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Index Cards and Castles - A Design Challenge...

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Reading Summit Toolkit | End of Year Reading...

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$Multiplication & Arrays Math Project for 3rd Grade | Desig$

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EDITABLE Classroom Library Labels - Matching Book & Bin Labels - Genres & Levels

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Your classroom library is beautifully organized and ready for students to browse. Next thing you know, it’s a cluttered mess that feels too tedious to maintain. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to use this labeling kit to transform your

Subjects:

Reading, Classroom Management, Library Skills

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$14.25

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Quadrilateral City Third Grade Geometry Math Project | Print and Digital

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Bring your geometry unit to life with this project based learning (PBL) experience. This simulation is designed to help your third grade students apply their knowledge about the properties of quadrilaterals.During this project based learning unit,

Subjects:

Geometry

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

2.G.A.1, 3.G.A.1, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.5, W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.4, SL.2.4, SL.2.6, SL.3.4...

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Editable Classroom Economy Tools | Classroom Job Cards, Applications & Money

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Ready to boost the respect your students have for their classroom, increase the ownership they have for their learning space, and connect classroom jobs to the real world? This Classroom Economy Toolkit has everything you need. This toolkit includes

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Service Learning

$7.00

1,068

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Index Cards and Castles - A Design Challenge and Team Building Activity

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

During this design challenge & team building activity, students will work together to build castles using only index cards. As they design their castle, they are not allowed to use verbal communication, move about the room, or use any additional

Subjects:

Problem Solving, Back to School, Classroom Community

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Games

$6.00

495

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RESPECT Classroom Behavior Management Plan & Social Emotional Learning Activity

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Looking for a way to bring more respectful behavior to your classroom?This classroom management approach is a highly-effective tool for teaching students to be consistently mindful, respectful, responsible, and independent. It is also a powerful,

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Printables, Posters, Google Apps

$8.75

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Place Value Math Project | Print & Digital Project Based Learning for Math

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Bring your place value unit to life with this project based learning (PBL) experience. This place value project is designed to help your students apply their knowledge about standard form, expanded form, word form, comparing numbers, and ordering

Subjects:

Math, Place Value

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

2.NBT.A.1, 2.NBT.A.3, 2.NBT.A.4, 3.NBT.A.1, 4.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.A.3, W.2.7, W.3.7, W.4.7, SL.2.4, SL.2.6...

$9.00

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$Winter Multiplication & Arrays Math Project for 3rd Grade$

Winter Multiplication & Arrays Math Project for 3rd Grade

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

During this multiplication project your students will use arrays to design a map for the Winter Wonderland Festival in Snowflake Valley. Then they’ll create a festival directory featuring all the problem solving and equations that correspond with

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.2, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.A.4, 3.OA.B.5, 3.OA.B.6, 3.OA.C.7, MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4...

$6.95

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Classroom Behavior Management Tools and Classroom Economy Tools BUNDLE

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Tools to establish a smooth-running classroom where students are held accountable for responsible and respectful learning decisions. To learn more about the behavior management tools included in this resource, read below.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

$19.75

$12.99

281

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2nd Grade Number of the Day Math Morning Work Binder BUNDLE | Digital & Print

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Looking for the perfect tool to build or review second grade place value fluency and understanding for numbers 0 - 1,000? Discovered your second graders aren’t retaining the skills introduced during your place value unit? Searching for a low-prep,

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Place Value

Grades:

2^nd

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

1.MD.B.3, 2.MD.C.7, 2.MD.C.8, 1.NBT.B.2, 1.NBT.B.2a, 1.NBT.B.2b, 1.NBT.B.2c, 2.NBT.A.1, 2.NBT.A.1a, 2.NBT.A.1b, 2.NBT.A.2...

$12.50

$9.95

676

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$2nd & 3rd Grade Math Project Based Learning (PBL) - 6 Real$

2nd & 3rd Grade Math Project Based Learning (PBL) - 6 Real World Projects

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

The 6 math projects included in this bundle are designed to help your 2nd and 3rd grade students exercise application and analysis skills for six different math topics:Place Value (Place Value in the Wild Project)Telling Time & Elapsed Time

Subjects:

Geometry, Measurement, Place Value

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

3.MD.A.1, 3.MD.B.3, 3.MD.B.4, 3.NBT.A.1, 3.NBT.A.2, 3.NBT.A.3, 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.4, 3.OA.B.5, 3.G.A.1, MP1...

$47.25

$23.95

433

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$Multiplication & Arrays Math Project for 3rd Grade | Desig$

Multiplication & Arrays Math Project for 3rd Grade | Design A Campground

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Camp Array Architect is designed to help your third grade students apply their knowledge about equal groups, arrays, multiplication and division fact families, and properties of multiplication as they design arrays and solve word problems throughout

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.2, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.A.4, 3.OA.B.5, 3.OA.B.6, MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4, MP5...

$8.00

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$Math Workshop Toolkit to Organize Centers - Editable Sched$

Math Workshop Toolkit to Organize Centers - Editable Schedules, Rubrics, Posters

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Feeling overwhelmed by all the moving parts required to launch Math Workshop? This starter kit helps you organize your differentiated math routines, and boost student independence during your guided math block.With these tools, your organized math

Subjects:

Math, Classroom Management

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Centers

$9.95

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Back To School Editable Google Form Family Insight Parent Questionnaire

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

This questionnaire can be used at the beginning of the school year, or included in packets distributed to incoming students throughout the year. These questions are aimed at informing the teacher about each student’s home life and allows parents to

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For All Subject Areas, Back to School

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Not Grade Specific

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Printables, For Parents

$3.00

259

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$Math Workshop Rotation Board and Toolkit To Organize Math Centers$

Math Workshop Rotation Board and Toolkit To Organize Math Centers

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Feeling overwhelmed by all the moving parts required to launch Guided Math or Math Workshop? This bundle of tools helps you organize your differentiated Math Workshop routines, and boost student independence during your guided math block. With these

Subjects:

Math, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Centers

$24.95

$19.96

401

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3rd Grade Number of the Day Math Morning Work Binder BUNDLE | Digital & Print

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Looking for the perfect tool to build or review third grade math understanding? Discovered your third graders aren’t retaining the skills introduced during your math units? Searching for a low-prep, engaging routine that boosts third grade math

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Mental Math, Place Value

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

3.MD.A.1, 3.MD.C.5, 3.MD.C.5a, 3.MD.C.5b, 3.MD.C.6, 3.MD.C.7, 3.MD.C.7a, 3.MD.C.7b, 3.MD.D.8, 2.NBT.A.1, 2.NBT.A.1a...

$12.50

$9.95

512

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Editable Word Study or Word Work Activities & Organization Tools | Any Word List

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

With all your differentiated word study groups and hundreds of words to teach & track each week, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed. Spend less time prepping and grading your word work activities and still see massive growth for your students

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Rubrics, Centers

$15.00

450

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$Math Workshop Rotation Schedule & Slides with Timers for S$

Math Workshop Rotation Schedule & Slides with Timers for Small Group Management

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Effortlessly keep your math small groups on schedule and efficient during Math Workshop with your own editable digital Guided Math Workshop rotation slides.The carefully-formatted timers in your digital math small group rotation slides will maximize

Subjects:

Math, Classroom Management, Instructional Technology

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Google Apps

$14.95

408

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$Telling Time & Elapsed Time Real World Math Project | Goog$

Telling Time & Elapsed Time Real World Math Project | Google Classroom & Print

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Your telling time unit is the perfect opportunity to connect math to the real world in a creative way with a math project. Rather than having your students complete worksheet after worksheet in an effort to master reading clocks and telling time,

Subjects:

Math, Measurement

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

2.MD.C.7, 3.MD.A.1, W.2.3, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, W.3.3a, W.3.3c, W.3.3d, MP2, MP4, MP5...

$7.25

463

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Tools for the First Week of School | Back To School Classroom Activities Bundle

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

This bundle of 12 back to school resources includes everything you will need to jump start your first week of school. These activities and lessons will help you:★ Boost parent communication★ Establish a classroom job system★ Establish a behavior

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$24.00

$19.20

489

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$3rd Grade Math Game Centers - 46 Hands-On Games for Math Workshop$

3rd Grade Math Game Centers - 46 Hands-On Games for Math Workshop

By Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

Are you frustrated by the time you spend prepping math games for your 3rd graders only to find them confused by the game rules, missing game pieces, or in need of your support to play? Or maybe you're tired of math games that are really just

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Measurement, Place Value

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

3.MD.A.1, 3.MD.A.2, 3.MD.B.3, 3.MD.B.4, 3.MD.C.5, 3.MD.C.5a, 3.MD.C.5b, 3.MD.C.6, 3.MD.C.7, 3.MD.C.7a, 3.MD.C.7b...

$45.99

$23.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Laura Santos is an elementary educator with a passion for making learning a hands-on experience that is accessible to all students. She is an expert in helping you establish effective classroom management systems and easy-to-manage frameworks for differentiated instruction. Laura is excited to help you transform your classroom into an organized learning environment where differentiation helps students feel confident, valued, and inspired to take ownership of their learning!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Math Workshop Project Based Learning Organized Differentiation Responsive Classroom Hands-On Games Problem Solving Technology Integration Student Collaboration Team Building

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Scholastic Instructor Advisory Board Member

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA Public Relations & Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

You can read more about my classroom on my blog Core Inspiration.

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Environment, Arts & Music, Physical Education, Computer Science - Technology, EFL - ESL - ELD, Other (Specialty), Math Test Prep, Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Decimals, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, End of Year, Phonics, Classroom Community

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