Over the past 20 years I've traveled from music, to third grade with a little bit of fun in Kinder, first and second too. Now I'm hanging out with middle schoolers in Special Education. Loving the variety of life!
Earth Science Vocabulary Mini Bundle – Rock Cycle Part 1 Please see the preview. This set has 30+ highly visual pages. It's great for struggling readers in the upper grades and advanced science in middle grades. Each set includes:• 6 Vocabulary Posters: word, picture, definition, and example sentence in large enough font that posters can be used in trading card size • Matching quiz • Picture matching quiz • Spoons game: 4 part matching • Roll Read Graph game • Foldable with graphics • Foldabl
Rock Cycle MINI Book (Beginner Level)Please see the preview. This print friendly mini-book is perfect for integrated reading and science lessons. This version explains Earth Science terms at an elementary level (estimated reading level 1.3-2.3), using rich text features, clear graphics and support pages. Topics from Table of Contents • What Are Rocks • Minerals and Soil • Rock Cycle • Weathering and Erosion • Volcanoes and Earthquakes • Earth Layers • Fossils Nonfiction Text Features Includ
Rock Cycle Mini Book (At Level)Please see the preview. This print friendly mini-book is perfect for integrated reading and science lessons. It explains Earth Science terms at an elementary level (grades 2-4, or higher for struggling readers), using rich text features, clear graphics and support pages. Topics from Table of Contents • What Are Rocks • Minerals and Soil • Rock Cycle • Weathering and Erosion • Volcanoes and Earthquakes • Earth Layers • Fossils Nonfiction Text Features Included
The Trial of Cardigan Jones VOCABULARYPlease See the Preview Cardigan Jones is a moose who has just moved into the neighborhood. When the neighbors jump to conclusions it takes a wise judge to sort matters out. This story can be used to teach about juries and the justice system, or about neighbors and strangers. It can be found on Amazon and in Journeys grade 3, Lesson 2 (2012 version). This is part of the Trial of Cardigan Jones Bundle. Included 1. Word wall – color, b/w and blank 2. Full c
Quotation Marks, Flipbook, Anchor Chart and “Put Said to Bed”
Students love folding and coloring this fun-shaped foldable for quotation marks and speaker tags. After sorting (or brainstorming!) the “Put Said to Bed” verbs they can use them to increase excellent word choice in their writing.
Included in this set
- Quotation anchor chart pieces (color and print-friendly)
- Sample sentences already color coded
- I Can poster – mini-poster and interactive notebook size
- Foldable for speaker
The Journey: Stories of Migration Language Arts BUNDLE (Journeys Grade 3, lesson 22)Now $4.99! These bundles represent all the things I used for the 8 years we had this curriculum. My school has changed curriculum so I don't plan more updates. Please see the preview for highlights from this bundle This nonfiction book follows the incredible migration stories of six animals. The first two animals are found in the Harcourt Journeys 3rd grade text book, and the rest can be heard in this recor
Dog of the Sea Waves Language Arts BUNDLE Now $4.99! These bundles represent all the things I used for the 8 years we had this curriculum. My school has changed curriculum so I don't plan more updates. This story of friendship has interesting facts about Hawaii woven throughout. It can be found at amazon.com, in Journeys Grade 3, Unit 5, Lesson 24. The Bundle Includes: Writing about Dog of the Sea Waves 1. Author’s Purpose Graphic Organizer 2. Character change over time 3. Compare and con
Max’s Words Language Arts BUNDLE Now $4.99! These bundles represent all the things I used for the 8 years we had this curriculum. My school has changed curriculum so I don't plan more updates. Please See the Preview Max’s brothers collect coins and stamps. When Max decides to collect words he finds that choosing words to combine can create something wonderful. This is an excellent story to use when introducing vocabulary or word work centers. This packet was made to support both Journeys U
The Life and Times of the Ant Nonfiction Text Support This is part of the The Life and Times of the Ant BUNDLE – no need to buy the parts if you own the whole bundle. Please see the preview for highlights from this bundle that supports Journeys Grade 4, Unit 3, Lesson 14 story. Quizzes Included 1. Multiple Choice Quiz – 10 questions about text features found in the story 2. Short Answer - This page expands on the multiple choice comprehension test provided by Journeys. The addition of text
Rock Cycle Mini Book (Remedial Level) Please see the preview. This print friendly mini-book is perfect for integrated reading and science lessons. It explains Earth Science terms at an elementary level – estimated reading level 1.9-2.9 using rich text features, clear graphics and support pages. Topics from Table of Contents • What Are Rocks • Minerals and Soil • Rock Cycle • Weathering and Erosion • Volcanoes and Earthquakes • Earth Layers • Fossils Nonfiction Text Features Included • Graph
Simple Machines Language Arts BUNDLE
My 3rd through 5th graders came to me with a natural timidity about writing that has blossomed into quality work that I only wish I could produce at their age! Writing across the curriculum has helped immensely.
This bundle has four parts (please see the preview) – essential questions with unit folder cover; nonfiction text features (with vocabulary foldable), essay prompts, and matching quiz.
Essential Questions Posters and Journal Cover
• Essential
Roberto Clemente Language Arts BUNDLE (Grade 3, Lesson5) Now $4.99! These bundles represent all the things I used for the 8 years we had this curriculum. My school has changed curriculum so I don't plan more updates. Please see the preview. This biography account follows the life of Roberto Clemente as he moves from Puerto Rico to become the Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is part of Journeys Grade 3, Unit 1, Lesson 5. Writing about Roberto Clemente 1. Idiom – “Hit It Out of the Park”
A Fine, Fine School Language Arts BUNDLE (Grade 3, Lesson 1)Now $4.99! These bundles represent all the things I used for the 8 years we had this curriculum. My school has changed curriculum so I don't plan more updates. Please see the Preview Extras found in the BUNDLE BONUS: •Daily 5 cards for centers (Word Work; Listening; Writing & Buddy Read) •Making Words Activity (great support for low readers) •Pebble Go response sheets School Days Growth Mindset In this story a principal, Mr. Keen
Roberto Clemente Vocabulary (Journeys Grade 3, Lesson5)Please see the Preview. This biography account follows the life of Roberto Clemente as he moves from Puerto Rico to become the Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is part of Journeys Grade 3, Unit 1, Lesson 5. Vocabulary Supports Include:1. Word wall – color, b/w and blank 2. Full color Game Cards 3. Discussion questions suggested by Harcourt, in card format for games & Brain Breaks 4. Foldables with 5 words each (with room for adding
Dogzilla Vocabulary Foldables, Word Wall and Quiz This delightful story follows the harrowing events of Dogzilla, as she behaves dogishly in Mousopolis. The author’s clever and witty word play makes this story a children’s favorite. It can be found at Target.com, in Journeys Grade 3, Unit 4, Lesson 19 and other text books. Vocabulary For Dogzilla1. Word wall – color, b/w and blank 2. Full color Game Cards 3. Discussion questions suggested by Harcourt, in card format for games & Brain Bre
Young Thomas Edison Vocabulary This biography takes a different look at Thomas Edison by focusing on the events in his childhood that helped form the man he would become. Please see the preview for highlights from this bundle that supports Journeys Grade 3, Unit 2, Lesson 10 story, also available from Barnes and Nobles. Vocabulary Supports Included 1. Word wall – color, b/w and blank 2. Full color Game Cards 3. Discussion questions suggested by Harcourt, in card format for games & Brain Bre
Inference Anchor Chart, Graphic Organizer and INB
Please see the preview
Students use the sentence stems all year long after I use this quick, fun way, to make an inference anchor chart. Students use the graphic organizer to find clues in the text that help them ‘read between the lines.’
Included
- Elementary and Upper Elementary organizer
- Teacher anchor chart parts
- Student anchor chart parts
- Teacher hints
- Advance organizer
- Generic organizers (for any book)
Updates
9/18/16 - a
Dog of the Sea Waves Vocabulary Foldables, Matching Quizzes, and Word WallPlease see the preview. Vocabulary For Dog of the Sea Waves 1. Word wall – color, b/w and blank 2. Full color Game Cards 3. Discussion questions suggested by Harcourt, in card format for games & Brain Breaks 4. Foldables with 5 words each (with room for adding illustrations & connections) 5. Discussion questions to be put on back of foldables 6. Blank Foldable 7. Foldable with all 10 words 8. Matching quiz with and
Life on the Ice (Journeys 3rd Grade, Lesson 20) VocabularyPlease See the Preview Life on the Ice is a nonfiction description of life on both the North and South pole. It includes fascinating facts and helpful text features. This story can be found in Journeys grade 3, Lesson 20 (2012 version) or on the author’s website. This is part of the Life on the Ice Bundle.Vocabulary for Life on the 1. Word wall – color, b/w and blank 2. Full color Game Cards 3. Discussion questions suggested by Harc
Over the past 20 years I've traveled from music, to third grade with a little bit of fun in Kinder, first and second too. Now I'm hanging out with middle schoolers in Special Education. Loving the variety of life!
Teaching style
I love active learning that can be loud and messy at times. I want kids to talk and interact about the topics we study. I want them to learn from each other as we explore language and math wrapped up in highly engaging integrated units.
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