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I have been teaching Special Education for 30 years. In those 30 years I have been in a variety of classrooms. I have been a Co-teacher in an Inclusion classroom, Resource Room Teacher, Consultant Teacher, and Self Contained Classroom Teacher. I love working with children and helping them step out of their comfort zone while giving them hope that anything is possible. I have taught math, Science, Reading, Writing, Health, Life Skills, Cooking, Social Studies, Economics, Functional Life Skills, Vocational Skills, and Leisure/Recreation.
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Main Idea Lesson Plan (Observation Lesson)
This is a complete Main Idea Powerpoint Lesson Plan that can be used as an observation lesson. It includes a scripted detailed plan. Each slide guides you through the entire lesson from beginning to end! It includes a video and song, Guided practice with your students that can be done on an interactive white board all you need to do is project it on your smart board. It offers modeling with guided practice, and independent practice, a retelling portion for the closure piece of the lesson as w
1st - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Main Idea Observation Lesson
This is a fun, easy, and interactive way to teach the Main Idea! The lesson Includes a 31 Pages, 25 of them is a Power Point with an embedded song as the hook. An Embedded Video to teach the concept with a song for the kids to sing and learn to. Interactive lessons that the kids do right on the smart board. There is Modeling, Guided Practice, Partner Practice, and Independent Classwork and Homework! To make it even easier for you I have included a Scripted Lesson Plan that is perfect for an
1st - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.1.2
, RL.2.2
, RI.1.1
+4
Literacy Centers BUNDLE for a whole year that is Aligned to CCSS!
This BUNDLE includes 15 Literacy Centers that are all aligned to The Common Core! The Centers all include:
Large and Small Center Labels
Center Group Name cards
Student and Teacher Instruction Cards
All response sheets
any cards or organizers needed
Summary writing paper
answer keys if needed
materials that go with that center ex. cubes or graphic organizers
It has over 276 pages and it covers Story Elements, Retelling, Sequencing, Main Idea and Supporting Details, Connections to self, An
1st - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
New Interactive Game Template!
This New Game Template is a 53 slide Power Point with interactive features that will engage students while making reviewing topics fun. It has embedded music, embedded timers on the question slides, links that take you to right to the questions and answer pages, and when categories are chosen they change color. It includes Life Savers that enable the kids to switch out answers and call out to a teacher for clues and more. It can be used on individual computers, smart boards, touchscreen chrome
K - 8th
For All Subjects
Division Center (Beginning Division) No PREP!
Division Center Includes 20 task cards with answer Keys. A printable work sheet to go with the cards. Also, an editable card so you can make your own division cards to go along with the center when your students require more practice. No PREP Just print and laminate and it is all set to be used year after year! You may also like my Summarizing-Retelling Story Elements CenterYou may also like my Question Generator Center NO PREPYou may also like my Observation Lesson on Main Idea No PREP
2nd - 4th
Math
Editable Calendars September to June
Why spend money on a new calander each year when you can just change the year and numbers in these editable calenders? They include Sepember to June and have an editable version for those of you who like to type your years and numbers. Also, a PDF file so you can just print them and fill them in with your favorite color pen!
PreK - 6th
Literacy Center #8 Focuses on Comprehension Strategies
This literacy work station focuses on Comprehension strategies and teaching them how to monitor their own comprehension. It is aligned with The Common Core RL: 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.10, 3.1, & 3.4. but isn't limited to those grade levels I only focused on those. NO PREP, Just print! The Work Station includes: 3 Centers in 1 that focus on same thing. Small and Large Center Labels (2) Teacher and Student Direction Cards (2) Book Marker of strategies 1 sheet of (3) Small Posters of strategies and o
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Writing
Multiplication Station grades 2-3
This station includes 44 printable word problem stations, worksheets, and answer keys totaling 56 pages. All you have to do is print and laminate and store in a large envelope. They can be great for homeschooling, practice, centers, review, independent work or morning work! I usually print a couple off and then more than one child can work on the Station. They have the answer key included so they can check their work and receive automatic feedback! < a href=”https://www.teacherspayteach
2nd - 3rd
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Common Core Daily Practice Skills Bundle weeks 1-8
Common Core Daily skill Bundle makes practice easy for you with this engaging activity that spirals those skills in throughout the year. It offers a variety of opportunities for your students to see the vocabulary and familiarize themselves with the terms while practicing the skills in a non testing format. This product can be used as independent morning work,homework, homeschooling, or just skills review or even as part of a center. It contains 90 pages and includes answer keys. If you purchs
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Grammar
Literacy Center #3 (Summarizing, Retelling, Story Elements) CCSS Aligned
This Literacy Center includes 14 response sheets aligned with The Common Core: (RL: 1.2, .1.3, 1.10, 2.1, 2.2 3.1, & 3.2), Small label for pocket chart, large label for center, student direction card, and Teacher direction card. It focuses on Retelling, summarizing, story elements, and pulling it all together! The work is all done for you, and all you have to do is print and use!! If you like this product it will also be included within a Bundle at a discounted price that includes Literacy
1st - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
, RL.1.10
+4
Common Core Daily Skills Practice weeks 5-8 (October)
Common Core Daily skill practice made easy for you with this engaging activity that spirals that skills in throughout the year. It offers a variety of opportunities for your students to see the vocabulary and familiarize themselves with the terms while practicing the skills in a non testing format. Some of the skills covered in this product are vocabulary, commands and exclamations, singular and plural nouns, verbs, antonyms, pronouns, adding commas, Main Idea, fantasy vs. reality, abbreviation
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
New Teachers Survival Bible
Includes everything you need as a new teacher to start out the year smoothly. It includes checklist, parent letters, parent communication log, behavior plan, ice breakers and more...
1st - 6th
Informational Text
Literacy Center #5 Activating Prior Knowledge No Prep
Literacy Center that focuses on Activating Prior Knowledge and is aligned with The Common Core : RL 1.4, 1.10, 2.4, 2.10, 3.4, 3.10. No Prep Just Print and is all ready to use. Center includes: 3 different Centers that focus on Activating Prior Knowledge Student and Teacher Direction Cards Small Center card for your pocket chart. Large Center Card to label each Center. Student Response Sheets (10) cards to use in center summary paper 2 .
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Writing
Literacy Center #10 Identifying Similarities and Differences
This Literacy Station focuses on identifying similarities and differences within texts Non-fiction or Fiction. It is aligned with The Common Core RL 1-3 (1.3, 1.10, 1.9, 2.3, 2.6, 2.9, 2.10, 3.1, 3.3, 3.9, 3.10) and can apply to other grades as well. It includes: Small and Large Labels for the Center Teacher and Student Instruction cards Student response sheets (22) Template for writing Sample for writing If you like this product you may be interested in the Bundle that will be offered at a
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing
Stories With A Twist Center
Writing made easy for you. This can be used as a center or just and easy way to foster creative ways for your students to understand what needs to be included in the writing process. It includes characters, settings, problems/challenges, obstacles, motivations, climax, and conclusion cards. I have included all you need within this product to help push your students to the next level of writing. It can be used in grades 2-5. Common Core Aligned 2.3, 3.3, 4.3, and 5.3.
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2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Writing
Literacy Center #7 Question Generator NO PREP!
This literacy station promotes question generating, answering questions and monitoring their own comprehension. It is aligned with The Common Core and RL 1.1, 2.1, 2.10 3.1, & 3.10 and more. It includes: 32 question prompting cards 4 different student response sheets 2 Labels large and small Summary sheet Direction card for students Direction card for teachers Labels for cards (1 sheet) Can be used in other grade levels as well I only included 1-3. you may also like
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Open House Fun Pack
Open house has never been so interesting. Take the focus off of you and engage your students and their parents in a scavenger hunt around the room. It is a nice way for the parent and child to interact together while seeing all of the wonderful things your room has to offer. I have included an editable page so you can change it to fit for your classroom. Enjoy! :) This Open House Fun Pack includes the Powerpoint for open house, sign up party sheets,reminder party sheets, sign up parent t
K - 5th
Morning Work Aligned with the Common Core Grades 1-4
This is the perfect resource to spiral in the skills needed to prepare for the higher stakes testing. This product can be used as independent morning work, skills review or even as part of a center. It covers weeks 1-4 or the whole month of September. It focuses on skills such as vocabulary, synonyms, Author's Purpose, misspelled words, sight words, plurals, possessive, pronouns, proofreading, sequencing, Main Idea, contractions, rhyming, blending sentences, compound words, text features and
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect made easy through these practice cards. This center includes over 40 cards with little scenarios that assist students in finding the cause and effect. Includes answer keys and No Prep! Just print and laminate!
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
CCSS
RI.3.8
, RI.4.5
, RI.5.5
Interactive Compare Contrast whiteboard
This is an interactive Smart Board Activity that engages all students and is tailored to the interests of your students. With it being tailored around your student's interest it makes the learning process more meaningful and purposeful.
1st - 5th
English Language Arts
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching Special Education for 30 years. In those 30 years I have been in a variety of classrooms. I have been a Co-teacher in an Inclusion classroom, Resource Room Teacher, Consultant Teacher, and Self Contained Classroom Teacher. I love working with children and helping them step out of their comfort zone while giving them hope that anything is possible. I have taught math, Science, Reading, Writing, Health, Life Skills, Cooking, Social Studies, Economics, Functional Life Skills, Vocational Skills, and Leisure/Recreation.
Teaching style
I am very animated and enjoy bringing fun into learning. I also love integrating technology within my lessons while making them interactive and using many different resources to deliver instruction. I tend to be a hands on and visual learner and try my best to reach all of the diverse needs of my students with a multi-modal approach. I also get my students up and moving.
Awards & shining teacher moments
The rewards I have received over the years are from all of the wonderful students' with whom I have had the honor of teaching. Some of the biggest accomplishments I am proud of was starting a self contained classroom in grades 6-8 from scratch and now we have it k-12. I also was an integral part of introducing inclusion to our school and now we have it k-12.
My own education history
I am certified as a Reading Specialist K-12, Special Education Teacher Pre-K to 21 and Elementary Education Teacher K-6. I was also an Instructional Associate for BOCES and have worked with children from Pre K-18 and all ranges of disabilities. Some of my strengths are in behavior management and working with Asperger and Autistic children. I also am very comfortable in working with ADHD and CAP students as well. My favorite teaching position was my self contained classroom, because I would have the same students' for 3 years and you really have an opportunity to see the growth!
Additional biographical information
Using programs, such as Word, Power-Point, Smart Software, and many more enables me to create unique lessons that are engaging and more appealing. Creating, modifying, and adapting lessons are my strength. My art background helps when I need to be creative in lessons. :) I can make interactive lessons on smart boards as well and they are wonderful for observation lessons because they include all you need right in the presentation. I create review games on Kahoot, Quizlet, and My own game that I created by scratch! Coming soon will be Science and Social Studies lessons, Modified Reading Units that align with Reading Street for grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 and other reading series. All items align with the common core! SLOs in math k-5 and so much more! The options are limitless!!
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