This is one of the MANY suncatchers I have in my store and it is a great activity for winter and looks great for display and making bulletin boards. This is a beautiful Suncatcher activity. You can also find other suncatchers and more bulletin board ideas in My store! You can add The names of your students to make them personal. Once the entire cavity is filled, paste the eyes and mouth on the front, then, place in a warm dry place perhaps in the sun for 24 hours. Then carefully peel the dried s
📘 Learning ObjectivesStudents will: Identify sentence components — subject, predicate, and conjunctions.Differentiate between simple and complete predicates.Combine clauses using conjunctions to form compound sentences.Reconstruct sentences to improve clarity and grammar.Apply grammar rules in creative writing and sentence editing tasks.🧠 Standards AlignmentFramework Standard Code Skill Focus CCSS ELA‑Literacy.L.3.1Demonstrate command of grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Sentence
⭐ Teacher Guide: Drawing 3D Forms Using Only Shading (Popcorn + Sunlight Activity)🎯 Lesson Goal (What students will learn)Students will understand: How light direction creates highlights, midtones, core shadows, and cast shadows.Why highlights are essential for making an object look 3D.How to draw without outlines, using only value changes.How natural sunlight creates strong, clear contrast that makes shading easier to observe.
This K–1 Writing Prompts cover and worksheet set aligns with several Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for early elementary writing and communication skills. These are great for warm-ups, morning work, centers, homework, or summer packets. Here’s how it connects: ✏️ Language Arts — WritingK.11a–d and 1.12a–d Students are expected to: Generate ideas for writing (the “Story by Me” visual prompt encourages idea development).Compose simple sentences using correct capitalization and punctua
Evaporation Experiment and Data Collection Sheet together align with several Virginia Science Standards of Learning (SOLs) across elementary and middle school levels. Here’s the breakdown by grade band: Also includes Data collection Sheets, Reflection Writing prompts, Quizzes, Vocabulary List, Class discussion, Poster, and more. 🌍 Elementary Science (Grades 3–5)3.8 — Understanding the relationships among the Sun, Earth, and Moon (rotation, revolution, day/night, seasons). → Students connect
Part of the set of complete rocket science for kids, This is the Fly By activity. This is part of an ongoing discussion about space travel and exploration. This WS explores Aerodynamics for beginners
This is an informational comparison chart look for the complete activity in my store. This will help grade schoolers learn the differences between the two worlds. The world is similar to our but also very different.
What’s InsideInformational Worksheets — Age‑appropriate reading passages about Pelé’s life, achievements, and the history of soccer.Interactive Activities — Movement‑based games like Dribble and Freeze that teach coordination, listening, and teamwork.Creative Crafts — Soccer‑themed art projects and printable templates for hands‑on learning.Reflective Writing Prompts — Encourage students to think about what makes a hero, how practice builds skill, and why teamwork matters.🎯 Perfect ForClassroom
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Black History, Character Education, Physical Education
Many of the pages in my store, I made for use in my own classroom. I hope they make your day easier.
Teaching style
I enjoy cute , and colorful artwork. I believe that some students will be more engaged when the work is exciting!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have always loved art and teaching. I have received many awards over the years, but "That lightbulb moment " is more rewarding than any other award.
My own education history
I worked in the Virginia Preschool initiative , and Head Start For many years homeschooled for several years and for a few years I was teaching in Special Education. I also have Child Development Associates Degree.
Additional biographical information
And Three Honor Roll children of my own.
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