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Hello! I'm so happy you're here! My name is Danielle and I have been teaching for nineteen years! I work for the New York City Public Schools and I have never been happier! During my seventeen years of teaching, I have been a grade level leader, a lead teacher, and have created workshops and professional developments for my colleagues. I also do action research for Columbia University, Teacher's College. I have taught in grades K - 6th. This year, I am teaching 3rd, 4th, 5th special education academic intervention.
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Design Your Own Candy |Persuasive Writing Activity
Transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and persuasive writing practice with our comprehensive 'Design Your Own Candy Activity' resource. This versatile resource fosters students’ imagination and expression while giving them an opportunity to practice persuasive writing. Here's how it can be integrated into your classroom: 1. **Candy Creation:** Students select from three candy outlines, sparking their artistic flair as they design the perfect sweet treat. 2. **Branding Brilliance
2nd - 5th
Art, Other (ELA), Writing
RAE DUNN Inspired Quote Posters
Give your classroom that farmhouse look while inspiring your students with these uplifting quotes. These decor quotes were created using a shiplap background and a Rae Dunn inspired font. Print them on paper/cardstock and decorate as is or frame them for a beautiful rustic touch to your classroom. Enjoy!
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Design Your Own Ice Cream| Persuasive Writing Activity
Looking for a high-engagement persuasive writing activity your students will love any time of year? This Design Your Own Ice Cream Persuasive Writing Activity blends creativity with standards-based writing practice, making it the perfect go-to for writing centers, seasonal fun, or end-of-year motivation. Students will create their own unique ice cream flavor, design it using one of four included blackline templates (two cones and one cup), and then write a persuasive paragraph to convince other
2nd - 6th
Other (ELA), Writing
Orthographic Word Mapping CVC Words w/Short Vowel Sounds| The Science of Reading
CVC Word Mapping for Fluency Practice - The Science of Reading AlignedLooking to enhance your students' reading fluency? Look no further! Our Science of Reading Aligned Short Vowel Sound CVC Word Mapping Fluency Practice is here to support your students' literacy development in a fun and meaningful way. Aligned with the latest research on the science of reading, this comprehensive resource provides targeted practice for students to strengthen their understanding of short vowel sounds and develop
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Spelling
Design Your Own Sneaker!
Need a quick, fun, and engaging activity? Have your students design their own sneaker! Students can use their unique talents and creativity to design an awesome sneaker as well as create a brand name and a sneaker design name! With the popularity of sneakers in this day and age, this resource will prove to be fun for your students. Use this resource for: early finishers summer activities end of the year activities And MORE!The possibilities are endless! Looking for other resources like this? Des
Not Specific
Art, For All Subjects
Poetry Unit
NEED A GREAT NO PREP POETRY UNIT? This poetry unit is an excellent resource for teaching different types of poetry writing to your students. This unit is designed in such a way that it can be used in grades 1st-6th! Included in this resource:-5 poetry lessons using the gradual release model (I do, we do, you do) -Student interest inventory to help students with inspiration for their poems -Types of poetry covered in each lesson: Acrostic, Autobiographical, Cinquain, Diamante, and Haiku -Template
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Writing
CCSS
RL.1.10
, RL.2.10
, RL.3.10
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Current Events Template
Current Events Template! This ready to print template is an excellent resource for your students to you to record and report current events. This template allows students to organize their thoughts. In this resource, students will focus on:Main Ideas and Supporting Details: In order to reinforce the ability to locate the central idea and particular details when reading informational text, students record the main idea and supporting details presented in the news article. Excellent start for you
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Social Studies
Orthographic Word Mapping for Short A Sound CVC Words | The Science of Reading
Interested in other Orthographic Word Maps?Here are some that may interest you:Short E Orthographic Word MappingShort I Orthographic Word MappingShort O Orthographic Word MappingShort U Orthographic Word MappingAre you looking for an engaging and effective resource to help your students master short vowel sounds and improve their orthographic word mapping skills? Look no further! Our Science of Reading Aligned Short Vowel Sound CVC Word Orthographic Mapping Practice is here to support your stude
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
SOLAR ECLIPSE: Reading Comprehension Passage with Questions
Solar Eclipse Reading Comprehension Passage with Multiple Choice and Short Response Questions! Engage your students with this captivating reading comprehension passage exploring the phenomenon of solar eclipses! Dive into the science behind this amazing event, from its causes to its effects on Earth and human cultures. Key Features: Detailed explanation of solar eclipses: Learn about the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth that leads to these rare celestial occurrences. Types of solar eclips
4th - 6th
Science, Social Studies
Reading Comprehension Checks for February
February Reading Comprehension Packet with Questions!This packet is perfect to put together for your students to help them improve their reading comprehension skills. Just print the pages, put the cover page on the front of it, and staple them together. These passages can be used for:morning workhomeworkearly finishersextra practiceEach sheet has a short passage, a small area for students to illustrate the passage, 3-4 questions relating directly to the story and at times, one question that re
1st - 2nd
Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Orthographic Word Mapping for Short I Sound CVC Words | The Science of Reading
Interested in other Orthographic Word Maps?Here are some that may interest you:Short A Orthographic Word MappingShort E Orthographic Word MappingShort O Orthographic Word MappingShort U Orthographic Word MappingAre you looking for an engaging and effective resource to help your students master short vowel sounds and improve their orthographic word mapping skills? Look no further! Our Science of Reading Aligned Short Vowel Sound CVC Word Orthographic Mapping Practice is here to support your stude
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Spelling
Orthographic Word Mapping for Short U Sound CVC Words | The Science of Reading
Interested in other Orthographic Word Maps? Here are some that may interest you:Short A Orthographic Word MappingShort E Orthographic Word MappingShort I Orthographic Word MappingShort O Orthographic Word MappingAre you looking for an engaging and effective resource to help your students master short vowel sounds and improve their orthographic word mapping skills? Look no further! Our Science of Reading Aligned Short Vowel Sound CVC Word Orthographic Mapping Practice is here to support your stud
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Spelling
End of the Year Writing Piece: My future is so bright, I have to wear shades!
What better way to send off your students than to have them create a writing piece that has them focus on future goals! We are promoting college and career readiness in schools now! These sheets give students the outline of the essay task with some questions that may inspire the writing process in your students. This also includes a themed graphic organizer and a very colorful sheet for their final draft. The final writing sheets give two options : one of them is to include a picture of your st
2nd - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
Retro Rainbow Classroom Quotes
Retro Rainbow Classroom Quotes Decor!Give your classroom that retro/boho/neutral feel look while inspiring your students with these uplifting SEL quotes. These decor quotes were created using a neutral rainbow background and a retro-inspired font. Print them on paper/cardstock and decorate as is or frame them for a beautiful touch to your classroom. Enjoy!
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Fall Number Bonds Activity and Bulletin Board
Fall Number Bonds Activity! This fall number bonds activity is the perfect reinforcement of your number bonds lesson as well as an adorable fall bulletin board for your classroom or hallway. Students can be given a number or choose a number and write it on the scarecrow's face. Student will then create two numbers that can be added together to create the number on the scarecrow's face. This will create a number bond. You can choose to print the scarecrow in color or let your students have fun a
K - 2nd
Math
CCSS
1.OA.B.4
, 1.OA.C.6
, 1.OA.D.8
Presidents' Day Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions
Presidents' Day Reading Comprehension Passages with Aligned Questions! GREAT FOR TEST PREP! It is so important that we integrate reading comprehension with other subject areas. In this case, it's social studies! These Presidents' Day reading passages give the biographies of both Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Each passage has common core aligned questions that go along with the story. This is an excellent resource for getting students used to questioning in all areas: Key Ideas and Deta
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.4
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Axolotls Reading Comprehension Passage | Text Dependent Questions
Axolotls Reading Comprehension Passagewith Text Dependent Multiple Choice and Short QuestionsHave your students discover the fascinating world of axolotls with our engaging nonfiction reading comprehension passage! These amazing creatures have gained a lot of popularity lately, so give your students an opportunity to dive into learning about their habitat, behavior, and intriguing facts that will captivate your students' curiosity. Perfect for building reading comprehension skills, our resource
3rd - 5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Science
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.5
 +1
Orthographic Word Mapping for Short O Sound CVC Words | The Science of Reading
Interested in other Orthographic Word Maps? Here are some that may interest you:Short A Orthographic Word MappingShort E Orthographic Word MappingShort I Orthographic Word MappingShort U Orthographic Word MappingAre you looking for an engaging and effective resource to help your students master short vowel sounds and improve their orthographic word mapping skills? Look no further! Our Science of Reading Aligned Short Vowel Sound CVC Word Orthographic Mapping Practice is here to support your stud
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Spelling
September Reading Comprehension Passages, CCLS Aligned Questions, w/Answer Key
September Reading Comprehension Passages: This resource is the first in my "What Happened In..." series! The passages in this resource are themed to events that happened in September. It is so important that we integrate reading comprehension with other subject areas. In this case, it's social studies! Each month is themed with important birthdays, holidays, and/or events. What better way to supplement your social studies curriculum than to give your students reading passages that discuss worldl
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
 +26
Orthographic Word Mapping for Short E Sound CVC Words | The Science of Reading
Interested in other Orthographic Word Maps?Here are some that may interest you:Short A Orthographic Word MappingShort I Orthographic Word MappingShort O Orthographic Word MappingShort U Orthographic Word MappingAre you looking for an engaging and effective resource to help your students master short vowel sounds and improve their orthographic word mapping skills? Look no further! Our Science of Reading Aligned Short Vowel Sound CVC Word Orthographic Mapping Practice is here to support your stude
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
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Hello! I'm so happy you're here! My name is Danielle and I have been teaching for nineteen years! I work for the New York City Public Schools and I have never been happier! During my seventeen years of teaching, I have been a grade level leader, a lead teacher, and have created workshops and professional developments for my colleagues. I also do action research for Columbia University, Teacher's College. I have taught in grades K - 6th. This year, I am teaching 3rd, 4th, 5th special education academic intervention.
Teaching style
I truly believe that your classroom is your stage. You must show enthusiasm and love for what you are teaching. If you can do that, I believe that your students will be eager to learn what you are teaching them!
Awards & shining teacher moments
-Member of the Literacy Teacher's Initiative with Columbia University to improve literacy in urban and minority areas.
-Speaker at the International Literacy Association about my research on Improving Social and Emotional Learning through Reading and Writing
-Speaker at the Beyond Bullying Summit at Columbia University about my research on Improving Social and Emotional Learning through Reading and Writing
-Nominated by my superintendent for the Teacher Ambassador Fellowship in Washington D.C.
My own education history
-Bachelors in Child Study (Elementary Ed. and Special Ed. Birth-6th gr.) from St. Joseph's College
-Masters in Literacy and Cognition from St. Joseph's College
-Certifications:
-Special Education Birth-6th grade
-General Education Birth-6th grade
-Literacy Birth-6th grade
Additional biographical information
I am always looking for new ideas, insight, or just to chat with amazing teachers. Please message me at any time!
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