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As the owner and founder of Create-abilities.com, Cassie is passionate about bringing classroom ideas and resources to life for elementary educators everywhere. Cassie graduated from the University of Utah in 2008. From there, she taught 3rd grade at an elementary school. While teaching, she obtained her English as a Second Language endorsement, Math endorsement, and Master's in Curriculum and Instructional Design. The endorsement and degree helped her work passionately to create materials that were differentiated, engaging, and meaningful. Today, she works with teachers worldwide as she creates curriculum resources, provides in-person training, and creates courses and webinars for professional development.
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Sub Plans 2nd Grade
This emergency sub plan kit has everything you need to ensure your school day runs smoothly while you're gone. Planning for substitutes can be harder than just coming into work sick. However, with this set, you will have no-prep, print and go, reading, writing, math, science, and art activities that make sure your kids are still learning while you get the rest you need. Included in this 167-page download are printables, graphic organizers, and more that cover: Classroom Management and Organizat
2nd
English Language Arts, Math
Also included in: Sub Plans BUNDLE K-5
Grammar Practice - Nouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, and Pronouns
Grammar practice can feel tedious and never-ending. These pages can help make that process more enjoyable for teachers and students alike. This grammar pack has over 80 pages of nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns practice. These pages are great to add to your grammar units or as a spiral review. Included In This Download:80+ pages of grammar practiceAnswer keys for each page Activities Included:Verbs Color It!Regular or Irregular VerbVerbsPast Tense Irregular VerbsIrregular Past T
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
L.2.1
, L.2.1a
, L.2.1b
+23
Behavior Contracts and Behavior Intervention Forms EDITABLE
ALL ABOUT THIS BEHAVIOR CONTRACT PACK:This 204-page set contains behavior contracts, behavior intervention forms, behavior calendars, parent communication forms, positive notes home, and more! There are also editable forms for you to type in your own information on each page. What's Included:Behavior Contract eBookBinder and Spine LabelsBehavior Observation SheetsBehavior CalendarsParent Communication FormsPositive Notes Home Behavior ContractsThink Time SheetsBehavior Home NotesSelf-assessment
K - 5th
School Counseling
Also included in: Behavior Management Toolkit EDITABLE
2 Step Word Problems Addition and Subtraction
This two step word problem pack provides your students with timely practice on a difficult skill! Students struggle with how to break down and understand what is required of them when trying to solve addition and subtraction word problems. This pack helps your students walk through each step of the problem so they can clearly see what information is needed. Posters and Visuals to Hang in Your Classroom:• Solving 2-Step Word Problems (3 steps to follow) • CUBES (Circle, Underline, Box, Eliminate
2nd - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Dodecahedron Book Report
This dodecahedron book report gives your students an engaging and hands-on way to share what they've learned from their reading. You will get 19 pages of templates and instructions to help guide your students through the book report process. These book reports work great for project-based learning (PBL). This book report also helps students practice higher-level thinking skills as they dive into their text to complete each part of their dodecahedron. Skills Covered in the Book Report:author sp
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
+21
Mo Willems Author Study
This Mo Willems Author Study introduces your students to the man behind the books. You will find reading passages, book report pages, reading comprehension strategies, and more that help your students really dive into his books. EVERY page comes in English and Spanish to meet your classroom needs! Learn About Mo Willems the Author• Mo Willems Reading Passage • All About Mo • Author Study • Author Study 2 • Dear Mr. Willems Dive Into His Books to See What Makes Them Great• What Do You See? • Punc
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
2-Step Word Problems Using the Four Operations
Word problems can be some of the trickiest problems our students do during math. There is often a lot of confusion on what is being asked, what numbers to use, and what operation to perform. This is especially true with 2-step word problems. This 2-step word problem pack helps walk your students through complex math problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Included In This Download:math posters for easy display and referenceword problem pages that walk your students
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Growth Mindset Bell Ringers and Morning Work EDITABLE PDF and DIGITAL
This 324-page pack contains 50 weeks' worth of bell-ringer or morning-work activities for your students to complete daily. There are 162 pages in color, 162 pages in black and white, and 25 editable pages to create your own pages. A Spanish version of every page has also been included to meet your needs. You will also receive 155 digital pages to use in Google Drive. There is also a digital version available for use in Google Classrooms!50 Weeks of Growth Mindset ActivitiesEach week has its own
2nd - 5th
Character Education, Classroom Community
Also included in: Growth Mindset Bundle
Reading Comprehension Skills Interactive Notebook Pages
You will receive 147 pages of Reading Comprehension Skills Interactive Notebook Pages that cover 42 different reading skills. They are a fun and engaging way to target your instruction for particular skills. Students can create their interactive notebook pages and refer back to them throughout the year. Skills Included In This Download:alliterationasking questionsauthor's purposecause and effectcharacter comparisonscharacter changescharacter actions and developmentcharacter traitscharacter's fee
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
+73
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle
I Can Statements Bundle 2nd Grade
You will receive over 888 pages of language arts and math I cans for EVERY CCSS! There are also editable pages for you to type in your own wording. You will also receive math and ELA checklists for each domain that help you keep track of what standards you have taught and which ones still need to be covered. This will help you ensure that you have taught every standard in the core. There are versions that come with the CCSS tags and without. Included in this download are I Can Statements that
2nd
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.3
+96
Reading Stamina Posters, Anchor Charts, and Graphing Sheets
This Reading Stamina set will help build stamina with your students. You will receive 32 pages of anchor charts, posters, and graphing sheets. Included in This Download:posters with the definition of staminaanchor charts with what reading stamina is and is notanchor charts with definitions of what reading with stamina looks like/doesn't look likeblank anchor charts for your students to fill inreading goal pagegraphing pagesHow to Use This PackPrint out the posters or anchor charts you want to
K - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle
Place Value and Number Sense Activities
Activities, printables, games, and worksheets that help your students practice core place value and number sense concepts. You will receive 163 pages that cover numbers within 100 and within 1,000 for easy differentiation in your classroom. Place value concepts such as hundreds, tens, and ones, ordering numbers, comparing numbers, expanded form, and more are covered inside! Each page comes in English and Spanish to meet your classroom needs. Hundreds, Tens, and Ones Activities• place value mats
2nd - 3rd
Mental Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
1.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
+8
I Can Statements 2nd Grade Math
This set contains 430 pages of I can statements in kid-friendly language. There are I can's that cover ALL the standards in the 2nd grade Common Core curriculum. There are also 7 pages of standards checklists to help you keep track of what standards you have taught and what still needs to be covered. Math Topics Covered in this PackOperations and Algebraic ThinkingNumbers in Base TenMeasurement and DataGeometryWhat's Included:63 different I can statements for each math standardFull-page and hal
2nd
Basic Operations, Geometry, Place Value
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.3
+25
Also included in: I Can Statements Bundle 2nd Grade
Classifying Quadrilaterals Printables and Games PRINT AND DIGITAL
You will receive 122 pages of printables, PowerPoints, student booklet pages, and graphic organizers that will help your students recognize and distinguish between different shape attributes. There are hands-on, engaging activities that will keep your students motivated as they learn about classifying quadrilaterals. There is also a digital version to use inside Google Classrooms!Hands-On and Engaging Activities• An interactive PowerPoint (that is 100% text-editable) and student booklet to help
2nd - 5th
Geometry, Math Test Prep
Readers' Theater Passages 2ND GRADE
This 289 page pack has 10 readers' theater plays in two different formats. There are full-page scripts and half-page books. Each play also includes a glossary, comprehension question pages, summarizing pages, and a cut-and-paste sequence page. These plays are perfect for literacy centers or partner work. They work well for shared reading or fluency groups. Each play takes about 10-20 minutes. Each passage has been professionally leveled by Lexile so you know you can trust the level, structure,
2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
Famous Failures Reading Passages and Poster Set
This 54 page pack includes 20 individuals from around the world who have experienced failure, developed grit, fostered a growth mindset, and found success. There is a reading passage and poster for each person describing their failure, what they learned from it, and how they eventually found success. There are also response pages for your students to reflect upon and write about what they learned. Every page comes in English and Spanish to meet your classroom needs (54 pages in English and 54 pa
2nd - 5th
Christmas Reading Writing and Math Activities Grades 1-2 Digital and PDF
You will receive 76 pages of Christmas themed math, reading, and writing activities that will keep your students engaged and learning during the holiday season. Inside this pack you will find Christmas-themed reading passages, grammar practice, writing activities, math lessons, and more! There is also a digital version of each page included to meet your classroom needs!Practice the Place Value, Addition, Subtraction, and More for Deeper Understanding of Core Concepts• arrays with addition • addi
1st - 2nd
Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
1.NBT.B.3
, 1.NBT.C.4
, 1.NBT.C.5
+9
Grammar and Punctuation Practice - Sentence Fixers K-2
Punctuation and grammar is a never-ending struggle inside our classrooms. Remembering where commas, quotation marks, and end marks go is hard for kids (and adults). This grammar and punctuation pack has over 90 pages of fixing capitals, adding end marks, putting sentences in the correct order, expanding on sentences, ordering adjectives, using commas, and more. These pages are great to add to your grammar units or as a spiral review. Included In This Download:90+ pages of grammar and punctuatio
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Grammar, Other (ELA)
Reading Response Menus 1st-2nd | Editable Reading Menus
Looking for an alternative to the standard reading log? This reading menu set has everything you need to run your reading homework. There are ten different menus included with a variety of options for kids to choose from. These menus allow your students choice in their learning! Many Different Choices and Formats to Easily Differentiate For Your Students• 4 choices per day • 3 choices per day • parent signature lines on both 3 and 4 option pages • 4 choices per day with a line for your own due
1st - 2nd
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
Geometry Book Project
This 40 page pack has everything you need to create a fun, hands-on way to end your geometry units. You can use this as a formative or summative assessment or a portfolio. It covers geometry topics such as polygons, quadrilaterals, attributes of shapes, partitioning shapes, symmetry, shape transformations, coordinate planes, and more! You can pick and choose which pages you want to use and then grade it using the included EDITABLE rubric! Included Pages:Geometry Vocabulary2D Shapes3D ShapesComp
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
1.G.A.1
, 1.G.A.2
, 1.G.A.3
+12
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Experience
As the owner and founder of Create-abilities.com, Cassie is passionate about bringing classroom ideas and resources to life for elementary educators everywhere. Cassie graduated from the University of Utah in 2008. From there, she taught 3rd grade at an elementary school. While teaching, she obtained her English as a Second Language endorsement, Math endorsement, and Master's in Curriculum and Instructional Design. The endorsement and degree helped her work passionately to create materials that were differentiated, engaging, and meaningful. Today, she works with teachers worldwide as she creates curriculum resources, provides in-person training, and creates courses and webinars for professional development.
Teaching style
I believe in combining a variety of research-based, time-tested strategies to engage and motivate students. I believe in setting strong foundations with routines and procedures to set the entire classroom up for success. I believe in doing fun, hands-on, and engaging activities to keep students learning and having fun!
Awards & shining teacher moments
* Teacher of the Year for my district
* Selected to present to teachers state-wide
* Master of Curriculum and Instructional Design
* ESL Endorsement
* Math Endorsement
My own education history
I received my Bachelor's degree from the University of Utah and received my English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement while there.
Two years later, I graduated with my Master of Education in Instructional Design.
I later went back and earned my math endorsement from Utah State University.
Additional biographical information
I love what I do! My ultimate goal is to empower teachers so they can empower their students.
My email is: cassie@create-abilities.com.
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