Cheerful Learning
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Weimar, Thuringen, Germany
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I have taught for 10 years teaching everything from 5th grade to 1st. I have worked in public and charter schools in California and moved across the world for the adventure of a lifetime to teach at an International School in Germany. I have experience with the Common Core, the IB and the Primary Years Program.
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Wedding Advice from kids
Looking for a unique and cute gift for a soon to be married teacher or staff member. Our school created an adorable book for the second grade teacher and she was brought to tears. My favorite student generated advice for a happy marriage are "always take turns at tether ball" and "share your candy." If you are interested in this you might also like: Baby AdviceRetirement AdviceNew Teacher Handbook- Advice from Students who know bestHoliday Advice Book---------------------------------------------
K - 5th
Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
Retirement Advice - A Class book
What better way to celebrate a teaching career, than a collection of letters or advice from the students who know best. Included:•5 different retirement advice pages •3 letter writing pages •5 different book covers If you enjoyed this product please check out these other products from Cheerful Learning: Gratitude WritingWedding Advice BookBaby Advice Handbook------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can ge
PreK - 6th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Marriage, Babies, Retirement & New Teachers Advice Book Bundle
Marriage Advice Book
Looking for a unique and cute gift for a soon to be married teacher or staff member. Our school created an adorable book for the second grade teacher and she was brought to tears. My favorite student generated advice for a happy marriage are "always take turns at tether ball" and "share your candy." If you are interested in this you might also like: Baby Advice Retirement Advice New Teacher Handbook- Advice from Students who know bestHoliday Advice Book
K - 5th
Writing
Also included in: Marriage, Babies, Retirement & New Teachers Advice Book Bundle
Plan a trip: Project Based Learning- Common Core Aligned
In this 18-page unit, Students practice and perfect their logistical thinking, time management, mathematical understanding, and geography skills by planning their dream trip. Given a set budget and time frame, students are asked to plan their ideal getaway. All details must be taken into consideration and their final project will reflect their understanding of a variety of disciplines. Included:•Detailed teacher directions for use •Project directions for students •Grading Rubric •Pre-Travel stu
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.7
+29
Engagement Announcement- A creative wedding reveal
Do you just get engaged and you can't wait to share your joy with your students? While getting engaged is a very exciting event, it can be difficult to know when and how to tell your students. Sooner or later they are bound to notice your ring, but if you want to let them in on your joy sooner, this is for YOU!After purchasing, you decide how to share your secret, either through pictures or math equations. Students will love breaking the code and you will love seeing the joy on their faces as
PreK - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
Pregnancy Announcement- A creative baby reveal
Is your baby belly starting to show? Or do you know a friend who is ready to share their pregnancy joy with their class? This baby reveal, has everything you need to share your joy with your students. While having a baby is a very exciting event, it can be difficult to know when and how to tell your students. Sooner or later they are bound to notice a growing belly, but if you want to let them in on your joy sooner, this is for YOU!After purchasing, you decide how to share your secret, either
PreK - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
Baby Advice Book
Students compile a book to give advice to new mothers. Answering questions about the needs of a baby, why a baby cries and why people decide to have a baby in the first place students can make a touching gift for pregnant teachers and staff members. At our school we did this as project for the third grade teacher and both she and her husband were in tears with the student’s precious advice. Some of the favorites were: • “Two people have baby after they had a puppy.” • “Babies need a room with l
PreK - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
Also included in: Marriage, Babies, Retirement & New Teachers Advice Book Bundle
How to care for your pet rock
Make a unique gift for your students using nothing more than rocks, googly eyes and super glue. Then encourage your students to read and care for their pet rock to teach responsibility.
K - 4th
Character Education, Reading
Homes around the world cards
Students love seeing real photos and with the Homes around the world cards, students will work on the Common Core Standards while engaging in meaningful and dynamic conversations. Each of the 68 homes cards depicts a different type of home. The set also includes 16 cards which depict different rooms inside the room and are labeled in english. The cards also work well in connection to social studies lessons and for ESL. The 84 home cards can be used time and time again for writing, oral
PreK - 6th
Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.3
United States Report & State Float- Common Core Aligned- PROJECT BASED Learning
Students will choose one of the 50 states to research and learn about. Then they will present their learning to their peers and families in a states expo complete with floats which represent each of the states. Included:•State Expo explanation letter •Due date timeline •Top 3 states choices •Geography research •History research •Civics •Economics, Climate, Population, Symbols research •Conclusions about your state •Bibliography page •State float directions You might also like: Wax Figures in H
1st - 6th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+10
Marriage, Babies, Retirement & New Teachers Advice Book Bundle
What better way to celebrate a wedding, a new baby, retirement or a new teaching career, than a collection of letters and advice from the students who know best. SAVE money and TIME by purchasing this bundle. Perfect for a social committee, room parent or a thoughtful teacher. Included:Marriage Advice BookDirections for useCover Pages2 different advice pagesBaby Advice Book directions for use4 different advice pagesRetirement Advice Book5 different retirement advice pages3 letter writing pag
PreK - 6th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts, Writing
Distance Learning K-1 Bundle
After years of teaching in a homeschool based program in which parents and caregivers took an active role in their children’s education, I have created what I have found works best to foster home learning. In this distance learning bundle you will find hands-on learning made simple for parents and engaging for children. I have included activities which cover every aspect of the Common Core curriculum for Kindergarten and grade one. I have also included a few seasons extras such as a mother’s day
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Math, Science
Animal and Ecosystems Project
Students will research an animal and ecosystem. They will present their project using their choice of 9 different innovative presentation types including: newspaper, game construction, cartoon or becoming the animal.
K - 4th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Also included in: Distance Learning K-1 Bundle
Ancient Egypt PROJECT BASED Learning- Common Core Aligned
Students will research, create and develop their own ancient Egypt project. Learning can be done as an in class project or as an at home research project. Students will learn about archeology and ancient Egypt will developing their creative reasoning skills. Students have three choices for their presentation formats: they can make a book, film a learning video or create an artifact. With the different presentation choices differentiation is made simple. This would be a great way to teach ancien
1st - 6th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+10
Good Night Classroom- A Class Book to go with "Goodnight Moon" for young writers
Looking for a great way to develop language with your students? Or need an activity to use with the classic book Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown? With this class book you can assess student comprehension, teach rhyming and build vocabulary. The class book can be completed in small groups, as a whole group or even individually with each student taking a page. Included: •Teacher Directions- 2 variations •Book Cover •Good Night Classroom book You might also like:It Looked like 2D Shapes (to u
K - 5th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.W.10
Running a Restaurant
In this 18-page unit, students will learn to run their own business. In the process they will gather hands on experience with the following: • Working as a team • Adopting a variety of roles within the team • Create a budget • Working within a budget • Planning a healthy menu • Procedural writing (How To’s) • Following directions • Reading a recipe • Fractions and measurement • Working with money • Needs and Wants • Comparing and Contrasting • Making Healthy Choices You might also l
K - 5th
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
SL.1.1b
, SL.2.6
, CCRA.SL.1
+1
Mystery Box or Bag
A mystery bag allows your students to develop their oral and written language. As well as develop their descriptive language. My students love sharing what is in the mystery bag and I have seen their oral and written language improve as we continue using with the mystery bag. In our classroom this is the perfect end of the day transition when energy levels are high. I hope it also benefits you and your students. Wishing you Cheerful Learning. Included:•2 different Mystery Bag Clue formats •Dire
PreK - 3rd, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening, Writing
Physical and Chemical Changes Experiments
Teach your students about chemical and physical changes, with hands on experiments that allow them to discover the similarities and differences on their own. Included:9 different experiments and suggestions for others.Project directions and instructionsGrading GuidelinesCompare and Contrast Venn DiagramExperiment Recording SheetsPhysical and Chemical Changes recording sheetUse this as a summative assessment to gauge student knowledge in order to direct your teaching and to follow up with stud
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Science
CCSS
RI.K.1
, SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
+4
Squiggle Art: Creative Drawing and Thinking
Enhance your students creativity and encourage them to think outside the box. A great way to branch into oral language and story telling, squiggle pictures allow your students to draw creatively and inspire them to think differently. These make a GREAT Open House or Back to School Night bulletin board. Included:3 Squiggle Pictures 2 Mini Squiggle Pictures 3 Shape Pictures You Might Also Like:Gratitude WritingWinter Acrostic PoemsSpring Informative Writing---------------------------------------
PreK - 6th
Art, Visual Arts
All About our Class: Early Elementary Writing Project- Common Core Aligned
Allow your students to introduce themselves to their classmates. Then create a class book where there writing can be celebrated again and again. The All About our Class book will highlight each student in your classroom.In this packet students will practicing their writing, introduce themselves and find their voice within your classroom. With three different versions, your students writing can be easily differentiated. This is perfect for the beginning of the school year or as a class bonding a
K - 5th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.W.10
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About the store
Experience
I have taught for 10 years teaching everything from 5th grade to 1st. I have worked in public and charter schools in California and moved across the world for the adventure of a lifetime to teach at an International School in Germany. I have experience with the Common Core, the IB and the Primary Years Program.
Teaching style
As an avid International traveler, an ex-pat and now the mother of a bilingual, multicultural daughter, I believe the world has so much to teach us and I want to give my students to tools to learn about the world.
I believe that those doing the thinking are the ones doing the learning and therefore I aim to create lessons which are project-based and open-ended to get my students doing the thinking.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Association of German International Schools Conference Presenter
European Council of International Schools Conference Attendee
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Trained
My own education history
I grew up in Northern California playing teacher to a class full of teddy bears and dolls. Then I moved south to attend the University of California San Diego where I was a lifeguard, taught swim lessons and ran my own Annual Summer Camp.
At the University of California San Diego, I double-majored in Communications and Political Science and found my true calling to be in education. While attending college classes, I found that it was during my interaction with children that I felt most alive and without looking back I decided to earn my Masters in Education and become an elementary school teacher.
I am currently living out my childhood dream teaching 1st grade and living with my wonderful husband and active toddler in Germany.
Additional biographical information
When I am not teaching, I am chasing a toddler, sharing cuddles, reading books, hiking with family and traveling whenever possible. The days are full, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
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