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Calesse

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Woodbridge, Virginia, United States
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I taught for 8 years in a lower elementary classroom (1st - 3rd grade) in an accredited private Montessori School in Northern Virginia.
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Preview of Timeline of Famous Astronomers

Timeline of Famous Astronomers

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Laminated cads with images and information about 16 of the most influential astronomers from our history. Including Aristotle, Pythagoras, Ptolemy, Hubble, and more. Great for independent work and research.
Preview of Greek Gods and Goddesses Images and Info Cards

Greek Gods and Goddesses Images and Info Cards

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Get excited about Ancient Greece! Cards with images and basic descriptions about each of the Greek (Olympian) gods and goddesses including Apollo, Zeus, Aphrodite, Hera, Hades, Hephaestus, Poseidon, Ares, Artemis, Hestia, and Demeter. Good for individual center or research work.
Preview of Egyptian Gods & Goddesses Info cards with Pictures

Egyptian Gods & Goddesses Info cards with Pictures

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The 12 main gods and goddesses from Ancient Egyptian mythology with an image of each, as well as information about symbol related to the god, who he/she was related to, and why he/she was important.
Preview of Native American Artifact Comparison

Native American Artifact Comparison

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A set of 10 8 1/2 x 11 cards (if printed double sided) featuring various artifacts from different Native American tribes. Includes pottery, baskets, types of homes, traditional dress, modes of transportation, art, weaponry, and more. An accompanying set of 10 cards contains a brief description of each artifact including what the artifact is, the materials it is made of, and which tribe it came from are included so that these can be printed double sided. Great for discussing how various tribes me
Preview of Animals of Ohio Photos and Labels

Animals of Ohio Photos and Labels

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Goes with Animals of Ohio information cards. You can make 3-part cards with the name of the animal, the photo, and the information, or you can cut out the info. cards and glue them on the backs of the animals. Includes birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
Preview of Grocery Store Math Images- Addition and Subtraction with multiple numbers

Grocery Store Math Images- Addition and Subtraction with multiple numbers

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There are about 20 typical grocery store items (milk, bread, soda, fruits, vegetables, cereal, etc.) with prices on them. Please also see Grocery store math problems: there are 10 problems that ask students to add, subtract, make change, figure out their bill, etc. using the images.
Preview of Life Cycle of the Dragon Fly

Life Cycle of the Dragon Fly

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Life cycle of the dragon fly information from egg to larva to adult. Includes images and comprehension questions.
Preview of Fact Family House Template

Fact Family House Template

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Students can practice working with fact families by using this cute template. The teacher can write 3 different numbers that are in a fact family together in the triangle (the roof of the house). Ex: 2, 4, 6. Then the students fill in the "house." 2 + 4 = 6 4 + 2 = 6 6 - 4 = 2 6 -2 = 4 Print out as many as you want to create a booklet for each student. See Fact Family House Cover as well.
Preview of Introduction to Suffixes: Comparative and Superlative

Introduction to Suffixes: Comparative and Superlative

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A great chart to introduce 1st-2nd graders to suffixes and their purpose. How do the suffixes '-er' and '-est' change the meaning of the root word? Simple examples include big, bigger, biggest and sweet, sweeter, sweetest. I recommend making this into a matching work by cutting up the pieces, gluing them onto card stock, and laminating them for durability. Students can complete this activity solo or in pairs. Then they can select several sets of words to write sentences with and discover how t
Preview of Grocery Store Math Word Problems- Addition and Subtraction with multiple numbers

Grocery Store Math Word Problems- Addition and Subtraction with multiple numbers

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There are 10 problems that ask students to add, subtract, make change, figure out their bill, etc. using the images. Please also see Grocery Store Math Images. There are about 20 typical grocery store items (milk, bread, soda, fruits, vegetables, cereal, etc.) with prices on them.
Preview of Famous landmarks in Spain Photo Cards and Text

Famous landmarks in Spain Photo Cards and Text

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Cards with photos I took during my summer in Spain of famous landmarks with background information text. Includes the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, photos from Marbella, Malaga, and El Alhambra, in Granada.
Preview of Introduction to Types of Weather Vocabulary Cards and Pictures

Introduction to Types of Weather Vocabulary Cards and Pictures

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Great to use as an introductory lesson when teaching weather. Includes such terms as cold and warm front, flood, tornado, hurricane, snow, sleet, rain, and hail. Includes an image, the term, and some basic information about each term. Also good for independent centers.
Preview of Great Egret Information (Life Cycle)

Great Egret Information (Life Cycle)

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Information about the life cycle of the Great Egret and other general information. Includes very detailed close-up photo. Great for a unit study on birds, or birds of Africa in particular.
Preview of Spanish Terms Food and Drink with Images

Spanish Terms Food and Drink with Images

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Basic food and drink including milk, water, cheese, bread, snack, fruit, vegetables, hamburger, pasta, french fries, and sandwich. Includes a table with the English and Spanish words plus beautiful real-life photographs. Use as a matching work.
Preview of Basic Fractions Using Coins

Basic Fractions Using Coins

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Cover 2 math standards at once with 1st or 2nd grade by giving students these word problems that deal with fractions AND coins. It would be helpful to have actual coins for this work, so that students can lay out the problems. Ex: Lay out 5 pennies and 2 dimes. What fraction of these coins are pennies? (5/7)
Preview of Introduction to Quotation Marks

Introduction to Quotation Marks

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Help students practice using quotations marks by using this worksheet to interview a friend. Have them use red colored pencils when they write the quotation marks and blue colored pencils when they write the commas so that they pay special attention to where each punctuation mark goes. Another option is to interview you (the teacher). When you respond, they must record your responses verbatim, using quotation marks.
Preview of Spanish Days of the Week Table (fill in)

Spanish Days of the Week Table (fill in)

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Spanish days of the week table with English and Spanish cards. Print out and cut out the days of the week so students can practice learning them in Spanish and fill in the table.
Preview of Famous Landmarks in Rome, Italy

Famous Landmarks in Rome, Italy

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Real photos I took from my trip to Rome, Italy of famous landmarks including the Trevi Fountain, Trajan's Forum, and the Spanish Steps. Information about each site included.
Preview of Idioms Matching Work

Idioms Matching Work

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Cut out the idioms and their explanations, glue onto card stock, and laminate for durability. Use as a matching game for students learning about various idioms. This can be a partner work. Students can use the idioms they have learned in a short story or a comic strip. The could even make their own book of idioms and illustrate it. Have students look for idioms in the books they are reading to add to their knowledge.
Preview of Spanish Classroom Items

Spanish Classroom Items

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This printable shows pictures for basic items found in a classroom including paper, books, pencil, eraser, teacher, student, etc. Includes labels in English and Spanish to accompany the pictures. Use as a matching game.
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About the store

Experience

I taught for 8 years in a lower elementary classroom (1st - 3rd grade) in an accredited private Montessori School in Northern Virginia.

Teaching style

Constructivist

Awards & shining teacher moments

Community Engaged Service Fellow (Xavier University)

My own education history

1. Elementary school in the US (Chicago,IL and San Diego,CA) and abroad (Greece) 2. Middle school in the US (San Diego, CA) 3. High school abroad (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) and in the US (Zionsville, IN) 4. College in Ohio (Xavier University) 5. Graduate School (George Mason University)

Additional biographical information

I have published a children's action-adventure novel entitled The Gifts. I love to read, write, and do outdoor activities. I love traveling, meeting new people, and learning about new customs and cultures. I enjoy cooking, baking, and enjoying meals with friends. I ran for my university cross-country/ track and field team