I started teaching in 2006 and I am currently a teacher.
I have taught K, 1, 2, 3rd, and tutored 4, 5, and 6th grade.
I'm presently a STEAM Teacher (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) for K-5 students.
Student Interest Inventory
Do you need a fun way to get to know your new students?
Here is a fun assignment that allows primary students to answer some questions and color in a fun scenery created with whimsical clipart purchased from Krista Wallden. I hope you enjoy this product. Please leave feedback and like my Facebook page for new products coming soon.
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This packet has grown to 143 days worth of review. This is a GROWING DOWNLOAD! I plan on making this for the entire school year (180 Days). With your purchase, you will have access to the entire year. Price will go up once the complete packet is updated. You can use this for daily review, morning work, or even homework. Please download the preview to view the first page of this packet which will be great Back to School practice. More packets will be posted soon. I will be bundling the new pa
This is a project I created to teach students about magnets.
Students can learn about magnets and use various foldables created to write facts on, sort magnetic vs. non-magnetic items, and visually connect with different types of magnets and vocabulary related to magnets (North pole, South pole, bar magnets, horseshoe magnets, push, pull, attract, repel)
This project is intended to serve as an introduction to magnets. Students can explore and connect their newfound knowledge through a discove
Benjamin Franklin Kite Craftivity
In this fun craftivity, students get to make a kite!
On the kite, students can write character traits to describe Ben.
Then make a list of places he worked and list things he invented.
As an optional backside, you can print this front-back, and students can compare and contrast his/her own life to Ben's.
This is such a fun way to assess students' knowledge or even teach them through this hands-on craft.
If you liked this product, please check out my Benjam
Non-Fiction Text Features Craftivity for Common Core: Bee Themed
This activity helps guide students to learn about non-fiction text features and facts about bees. This is a great spring time activity! I have created this cute beehive shape book that includes the following:
Page 1: Title Page
Page 2: Credits
Page 3: Pictures of final product
Page 4: Beehive template or printable (your choice)
Page 5:Honeycomb shape book (front and back)
Page 6: Title page (3) Buzzing Around With Non-Fiction Te
100th Day of School Activities with Reading, History, Technology, and Creativity
100th Day of School Activities
I wanted a fun way to celebrate the 100th day of school and still do some quality teaching. I have researched the history behind the one hundred-dollar bill and created a non-fiction, multi-paragraph close reading text for students to engage with on the 100th day of school. I have also created some fun craft ideas as well using technology!
Non-fiction Close (multi-paragraphs) readi
American Symbols Lapbook
This lapbook will be a great way to introduce students to American symbols. I have included all pieces needed to create this memorable project. You can choose either color or black and white since I have included both options in this packet.
Inside the packet you will get directions, printables, and four photos of the completed project. Please check out the thumbnails for pictures of the final project or you can visit my blog (www.creativelycrazy143@blogspot.com) for
This is a phonics-inspired Freebie! This cute Christmas Themed Activity allows students to practice reading words without picture clues and then sort them into the correct category. Students will learn how toread digraphs (th, sh, and ch sounds). This will be great to use an a center, assessment, or even a small group activity. All you need to do is download, print, and go! I hope you enjoy this FREEBIE! Please check out my other products and follow me for updates. Thanks! Creatively Crazy i
First Day of School Journal
This journal will be a great way to have students begin writing and reflecting on their school year! I have added lots of cute graphics and places for students to write, draw, and reflect!
I have included the following pages in this journal:
Page 1: Title Page (My First Day of School Journal by: ____)
Page 2: This is me on the first day of school (name, grade, years old, with writing place for a self-drawn picture and writing space)
Page 3: This is my new teacher
Place Value Lapbook for the Common Core Classroom
(NBT.1., NBT.2, NBT3.)
This is a cute lapbook I created that uses really cute clipart purchased from Scrappin Doodle. Please download the preview file to see what the final product will look like.
I have included the following first grade Common Core Standards but I have also included place value pieces for those who teach hundreds as well.
Standards: Common Core Math NBT.1, NBT.2, & NBT.3
Understand place value:
MCC1.NBT.1 Count to 120, st
End of Year Luau Themed Keepsake, Surfboard Glyph, and Dream Vacation Writing
This packet includes the following fun activities to do on the last few days of school!
Please check out the preview for more details.
Luau Themed Keepsake Idea
Surfboard Glyph Craftivity
My Dream Vacation Planning Sheet
My Dream Vacation Writing Sheets (2) with Primary Lines and room for a picture.
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Weather Lapbook
This is a weather lapbook that is full of cute clipart purchased from Scrappin Doodle.
Concepts covered in this lap book include the following:
Types of Weather
Extreme Weather conditions
Weather Tools
Predicting Weather
Tracking Weather on A Bar Graph (Monday-Friday)
Temperature (Hot and Cold)
States of Matter (Solid, Liquid, and Gas)
Seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer)
I have created many different foldables to engage the learner. I have also included two foldables
Oh The Places I Will Go When I Grow Up Craftivity and Writing
This mini unit is designed for teachers to use when teaching about setting goals or making future plans. Students can think about what they want to be when they “grow up” and then write about it. Have students first create a hot air balloon. Teachers can even place a picture of the student in the middle of the star. Then students will complete a writing piece detailing what they want to be when they grow up.
I have included the
Turkey Non-Fiction Research Interactive Brochure!
Great Thanksgiving Project to teach non-fiction.
Students can learn all about Wild Turkeys through this interactive brochure.
Turkey Facts from PebbleGo.com
Habitat
Parts of a Turkey
Graphic Organizer included
Interactive Brochure (6 parts-tri-fold)
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Pizza Glyph Craftivity to Teach Shapes and Fractions
(CCSS Aligned)
MD4 & 1.G.A
This is a fun way to teach shapes and fractions to students.
As students read through the glyph, they get to choose pieces to create a pizza. The shapes include pepperoni circles, rectangular cheese, triangle meat, and square pineapples. After creating this craft, students can then work on MD4, and create a bar graph based on data from the pizza creativity. I have included questions at the bottom of the craft to he
Making Inferences: We're Going on a Picnic Theme Game and Craftivity
This is a cute game you can play with a small group or place into a center.
Students can read 3 clues about each picnic themed picture and then guess the word. I have included clipart purchased from Scrappin Doodle and background from MyCuteClipart.com.
This purchase includes 12 cards to practice making inferences and then I have included a student creativity.
Students will have an opportunity to create their own making
Earth Day Read and Write the Room Activity
Print, cut and place around the room. Students should walk around the room trying to find all the words. Then have students write the words down on the documenting sheet. There are some extension activities on a poster they can complete after finding on the words.
Extension Activities Include:
Sort your words by long and short vowels (a, e, i, o, u).
Sort your words by syllables
(1, 2, 3, 4…).
Sort your words by inflectional endings (ing, ed
End of the Year Survival Kits for Student Gifts
Are you looking for a fun end of the year gift for your students?
Look no further!
This is a zip file that contains two parts. One part is editable (tags and letter) while the other part is the PDF version of the games (black and white and colored options).
I was out shopping and I purchased the following supplies to make this gift:
-sand buckets
-bubbles
-sidewalk chalk
-KoolAid single packs
-candy- I choose Fun Dip
-fun water bottles
In th
Sight Word Year Long Incentive Program
{Popcorn Words}
from the Fry List!
This packet is packed with over 60 pages of resources for you to teach, assess, and inspire students to learn sight words.
Through this fun rewards system, students will learn sight words and then earn rewards such as a movie, popcorn, candy, and even soda!
I have included the following in this packet:
• Popcorn graph for students to keep track of goals & progress
• Parent letter
• Quarterly rubrics (1st -4th)
• Fry
Polar Express Interactive Brochure and Story Recall Sheets
Inside this 6 part interactive brochure your students get to engage with the Polar Express story by responding to the following:
Title Page
Who was your favorite character? List 3 reasons why
Circle the adjectives to describe the hot chocolate
BELIEVE Acrostic Poem writing
Fill in the blanks to complete the story
My favorite part of the story was....
Inside this download you will also get 3 colorful sheets to use to identify the begin
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Experience
I started teaching in 2006 and I am currently a teacher.
I have taught K, 1, 2, 3rd, and tutored 4, 5, and 6th grade.
I'm presently a STEAM Teacher (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) for K-5 students.
Teaching style
Inquiry-based, hands-on, Collaborative Model
TECHNOLOGY!!!!
Awards & shining teacher moments
2006-2007 Technology Teacher of the Year
2012-2013 Teacher of the Year!
My own education history
Associates degree in Early Childhood Education at Ga Perimeter College.
Bachelor of Science and Education at Mercer University.
Master of Early Childhood Reading and Literacy at Walden University.
I completed my Specialist criteria at Walden University and then I will complete my Doctoral degree with Walden University in the area of Teacher Leadership within one year.
Additional biographical information
I live in Ga and I am married to my husband Greg. We have two children named Giovanni and Adrianna.
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