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I am an elementary school teacher with over 25 years of experience. I have a master's degree in special education. I am the co-director of a summer tutoring camp. I am also a published author. Get free decodable readers + teaching tools here: sparkingcreativitynow (dot) com
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Preview of Spanish Decodable Books / Lecturas básicas en español

Spanish Decodable Books / Lecturas básicas en español

Spanish Decodable Books - Libros decodificables en español created for bilingual and dual language students. Estos libros decodificables para aprender a leer en español estan listos para imprimir!Lecturas básicas ~ Decodable text in Spanish para ayudar a sus estudiantes con la lectura y escritura. Creados para bilingual and dual language students. Estos 11 libritos incluyen varios niveles de dificultad. Usar estos libros son perfectos para aprender a leer en español. Incluye fichas de comprensi
Preview of Shorter, Taller, Longer Measurement Activities for kindergarten

Shorter, Taller, Longer Measurement Activities for kindergarten

Shorter, Taller, Longer Measurement Activities for kindergartenMeasuring Objects Activities for kindergarteners to practice measuring length ready to go! Use these measuring worksheets for teaching non- standard measurement skills and vocabulary such as: Shorter, Taller, Longer. The activities are varied and engaging with a focus on math, science, art, and language arts integration. Students use cubes, buttons, keys, craft sticks, spoons and paperclips for measuring classroom objects (includi
Preview of Feelings and Emotions Photographs and Activities for kindergarten to support SEL

Feelings and Emotions Photographs and Activities for kindergarten to support SEL

These feelings and emotions photographs and activities for kindergarten to support their SEL are ready to go! Incorporate this 86-PAGE pack into your Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practice and social routine. Use the picture cards to facilitate discussions with your students about emotions and feelings. This is a great way to help your kindergarteners lean to read body language and to increase self awareness and empathy. A good resource to teach children emotional intelligence and emoti
Preview of Aprendiendo a leer LAS VOCALES ~ AlfabetizaciĂłn de lectura y escritura

Aprendiendo a leer LAS VOCALES ~ AlfabetizaciĂłn de lectura y escritura

Aprendiendo las vocales Hojas de Trabajo ~ Alfabetización : Spanish Vowels Practice Pages Este producto le ayudará con la enseñanza de las vocales. Este es el módulo 1 de la serie de alfabetización ¡Vamos a leer! Incluye lecciones, actividades, poemas, y visuales para enseñar las vocales. This product includes 91 worksheets for teaching the vowels in Spanish. You can use it for independent work as well as small group instruction and intervention. Add the visuals to the classroom bulletin b
Preview of Halfway Day ELA and Math Activities

Halfway Day ELA and Math Activities

Day 90 is the halfway point in the school year. Let's celebrate!Use this  Halfway Day Activities to get your students excited about celebrating their school learning so far. The halfway day offers a great opportunity to teach students about fraction and the concept of 1/2. Includes:- Make your own hat - Sorting - Complete the picture/symmetry - Coloring pages - T-shirt design - Pizza decorating - Cookie sharing - Bingo game - Letter to families - Happy Halfway Day booklet - AND MORE! You m
Preview of Butterflies Project and CURRICULUM INTEGRATED Butterfly UNIT

Butterflies Project and CURRICULUM INTEGRATED Butterfly UNIT

Butterflies Project and CURRICULUM INTEGRATED UNIT This digital week-long butterfly unit contains a complete daily schedule -- for a typical full day of school -- with planned out activities to help teachers run their classes creatively and smoothly. This document works as a digital planner. It offers teachers a great way to organize their days in one place. Each day is filled with curricular integrated activities that follow a project-based approach to learning. The slides are editable and can
Preview of La autoestima ~ El amor propio y la atenciĂłn plena ~ Self love and Body Care

La autoestima ~ El amor propio y la atenciĂłn plena ~ Self love and Body Care

La autoestima ~ El amor propio y la atenciĂłn plenaUsa este material para ayudar a tus estudiantes a fortalecer la autoestima, amor propio, cuidado personal, y atenciĂłn plena mientras aprenden sobre su cuerpo y la funciĂłn de los Ăłrganos. Los estudiantes con autoestima se sienten confiados y capaces. Use this resource to help your students learn about their bodies (organs) and how to have a healthy live style while building strong self-esteem. Happy Teaching! TP It includes:- Goal setting - Min
Preview of Charades Game with Action Words , Animals , adjectives , and food

Charades Game with Action Words , Animals , adjectives , and food

Looking for a Charades game Cards to act out and to practice speaking and listening skills? Here is a set of 210 charade cards for you!Charades is a fun way to get students moving while learning and practicing new vocabulary. These cards can also be used for a Memory Match game. I play this game with my whole class during morning meeting and during transitions. Each student (who wants to) gets a turn to act out a card. I also have the charades game available during choice time and the kids love
Preview of SORTING BY TWO ATTRIBUTES Games

SORTING BY TWO ATTRIBUTES Games

SORTING BY TWO ATTRIBUTES GAMES and Sorting Shapes Use this category sorting activity to help your students review and practice sorting skills by two different attributes. Print and laminate for durability and use as a game for your math center. You can also print and have students cut and glue to complete the sorting challenge. Your students will learn while having fun sorting by attributes. Happy Teaching! TP You might also like: SORTING BY ATTRIBUTES MATH and ELA ACTIVITIES for PRESCHOOL A
Preview of Measuring length and width with Nonstandard Units and Measurement Cards

Measuring length and width with Nonstandard Units and Measurement Cards

Measuring length and width using Non standard units and measurement sorting cards with math posters and math worksheetsPrint these fun measuring cards for students to practice their measuring skills using non-standard units such as unifix cubes, buttons, craft sticks and paper clips. This pack includes a total of 28 cards plus recording sheets. Print and laminate or insert into clear packets and add them to your math center. Happy teaching! TP You might also like: Nonstandard Measurement~ Stud
Preview of Number flashcards printable ~ number recognition games

Number flashcards printable ~ number recognition games

Number flashcards printable and number recognition games to help students practice counting 1 to 20. Great one to one correspondence activities. Use this set of math worksheets, math counting games, and number flashcards to help your students practice counting and number recognition. Great to add to your math center or for table work during morning arrival. You can place the color copies into plastic sleeves and have students use a dry erase marker to save on paper and printing or print an
Preview of Build a house project for architect and structure unit STEM

Build a house project for architect and structure unit STEM

Build a house challenge: Project Based learningIncorporate this resource pack to your structure, engineering/building unit. Students plan and carry out their own house design. Introduce this project by reading books about houses around the world. Building that background knowledge about stability and parts of a house/ building will prepare your students before they set off to design and build their own house using easily accessible craft materials. Here is the link to a free ebook story: A Pa
Preview of Math notebook covers and math journal prompts for K and 1

Math notebook covers and math journal prompts for K and 1

Math notebook covers and math journal prompts for K and 1 ready to go! Looking for Math Notebook Covers and math Prompts? These math journals templates are ready to go! Math journals are a great tool to help students review math concepts. This pack includes a set of 42 math prompts ready to go! I always tell my students that a math journal is a tool that great mathematicians use to show their thinking. Have number lines available for students to use as reference. You can print these math not
Preview of Parts of the Body Activity Sheets, Vocabulary and Games for kindergarten

Parts of the Body Activity Sheets, Vocabulary and Games for kindergarten

This Parts of the Body Activity Sheets, Vocabulary and Games for kindergarten is fun and engaging for your little ones.Use this parts of the body resource to help your students learn about the body parts. It includes activities, vocabulary, photographs, and games. Great for supporting your english language learners as well as speech therapy, fine motor skills and Special Ed. Happy Teaching! TP Includes:20 cards for a memory and matching game8 real photos with corresponding words for a memory/mat
Preview of Counting Jar routine ~ Numbers 1 to 20  Set of 25 with recording Sheets Included

Counting Jar routine ~ Numbers 1 to 20 Set of 25 with recording Sheets Included

Counting Jars for kindergartenersAdd a counting jar routine to your day by incorporating this ready to go set of counting jars. This is a fun way to practice counting, number concepts, addition, and number combination. Use it in your small group intervention or as part of your math centers. In my class we have students count the objects in the counting jar and then use counters to make equivalent sets. Then they use the recording sheets to show their thinking. Happy teaching! TP Includes: -
Preview of Writing About Reading Graphic Organizers with Reading Response and Book Review

Writing About Reading Graphic Organizers with Reading Response and Book Review

Writing About Reading Graphic Organizers with Reading Response and Book Review ready to go. Writing About Reading, Graphic Organizers, Reading Response, and Book Reviews are helpful writing routine to help your students organize their thinking and story grammar. This writing about reading pack includes various differentiated options for you to chose from depending on your students' writing skills and abilities. I use these after a read aloud to monitor students' understanding and overall compre
Preview of Social Skills FRIENDSHIP Conflict Resolution GIRLS RELATIONSHIPS Character Ed

Social Skills FRIENDSHIP Conflict Resolution GIRLS RELATIONSHIPS Character Ed

Conflict Resolution Strategies and Girls Group activities for elementary students to support problem solving skills Use these activities and to help your students develop Social Skills, FRIENDSHIP, Conflict Resolution, and GIRLS RELATIONSHIPS. Looking for Character Education and conflict resolution ideas? No worries! This conflict resolution package comes with worksheets, lessons, activities, games and projects to engage your students in in self-reflection and conversations about what makes
Preview of Parent Teacher Conference Forms ~ Assessment , Reminder , Progress Report

Parent Teacher Conference Forms ~ Assessment , Reminder , Progress Report

Parent Teacher Conference Including Assessment and Progress Report for Pre-K through 1st grade students.Get ready for your parent teacher conference with confidence! Use this ready to go-all-in-one parent-teacher conference tool kit with report card and assessments. It covers math and language arts as well as social-emotional readiness. Whether you are a new or an experienced educator, this resource will help you organize your forms and students’ data as you prepare for your Parent Teacher Confe
Preview of Trees CURRICULUM INTEGRATED UNIT and tree projects

Trees CURRICULUM INTEGRATED UNIT and tree projects

Trees CURRICULUM INTEGRATED UNIT and tree projects. Looking for an editable CURRICULUM INTEGRATED UNIT about trees? We got it! This digital tree unit resource contains a complete daily schedule -- for a typical full day of school -- with planned out activities to help teachers run their classes creatively and smoothly. This document works as a digital planner with a combination of on-line and off-line activities. It offers teachers a great way to organize their days in one place. Each day is fil
Preview of Dinosaur Memory Card Game  ~   A 21 Matching Card Game

Dinosaur Memory Card Game ~ A 21 Matching Card Game

Dinosaur Memory Card Game with a 21 Matching Cards Print, cut, and enjoy this cute dino matching game. This dinosaur cards are great addition to your math centers or set out during choice time. This memory card game can also be used to help students practice sorting and counting. Includes a total of 42 cards. Happy Teaching! TP You might also like: Counting Hearts Mini BooksCounting Mittens Mini BooksCounting Pumpkins Mini BooksCounting Apples Mini BooksCounting Shamrocks Mini BooksCounting Flo
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Experience

I am an elementary school teacher with over 25 years of experience. I have a master's degree in special education. I am the co-director of a summer tutoring camp. I am also a published author. Get free decodable readers + teaching tools here: sparkingcreativitynow (dot) com

Teaching style

I am a strong believer in educational experiences that are integrated across all areas of the curriculum. My teaching practice is guided by the belief that children learn by doing and that a play-based learning environment is the best place for children to thrive and be successful.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I received the Teacher of the year award at my school.

My own education history

I graduated from Wheelock College with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. I also received a master's degree from Wheelock in special education.

Additional biographical information

I am the co-founder of Las Margaritas Foundation, a non-profit organization created to support children and young women in the Dominican Republic.