I am an early retired educator and administrator with a highly regarded history in student-minded, forward thinking pedagogy. Inbox me with an idea for a lesson and I can make it real.
Give your students engaging practice with this standards-aligned assessment on Physical and Chemical Changes. Designed for 5th grade science, this resource integrates NGSS three-dimensional learning (DCI, SEP, CCC) and matches most state science standards on matter and its changes. What’s Included: 10 assessment questions (multiple choice, sequencing, matching, and single-answer) Real-world, phenomenon scenarios and stimulus-based items (potatoes + iodine, rusting iron, popcorn, pennies turni
Wonderful Weather!Bring science to life with this comprehensive set of 57 vocabulary cards covering weather, atmosphere, weather tools, and the water cycle. Perfect for building content knowledge in elementary classrooms, this resource gives students the visuals and language they need to talk about the world around them. What’s Included ✔ 57 colorful vocabulary cards with kid-friendly illustrations and clear definitions ✔ Covers four key categories: Weather Words: rain, snow, storm, tornad
A Readers Theater script with a big bow in top! Script is written for 5 characters with a duration of 3-7 min depending on fluency.Skills included in the within the script:syllabicationtypes of sentencesfluencyspeaking and language characterization and comprehensiontext structuresgenre studysocial emotional learning teamwork and friendshipparts of a storyThe Mystery of the Syllable StealerSomething strange is happening in the small-town library. Words are vanishing from books, and no one knows
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
Included:18 different scavenger hunts to print or use digitally Can be implemented indoors or outsideNo running since this is not timed Activity included for early finishersStudents can write words, or simple sketches to document their findingsFindings are 3 to a category, but can always be revised for more or lessDigital option: Project on the board and do a brain break in the classroom.I used these in my science classes. The Seek and Finds were for Properties of Matter, the others were for M
This is a week long comprehensive lesson for K-2 students. They will demonstrate, explain, manipulate, and technically draw objects that work in a system. Students will easily disassemble and reassemble parts of an object, learn how to make technical drawings, and reinforce scientific and engineer thinking. There are links to additional resources included, classroom management suggestions, and step-by-step, word-by-word directions. Great for a long term substitute because its so easy to im
Young children love stickers! So, its Sticky Dot Science to the rescue! This is a great resource for a sub, a STEM activity, or a fine motor lesson. My PK and K students really enjoy this activity. It's simple for the teacher to implement, and the students are exposed to multiple skills: motor skills, visual application, making connections, and mixed media arts. I also always had books ready to go for early finishers. Links for all resources are included.
PreK - 2nd
General Science, Math, Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.B.5
, K-2-ETS1-2
$2.20
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Experience
I am an early retired educator and administrator with a highly regarded history in student-minded, forward thinking pedagogy. Inbox me with an idea for a lesson and I can make it real.
Teaching style
Purposeful planning, engaging lessons with minimal printed handouts, cooperative groups, classroom is a safe place for students to take educational risks with much support, Science and Engineering are my wheelhouse.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year
Second Mile Teacher of the Year
Golden Apple Educators Award
My own education history
Pennsylvania State University
Lesley University
Additional biographical information
STEM Educator and Instructional Designer with 30 years in the Education profession.
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