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Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
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Marti has been teaching in a 3rd - 5th Grade instructional special education classroom for almost seven years. The students in her classroom have a variety of learning styles and are absolutely a lot of fun! Anna is a 2nd Grade teacher in a 1:1 iPad classroom. She loves finding new and fun ways to engage her students using technology and decorating and organizing her classroom to make it a warm and welcoming space!
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Preview of Informational Text: December Holidays | Reading Comprehension Passages/Questions

Informational Text: December Holidays | Reading Comprehension Passages/Questions

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Informational Text: December Holidays! is a comprehensive packet that contains 10 informational learning activities on the symbols and aspects of the December holidays of Christmas and Hanukkah. Each sheet requires students to read and answer key details and includes the “I can” statement: I can read and answer key details about (that element of December holidays). Most sheets also include a text element such as a chart or glossary, many times with a question requiring its use. Informational te
Preview of Informational Text: Animals | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

Informational Text: Animals | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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Informational Text: Animals is a comprehensive packet contains 20 informational learning activities on a variety of animals and a graphic organizer with special report paper so students can write their own animal reports. Now in a new and improved design! Each sheet requires students to read and answer key details focused on the animal type, habitat, diet, and body attributes and includes the “I can” statement: I can read and answer key details about (the featured animal). Each sheet also includ
Preview of Informational Text: Endangered Animals | Reading Comprehension Passages/Question

Informational Text: Endangered Animals | Reading Comprehension Passages/Question

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Informational Text: Endangered Animals is a comprehensive packet that contains 15 informational, non-fiction learning activities on a variety of endangered animals. Each sheet requires students to read and answer key details focused on the animal, threats and conservation or consequences and includes the “I can” statement: I can read and answer key details about (the featured animal). Please see Preview for more details. Packet features: * Versatile use: use as a mini reading lesson focused on
Preview of Informational Text: Cat and Dog Freebie Reading Comprehension Passages Questions

Informational Text: Cat and Dog Freebie Reading Comprehension Passages Questions

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Informational Text: Cat and Dog Freebie is a free packet containing 2 informational learning activities on a British Shorthair cat and a French Bulldog (Frenchie). Each sheet requires students to read and answer key details focused on the history, personality, and body attributes and includes the “I can” statement: I can read and answer key details about (the featured animal). Each sheet also includes a text element such as a chart or glossary and a question requiring its use. Versatile Use:
Preview of Informational Text: Thanksgiving | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

Informational Text: Thanksgiving | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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“Informational Text: Thankgiving Who, What, When, Where?” is a 26 page comprehensive packet that contains 10 informational learning activities using a variety of formats - newsletter, email, posters, a glossary page, a how-to text, a recipe, pictograph, Venn diagram and an informational article all centered on Thankgiving! Each sheet requires students to read and find evidence in the text to nswer key details from that informational text. Versatile use: use as a mini reading lesson focused on
Preview of Informational Text: Halloween | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

Informational Text: Halloween | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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Informational Text: Halloween Who? What? Where? When? contains 10 informational reading comprehension passages and questions on a variety of text features. Each sheet also includes a text element such as a chart, diagram, or glossary and questions requiring its use. Versatile Use: ★ Use as a mini-reading lesson focused on key details or text elements to increase reading of informational text. ★ Use as center work, for early finishers, as homework or as assessments. Teach and give students
Preview of Mindful Thoughts Journal: Spring Break/Being Present Mindfulness Activities

Mindful Thoughts Journal: Spring Break/Being Present Mindfulness Activities

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The Mindful Thoughts Journal is filled with daily mindfulness activities for students to help them develop a growth mindset. Each monthly journal focuses on a different character education concept and reflection to build social emotional-learning skill. Spring Break focuses on the topic of being present and seizing the day. Students will think about strategies they can use for making the most of each day. The Mindful Thoughts Journal is filled with mindfulness activities for students that are de
Preview of Mindful Thoughts Journal: September/Respect - Mindfulness / SEL Journal

Mindful Thoughts Journal: September/Respect - Mindfulness / SEL Journal

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Welcome to the Mindful Thoughts Journal, where we help students develop social emotional skills and a growth mindset through daily mindfulness activities. Each month, we focus on a different character education concept and reflection to build social emotional learning skills. September is all about respect - students will explore what it means to be respectful, how it feels to be respected, and ways to show respect to others. But our journal isn't just limited to September - it's designed to be
Preview of Mindful Thoughts Journal Bundle: Mindfulness / SEL Journal

Mindful Thoughts Journal Bundle: Mindfulness / SEL Journal

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Are you looking for a way to give your students the support they need to develop a growth mindset, increase their mindfulness and build important social emotional skills? Look no further than the Mindful Thoughts Bundle! This amazing bundle includes engaging journals that are designed to spark your students' creativity and help them learn essential skills. Plus, when you purchase the bundle, you'll save big compared to buying the journals individually. Don't miss out on this incredible opportuni
Preview of Informational Text: Thanksgiving Pilgrim | Reading Comprehension Passages

Informational Text: Thanksgiving Pilgrim | Reading Comprehension Passages

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Informational Text: Thanksgiving - A Pilgrim's Life is a 23 page comprehensive packet contains 9 informational learning activities on the Pilgrims, their voyage on the Mayflower, their work to build a colony in North America and aspects of their lives. The packet also includes two front and back cover options so that students can bind their work together to create a book with their work as well as special a graphic organizer and report paper so students can extend their exploration of Pilgrim li
Preview of Informational Text: Holiday Lights | Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions

Informational Text: Holiday Lights | Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions

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“Informational Text: Holiday Lights - Who, What, When, Where?” is a comprehensive packet that contains 11 informational learning activities using a variety of formats - newsletter, email, posters, a glossary page, a how-to text, a recipe, pictograph, and Venn diagram, all centered on December holidays! Seven are focused on Christmas, two are focused on Chanukah and two are how-to texts with a snow theme. Each sheet requires students to read and find evidence in the text to nswer key details f
Preview of Informational Text: Presidents | Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions

Informational Text: Presidents | Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions

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Informational Text: Presidents is a 32-page comprehensive packet contains informational learning activities on ten United States presidents. Each nonfiction sheet requires students to read evidence-based text and answer key details focused on the lives, work, and accomplishments of United States presidents. Each sheet also includes an "I can" statement as well as a text element such as a chart or glossary, often with a question requiring its use. The packet also contains a timeline for students
Preview of Mindful Thoughts Journal: November/Thankfulness Mindfulness Activities

Mindful Thoughts Journal: November/Thankfulness Mindfulness Activities

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Welcome to the Mindful Thoughts Journal, where daily mindfulness activities help students develop a growth mindset and build important social emotional learning skills. Each monthly journal focuses on a different character education concept and reflection, with November's theme being thankfulness and gratitude. Students will think about what it means to be grateful and what they are thankful for. These journals are designed to be flexible and can be used in any month, with fall-themed designs th
Preview of Math Warm Ups Boom Cards™ Bundle | Digital Task Cards | Addition | Subtraction

Math Warm Ups Boom Cards™ Bundle | Digital Task Cards | Addition | Subtraction

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Daily Math Warm Ups Boom Cards™ give students the practice they need to maintain basic math skills. These digital task cards target counting, addition, subtraction, measurement, counting coins and telling time. Quick practice - 3 skills targeted each day, designed to be done quickly so that time to learn new skills is maximized! Differentiated - 2 levels to better meet students’ needs! We have included 23 cards in each set to allow your students to practice this same set many, many times! Random
Preview of Mindful Thoughts Journal: December/Generosity Mindfulness Activities for Student

Mindful Thoughts Journal: December/Generosity Mindfulness Activities for Student

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Welcome to the Mindful Thoughts Journal, a fun and engaging tool for students to develop their growth mindset and social emotional learning skills through daily mindfulness activities. Each monthly journal focuses on a different character education concept to encourage reflection and growth. December's theme is generosity, and students will think about what it means to be generous with their words and actions. The journal includes prompts for recording emotions, expressing gratitude, tracking b
Preview of Informational Text Bundle | Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Questions

Informational Text Bundle | Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Questions

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Informational Text Bundle is filled with engaging and FUN informational text passages and comprehension questions that get kids excited to read informational texts! The activities in this BUNDLE can be used for morning work, homework, group work, centers, and more! The best part is that there is little to no prep! The informational texts in this bundle teach and give students practice: * answering questions with key details using Common Core focused informational text * using text elements s
Preview of Mindfulness Journal October Uniqueness Mindfulness Activities for Students SEL

Mindfulness Journal October Uniqueness Mindfulness Activities for Students SEL

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Introducing the Mindful Thoughts Journal - a fun and engaging way for students to develop their mindfulness, social emotional learning and growth mindset! Each month, students will focus on a different character education concept and complete daily reflection activities to build their skills. October's theme is all about uniqueness - students will explore how everyone is unique and yet similar in their own ways. These mindfulness activities are designed to be flexible, so you can use them any mo
Preview of MONEY: Anchor charts | Foldable | Printable Practice Sheets

MONEY: Anchor charts | Foldable | Printable Practice Sheets

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MONEY contains everything you need to get your students started learning about, and working with, money. All materials support Common Core Standard, Math.2.MD.C.8: MONEY INCLUDES: - 8 Anchor Charts * Coin identification; value – quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies each have their own chart * $1 charts – show how many of each coin it takes to equal $1 * Teach then post for students’ reference - 3 Mini-Anchor Charts * Equivalency charts – show each coin’s relative value
Preview of Informational Text: Brr! Animals! | Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions

Informational Text: Brr! Animals! | Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions

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Informational Text: Brr! Animals! contains informational learning activities on a ten arctic animals. Each sheet requires students to read and answer key details focused on the animal type, habitat, diet and body attributes. Each sheet also includes a text element such as a glossary or chart and a question requiring its use. Versatile use: use as a mini reading lesson focused on key details or text elements, to increase reading of informational text, as center work, early finishers, homework an
Preview of Mindful Thoughts Journal: January/Self Awareness Mindfulness Activities

Mindful Thoughts Journal: January/Self Awareness Mindfulness Activities

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The Mindful Thoughts Journal is filled with daily mindfulness activities for students to help them develop a growth mindset. Each monthly journal focuses on a different character education concept and reflection to build social emotional-learning skill. January focuses on the topic of self awareness. Students will think about how their choices affect who they are and others. The Mindful Thoughts Journal is filled with mindfulness activities for students that are designed to be flexible and can
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About the store

Experience

Marti has been teaching in a 3rd - 5th Grade instructional special education classroom for almost seven years. The students in her classroom have a variety of learning styles and are absolutely a lot of fun! Anna is a 2nd Grade teacher in a 1:1 iPad classroom. She loves finding new and fun ways to engage her students using technology and decorating and organizing her classroom to make it a warm and welcoming space!

Teaching style

Learning should be engaging and fun! We strive for hands on learning and a classroom climate where all students feel a sense of belonging and success.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Our biggest honor is watching our students feel successful and believe they can do great things.

My own education history

Marti has a M.A.T. (Masters of Arts in Teaching) from National Louis University and LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist) certification as well as a B.F.A. (Bachelors in Fine Art) from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Anna has a Masters in Elementary Education from Indiana University. She has student teaching experience in New Zealand as well as near Indianapolis. In addition, she holds a bachelors degree in International Business from Illinois State University.

Additional biographical information

We recently changed our store name from Bee's Knees to Edunista. More info coming soon :) Follow us here and on our blog for ideas and learning activities: edunista.com "I carry the sun in a golden cup. The moon in a silver bag. - William Bulter Yeats (Those Dancing Days are Gone)".