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With over 17 years of teaching experience in 1st and 2nd grades, I am dedicated to promoting equity, inclusion, and personalized learning. As an elementary equity and inclusion coach, I collaborated with educators to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities. I have served as the 504 Monitor, overseeing support plans for K-5 students, and facilitated as a Culturally Responsive Teacher trainer, empowering staff with strategies to create inclusive environments and materials. Additionally, I am passionate about creativity and drawing. I love sharing my clipart designs in hopes that they can help enhance learning materials and classroom aesthetics. I am passionate about including my experiences into everything I create and share!
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Each Kindness Reading Comprehension Anti Bully SEL Craft World Kindness Day
Teach your students about kindness, empathy, and inclusion with reading comprehension and writing activities for the story "Each Kindness" by Jacqueline Woodson. This guided reading unit has a theme of anti-bullying and kindness with over 15 different comprehension strategies focusing on lesson and moral. An interactive ripple effect craft will reinforce the learning of important anti-bully and kindness lessons. These story companion activities are perfect for small or whole group instruction
2nd - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+10
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
Autism Awareness Unit All My Stripes Activities SEL Book Companion Reading Comp
Help your students build Autism awareness, empathy, and comprehension skills with this meaningful All My Stripes book companion + nonfiction reader. Perfect for SEL-focused lessons, inclusion, and real-world connections. Build Autism Awareness & Acceptance with Meaningful Literacy Activities Support your students in understanding Autism while strengthening key reading comprehension skills with this engaging book companion for All My Stripes. This thoughtfully designed unit helps students expl
2nd - 3rd
Literature, Reading Strategies, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.7
+2
Ricky the Rock That Couldn't Roll Activities | Retell, Friendship, SEL & Reading
Bring story retelling to life with this engaging reading comprehension and writing unit based on the beloved mentor text Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll by Jay Miletsky. Students will practice retelling key events while exploring character, setting, problem, solution, and the important theme of friendship.Perfect for back-to-school lessons, classroom community building, social-emotional learning, and literacy instruction, this resource helps students strengthen comprehension skills while disc
2nd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.7
+2
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
Give Bees a Chance Author's Purpose Reading Comprehension Activities and Craft
Explore author's purpose while learning about bugs with the book, " Give Bees a Chance" by Bethany Barton. This reading comprehension unit has a theme of bugs and insects with a focus on the comprehension strategy of author's purpose while also reviewing schema, ask and answer questions, text connections, and more. These story companion activities are perfect for small or whole group instruction. Science extension activities for labeling the parts of an insect are also included. This engaging
2nd - 3rd
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Science
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+14
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
Strictly No Elephants Activities | Reading Comprehension | Book Companion | SEL
Looking for meaningful reading comprehension activities to accompany Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev? This engaging book companion helps students develop a deeper understanding of the story while exploring important themes of kindness, inclusion, empathy, friendship, acceptance, and belonging.Designed to support whole group, small group, literacy centers, or independent practice, this resource focuses on identifying the central message while reinforcing key reading comprehension skills th
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.1.3
, RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
+3
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
We Don't Eat Our Classmates Activities | Back to School Read Aloud & Craft
Help students strengthen their story retell skills while exploring the important themes of friendship, kindness, and empathy with this engaging companion resource for We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins.Designed to support reading comprehension and writing instruction, this book companion helps students identify and retell the key story elements while deepening their understanding of character traits, setting, problem and solution, and theme.Students will practice:► Retelling a story►
2nd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.7
+2
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
Narwhal Reading Comprehension | Non Fiction Text Features Diagram and Labels
Narwhal nonfiction reading comprehension unit with a focus on the non fiction text features of diagrams and labels. Comprehension activities to go along with the nonfiction mentor text, "A Day in the Life: Polar Animals Narwhal" by Katie Marsico. This Narwhal unit also comes with a printable small reader with the non fiction text features of diagrams, labels, captions, bold words, glossary, and index. Topics covered in the small reader are appearance, food, habitat, life cycle, diagra
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
, RI.2.4
+10
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
The Proudest Blue Activities | Reading Comprehension Kindness Anti-Bullying
Help students explore kindness, empathy, confidence, and inclusion with this engaging book companion for The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad. Through meaningful reading comprehension activities, students will reflect on themes of self-acceptance, courage, celebrating differences, and standing up to bullying while strengthening essential literacy skills.Perfect for whole group lessons, small groups, literacy centers, SEL instruction, Unity Day, Kindness Week, Anti-Bullying Month, or everyday ch
2nd - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Character Education
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+10
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes Activities Problem Solution
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes activities for reading comprehension and writing focus on the story elements of problem and solution while reviewing character and setting . This is a great lesson for introducing expectations while building a positive classroom community. Support your classroom management efforts by reviewing important lessons with engaging materials that also hit the standards. This engaging book companion unit includes:a unique craftwriting promptsgraphic organizersstory e
2nd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.7
+1
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
Nobody Hugs a Cactus Reading Comprehension Character Traits
Nobody Hugs a Cactus reading comprehension unit and craft examines character traits in the book, "Nobody Hugs a Cactus" by Carter Goodrich. Focus on feelings with guided reading and writing activities that also review comprehension strategies of story retelling, text connections, character analysis, problem and solution, setting, and more. This feelings-themed unit will help students identify character traits in the text they read. This engaging book companion unit includes:a unique craf
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
+6
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
Leonardo The Terrible Monster | Story Retell Reading Comprehension Activities
Leonardo the Terrible Monster reading comprehension and writing activities focus on story retell while reviewing character, setting, problem, and solution for the mentor text, "Leonardo The Terrible Monster" by Mo Willems. Use these activities to teach story retell in a fun way! This engaging book companion unit includes:a unique craftwriting promptsgraphic organizersstory element postersanchor chart headersfocused worksheets to deepen understanding of comprehension strategybook talk question
2nd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.7
+2
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
Dear Dragon Comprehension Character Perspective Read Aloud Books and Activities
This reading comprehension unit and craft examines character perspective with the book, "Dear Dragon" by Josh Funk. Learn about writing letters with reading comprehension and writing activities that also review comprehension strategies of text connections, author's purpose, character analysis, check for understanding, and story mapping. Bring fun letter writing activities to your classroom and learn more about your favorite characters with this focused and engaging guided reading unit. Th
2nd - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.3
, RL.1.7
+8
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
The Invisible Boy Activities Story Retell Reading Comprehension Activities
The Invisible Boy reading comprehension and writing activities focus on story retell while reviewing character, setting, problem, and solution for the mentor text, "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig. Use these activities to teach story retell in a fun way! This engaging book companion unit includes:a unique craftwriting promptsgraphic organizersstory element postersanchor chart headersfocused worksheets to deepen understanding of comprehension strategybook talk questionsparent connection mat
2nd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.7
+2
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
I Just Want to Do it My Way Reading Comprehension | Problem & Solution
This reading comprehension and writing unit focuses on the story elements of problem and solution while reviewing character and setting for the mentor text I Just Want to Do It My Way by Julia Cook. This is a great lesson for introducing expectations while building a positive classroom community. Support your classroom management efforts by reviewing important lessons with engaging materials that also hit the standards. This engaging book companion unit includes:a unique craftwriting prom
2nd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.7
+2
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
Room on the Broom Activities Halloween FREE resource Reading Comprehension
This FREE reading comprehension unit focuses on the comprehension strategy of character analysis for the mentor text Room on the Broom by: Julia Donaldson. Bring Halloween fun to your classroom through focused and engaging guided reading curriculum. Take a glimpse into my Reading Comprehension with a Purpose series with this free download. This engaging book companion unit includes:a unique craftwriting promptsgraphic organizersstory element postersanchor chart headersfocused worksheets to de
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.1.3
, RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
+3
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
Grumpy Monkey Reading Comprehension Activities Character Traits Lessons
This Grumpy Monkey reading comprehension unit and craft examines character traits in the book, "Grumpy Monkey" by Suzanne Lang. Focus on feelings with guided reading and writing activities that also review comprehension strategies of story retell, text connections, character analysis, problem and solution, setting, and more. This feelings themed unit will help students identify character traits in the text they read. This engaging book companion unit includes:a unique craftwriting prompts
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
+6
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
After the Fall Reading Comprehension Activities Book Companion
This growth mindset and goals setting themed reading comprehension and writing unit focuses on the comprehension skills of asking and answering questions, while reviewing character, setting, problem and solution, text connections and retell, using the mentor text, "After The Fall" by Dan Santat. This goal setting and growth mindset unit focuses on the importance of perseverance, hard work, apositive mindset, and celebration when setting and working towards goals. Also perfect for social-emoti
2nd - 3rd
Literature, Reading Strategies, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.7
+2
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
Hey, Little Ant Author's Purpose Reading Comprehension Activities and Craft
Explore author's purpose while learning about bugs with the book, " Hey, Little Ant" by Phillip M. Hoose. This reading comprehension unit has a theme of bugs and insects with a focus on the comprehension strategy of author's purpose while also reviewing schema, ask and answer questions, text connections, and more. These story companion activities are perfect for small or whole group instruction. Science extension activities for labeling the parts of an insect are also included. This engaging b
2nd - 3rd
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Science
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+14
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Comprehension and Read Aloud Book Activities
Teach students how to use context clues when learning new vocabulary with reading comprehension and writing activities for the mentor text, " The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors" by Drew Daywalt. Use context clues and vocabulary graphic organizers, mentor posters, and other support materials to guide students through the comprehension process using the IDEAS strategy. This engaging book companion unit includes:a unique craftwriting promptsgraphic organizersstory element postersanchor chart
2nd
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.3
, RL.1.7
+7
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal Reading Comprehension | Problem and Solution
This reading comprehension and writing unit focuses on the story elements of problem and solution while reviewing character and setting for the mentor text Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal by Jeanie Franz Ransom. This is a great lesson for introducing expectations while building a positive classroom community. Support your classroom management efforts by reviewing important lessons with engaging materials that also hit the standards. This engaging book companion unit includes:a unique c
2nd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.7
+2
Also included in: 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension & Writing Curriculum | Year-Long Bundle
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About the store
Experience
With over 17 years of teaching experience in 1st and 2nd grades, I am dedicated to promoting equity, inclusion, and personalized learning. As an elementary equity and inclusion coach, I collaborated with educators to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities. I have served as the 504 Monitor, overseeing support plans for K-5 students, and facilitated as a Culturally Responsive Teacher trainer, empowering staff with strategies to create inclusive environments and materials. Additionally, I am passionate about creativity and drawing. I love sharing my clipart designs in hopes that they can help enhance learning materials and classroom aesthetics. I am passionate about including my experiences into everything I create and share!
Teaching style
I like to have fun while learning with my students. Engagement is my goal to keep kids learning and hard behaviors at a minimum. There is a fun and interesting way to learn almost everything, so differentiation is key. The most important part of my day is to make sure all my kids feel unique, supported and important. I try my best to make connections with students daily, whether it is academically or in support of their social skill development. I also believe strongly in the value of home to school communication and I try to offer extensions to home in many of my resources.
Awards & shining teacher moments
* Educator of the year 2017
* Distinguished Teacher
My own education history
* Masters degree in Early Childhood Education
* K-5 Literacy Endorsement
* National Board Certified EMC Literacy
Additional biographical information
When I develop curriculum my focus is differentiation and engagement. I want to help teachers meet the needs of our diverse learners. Helping teachers meet the standards in unique and realistic ways is a priority of mine.
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