mini-Book – Now with FULL-Size, Mini-book and Google Slide versions! Find the Google link in the PDF. Please see the preview. Meet the new Arizona Social Studies Standards by getting to know about all the Federally Recognized Tribes in Arizona. Please note – the names used on each page were taken from the sovereign nations, some call themselves ‘tribes,’ some ‘nations,’ and others 'Indian communities." This minibook includes· All 22 tribes (2 pages for Navajo – one of the l
Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences-Interactive Foldable FlipBooksIf you use interactive journals/notebooking in your classroom, you will love these flip books! Each flip book includes the standard addressed, and two versions (with and without graphics). The sentence structure overview page is a handy reminder during direct instruction, and could also be given to students who missed the lesson. Please see the preview for a FREEBIE! 5 flipbooks included- Simple, Compound, Complex - Simple s
Up Economics fun – S’mores Import and Export Students love importing and exporting raw materials to create S’mores in this highly engaging interactive vocabulary and concept lesson. This powerpoint can be used in a short class period (45 minutes) but is better suited to several class periods for discussion and extension activities. Vocabulary included: 1. supply 2. demand 3. goods 4. services 5. import 6. export 7. free market 8. human resources 9. capital resources 10. natural resources 11. f
Tape Diagram Multiplication WORD PROBLEM Task Cards Set 2Please see the preview. This set of 44 task cards teaches word problem multiplication with visual modeling as seen in Singapore Math and Engage New York. Tape diagrams, also called bar models, help students see the relationship between numbers. This is the second set of task cards in this series. Each card requires students to find the product in single digit multiplication word problems. Each set includes:• Task cards are color and pr
Student Created Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Sets 1-9: Big Bundle for Addition and Subtraction
These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.).
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This 240+ page big-bundle includes nine CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) –addition and subtrac
Student Created CGI Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Multiplication and Division - BUNDLEPlease see the preview. Sample conversations heard around the room after students work on word problems created by their peers: “Hey Cameron – I got the problem you made today. That was hard! Have you done mine yet?” “Mrs. Shelley – can I try a challenge problem like Austin made?” “This problem is just like mine except he had dogs.” “5 more minutes? I’m not done! Please, please, please can we have t
Tape Diagram Multiplication COMPARISON Task Cards Set 3Please see the preview. This set of 24 task cards teaches comparison multiplication with visual modeling as seen in Singapore Math and Engage New York. Tape diagrams, also called bar models, help students see the relationship between numbers. This is the third set of task cards in this series. Each card requires students to use critical thinking to make multiple comparisons. Each set includes:• Task cards are color and printer friendly • R
Arizona Nonfiction Fluency BUNDLEPlease see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Double your ‘bang for the buck’ by practicing fluency, nonfiction text, U.S. history and meeting the new Arizona Social Studies standards! These passages address several key fluency issues – · breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers · adding a simple picture to make it more accessible · using content vocabulary with a definition in the text · integrating high interest science and soci
Student Created Word Problems (CGI Addition and Subtraction) Sets 1, 2, 3 Formerly called Word Problem Sentence Stem Frames for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Sets 1, 2, 3: Mini Bundle 1 Addition and Subtraction Joining These mad-lib type word problems allow students to create their own word problems within given structure. Differentiation is easy when each group has their own directions (example – single digit numbers; decimals; up to 120 etc.). Please see the Preview! This 100+ page mi
Race to Zero Game Please See the Preview This is a set of differentiated recording sheets for the popular subtraction dice game, with place value reminders on the page. The three versions include 1 digit subtraction, 2 digit subtraction and 3 digit subtraction. To use these pages - 1. Copy all the levels front to back and cut them down the middle (4 ¼ x 11 size) 2. Use normal dice, or the optional provided dice to print. I recommend the ten sided dice available from Kim Sutton’s Creative
Natural Disaster Fluency Bundle Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Whether used for fluency, or for nonfiction comprehension, this numbered reading passage is an excellent way to learn about Natural Disasters. Ways I’ve used them:1. Fluency pairs – partners practice together 2. Centers – laminate and use dry erase markers 3. Homework – 4 parts for 4 days 4. Close read (without a timer) – using colors suggested to annotate Each passage includes · Full color version for
Tape Diagram Addition and Subtraction Task Cards- BUNDLEPlease see the preview. These addition and subtraction task cards contain a mix of joining and part/part/whole questions using the Tape Diagram, or Bar Model, way of modeling. One of the values of this method is that one model can be used for so many different kinds of questions. Students focus time and mental effort on modeling instead of drawing illustrations. Odd numbered cards contain no composing/decomposing of tens; while al
LEXILE Level and Goal BookmarksInspired by customer feedback from my AR bookmarks, these bookmarks contain LEXILE levels. No more forgetting their levels and goals while at the library choosing new books. These handy bookmarks travel easily to the library or computer lab. Bookmarks included- 4 different colored bookmarks for easily changing quarters - 5 levels for each color - With or without student information space Economy printing- Each bookmark has a different background pattern so the
Roller Coaster Rounding Interactive Notebook and Foldable These interactive notebook pages allow for many options during a third grade rounding unit. Please see the preview. Interactive Notebooking Page• Rollercoaster and Car • I can statement • Number-line • Color and Print-friendly versions Foldables• When to use rounding • Rounding numbers to the tens and hundreds (with and without graphics) • Rounding numbers to tens, hundreds, thousands and ten thousands (with and without graphics) Essent
Government Main Idea Task Cards - ScootThese main idea task cards do not require prior knowledge of government topics. So they work well for a unit opener, or a fun review before a unit test. This activity packet includes: 1. 40 Task cards 2. 8.5x11 quiz version for absent students or quiet corner 3. 3 response sheets (hint: glue the smaller versions into the Government folder for a multi-day activity) 4. Directions for 5 games/activities with the cards 5. Answer key – several copies for opt
Tape Diagram Multiplication Task Cards - Set 5 - Creating Number Sentences Please see the preview. This set of task 92 cards teaches multiplication with the visual modeling of tape diagrams, also called strip diagrams or bar models. These models help students see the relationship between numbers. Each set includes:• Task cards are color and printer friendly • Response sheet (s) • Answer Key • Model questions for teacher demonstration • 1 page of blank cards • Title page cards for use with bin
Over the past 20 years I've traveled from music, to third grade with a little bit of fun in Kinder, first and second too. Now I'm hanging out with middle schoolers in Special Education. Loving the variety of life!
Teaching style
I love active learning that can be loud and messy at times. I want kids to talk and interact about the topics we study. I want them to learn from each other as we explore language and math wrapped up in highly engaging integrated units.
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