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I taught 5 years in an international school in Chengdu, China. I spent 2 years teaching pre-Kindergarten, 2 years teaching Kindergarten (one year I taught a combine class of PreK-K), and 2 years teaching 1st grade. I developed a lot of my own curriculum, mostly centered around books. Though not technically in my job description, I was essentially an elementary ESL teacher with students from all over Asia, Europe, and a few from North America. I then spent a year teaching preschool in a private school in Chinatown, Chicago.
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Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes Lesson Plan with Extension Activities
This lesson plan begins with directions for a 3-phase reading lesson. It includes book-specific open-ended questions to guide discussion as well as 3 extension activities to further their learning and increase curiosity about the moon. Activities include a game for Social-Emotional Learning, an Art project, and a Science activity. Seven Common Core Standards are addressed, and an extended reading list is included.
PreK - 2nd
Astronomy, Literature, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.3
, RL.K.4
 +11
Mo Willems' Can I Play Too
This lesson plan begins with directions for a 3-phase reading lesson. It includes book-specific questions to guide discussion as well as an extension activity designed to get kids moving while working together to solve problems.
PreK - 1st
Character Education, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.7
, RL.K.10
 +3
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle Reading Lesson Plan with Extension Activities
This is a lesson plan for a read-aloud and FIVE extension activities including a center activity and a journal writing project. The fifth extension activity is a bonus activity for more advanced students. The lesson plan focuses on discussing and processing big feelings as well as responding to them in others. Common Core aligned, addressing 12 Kindergarten ELA standards and 13 1st grade ELA standards when all activities are implemented.
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.2
, RL.K.10
 +22
POUCH! by David Ezra Stein Lesson Plan
This is a lesson plan for a read-aloud and two extension activities including a group game and a writing center. The lesson plan focuses on discussing and processing big feelings such as fear and anxiety and gives opportunities for students to practice processing and overcoming big feelings with the help of others. Common Core aligned, addressing 8 ELA standards when all activities are implemented.
PreK - 1st
Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.7
, RL.K.10
 +5
Freight Train by Donald Crews Lesson Plan
This lesson plan begins with directions for a 3-phase reading lesson. It includes book-specific open-ended questions to guide discussion as well as 3 extension activities to further their learning and increase curiousity about trains, colors, and counting.
PreK - K
Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.B.4a
, RL.K.1
 +7
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Reading Lesson Plan
This lesson plan begins with directions for a 3-phase reading lesson. It includes book-specific open-ended questions to guide discussion as well as 4 extension activities to further their learning and increase comprehension of this beloved classic tale!
PreK - 1st
Creative Writing, Literature, Reading
Jack and the Beanstalk Fairy Tale Lesson Plan
Classic tales are perfect classroom tools for reading aloud, guided class discussion, writing blocks and centers. This lesson plan includes a guided plan for a 3-phase Reading lesson as well as four extension activities! Extensions include a Center activity, whole-group discussion, Writing activity, and a Science activity. It is suitable and adjustable for prekindergarten-1st grade.
PreK - 1st
Literature, Speaking & Listening, Writing
The Big Snow by Berta Hader Reading Lesson Plan and Extension Activities
This lesson plan features a Caldecott-winning book, The Big Snow. It includes sample observational statements and "I wonder..." questions as well as over a dozen open-ended questions to facilitate discussion. Also included are 5 extension activities, including a Science lesson, a game, and a craft. Perfect for a literature-based class or homeschool!
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.1.1
, RL.1.7
 +3
ABC Look At Me by R.G. Intrater Lesson Plan
This lesson plan includes a read-aloud guide, open-ended questions for a Book Talk, and three extension activities which include a game, a group writing activity, and a writing center activity. The book and activities are centered around feelings/emotions and the alphabet. When the whole plan is implemented, over a dozen Common Core standards are addressed.
PreK - K
Character Education, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.6
, RL.K.10
 +14
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About the store
Experience
I taught 5 years in an international school in Chengdu, China. I spent 2 years teaching pre-Kindergarten, 2 years teaching Kindergarten (one year I taught a combine class of PreK-K), and 2 years teaching 1st grade. I developed a lot of my own curriculum, mostly centered around books. Though not technically in my job description, I was essentially an elementary ESL teacher with students from all over Asia, Europe, and a few from North America. I then spent a year teaching preschool in a private school in Chinatown, Chicago.
Teaching style
My teaching style is energetic, engaging, and fun. I enjoy teaching and finding ways to include the students in learning. I believe children learn best when they are loved and given encouragement to try new things. I am very intentional to use good books in every subject of learning because I know that a child who enjoys learning through books becomes an adult who enjoys learning through books. Education never stops as long as we keep learning!
My own education history
My Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education was earned from Cedarville University (Cedarville, OH). I also have a Graduate Certificate in Children's Literature from Penn State University.
Additional biographical information
My 20's were spent getting my education and traveling the world while teaching. My 30's have begun with marriage and motherhood and finding new ways to use my training and experiences to equip teachers, homeschoolers, and parents with tools to more effectively and creatively use books in the learning setting.
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