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!
Arizona Nonfiction Fluency BUNDLEPlease see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Double your โbang for the buckโ by practicing fluency, nonfiction text, U.S. history and meeting the new Arizona Social Studies standards! These passages address several key fluency issues โ ยท breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers ยท adding a simple picture to make it more accessible ยท using content vocabulary with a definition in the text ยท integrating high interest science and soci
Government Main Idea Task Cards - ScootThese main idea task cards do not require prior knowledge of government topics. So they work well for a unit opener, or a fun review before a unit test. This activity packet includes: 1. 40 Task cards 2. 8.5x11 quiz version for absent students or quiet corner 3. 3 response sheets (hint: glue the smaller versions into the Government folder for a multi-day activity) 4. Directions for 5 games/activities with the cards 5. Answer key โ several copies for opt
Navajo Code Talker Nonfiction Fluency (from Arizona Fluency Bundle)Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Double your โbang for the buckโ by practicing fluency, nonfiction text, U.S. history and meeting the new Arizona Social Studies standards! These passages address several key fluency issues โ ยท breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers ยท adding a simple picture to make it more accessible ยท using content vocabulary with a definition in the text ยท integrat
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Cursive Practice PagesPlease see the preview These pages use the Zaner-Bloser handwriting style. They can be used in alphabetical order, or in shape order. I use the teaching order that allows students to begin writing words on the second day. Since using this I have seen more students begin using cursive on their assignments, even when it wasnโt required. Theyโre excited to use this beautiful way of writing; and their penmanship shows it. This set has three sections: 1. Alphabetical orde
Ecosystem Fluency BUNDLE These 8 passages are a remake of a previous Ecosystem bundle. Some passages have been moved to different bundles. For example, the Reptiles passage will be in the Animal Classification bundle now. If you purchased the bundle before, you may download again for new passages. Be sure to save an old copy as those will not be available any longer. These fluency passages were designed to practice science skills in reading class with older students who may struggle with re
Arizona 5C's Nonfiction Fluency Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Double your โbang for the buckโ by practicing fluency, nonfiction text, U.S. history and meeting the new Arizona Social Studies standards! These passages address several key fluency issues โ ยท breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers ยท adding a simple picture to make it more accessible ยท using content vocabulary with a definition in the text ยท integrating high interest science and soci
As a THANK YOU to my followers, the Economic Fluency BUNDLE is HALF PRICE! These activities are sold for $10.50 separately, $5.50 in a bundle and only $2.75 for the first 48 hours! Economics Nonfiction Fluency BUNDLE โ Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. These comprehension passages are broken into three sections for repeated reading. They can be used in close reading, homework, centers or classwork. These passages address several key fluency issues โ ยท breaking th
Plant Nonfiction Fluency โ BUNDLE Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. These passages are an engaging way for students to compete against their own personal best score, while reinforcing the reading skills of fluency and text evidence through science content. These passages address several key fluency issues โ โข breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers โข adding a simple picture to make it more accessible โข using content vocabulary with a definition in the te
Easy Read Multiplication and Division BUNDLEThese 50+ multiplication and 50+ division word problems feature short-vowel words except the words โeachโ and โhow manyโ โshareโ and โdivide.โ If a long-vowel word is needed, it is also in the title and picture (where an adult or peer can help). Please see the preview. Real life presents us with many math situations. Word problems prepare kids for real life, but kids who are lagging in reading skills, or having language-based disabilities, find t
Earn, Save, Spend and DonateEconomics Nonfiction Fluency and Comprehension This comprehension passage is broken into three sections for repeated reading. It can be used in close reading, homework, centers or classwork. These passages address several key fluency issues โ ยท breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers ยท adding a simple picture to make it more accessible ยท using content vocabulary with a definition in the text ยท integrating high interest science and social stu
Ecosystem Nonfiction Fluency Series โ Snakes FREEBIE!NOTE: This passage will be moving to the Reptile Fluency BundlePlease see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. These passages are an engaging way for students to compete against their own personal best score, while reinforcing the reading skills of fluency and text evidence through science content. These passages address several key fluency issues โ โข breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers โข adding a simple picture
Plant Nonfiction Fluency โ Seed DispersalPlease see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. These passages are an engaging way for students to compete against their own personal best score, while reinforcing the reading skills of fluency and text evidence through science content. These passages address several key fluency issues โ โข breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers โข adding a simple picture to make it more accessible โข using content vocabulary with a definition in
As a THANK YOU to my followers, this product is 50% off for the next 48 hours! Multiplication Maze Dab A DotThis set of 32 mazes were inspired by a student who struggled with the fine motor skills needed to hold a marker but could skip count to multiply. Bingo daubers make these activities fun for any learner. Each multiple (2-9) has four mazes with varying difficulty (A, B, C, D). Level A has factors 1-4; Level B has factors 5-8; Level C has factors 9-12 and Level D has factors 1-12. Answer
Growth Mindset Cursive Quotes Please see the preview Encourage a growth mindset, and start some great conversations with these cursive practice pages. Each page includes adult level coloring borders. These 35+ pages use the Zaner-Bloser handwriting style. This set is broken into four sections 1. Perseverance 2. Making Mistakes 3. Success 4. Hard Work Quotes Included:Perseveranceโข Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. Newt Gingrich
Animal Classification Fluency BUNDLE with 11 passages! These fluency passages were designed to practice science skills in reading class with older students who may struggle with fluency. I have used them with students in grades 3-8 and have found them especially useful for middle school resource students (special education). Please see the preview for highlights from the bundle and ways to incorporate multisensory instruction with fluency. Each passage encourages growth by:ยท using conte
Food Chains (and Food Webs) Fluency Passage (from the Ecosystem Fluency BUNDLE) These fluency passages were designed to practice science skills in reading class with older students who may struggle with fluency. I have used them with students in grades 3-8 and have found them especially useful for middle school resource students (special education). Please see the preview for highlights from the bundle and ways to incorporate multisensory instruction with fluency. This passage includes
FREEBIE Camouflage Fluency Passage and Comprehension Questions (from Adaptations Fluency Bundle) Animals are amazing! Each Adaptation Fluency passage focuses on a behavioral, structural or physiological adaptation. The vocabulary is simplified as much as possible to make it accessible to struggling readers. I have used them with students in grades 3-8 and have found them especially useful with middle school resource students (special education). Knowing that religious views in classrooms
Adaptations Fluency and Comprehension Bundle (8 passages) Animals are amazing! Each Adaptation Fluency passage focuses on a behavioral, structural or physiological adaptation. The vocabulary is simplified as much as possible to make it accessible to struggling readers. I have used them with students in grades 3-8 and have found them especially useful with middle school resource students (special education). Knowing that religious views in classrooms vary greatly, these passages say things
Reptile Classification Fluency Passage (from Animal Classification Fluency Bundle of 11 passages) This passage was previously in the Ecosystem Bundle. This fluency passage was designed to practice science skills in reading class with older students who may struggle with fluency. I have used them with students in grades 3-8 and have found them especially useful for middle school resource students (special education). Please see the preview for highlights from the bundle and ways to incorpora
Plant Nonfiction Fluency โ PhotosynthesisPlease see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. These passages are an engaging way for students to compete against their own personal best score, while reinforcing the reading skills of fluency and text evidence through science content. These passages address several key fluency issues โ โข breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers โข adding a simple picture to make it more accessible โข using content vocabulary with a definition in
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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