I have been teaching elementary school for 20 years and I cannot believe where the time has gone. I began in first grade and spent two years there. Since then I have been teaching sixth grade, which is where my heart is.
This PPT can be used independently or with a unit of study about life in America in the 1800's. My colleagues and I spent some time on local history and at the end we had a Living History day where each specialized in an area that children could "experience". Some teacher cooked, others dressed up while I focused on games and toys of the time period. I was able to get each of the games from the PPT from a local history museum that would lend out a truck of materials to local schools so the ch
This Smart Notebook focuses on the elements of a map. MUST HAVE SMART NOTEBOOK APPLICATION TO USE THIS PRODUCT. There are 8 key terms, including title, scale, compass rose, cardinal directions, intermediate directions, contiguous, inset map and legend. It is 4 slides long with visuals for each vocab word as well as a formal definition. It is followed by two pages of interactive practice for students.
This is a GOOGLE SLIDES product. Please make sure you have the capability to use this product before you purchase. There are 8 key terms, including title, scale, compass rose, cardinal directions, intermediate directions, contiguous, inset map and legend. It is 4 slides long with visuals for each vocab word as well as a formal definition.
4th - 7th
Geography, Social Studies
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Experience
I have been teaching elementary school for 20 years and I cannot believe where the time has gone. I began in first grade and spent two years there. Since then I have been teaching sixth grade, which is where my heart is.
Teaching style
I believe that being well-rounded in the classroom is the best way to reach all students. There needs to be a balance of direct teaching, student discovery, collaborative work and so on to accomodate all learning styles.
My own education history
Following getting my Masters Degree, I continued my professional development by taking over 60 credits through classes at our local state college and teacher resource center. It was through these classes that I found my love for technology. It has been a wonderful tool that allowed me to engage my students in so many different ways.
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