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Perfect Handwriting Paper

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

"I Have Beautiful Handwriting!" Paper is the end-all, be-all answer to so many needs! I developed this product for one special little boy, after weeks of researching highlighted occupational therapy handwriting paper. NONE of them have a line below

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Writing, Occupational Therapy, Handwriting

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Not Grade Specific

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Printables

$5.00

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National Visual Arts & SC 2017 Visual Arts Standards "I Can" Statements

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

All pages are arranged, for your printing convenience, with the 2014 National Art Educators’ Association (NAEA) National Core Visual Arts Standards Categories, followed by the national standards, in numerical order. Next are the 2017 South Carolina

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Arts, Visual Arts

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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

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Assessment, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Addition Jeopardy! Second Grade Interactive PowerPoint Game

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

Addition Jeopardy is perfect for reviewing 2-digit and 3-digit addition, with and without regrouping! The realistic-looking PowerPoint game includes 30 addition problems in the following categories: Without Regrouping With Regrouping Double

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Math, Arithmetic, Mental Math

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2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Games, Centers

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Visual Arts Elementary Grade-Level Standards "I Can" Statements

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

The 2014 National Art Educators’ Association (NAEA) National Core Visual Arts elementary grade level standards (pre-K– fifth), written as “I Can” statements, in numerical order. Next are the 2017 South Carolina Visual Arts Standards, which are not

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Arts, Visual Arts

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

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Professional Documents, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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$Subtraction Math & ELA Activity & Station: Elevator Magic$

Subtraction Math & ELA Activity & Station: Elevator Magic

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

This activity and station work accompanies the book Elevator Magic by Stuart J. Murphy. Students will engage in hands on use of "elevator buttons" (as a number line) to subtract, while Ben and his mom travel down the elevator. Students will then

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Basic Operations, Word Problems, Writing

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1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Centers

$3.00

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Art Studio Habits of Mind "I Can" Statements

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

The following pages are arranged, for your printing convenience, with the 2013 Eight Studio Habits of Mind (SHoM), based on Studio Thinking 2 (Hetland, et al; 2013) in three formats. First are full page representations of the studio habits. Next are

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Visual Arts, Graphic Arts

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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, ...

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Assessment, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Subtraction Jeopardy! Second Grade Interactive PowerPoint Game

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

Subtraction Jeopardy is perfect for reviewing 2-digit and 3-digit subtraction, with and without regrouping! The realistic-looking PowerPoint game includes 30 subtraction problems in the following second grade categories: More on Top More on the

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Math, Arithmetic

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

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PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Centers

$5.00

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My Weather Journal - a complete weather unit

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

This file includes over 20 pages. The adorable, full-color Student Weather Journal includes vocabulary, weather symbols, a water cycle song and diagram, 4 weather experiments with directions and recording sheets. The Student Weather Journal can be

Subjects:

Measurement, Earth Sciences, Writing

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

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Mayflower Facts for your Anchor Chart

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

See my blog for more details on making your own Mayflower anchor chart. These facts were "discovered" by my second graders, through reading Three Young Pilgrims by Cheryl Harness.

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Thanksgiving

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.00

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Auntie Claus Common Core Christmas Unit

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

With 49 pages, you'll get three weeks of teaching from Elise Primavera's fabulous Auntie Claus series of books. Her witty, fresh holiday stories are beautifully illustrated, and contain a wonderful message for your students, "It is far better to

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Tools for Common Core

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2^nd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$10.00

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Amelia Bedelia Reading & Language Arts Mini Unit

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

It's Amelia Bedelia's 50th Birthday this year, and I've just cooked up another fun mini-unit to help celebrate. You'll receive lesson plans for three days of reading and language arts, including multiple-meaning words, the three sounds of the

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Reading, Grammar, Spelling

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Printables

$4.00

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Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor Mini-Unit

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

This three day unit incorporates reading, word work, and social studies with fun hands-on activities your students will love! Amelia Bedelia is running for mayor, allowing your students to discover, or review, the electoral process, local

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Balanced Literacy, Elections - Voting, Government

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$4.00

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Amelia Bedelia's First Apple Pie Mini Unit

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

My favorite Amelia Bedelia unit yet - these are my best selling products, and this one is the best yet! This common core mini-unit addresses ELA standards in grades k-2, as well as a few math and science standards, relating to matter, changes in

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Reading, Autumn, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$4.00

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Animal Classification & Characteristics Posters

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

Six full-color posters with important information about each of the major classifications of animals, including common characteristics.

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Biology

Grades:

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

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Printables, Posters

$2.00

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Addition with Regrouping Game

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

"Sha-Zam! Addition Edition" is played much like Kaboom. Enjoy this two- to three-digit practice game with small groups, partners, or individually. All game cards, instructions for students and teacher directions for quick and easy set-up are

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Math, Mental Math

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Printables, Games

$3.00

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Subtraction Strategies & Practice

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

Subtraction Animal Action Includes: Strategy Posters, Thinking Maps, Work Mats, and Practice for Two-Digit Subtraction With and Without Regrouping These strategies and work mats are intended as introductory materials for you to teach subtractions

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Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Mental Math

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Printables, Posters

$5.50

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End-of-Year Class Superlative Awards

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

With 46 awards, every student is a winner! Each certificate is bright, fun, and special. The whole bundle, easy to print, sign, and go. With character and academic awards, there's something for everyone. Awards Include: Friendliest Kindest Most

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For All Subjects, End of Year

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

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Printables

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Guided Reading Teacher Prompting Cards

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

Guided Reading Prompting Cards can be used as reminders to effective prompting during guided reading lessons. Add to your Guided Reading notebook, your Teacher Planner, or mount on card stock, laminate, and hang on a wall nearby your small group

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Early Intervention

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Professional Documents, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

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Life Cycle of a Snowman with Lab Instructions and Recording Sheets

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

This lab experience is NOT my original work, but that of Louise Morgan, of www.frugalteacher.com. I have added my own set of instructions for children to use, along with recording sheets for them to record their hypotheses, observations, and

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Math, Measurement, Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.25 MB)

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Animal Mega Pack

By Smarter Balanced Teaching

My Animal Mega Pack includes the following, worth $23 if bought separately: Animal Classification & Characteristics Posters Animal Report Notes Animal Report PowerPoint Template Habitats Unit with Graphic Organizers Insect Project and

Subjects:

Math, Science, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$10.00

Digital Download ZIP (14.67 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching since 1996. People always ask, "What do you teach?" I always answer, "Children." I've taught children from kindergarten through fifth grade, and can honestly say that I've loved each one! Though we can try to teach subjects, lessons, or even objectives, what we all really do is love and teach children!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love to have fun with my students, keeping them engaged through hands-on activities, singing, technology, movement, and creative arts. I tell my kiddos I'm crazy, and that they can be, too. We have tons of fun and learning in my classroom!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the Year, 2000 Reading Teacher of the Year, 2001 Exemplary Writing Teacher of the Year, 2002

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master of Elementary Education, Converse College Bachelor of Arts, Advertising and P.R., University of South Carolina

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I'm a wife, mother, certified elementary teacher, TAB art teacher, and full-time learner in Greenville, SC. To learn more, follow me at www.smarterbalancedteacher.com

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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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies - History, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Specialty), Life Skills, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Handwriting, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics

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