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I have 15 years of experience in Florida and Texas, teaching 5th-8th grades.
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Poem Response BUNDLE Quest.,Quizzes&Assessment for 18 different poems
If you are not including poetry in your weekly plans, you are missing out! Students are sure to grow with consistent study of complex poetry. This resource is great for morning work, journal responses, quizzes, and includes an assessment! Higher level thinking questions for 18 different poems will take them deeper! With study, the children's confidence will grow as they unlock the secrets to complex poetry! These poem response questions will take their understanding of the poem deeper, and a
3rd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Reading
Black Author Phillis Wheatley/Poem Ques"On Being Brought from Africa to America"
Great for morning work, journal responses, or short quizzes! Higher level thinking questions take them deeper! "On Being Brought from Africa to America" by black author, Phillis Wheatley is an inspiring poem about strength and overcoming a past of pain! This poem is a must read to honor the perseverance of the slaves, and admire their courage and strength. These poem response questions will take their understanding of the poem deeper, and also ignite a love of poetry. Poetry is a great way t
3rd - 8th
African History, Poetry
Classroom Management System Promoting Growth Mindset with Brain Compatibility
This highly effective resource will revolutionize your classroom as you connect your rewards system to how the brain works. This 20 page resource and toolkit will positively affect their motivation, achievement, success, satisfaction, engagement and confidence while winning their hearts. My classroom will never be the same since I started implementing these "dendrite tickets". Learn how to include the rubik's cube and Chess in your classroom toolkit as well. Minilesson with article and less
PreK - 12th
Wonder by R.J. Palacio Quizzes (Parts 1-4) that will deepen understanding!
Wonder has become a beloved book to share with students, and these quizzes help to deepen the students' understanding, increase higher level thinking, and inspire a love of reading.
Make sure you check out my other favorite books' resources. A Long Walk to Water Novel Unit includes lesson plans, chapter summaries, quizzes, thought responses, projects, and more. Blood on the River quizzes are also available. These are must reads as well!
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading
Halloween Holiday Reading Log
Halloween-themed reading response prompts that focus on higher level thinking skills, including making connections, will be sure to entice your students to read. Capture their hearts by encouraging a love of reading. Want a reading log for more holidays to come?--A bundle of holiday reading logs are sold on my site, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, and Valentine's Day.
K - 6th
Reading, Writing
Black Author Maya Angelou Poem Response "Still I Rise" (stanzas 8 and 9)
Great for morning work, journal responses, or short quizzes! Higher level thinking questions take them deeper! "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou is an inspiring poem about strength and overcoming a past of pain! This poem is a must read to honor the perseverance of the slaves, and admire their courage and strength. These poem response questions will take their understanding of the poem deeper, and also ignite a love of poetry. Poetry is a great way to help students grow in higher level thinking
3rd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Poetry
Holiday Reading Logs BUNDLE for the love of reading
Holiday-themed reading response prompts that focus on higher level thinking skills, including making connections, will be sure to entice your students to read. And keep those dendrites firing over the breaks by encouraging your students to read over their holiday breaks with these reading challenges! Capture their hearts by encouraging a love of reading, and engage their brains by motivating them to keep a book in their hands, even on their breaks! This bundle includes Halloween, Thanksgiving
K - 6th
Reading, Writing
Fill Your Bucket Slips for Students to Encourage and Increase Confidence
This is a very effective way for peers to encourage each other. These "Fill Your Bucket" slips can be stored in a central location in the classroom. Students are taught to look for reasons to uplift and encourage their classmates. When they want to recognize a classmate, they can use these. These are sure to increase confidence in your students, as well as improve student behavior.
K - 6th
Classroom Community
Brain Article Encouraging Growth Mindset
This kid-friendly article about the brain will set the tone for an environment that nurtures growth and motivates students. All about how the brain responds to challenges, this article is great to read with students and use to encourage a growth mindset. Check out the quiz for this article, to support comprehension. Also, check out Brain Compatible Management and Reward System for a bundle of resources, including this article, minilessons, activities, projects, and a dendrite ticket system t
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Reading
First Days of School Class Scavenger Hunt for classroom community and bonding
This has a tool you need for the first days of school to set the tone for your whole school year. This class scavenger hunt will engage your student and help them to get to know each other, which will start your year out strong by creating bonds and strengthening classroom community. The first days of school are the most important to have an effective year, so visit the first days of school bundle I offer for only $2.00. A scavenger hunt, behavior tour, parent "homework", goal setting, and st
2nd - 6th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Poem Response Questions to "A Red, Red Rose" by Robert Burns
Great for morning work, journal responses, or short quizzes! Higher level thinking questions take them deeper! "A Red, Red Rose" by Robert Burns is a great poem to explore at Valentine's Day. These poem response questions will take their understanding of the poem deeper, and also ignite a love of poetry. Poetry is a great way to help students grow in higher level thinking skills as they explore complex text. Make sure and check out my Poetry Response Questions Bundle, consisting of multiple
3rd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Poetry
Poem Response Questions to "A Minor Bird" by Robert Frost
Great for morning work, journal responses, or short quizzes! Higher level thinking questions take them deeper! "A Minor Bird" honors nature, and also has a hidden theme that applies to us. These poem response questions will take their understanding of the poem deeper, and also ignite a love of poetry. Poetry is a great way to help students grow in higher level thinking skills as they explore complex text. Make sure and check out my Poetry Response Questions Bundle, consisting of multiple poem
3rd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Reading
First Days of School Student-Centered Activities to start your year off right!
This has all you need for the first days of school to set the tone for your whole school year. These activities will start your year out strong by strengthening classroom community, increasing confidence, creating bonds, promoting exceptional behavior, inspiring motivation, and connecting with parents.
The first days of school are the most important to have an effective year, so start with these activities. A scavenger hunt, behavior tour, parent "homework", goal setting, and student invent
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
First Days of School Activities to improve student behavior
This has a tool you need for the first days of school to set the tone for your whole school year. This will start your year out strong by promoting exceptional behavior. Behavior contract is included! Take your students on a school tour in the first days of school, while they use this to note expectations in all of the areas of your campus. The first days of school are the most important to have an effective year, so visit the first days of school bundle I offer for only $2.00. A scavenger hun
K - 8th
Character Education
Native American Social Studies Project--with High Interest & Student Engagement!
This U.S. History Project is a great culminating experience for students learning about Native American history. This is a hands on project that will appeal to all learners, promoting a great love of learning. The creativity that this project promotes will ignite the students' brains, and wow their teacher, while giving them a deeper understanding of Native American history. This is where the learning takes place! You might rather get my bundle of U.S. History projects for only $5 and include
3rd - 6th
Native Americans, U.S. History
Poem Response Questions to "Thinking" by Walter D. Wintle
Great for morning work, journal responses, or short quizzes! Higher level thinking questions take them deeper! "Thinking" by Walter D. Wintle is an inspiring poem about mindset. A great message for students! These poem response questions will take their understanding of the poem deeper, and also ignite a love of poetry. Poetry is a great way to help students grow in higher level thinking skills as they explore complex text. Make sure and check out my Poetry Response Questions Bundle, consist
3rd - 7th
ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Reading
Thanksgiving Holiday Themed Reading Log
This weekly reading record helps engage the hearts of students as they celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in their reading. A great break from the norm! This will help foster a love of reading.
3rd - 6th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
End of the Year Awards that will boost confidence and motivation!
There are 24 individual awards included in this resource. End the year by giving each child an award specific to their strengths. Capture their hearts one last time as you recognize their individual gifts.
These awards are also listed in my Kids' Choice Awards List, which you can download for free.
2nd - 6th
For All Subjects
Spring Break Reading Challenge
Keep those dendrites firing over Spring Break by encouraging your students to read over their holiday with this reading challenges! Capture their hearts by encouraging a love of reading, and engage their brains by motivating them to keep a book in their hands, even on their break! Want a reading log for more holidays, including reading response prompts?--A bundle of holiday reading logs are sold on my site, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, and Valentine's Day.
K - 6th
Reading, Writing
"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost: Quiz
This quiz will help the kids dig deep in the poem, "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. This is a classic poem that leads to great discussion! These poem response questions will take their understanding of the poem deeper, and also ignite a love of poetry. Poetry is a great way to help students grow in higher level thinking skills as they explore complex text. Make sure and check out my Poetry Response Questions Bundle, consisting of this quiz, as well as multiple poem responses to many wond
3rd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Reading
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About the store
Experience
I have 15 years of experience in Florida and Texas, teaching 5th-8th grades.
Teaching style
My teaching style is engaging and fun. I impact all learning styles and focus on brain-compatible practices in all I do. I do not teach to the test. Teaching my students higher level thinking skills is how they accomplish growth in their test scores. I believe it is vital to win the hearts of my students every day, and everything I do stems from that purpose. My educational philosophy is centered around impacting the whole child, and I have that every day in mind when I want into the classroom. I'm passionate about providing an environment where children can have fun, be loved, love others, and challenge their brains. My resources are simple by nature but deep in content to serve the purpose of engaging their hearts and minds effectively. Worksheets don't grow dendrites, so I base my resources off of developing higher level thinking skills and engagement, encouraging a love of learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have been recognized as a "High Impact Teacher", which is given to the teachers who achieve among the top test scores in the state.
My own education history
I received a degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Reading from University of North Texas.
Additional biographical information
I am a wife first, mom second, and educator third, and I seek balance and simplicity to do each well. I am a lifestyle blogger at nomorequo.com. Check it out!
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