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Germantown, Tennessee, United States
About the store
I taught gifted and talented students for 30 years in Shelby County Schools and retired in May of 2017. During that time,I found myself teaching in a variety of schools in different grade levels and subject matters, which is how I became a department store.
After retiring, I taught fifth grade Language Arts and Social Studies in a private school for two years. I did some subbing and gave ghost tours downtown for Historical Haunts in Memphis.
I am also an author who has been published in AppleSeeds Magazine, which is a part of the Cricket family and have many home written close read stories in my store.
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Printable Logic Puzzles 5th Grade Sub Brain Teasers Kids Fun Morning Worksheets
Find 4th, 6th, or 5th grade logic puzzles, brain teasers for kids, or critical thinking activities to provide for fifth grade early finishers in interesting and helpful printable worksheets and as a digital resource to teach critical thinking skills with no prep! When holidays come around, give students challenges with a theme. These are great for 5th grade sub plans fun morning work, Plus, your kids will love it! Click HERE to save 25% off with the year round holidays bundle.Engage your studen
4th - 6th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
Logic Puzzles 5th Grade Printable Math Brain Teaser Games 4th Fun Worksheets 3rd
Make class fun with these critical thinking activities involving logic puzzles or brain teasers about Wizards! This set contains five no prep logic puzzles complete with enrichment writing prompts, sudoku, and more brain teasers to further develop higher level thinking skills. Set up is quick and easy as you engage and challenge your bright or gifted and talented students. Click HERE to save 20% off the price of individual resources with a bundle.Print these logic puzzles or use through Google
3rd - 5th
Other (Math), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
5th Grade 6th Logic Puzzle Worksheets Math Brain Teasers Bellringer Brain Teaser
Challenge your gifted and talented, regular students, or even those who struggle with this fun, printable or digital math worksheet or grid logic puzzle which will further develop critical thinking skills! After goofing off in class, poor Slater got his head caught in a chair. In this brain teaser worksheet students sort through clues to problem solve and then answer a writing prompt. Print and go or assign virtually for distance learning! Click HERE to save 25% off with the bundle.This resource
4th - 7th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
High School Logic Puzzles Morning Work Brain Teaser Kids Printable Logic Puzzles
Make class fun with seasonal high school logic puzzles or secondary math brain teasers and improve critical thinking skills with printable logic puzzles or as a digital resource! This set includes 18 challenging brain teasers for teens which are perfect for brain game activities or bell ringers. Quick and easy setup makes this product usable in centers, for early finishers, or emergency sub plans! By purchasing this bundle, you save 20% off the price of individual resources.Click the preview b
8th - 11th
CCSS
RI.7.1
, W.7.2
, CCRA.R.1
+3
Printable Logic Puzzles 3rd Grade Brain Teaser Kids Math Early Finisher Mind 5th
Make class time fun for your kids with engaging logic puzzles and brain teaser activities to improve critical thinking skills whether it's Fun Friday or any day of the week! This set includes 85 pages of puzzles perfect for brain game activities or building critical thinking skills for your bright or gifted and talented students. Quick and easy setup makes this product usable for centers, whole or small group activities, partner or independent work, homeschool, or emergency sub plans. By purcha
3rd - 6th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Drawing Conclusion Make Inference Practice 5th Grade Activities Question ELA 4th
Use teaching strategies for drawing conclusions, inferencing practice, or inferential questions with this no-prep PowerPoint lesson using text! These critical thinking activities involve inferencing practice and make great 4th grade sub plans 3rd grade or 5th grade sub plans that include everything you need to teach kids how to draw conclusions while impressing your administrators. A quick and easy setup saves you planning time and is perfect for emergency sub plans. Click HERE to save 25% off
3rd - 5th
Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.1
+15
Transition Words Narrative Writing Practice 3rd Grade 4 Sub Plan PowerPoint ELA
Make teaching transition word use easy with this no-prep PowerPoint lesson. This user-ready lesson will relieve stressful planning while freeing you up with more time. Find a complete gradual release lesson including standards and a writing prompt. This quick and easy setup feels like having a friend in the classroom who will guide you in teaching a lesson great for teacher evaluations. The lesson plan follows standards with modeling, group teacher instruction, partner work, and individual prac
2nd - 4th
Writing
CCSS
W.2.3
, W.2.5
, W.3.2c
+1
Drawing Conclusions Inferencing Activities Worksheets 3rd Making Inferences ELA
Teach kids to draw conclusions or make inferences with these fun print or digital worksheets. This resource provides sentences and passages to practice this tough skill with a variety of inferencing activities and no prep. Use these colorful print or digital worksheets with a complete answer key to make inferencing fun. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing the PowerPoint bundle.Through easy-to-use worksheets, you will save hours in preparation while you see
2nd - 4th
Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.3
+7
Math Brain Teaser Kids Activities Logic Puzzle Emergency Sub Plans 6th Grade 7
Keep your gifted and talented sports fan engaged in critical thinking skills with logic puzzles and math brain teasers as a print or a digital resource. These 10 challenging sports puzzles provide great math brain teasers with fun for kids! Quick and easy setup provides no prep ease for teachers, too. Click here to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the Middle School Math bundle.Students will love solving these printable or digital worksheets and will ask for more. These works
5th - 8th
Math
CCSS, VA SOL
5.OA.A.1
, 5.OA.A.2
, 6.EE.A.2c
+20
Easter Logic Puzzle 5th Grade Brain Teaser Math Morning Work 4th Early Finisher
Teach your kids critical thinking skills with this fun, Easter logic puzzle that is the perfect challenge for spring! This Easter brain teaser contains an engaging logic puzzle, enrichment writing prompt for early finishers, answer key, printable pdf. file, link to Google slides, and Easel worksheets. Your kids will love using problem solving strategies, and you will love the extra time from this no prep resource. Click here to save off the price of individual resources with the April Activiti
4th - 6th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
End of Year Activity 5th Grade 4 Logic Puzzle Math Brain Teaser Worksheet 3rd
Make the end of the year fun with this challenging logic puzzle or brain teaser that pokes fun at us teachers for an end of year activity or before a much needed vacation. Admit it. We're all doing stupid stuff come May or June, just like the teachers in this problem. You can make kids think and give them a laugh before letting them go for vacation with this engaging, no prep logic puzzle. Click HERE to save 30% off on the End of School Pack containing four logic puzzles!Click HERE to save 30% w
3rd - 5th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Using Context Clues to Determine Meaning 4th Grade Reading Intervention 5th ELA
With this context clues PowerPoint providing fun reading practice, teach kids how to use context clues to determine word meanings in sentences for 4th grade reading intervention, word work, use for small group reading materials, 3rd grade vocabulary practice, or short reading passages. Resource also includes a word meaning worksheet with answer key. This lesson plan teaches your students how to identify word meanings in four ways! Find this complete PowerPoint lesson plan with colorful slides,
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
L.3.4a
, L.4.4a
, L.5.4a
+7
Similes and Metaphors 5th Grade Metaphors and Similes PowerPoint Lesson Plan
Teach students about similes and metaphors on PowerPoint with this engaging lesson plan for 5th grade, 3rd, 6th, or 4th grade! This colorful lesson plan will teach students to identify similes and metaphors and to write figurative language terms. Students will follow along with a gradual release teaching method to finally respond to a writing prompt. Click HERE to receive 25% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Use this PowerPoint lesson plan in whole or small group activities
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.5.10
, W.6.10
, L.4.5
+3
Brain Teasers 2nd Grade Worksheets Early Finisher Games Printable Logic Puzzles
Make teaching fun with these brain teaser worksheets or primary logic puzzles for engaging kids and further developing critical thinking skills! See how quickly your students will be challenged with logic puzzles and brain teasers. This resource provides 46 puzzles from 10 resources with a sudoku sample from the beginner to the advanced beginner puzzle solver. Plus find enrichment writing prompts and answer keys. By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 25% off the price of individual resource
K - 2nd
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
Printable Logic Puzzles First Grade or Bellringer Brain Teaser Kids Worksheets
These fun critical thinking puzzles are great beginner's logic puzzles or primary brain teasers to engage your bright students or early finishers! Start your youngsters off with these seven basic logic problems with cute bug related topics. Challenge your students, and improve their critical thinking skills logic puzzles as printable worksheets or for use on the computer through Easel access. Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.These easy logic puzzles
K - 2nd
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
Halloween Printable Logic Puzzles or Bellringer Brain Teasers Kids Fall Math
Make learning fun while with Halloween printable logic puzzles or high school bellringer brain teasers for high school. This brain teaser involves a circle logic puzzle with challenging clues to engage your brightest or gifted and talented students through print or digital worksheets. Quick and easy setup with clear directions makes this activity perfect for Halloween enrichment activities for teens. Click here to save 20% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Use in whole or sma
8th - 11th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Show Don't Tell Descriptive Writing Bootcamp or Writing Foundations Lesson Plan
Teach kids to show don't tell in descriptive writing with this narrative writing PowerPoint lesson for teaching writing techniques and improve writing skills! This engaging PowerPoint includes writing prompts to help kids understand the value of using description to show in narrative writing. This standards based lesson gives the students plenty of practice in descriptive writing of show don't tell. Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Use this narrative
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
W.4.10
, W.5.10
, W.6.10
+2
5th Grade Synonyms and Antonyms Analogies PowerPoint Antonyms and Synonyms
Teach synonyms and antonyms with this fun, ready made analogies lesson in PowerPoint. This standard-based lesson uses the gradual release method to guide students through the procedure of solving synonym and antonym analogies with multiple examples of analogies and problems to solve. Use in whole or small groups for a great learning activity which is detailed enough for your teacher evaluation. This colorful PowerPoint will challenge and engage your students in grades 3 - 5. Inside this easy t
3rd - 5th
Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.2.1
, SL.3.1d
, SL.4.1
+2
Christmas Logic Puzzles Christmas Puzzles High School Brain Teaser Bell Ringer
You want to challenge your teenage students with Christmas logic puzzles to strengthen critical thinking skills but most are either too easy or not about a subject that interests them. Find this challenging logic puzzle for December, with grids and answers key, that is sure to make your kids sweat as they answer questions about a Christmas dance. Plus, puzzles may be printed or assigned through Google or Easel documents. Click here to save 20% off the price of individual resources with the bundl
8th - 11th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.10
Grandparents Day 5th Grade 4th Brain Teasers Activity Printable Logic Puzzles 6
Find fun Grandparents' Day activities for bellringer brain teasers or printable logic puzzle worksheets to build critical thinking skills! This easy use logic puzzle is great to use with grandparents and can be a print or digital resource. Quick and easy set up plus clear directions makes this perfect for Grandparents' Day! Save 25% off the price of individual resources with the Grandparents' Day Activity Bundle.Click HERE to save 25% with the Logic Puzzles for the Gifted Program Bundle.Use this
4th - 6th
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
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About the store
Experience
I taught gifted and talented students for 30 years in Shelby County Schools and retired in May of 2017. During that time,I found myself teaching in a variety of schools in different grade levels and subject matters, which is how I became a department store.
After retiring, I taught fifth grade Language Arts and Social Studies in a private school for two years. I did some subbing and gave ghost tours downtown for Historical Haunts in Memphis.
I am also an author who has been published in AppleSeeds Magazine, which is a part of the Cricket family and have many home written close read stories in my store.
Teaching style
I enjoy making and presenting lessons via Promethean Board flipcharts and have quite a few homemade charts, which I have transferred to PowerPoint. I always aim for higher level thinking and questioning as needed for gifted and talented kids; however, many resource teachers purchase my resources due to the clear lesson plans required from the various schools I taught at.
Awards & shining teacher moments
• I retired as a Level 5 teacher on a five point scale.
• My students consistently won the Memphis in May Writing contest each year.
• My best awards come in the form of hugs and homemade cards telling me I'm great!
My own education history
• University of Missouri, Columbia, MO (1979-1983)
Bachelor’s of Health Science in Speech Pathology & Audiology
• Maryville College, St. Louis, MO (1985-1986)
Master’s in Special Education
• Institute of Children’s Literature
Completed two online writing courses
Additional biographical information
•I have always loved dogs and have been volunteering at Memphis Animal Services to save these beautiful fur babies from the high kill rate shelter. Typically you will find me at the shelter on Wednesday afternoons helping people to adopt pets or taking photos, videos, and notes to add to social media for rescue. Furthermore, TpT has made it possible for me to pledge money to specific dogs to help them get rescued.
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•Teacher of Intellectually Gifted Students (1986-2017)
Shelby County Schools, Memphis, Tennessee
• Published story in Appleseeds Magazine, Carus Publishing (May, 2011)
• Blogger / Catch My Words, (2008-present)
http://joycelansky.blogspot.com
If you are interested in a personalized logic puzzle geared toward your class, email me at: jlansky@comcast.net
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