Lori McCoy

This book was created as a companion to the Core Knowledge Language Arts Second Grade Domain 12 Study on Fighting for a Cause (CKLA). It can accompany the listening and learning strand and makes for a great review at the conclusion of the study. It could also be completed as you are learning about the different people and their specific causes. The file can be printed single-sided or double-sided. Two student copies print per page. The book includes a cover page and a review on each of the fol

Have you been searching for a way to get your students' attention when it comes to important news in the classroom? If you have...then you must get a Light Box! What do you get? This GROWING BUNDLE of Light Box slides includes short notes about important school events, including: -Back to School Night -Math, Literacy, and Family Nights -Open House -PTA/PTO Meetings -Parent Conferences -Book Order, Homework, and Permission Slip Due Dates -School/Class Pictures -Awards Assembly -No School, Earl

This book was created as a companion to the Core Knowledge Language Arts Second Grade Domain Study on the Human Body. It can accompany the listening and learning strand and makes for a great review at the conclusion of the study. It could also be completed as you are learning about the different systems. The file can be printed single-sided or double-sided. Two student copies print per page. The book includes a cover page and a review on each of the following systems: muscular skeletal respir

Does it drive you crazy when you have to repeat the supplies needed for a project or assignment? If you're anything like me, then it must drive you nuts!!! So, I have created supply cards for all the supplies my students use on a regular basis in regular activities and special projects. I keep them in a special pocket on my whiteboard and pull them out as I instruct my students on which supplies they will need to complete the task at hand. Since they are laminated and have magnets on the back,

Have you been searching for a way to get your students' attention when it comes to important news in the classroom? If you have...then you must get a Light Box! What do you get? This set of Light Box slides includes these special holidays (numbers in parentheses represents number of different slides): -Valentine's Day (2) -Presidents' Day -Lincoln, Washington, MLK Jr. Birthdays -St. Patrick's Day -Easter (2) -Earth Day -Fall (2) -Halloween (3) -Thanksgiving -Christmas (3) -Winter (1) **These

Does it drive you crazy when you have to repeat the supplies needed for a project or assignment? If you're anything like me, then it must drive you nuts!!! So, I have created supply cards for all the supplies my students use on a regular basis in regular activities and special projects. I keep them in a special pocket on my whiteboard and pull them out as I instruct my students on which supplies they will need to complete the task at hand. Since they are laminated and have magnets on the back,

This is an easy, fun, and inexpensive back to school gift for your students. Students love the wiggly-eye rings used for guided reading, so now you can make a special gift for your students at the beginning of the year! What do you get? A ready-to-print PDF file and an editable Powerpoint file are both included. *You must have Microsoft PPT to edit the document. In order to match fonts, you must purchase the font sets from the sellers listed on the terms of use page. I attached the eye rings

These stations were created as an entry lesson into our Force and Motion Unit. Through exploration and experimentation, students were able to informally, but directly, interact with force, motion, direction, friction, speed, and more. The main purpose of the stations was to build prior knowledge that would allow the students to have a concrete example to connect to during vocabulary introduction the next day. The stations also supported team building since they rotated in groups and allowed for

When it comes to learning, practice is the key! Even and Odd Apple Sort is a fun, engaging activity that allows students to practice distinguishing between even and odd numbers. It comes with differentiated number cards that can be mixed together or used independently, allowing for many variations of the activity. The pack also includes two different key word anchor charts for even and odd and two additional anchor charts that display the addition and subtraction rules for determining if a sum

This product is a great tool for introducing the key vocabulary for urban, suburban, and rural communities. It would work great as part of a Social Studies or Geography Focus Wall. Each word is accompanied by a brief definition and pictures that help explain the key word. Each poster is 8.5" x 11" in size. Check back for additional key words!

Black & White Teacher Toolbox Labels Get organized with your own teacher toolbox! After giving up my teacher desk a few years ago, I realized I still needed a easily accessible place to store those small desk items that I use often, like paper clips, sharpies, and extra staples. This toolbox was the perfect fit for my items! I've included lots of various labels, but the template is also EDITABLE, so you can add labels as you see fit. *Notice-you must purchase the coordinating fonts separately

Does it drive you crazy when you have to repeat the supplies needed for a project or assignment? If you're anything like me, then it must drive you nuts!!! So, I have created supply labels for all the supplies my students use on a regular basis in regular activities and special projects. I keep them in a special pocket on my whiteboard and pull them out as I instruct my students on which supplies they will need to complete the task at hand. Since they are laminated and have magnets on the back

Do you have a hard time making sight word practice fun for your students? So did I...until I created these amazingly fun and engaging Go Fish cards! The next thing I knew, my students were clamoring to practice their sight words every day during our fluency time. It was fantastic! The game is set up like a traditional Go Fish game with students working to make pairs of sight words. The game is definitely easy to prepare and set up, and students take the lead! It works great for partners or as a

Words walls are a great resource for students. From sight words to spelling words to vocabulary words, this valuable resource will serve as a useful tool to students throughout the year. These letter cards can be used in a variety of ways, including alphabet display, bulletin boards, and word work centers. The cards show capital and lowercase form of each letter along with picture to represent each sound. They print 6 to a page, and the set includes 21 consonants, 5 short vowels, and 5 long vo

When it comes to learning, practice is the key! The Even and Odd Apple Sort Freebie is a fun, engaging activity that allows students to practice distinguishing between even and odd numbers. This FREEBIE includes one set of number cards (1-20), even and odd apple trees for sorting, and an answer page. This is just a small sampling of the Even and Odd Apple Sort! Interested in the FULL Even & Odd Apple Sort Pack??? It comes with differentiated number cards that can be mixed together or used ind

Do you have a hard time making sight word practice fun for your students? So did I...until I created these amazingly fun and engaging Go Fish cards! The next thing I knew, my students were clamoring to practice their sight words every day during our fluency time. It was fantastic! The game is set up like a traditional Go Fish game with students working to make pairs of sight words. The game is definitely easy to prepare and set up, and students take the lead! It works great for partners or as a

Do you have a hard time making sight word practice fun for your students? So did I...until I created these amazingly fun and engaging Go Fish cards! The next thing I knew, my students were clamoring to practice their sight words every day during our fluency time. It was fantastic! The game is set up like a traditional Go Fish game with students working to make pairs of sight words. The game is definitely easy to prepare and set up, and students take the lead! It works great for partners or as a

Unicorns are taking over...my Light Box! What do you get? This set comes with 4 original unicorn slide sets for your Light Box. ALSO INCLUDED: -printing and cutting directions (Please read carefully!) These are EASY PRINT-AND CUT slides that work perfect with light boxes found at most craft stores. My specific designs fit the light box from Heidi Swapp, but it has been tested in the Walmart Light Boxes and fits fine. I printed my slides on transparency film specific to my laser printer.

Do you have a hard time making sight word practice fun for your students? So did I...until I created these amazingly fun and engaging Go Fish cards! The next thing I knew, my students were clamoring to practice their sight words every day during our fluency time. It was fantastic! The game is set up like a traditional Go Fish game with students working to make pairs of sight words. The game is definitely easy to prepare and set up, and students take the lead! It works great for partners or as a

Do you have a hard time making sight word practice fun for your students? So did I...until I created these amazingly fun and engaging Go Fish cards! The next thing I knew, my students were clamoring to practice their sight words every day during our fluency time. It was fantastic! The game is set up like a traditional Go Fish game with students working to make pairs of sight words. The game is definitely easy to prepare and set up, and students take the lead! It works great for partners or as a