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United States Regions Project FREEBIE

By GinaC Teach

This project will give your students a chance to work cooperatively, be creative, practice research skills, and learn about the regions of the United States.Students will work in groups to research an assigned region of the U.S. then create a poster

Subjects:

Geography, Gifted and Talented, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Activities

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Digital Download PDF (51.22 MB)

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Back to School Student Information Cards

By GinaC Teach

Collect important information about your students on these Student Information Cards. I keep these cards in my classroom, so I have it at my finger tips. Email address, cell phone numbers, health or behavior concerns, and students' access to

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Classroom Forms

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Digital Download PDF (0.45 MB)

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The Pledge of Allegiance FREEBIE

By GinaC Teach

Everyday in our classrooms students are reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, but do they understand the words they are saying? This product includes suggestions for helping students understand the vocabulary and meaning. The graphic organizer will

Subjects:

U.S. History, Back to School, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Back from Winter Break FREEBIE

By GinaC Teach

Winter break is over and you're back to school! Get your kiddos thinking about their time off with this poster. Assign this during the week you return (great for morning work or center work) and then create a display in the classroom! Students can

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Digital Download PDF (9.35 MB)

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Classroom Poster Freebie: Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness

By GinaC Teach

Hang these posters in your classroom as a reminder to students of the traits that will make them good citizens in and out of the school setting. We use the three Rs as a school wide common language. The students know that wherever they go in our

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Staff

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, For Principals & Administrators

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Digital Download PDF (16.67 MB)

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FREE Beautiful Bookmarks for Open House

By GinaC Teach

In this Open House activity, students decorate one side of a bookmark with their favorite book. On Open House night, I ask the parents to decorate the other side with their favorite book growing up or a favorite book they have read with their

Subjects:

Reading, Back to School, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

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Digital Download PDF (11.04 MB)

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Summertime Fun Time Activity Calendar

By GinaC Teach

Here are 30 creative thinking activities to keep students' brains engaged this summer. Hand out the calendar at the end of the school year. Assign a specific number of activities to be completed by the fall and ask students to return the calendar

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Summer, End of Year

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Homework

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Digital Download PDF (15.83 MB)

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Spooky Island Map Project

By GinaC Teach

Here is a fun, spooky map activity perfect for October! After you complete your study of maps, challenge your students to create a Spooky Island. This freebie comes with the activity directions and a rubric for scoring. Your students will use their

Subjects:

Geography, Autumn, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

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Digital Download PDF (13.24 MB)

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Dress Like A Pilgrim

By GinaC Teach

The Pilgrims loved colorful clothing. They didn't wear black and silver buckles as is often portrayed. Students will read a short piece of informational text and then label the clothing of a Pilgrim boy and girl based on the article. Students will

Subjects:

Thanksgiving, Autumn, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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Interview with a Word Freebie

By GinaC Teach

Have some vocabulary fun! Students will have the chance to interview a vocabulary word with these thought provoking questions. For an additional activity, students can write their own interview questions and work with a partner to answer them. I

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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FREE Snow Much Fun Pack

By GinaC Teach

Have the winter blahs? Try some of these engaging critical and creative thinking activities. I have included a word scramble, analogies, story starters, a Secret Snowman gift exchange form, and a winter bingo game.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Winter

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (17.13 MB)

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Text Codes for Reading Passages

By GinaC Teach

I use these text codes for my weekly reading homework. Students work with one reading passage all week coding text, highlighting vocabulary, illustrating the passage, etc. Included in this freebie are the text codes for literature and informational

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Homework, Printables

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Zombie Zingers FREEBIE

By GinaC Teach

Students will be thinking creatively this Halloween with these spooky analogies. Thinking about word relationships will improve vocabulary with this October freebie! Try it for morning work, collaboration and discussion, Word Work time, or

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Autumn, Halloween

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (10.10 MB)

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Winter Spell by Number

By GinaC Teach

Add this game to your Word Work center for some good winter fun! Spell by Number is a spelling board game that works with any list. It's perfect for differentiating and meeting the needs of all levels of spellers in your classroom. Directions

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

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Digital Download PDF (4.80 MB)

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Words by Number Summer Freebie

By GinaC Teach

Looking for a way to differentiate spelling and/or vocabulary practice? Then this is the product for you! This spring/summer themed board works with a list of 15 spelling/vocabulary words. Students create their lists. Partners exchange lists

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Phonics

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Games

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Digital Download PDF (8.48 MB)

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MLK Brain Booster Freebie

By GinaC Teach

Creative thinking boosts problem solving skills, allows kids to express themselves, and gives them a chance to expand their thinking. Brain Boosters are a great way to practice creative thinking. This MLK Brain Booster has 2 printables that have

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented, Martin Luther King Day

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (13.30 MB)

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Zombie Zingers for March FREEBIE

By GinaC Teach

Students will be focus on March with these spring time analogies. Thinking about word relationships will improve vocabulary and have your kids thinking critically. Try it for morning work, collaboration and discussion, Word Work time, or

Subjects:

Vocabulary, St. Patrick's Day, Spring

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (7.07 MB)

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Holiday Gift Idea: Silver Packages Freebie

By GinaC Teach

I can not let a year go by without doing this activity with my students. Using the book Silver Packages by Cynthia Rylant, students write letters to family members giving them thanks for something they have done or taught them. These heartfelt

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities

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Digital Download PDF (14.79 MB)

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Spring Time Word Category Practice

By GinaC Teach

Categorizing is a skill that gives young learners the ability to organize and structure their world. It helps students problem solve and gives them a basis for processing, remembering, and integrating new information. In this freebie, students get

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (7.39 MB)

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FREEBIE: Famous Men and Women in History Cards

By GinaC Teach

I created these cards to accompany my "All About" Posters for Great Ladies and Great Men. Cut the cards apart and place in a "hat" for random selection or assign students a specific person or allow them to choose for themselves.There are 36 women

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

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Digital Download PDF (0.21 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been an elementary teacher for over 30 years! I have taught grades 2, 3, and 4, but have spent most of my years in 3rd and 4th. I currently teach a 3rd grade gifted/high achiever class, but I have had experience with ESE and ESOL students over the years. Please follow me at http://beachsandplans.blogspot.com/

MY TEACHING STYLE

My lessons and classroom activities provide students with opportunities to think, create, collaborate, and assess their own learning. My goal is to create independent, life-long learners and thinkers!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certified, National Writing Project Teacher Consultant, South Florida Writing Project Teacher Leader, CRISS Trained, New Educator Support Coach, Member of Teaching American History Grant

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS in Elementary Ed, Gifted, ESOL, & ESE endorsed, National Board Certified.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have been married for over 20 years. We have a fantastic son and a beautiful daughter. My hubby and I work in the same elementary school and have for many years! Besides teaching, my loves include my fur babies, the beach, crafting, crocheting, reading, and just hanging out with my family and friends!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Drama, Math Test Prep, Australian History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community

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