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Moline, Illinois, United States
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Welcome! My teaching journey started back in 2001, with a little group of 1st graders. Next, I spent two years teaching 5th grade in a classical education setting. I dedicated the following years to raising my own three kids and supporting them through homeschool, public school, and private school. During that time I also tried my hand at church ministry, tutoring, substituting, and even working in a school computer lab. I recently stepped back into the classroom, teaching 5th grade again. There I discovered a whole new world of curriculum and technology and of course, Teachers Pay Teachers! While I love working with kids, my heart is consistently pulled toward home. So, I'm home once again and putting my creative talents to work to support YOU!
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Author's Purpose PIE Lesson w/ Presentation Guided Notes Worksheets Charts Quiz
Teach with purpose as you help your students understand author's purpose and how it influences reading and writing! This resource provides you with an engaging lesson and plenty of support to prepare and present it! The acronym PIE (persuade, inform, entertain) is used in an effective way and the repetition, review slides and anchor charts will help your students remember it! Here's what's included in the ZIP file: ~Teacher notes ~Slide presentation (PowerPoint and PDF versions) ~Stud
4th - 7th
Reading, Writing
Exponent Base Powers of 10 Intro Lesson Visual Presentation Worksheet 4th5th6th
Teach your students about the power of exponents! The digital presentation will help you introduce and explain the basics of bases, exponents, and the power of multiplication! The student worksheet will give your students the opportunity to practice these concepts on paper. Teacher notes and answer keys are provided to help you prepare and successfully lead this Math lesson! This download is a ZIP file.
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Numbers
Intro to Converting Fractions to Decimals Lesson Guided Notes Worksheet
After spending weeks working with fractions, are you ready to start converting to decimals? This resource will help! The 4 pages of guided notes will introduce your students to this concept and give them opportunities to make their own observations and connections along the way! The notes are followed by a practice page, plus bonus challenge! A teacher script is provided to support you, along with a clear answer key! This resource could also be used for small group or one-on-one instruct
4th - 6th
Decimals, Fractions, Numbers
C. S. Lewis Author Introduction Study Presentation Notes 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
C. S. Lewis is a famous author known for his book series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This author study will help you introduce him to your students! The colorful slide presentation and fill-in-the-blank note guide will keep them engaged! The teacher script will equip you to confidently share the information! Use this resource before reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe or any of Lewis' other books! His experiences in life shaped his writing and perhaps his story will inspire fu
5th - 8th
Literature, Novel Studies, Religion
Saint Valentine Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions ~ Valentine's Day
Who was Saint Valentine? The answer is revealed more in legend than historical fact. However, you can give your students a basic understanding of the name behind the beloved holiday! This one page reading passage should be just right for 4th and 5th graders. Read it aloud as a class or assign it as independent work. The 10 comprehension questions will keep them accountable!
4th - 5th
Informational Text, Reading
Strategies for Comparing Two Fractions Lesson ~ Guided Notes & Student Worksheet
Do your students need strategies for comparing fractions? This lesson offers guided notes to keep students engaged and a follow up worksheet to check for understanding! Teacher notes and answer keys are also provided to help you succeed! The four strategies are:-Check the denominators -Use models -Make equivalent fractions -Use the benchmark 1/2 Presenting strategies empowers students to tackle problems in the way that works best for their brain!
4th - 6th
Fractions
Fairy Tale Elements Writing Activity Presentation Guided Notes Graphic Organizer
Fairy tales are a fun topic for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! They contain such unique elements and students are quite familiar with famous fairy tales by this age! This lesson provides an introduction to the topic, a presentation of the most common elements, graphic organizers for students to create their own stories, and lined paper for final drafts! Students will stay engaged as they view the slides, take notes, and then come up with their own creative ideas! Teacher notes and a script for t
4th - 7th
Creative Writing, Short Stories
Triangles Math Lesson Guided Notes Worksheet, Basics/Classify Side Angle/Degrees
Grab this geometry lesson with guided notes when you need to teach your students about triangles! They will stay engaged as they fill in blanks and make other markings on their worksheets! You will feel well equipped with the teacher script and answer key in your hands! This lesson covers the basics of triangles, how to classify triangles by side or angle, and how all the angles always equal 180 degrees! The final page offers an opportunity to check for understanding! All in all, a great sup
5th - 8th
Geometry
ABC Order ~ Putting Words in Alphabetical Order ~ Introduce, Practice Worksheets
Introduce alphabetizing to your students! These ABC order worksheets are simple and easy for beginners! With three themes to choose from, you can use one for teaching and the other two for independent practice! Or, pick a theme for your small group or one-on-one tutoring to provide extra support and build confidence! These worksheets can also be used as homework! Each worksheet has four groups of 3 words, plus two groups of 4 words, ending with an opportunity to alphabetize two words that st
2nd - 4th
Alphabet, Library Skills, Other (ELA)
Introduction to Fractions Lesson Guided Notes Worksheet 3rd, 4th, 5th
Introduce or re-introduce fractions to your students with guided notes to keep their attention! These 4 simple worksheets offer a clear and simple foundation to build on! Use them one-on-one or in a small group for those who need extra support! This PDF download includes: ~4 student worksheets ~Teacher answer key Also check out:~Fraction Lesson for making the connection between Number Lines & Pies~Guided Notes & Worksheet for Comparing Fractions~Set of 16 clear & colorful Fraction Anch
3rd - 5th
Fractions
Good Samaritan Bible Study Lesson Booklet- Read, Write, Draw Neighbor Devotional
Jesus' story of the Good Samaritan teaches us how to be a good neighbor. It's a Bible lesson we all need to revisit on a regular basis! This 4-page booklet will keep your students engaged as they read and interact with Luke 10:25-37. The guide is designed to work with any version of the Bible! All you have to do is print the pages double-sided (flip on short edge), fold, and begin digging into Scripture!
3rd - 6th
Character Education, Reading, Religion
Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things" Bible Study Lesson Worksheet Contentment
Philippians 4:13 is a famous Bible verse! Help your students dig into the deeper meaning behind Paul's words and how they can apply his secret to every circumstance they find themselves in! With this lesson students can better understand the context of Philippians 4:13. Rather than simply memorizing the verse, they will be invited to interact with it and discuss it on their terms. They will come face to face with the power of the cross! My prayer is this resource will become a tangible encou
5th - 8th
Religion
Fractions ~ Number Lines & Pies Lesson, Guided Notes plus Practice Worksheet
Make the connection between fractions on a number line and fractions in a pie! This resource provides interactive, guided notes to teach this concept as well as a practice worksheet to check for understanding! Use for whole class instruction or in a small group or tutoring session! Teacher notes and an answer key are provided to equip you to present the information!
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Measurement
10 Commandments & Love ESV Bible Study Lesson Devotional Worksheet Heart Craft
On Valentine's Day or any day, use this Bible lesson to teach your students about the Law and Love! After reviewing the 10 Commandments, fast forward to Jesus as he interacted with teachers of the law and summarized the commandments by saying "Love God" and "Love others." A simple craft at the end of the lesson will display this message clearly! It will be a nice surprise for older students after a traditional lesson of Bible study and note-taking! A full teacher script is provided for you
5th - 8th
Religion
Beginning Middle End Writing Lesson Activity 4th5th6th Presentation Worksheets
Give your upper elementary students a lesson on the three basic parts of a story - beginning, middle, and end! Use the included presentation and guided notes to help them see what makes each part unique. They will receive opportunities to practice each part before they go on to create their own story using the basic steps of the writing process - planning, drafting, revising & editing, and finalizing! The whole process will take about a week - more or less, depending on your situation. This
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, Writing
10 Commandments & Love NIV Bible Study Lesson Devotional Worksheet Heart Craft
On Valentine's Day or any day, use this Bible lesson to teach your students about the Law and Love! After reviewing the 10 Commandments, fast forward to Jesus as he interacted with teachers of the law and summarized the commandments by saying "Love God" and "Love others." A simple craft at the end of the lesson will display this message clearly! It will be a nice surprise for older students after a traditional lesson of Bible study and note-taking! A full teacher script is provided for
5th - 8th
Religion
Intro to Factors & Multiples Lesson-Guided Notes-Worksheets-Presentation-Posters
Do your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students often forget the difference between factors and multiples? Do your 3rd graders still need an introduction to these Math terms? This lesson provides a presentation with guided notes to help color-code and clarify these concepts! You can follow up the lesson with the practice worksheets and hang the posters in your room for added reinforcement! Teacher notes are provided to give YOU support as well! This download is a ZIP file that includes: ~Powe
3rd - 6th
Other (Math)
Martin Luther King Jr Word Search Fill in Blank Worksheet MLK Biography Summary
Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by promoting awareness about his life! This simple worksheet gives students a fun word search with a purpose as they use the 14 words to fill in the summary paragraph. Whether you only have a short amount of time to dedicate to the MLK holiday or you're looking for an extra worksheet to add into a lesson, this one page resource will work well!
3rd - 6th
Black History, Informational Text, U.S. History
Place Value to Million & Billion, Chart & Posters, Standard, Written, Expanded
Understanding place value requires simple & friendly graphic organizers! These worksheets with coordinating posters will help your students clearly see how to write large numbers! This resource offers several options for teaching, reviewing, or testing. Make it work for your needs and your style! What's included:+ 3 worksheet options for place value to millions + 3 worksheet options for place value to billions + 3 posters with examples of standard, written, and expanded form
3rd - 6th
Numbers, Place Value
Math Grid Paper Graph Tool for Teaching, Modeling, Testing, Making Corrections
Graph paper can be a useful tool for students to work out Math problems. However, sometimes students need a little help organizing their work! Provide students with this Math Grid Helper when: -the teacher is modeling new Math concepts -students are solving multi-step word problems -students are taking a test and need more space -students are making corrections to a test and need to show their new work There are lots of possibilities, so use it for whatever you need! This PDF down
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Graphing, Other (Math)
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About the store
Experience
Welcome! My teaching journey started back in 2001, with a little group of 1st graders. Next, I spent two years teaching 5th grade in a classical education setting. I dedicated the following years to raising my own three kids and supporting them through homeschool, public school, and private school. During that time I also tried my hand at church ministry, tutoring, substituting, and even working in a school computer lab. I recently stepped back into the classroom, teaching 5th grade again. There I discovered a whole new world of curriculum and technology and of course, Teachers Pay Teachers! While I love working with kids, my heart is consistently pulled toward home. So, I'm home once again and putting my creative talents to work to support YOU!
Teaching style
I don't believe in "one size fits all" when it comes to education.
I DO believe learning can be fun when it's intentional and engaging!
My own education history
I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Additional biographical information
I come from a family full of teachers! I live with my husband, my daughter, my two sons, and my cat.
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