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- 40 years in the field of education: - 34 years as a classroom teacher. - 1 year experience as a Highly Skilled Educator for the Kentucky Department of Education, serving assigned school to improve instruction and assessment. - 5 years serving as a resource teacher
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Preview of Revolutionary War Escape Room | The Winter at Valley Forge

Revolutionary War Escape Room | The Winter at Valley Forge

A fun and educational history escape room idea for your classroom. All printable materials provided for your middle school U.S. History class to experience Winter at Valley Forge with Washington’s Army. Your 5th – 8th grade students will perform learning tasks and earn puzzle pieces of an escape key that will enable them to to get out of the Time Machine and back to the comforts of home! This resource is complete with photo booth signs and prop suggestions to commemorate their success! Includ
Preview of Roman Civilization Escape Room | Ancient Rome Activity

Roman Civilization Escape Room | Ancient Rome Activity

A great fun and educational history escape room for your World Civilization classroom. All printable materials provided for your middle school class to review the Ancient Roman Civilization as they attempt to escape from the catacombs of Rome. Your 5th – 8th grade students will perform l earning tasks to earn the key to escape! The tasks will ask students to: classify various statements as to criteria of government as a republic or an empire controlled by a emperorUnscramble words to identify
Preview of Mathematics Second Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Mathematics Standards

Mathematics Second Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Mathematics Standards

Teach your students to track and reflect on their own progress in meeting learning targets using these bright and colorful PRINT and GO I CAN STATEMENTS. Post the revised Kentucky Mathematics Standards in student-friendly language incorporating content-related vocabulary. Kentucky teachers are now required to use the new Mathematics Standards as the basis of their curricula and instruction. Communicating these goals through the posting of student-friendly “I can” statements in the classroom he
Preview of Second Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Reading and Writing Standards

Second Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Reading and Writing Standards

Teach your students to track and reflect on their own progress in meeting learning targets using these bright and colorful PRINT and GO I CAN STATEMENTS. Post the revised Kentucky Reading and Writing standards in student-friendly language incorporating content-related vocabulary. Kentucky teachers are now required to use the new Reading/Writing Standards as the basis of their curricula and instruction. Communicating these goals through the posting of student-friendly “I can” statements in the
Preview of Fifth Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Revised Social Studies Standards

Fifth Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Revised Social Studies Standards

Want to teach your students to track and reflect on their own progress in meeting learning targets? Use these bright and colorful PRINT and GO I CAN STATEMENTS to post the revised Kentucky Social Studies Standards in student-friendly language. In August, 2019, Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies were adopted and Kentucky teachers and schools are now required to use the  KAS for Social Studies  as the basis of their curricula and instruction. Communicating these goals through
Preview of Kentucky Derby Math and History Task Cards

Kentucky Derby Math and History Task Cards

Use these great NO PREP, print-and-go Math Task Cards with a Derby Day theme in your fourth - fifth grade math class to keep instruction moving and celebrate the Derby. Select from the 20 cards to find appropriate tasks using addition,subtraction, multiplication and division problems , all while solving word problems with a Derby theme! Cards can be used in a variety of ways, such as: individual or group workmath centers or stationsbellworkexit slipsGallery Walkswork for early finishersCards a
Preview of American History  Exit Slip or Bellwork Journal with 200 prompts

American History Exit Slip or Bellwork Journal with 200 prompts

Exit slips and bellwork are great strategies to check student understanding and provide opportunities for reflection of your U.S. History content. If you’re tired of spending valuable time coming up with new prompts each day use these great timesaving journal prompts! This journal provides a page of prompts for each week of the school year. Items range from questions that are designed to: · summarize content · rate their level of understanding · demonstrate knowledge of U.S. History vocabulary
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr.  Math and History Activities

Martin Luther King Jr. Math and History Activities

Engaging interdisciplinary activity for MLK Day! This math and history task card resource is a great print-and-go addition to your lesson plans. Students review the biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. as they complete math problems for upper elementary school and middle school. This versatile resource can be used for Martin Luther King Day, but can be used for Civil Rights units and Black History Month as well. Make sure to check out the Preview included above for more details on this p
Preview of First Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Reading and Writing Standards

First Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Reading and Writing Standards

Teach your students to track and reflect on their own progress in meeting learning targets using these bright and colorful PRINT and GO I CAN STATEMENTS. Post the revised Kentucky Reading and Writing standards in student-friendly language incorporating content-related vocabulary. Kentucky teachers are now required to use the new Reading/Writing Standards as the basis of their curricula and instruction. Communicating these goals through the posting of student-friendly “I can” statements in the
Preview of Reading or Library Activity Blind Date with a Book!

Reading or Library Activity Blind Date with a Book!

Add this resource to your reading or library class when love is in the air in February and watch your students fall in love with reading! Increase your students’ interest in reading and make them eager to visit your library or bookshelves. This NO PREP activity is perfect for middle-school and all materials to get started are provided in this resource by Kidcentric Teaching and Learning. February can be a perfect time to get your 6-9th graders involved in this activity, but it can be a great a
Preview of Mathematics First Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Mathematics Standards

Mathematics First Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Mathematics Standards

Teach your students to track and reflect on their own progress in meeting learning targets using these bright and colorful PRINT and GO I CAN STATEMENTS. Post the revised Kentucky Mathematics Standards in student-friendly language incorporating content-related vocabulary. Kentucky teachers are now required to use the new Mathematics Standards as the basis of their curricula and instruction. Communicating these goals through the posting of student-friendly “I can” statements in the classroom he
Preview of Fifth Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Reading and Writing Standards

Fifth Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Reading and Writing Standards

Teach your students to track and reflect on their own progress in meeting learning targets using these bright and colorful PRINT and GO I CAN STATEMENTS. Post the revised Kentucky Reading and Writing standards in student-friendly language incorporating content-related vocabulary. Kentucky teachers are now required to use the new Reading/Writing Standards as the basis of their curricula and instruction. Communicating these goals through the posting of student-friendly “I can” statements in the
Preview of Mathematics Fifth Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Mathematics Standards

Mathematics Fifth Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Mathematics Standards

Teach your students to track and reflect on their own progress in meeting learning targets using these bright and colorful PRINT and GO I CAN STATEMENTS. Post the revised Kentucky Mathematics Standards in student-friendly language incorporating content-related vocabulary. Kentucky teachers are now required to use the new Mathematics Standards as the basis of their curricula and instruction. Communicating these goals through the posting of student-friendly “I can” statements in the classroom he
Preview of Fourth Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Revised Social Studies Standards

Fourth Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Revised Social Studies Standards

Want to teach your 4th graders to track and reflect on their own progress in meeting learning targets? Use these bright and colorful PRINT and GO I CAN STATEMENTS to post the revised Kentucky Social Studies Standards in student-friendly language. In August, 2019, Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies were adopted and Kentucky teachers and schools are now required to use the  KAS for Social Studies  as the basis of their curricula and instruction. Communicating these goals throug
Preview of Primary and Secondary Sources Escape Room Activity with BOOM CARDS

Primary and Secondary Sources Escape Room Activity with BOOM CARDS

Just getting into Digital Learning and need resources? This BOOM CARD packet includes 32 slides engaging students in grades 6-8 in reviewing the fundamentals of Primary and Secondary Sources using this fun digital activity. This fast-paced, NO PREP digital task card activity can be played on PCs, iPads, tablets, smartphones and is self-grading with immediate feedback! Topics include basic facts about Identifying, Categorizing, and Analyzing Primary Sources using multiple choice, true
Preview of Revolutionary War Escape from Valley Forge | Digital Activity

Revolutionary War Escape from Valley Forge | Digital Activity

In this fast-paced fun escape room, students have been teleported back in time to the Revolutionary War and the winter of 1778.  They look around and see they are surrounded by freezing temperatures, disease, and rat-infested cabins and tents.  They realize they are at Valley Forge during the terrible winter of 1777-1778.  Their goal is escape from the past and find their way back to the future and cellphones, fast food and Netflix by competing 4 tasks and earning their way back! Four tasks wi
Preview of Halloween Language Arts Escape Room

Halloween Language Arts Escape Room

Want to use the energy and excitement of Halloween in a positive instructional activity? Welcome to our NO PREP, Print-and-Go Escape Room Adventure where your students review important Language Arts standards as they find their way out of the Haunted House! Students earn four puzzle pieces to the Escape Key by working in cooperative groups to complete f our tasks related to 4th grade Language Arts. Language Arts ELA Standard topics addressed in the tasks are: Identifying and using prepos
Preview of Primary Source Middle Ages Escape Adventure | The Black Plague

Primary Source Middle Ages Escape Adventure | The Black Plague

Guaranteed to excite and engage your students as they learn about primary sources! In this 100% fun escape room activity, students are introduced to a series of tasks that lead them to escape from Professor Fiddlestick's Time Machine which has transported the class to 1348 and the Black Death! Perfect for Middle School history classes as they learn about use of primary and secondary historical sources. As students complete each task and learn more about sources and their importance in provi
Preview of Kindergarten "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Reading and Writing Standards

Kindergarten "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Reading and Writing Standards

Teach your students to track and reflect on their own progress in meeting learning targets using these bright and colorful PRINT and GO I CAN STATEMENTS. Post the revised Kentucky Reading and Writing standards in student-friendly language incorporating content-related vocabulary. Kentucky teachers are now required to use the new Reading/Writing Standards as the basis of their curricula and instruction. Communicating these goals through the posting of student-friendly “I can” statements in the
Preview of Third Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Revised Social Studies Standards

Third Grade "I Can" Statements for KY NEW Revised Social Studies Standards

Help your third graders to track and reflect on their own progress in meeting learning targets by use these bright and colorful PRINT and GO I CAN STATEMENTS to post the revised Kentucky Social Studies Standards. In August, 2019, Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies were adopted and Kentucky teachers and schools are now required to use the  KAS for Social Studies  as the basis of their curricula and instruction. Communicating these goals through the posting of student-friendly “
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About the store

Experience

- 40 years in the field of education: - 34 years as a classroom teacher. - 1 year experience as a Highly Skilled Educator for the Kentucky Department of Education, serving assigned school to improve instruction and assessment. - 5 years serving as a resource teacher

Teaching style

Follow my career from a teacher-centered classroom to a kid-centered classroom and find out how the transformation created purpose and joy in the profession I love!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Ashland Oil Golden Apple Educator Award Kentucky Council of the Social Studies Outstanding Teacher Award Kentucky Department of Education Highly Skilled Educator Boyd County Public Schools Teacher Hall of Fame Oasis School Public Relations Award

My own education history

B.A. Degree in Secondary Education (English major) - Marshall University M.A. Degree in Education - Morehead State University

Additional biographical information

Training in - History Alive Strategies - Thoughtful Classroom Strategies - Professional Learning Communities training through Solution Tree - Standards Setting Committees - Literacy Design Collaborative Training