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Debra Painter

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Pennsylvania, United States
About the store
It's hard for me to believe, but this is my 18th year of teaching! I began as a technology teacher for 1st and 2nd grade students in the Killeen Independent School District in Killeen, TX. After moving back to my home town in Pennsylvania, I taught 1st grade for two years. For the next 10 years I then "looped" with my students and taught each of my classes for both 1st and 2nd grade. These 10 years of looping were truly the highlight of my teaching career! (If you ever have the opportunity to loop, do it!!) Three years ago some changes were made and our looping program was no longer available. At this time I made a move back to technology and have been having so much fun!! My first year I taught 1st through 5th grade technology and for the past two years I have been teaching 1st through 3rd grade technology. Although I do sometimes miss being in the classroom and especially looping, I am having a blast teaching technology and feel so refreshed as a teacher!!
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Preview of "Whooo's Here Today?" Owl & Back to School Theme SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND

"Whooo's Here Today?" Owl & Back to School Theme SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND

Created by
Debra Painter
Whooo's here today?? Students click their owl to hear a real owl hooting and then watch it disappear. Any owls left on the page indicate students who are absent for the day. This attendance activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! *If you are concerned about students being able to reach the higher items on a SMART Board, consider having students use a pointer. This has
Preview of "Captain Capacity" (Gallon Man, Measurement) Craftivity

"Captain Capacity" (Gallon Man, Measurement) Craftivity

Created by
Debra Painter
Confused about quarts, pints, and cups?? Never fear, Captain Capacity is here!!! Your students will love this superhero-themed craftivity that helps them learn about capacity in a fun and engaging way! Students get to make their own "Captain Capacity" while learning about gallons/quarts/pints/cups. This PDF file gives the option to create "Captain Capacity" (his/her face and body) in full color or in black and white. Directions included! *This activity has 4 different "Captain Capacity" cho
Preview of Spring & Summer Themed "Bubbles" SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND and ANIMATION

Spring & Summer Themed "Bubbles" SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND and ANIMATION

Created by
Debra Painter
POP! I'm here!! This bubble-themed attendance activity allows students to show they are present for the day by "popping" their bubble. The realistic "pop" sound is sure to bring lots of smiles to your students' faces! This activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! *If you are concerned about students being able to reach the higher items on a SMART Board, consider hav
Preview of Christmas Lights SMART Board Attendance Activity w/ Animation and Sound

Christmas Lights SMART Board Attendance Activity w/ Animation and Sound

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Debra Painter
Let's have a day that's merry and bright! Students tap their Christmas light to turn it on. A Christmas bell chimes as the light turns from white to red or green! This attendance activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! Created by Deb Painter, 2013 *If you are concerned about students being able to reach the higher items on a SMART Board, consider having students use
Preview of "MONSTER-ous Day" (Monster, Alien, Space) SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND

"MONSTER-ous Day" (Monster, Alien, Space) SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND

Created by
Debra Painter
Start your day out in a MONSTER-ous way! Students move their monster (or alien!) to the door. Students then click the door to hear a realistic sound of the door closing behind them! This attendance activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! *If you are concerned about students being able to reach the higher items on a SMART Board, consider having students use a point
Preview of Birthday Celebration SMART Board Classroom Activity w/ SOUND and ANIMATION

Birthday Celebration SMART Board Classroom Activity w/ SOUND and ANIMATION

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Debra Painter
What better way to celebrate a student's birthday than by letting them be the star of their own special SMART Board activity! The birthday boy or girl releases balloons and picks a birthday tune to play and gets to blow the birthday horn. Classmates choose a "gift" to give to the birthday boy or girl! After the gifts have been given, teachers can print the page for the student to take home on his/her special day. *Check out the companion "Birthday Celebration SMART Board Attendance Activity"
Preview of "Pirate" Gallon Man Capacity (Measurement) Craftivity and SMART Board Activity

"Pirate" Gallon Man Capacity (Measurement) Craftivity and SMART Board Activity

Created by
Debra Painter
Ahoy, maties! Let's learn about capacity! Your students will love this pirate-themed activity that helps them learn about gallons/quarts/pints/cups in a fun and engaging way! This activity has two different parts--a craftivity in which students get to make their own "Pirate Gallon Man" and a SMART Board activity where "Pirate Gallon Man" can be created digitally! The activities can be used in combination with each other or as stand-alone activities to teach students about gallons/quarts/pin
Preview of "Crayons" Back to School SMART Board Attendance Activity

"Crayons" Back to School SMART Board Attendance Activity

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Debra Painter
Welcome back to school!! Students take their crayon and drag it to the box of crayons to indicate they are present at school for the day. Any left over crayons indicate students who are absent. This attendance activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! *If you are concerned about students being able to reach the higher items on a SMART Board, consider having students u
Preview of Space & Rocket Themed "Blast Off" SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND and ANIMATION

Space & Rocket Themed "Blast Off" SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND and ANIMATION

Created by
Debra Painter
3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . BLAST OFF!!! Students use this fun and engaging notebook file to show they are present at school. This file has both moving objects and sound. Students click on their rocket and it blasts off towards space while making a realistic rocket sound. This is an "out of this world" activity your students are sure to enjoy!! Created by Deb Painter, 2013 *Thank you for taking the time to read about my activity! Even if this activity isn't right for you, I hope that you will
Preview of "Pirate" Gallon Man Capacity (Measurement) Craftivity

"Pirate" Gallon Man Capacity (Measurement) Craftivity

Created by
Debra Painter
Ahoy, maties! Let's learn about capacity! Your students will love this pirate-themed craftivity that helps them learn about gallons/quarts/pints/cups in a fun and engaging way! Students get to make their own "Pirate Gallon Man" while learning about gallons/quarts/pints/cups. This PDF file gives the option to create "Pirate Gallon Man" (his face and body) in full color or in black and white. Directions included! *Check out the companion "Pirate Gallon Man" SMART Board Activity at: http://www.
Preview of "Let's Have a SUPER Day!" Superhero Themed SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND

"Let's Have a SUPER Day!" Superhero Themed SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND

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Debra Painter
Start off your day in a SUPER way with this superhero themed attendance activity! Students click on their superhero and watch their superhero fly away with an audible "swoosh!" Any superheroes left on the page indicate students who are absent for the day. This attendance activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! *If you are concerned about students being able to reach t
Preview of "Howdy Partner" Cowboy Western Themed SMART Board Lunch Count & Attendance

"Howdy Partner" Cowboy Western Themed SMART Board Lunch Count & Attendance

Created by
Debra Painter
Howdy Partner! Students take their hat and place it in the appropriate lunch category (packers, buyers, etc.). Students then click on their badge to hear a galloping horse! This attendance/lunch count activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! There are various lunch options available in this file that you can tailor for your needs. *If you are concerned about students
Preview of Light Bulb SMART Board Attendance Activity w/ SOUND and ANIMATION

Light Bulb SMART Board Attendance Activity w/ SOUND and ANIMATION

Created by
Debra Painter
Let's turn those light bulbs on and see what bright ideas your students have today!! Students turn their light bulbs on by clicking on their light bulb. The light bulb changes color and a chime sounds to indicate they are present and ready to begin the day! This light bulb themed attendance activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! *If you are concerned about stude
Preview of Spring Themed Flowers and Raindrops SMART Board Attendance Activity w/ SOUND

Spring Themed Flowers and Raindrops SMART Board Attendance Activity w/ SOUND

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Debra Painter
April flowers bring May flowers! In this fun and engaging attendance activity, students "water" their flowers by dragging a raindrop to their flower and clicking on it to hear the "plop" of the raindrop! What a fun way to start the day and welcome spring! This activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! *If you are concerned about students being able to reach the higher
Preview of Rudolph, Reindeer, & Christmas Themed SMART Board Attendance w/ Sound and Anim.

Rudolph, Reindeer, & Christmas Themed SMART Board Attendance w/ Sound and Anim.

Created by
Debra Painter
Help Rudolph light the way for a wonderful and bright day!! Students tap their reindeer's nose to turn it red. Rudolph's nose makes a beeping sound when it's lit! (There is also an option to have the nose ring instead of beep.) This attendance activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! Created by Deb Painter, 2013 *If you are concerned about students being able to reac
Preview of "Captain Capacity" (Gallon Man, Measurement) Craftivity and SMART Board Activity

"Captain Capacity" (Gallon Man, Measurement) Craftivity and SMART Board Activity

Created by
Debra Painter
Confused about quarts, pints, and cups?? Never fear, Captain Capacity is here!!! Your students will love this superhero-themed activity that helps them learn about gallons/quarts/pints/cups in a fun and engaging way! This activity has two different parts--a craftivity in which students get to make their own "Captain Capacity" and a SMART Board activity where "Captain Capacity" can be created digitally! The activities can be used in combination with each other or as stand-alone activities to
Preview of Snowman and Winter Themed SMART Board Attendance Activity w/ Animation & Sound

Snowman and Winter Themed SMART Board Attendance Activity w/ Animation & Sound

Created by
Debra Painter
Let's build a snowman to start the day!! Students click on their snowball to build a snowman and make a magical sound! This attendance activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! Created by Deb Painter, 2014 *If you are concerned about students being able to reach the higher items on a SMART Board, consider having students use a pointer. This has worked great in my clas
Preview of Valentine's Day Superhero SMART Board Attendance Activity w/ Animation & Sound

Valentine's Day Superhero SMART Board Attendance Activity w/ Animation & Sound

Created by
Debra Painter
Start off your February days in a SUPER way with this superhero and Valentine's Day themed attendance activity! Students click on their Valentine's Day superhero and watch their superhero fly away with an audible "swoosh!" Any superheroes left on the page indicate students who are absent for the day. This attendance activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for changing names are included! *If you are
Preview of "Captain Capacity" (Gallon Man, Measurement) SMART Board Activity

"Captain Capacity" (Gallon Man, Measurement) SMART Board Activity

Created by
Debra Painter
Confused about quarts, pints, and cups?? Never fear, Captain Capacity is here!!! This fun and engaging superhero-themed SMART Board activity can be used as a stand alone activity to teach gallons/quarts/pints/cups or it can be used with the companion capacity craftivity (available in my TpT store) to demonstrate to students how to make their very own "Captain Capacity." Students pull down the individual quarts/pints/cups objects on the SMART Board to build "Captain Capacity." Each object is a
Preview of Spring/Easter "An Egg-stra Special Surprise" SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND

Spring/Easter "An Egg-stra Special Surprise" SMART Board Attendance w/ SOUND

Created by
Debra Painter
Peep! Peep! There's a sweet little surprise hiding in each of these eggs! Click to find out who wants to say hello! Students use this "egg-stra" special interactive notebook file to indicate they are present at school. Students click on their egg to reveal a special surprise. The egg will gradually disappear to reveal a sweet little peeping chick! This activity comes with both a numbered page (if you assign students numbers) and a page where you can change student names. Directions for
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Experience

It's hard for me to believe, but this is my 18th year of teaching! I began as a technology teacher for 1st and 2nd grade students in the Killeen Independent School District in Killeen, TX. After moving back to my home town in Pennsylvania, I taught 1st grade for two years. For the next 10 years I then "looped" with my students and taught each of my classes for both 1st and 2nd grade. These 10 years of looping were truly the highlight of my teaching career! (If you ever have the opportunity to loop, do it!!) Three years ago some changes were made and our looping program was no longer available. At this time I made a move back to technology and have been having so much fun!! My first year I taught 1st through 5th grade technology and for the past two years I have been teaching 1st through 3rd grade technology. Although I do sometimes miss being in the classroom and especially looping, I am having a blast teaching technology and feel so refreshed as a teacher!!

Awards & shining teacher moments

- WGAL Teacher Impact Award Nominee, April 2008 - Elizabethtown Rotary Club Teacher of the Year, May 2006 - WGAL Teacher Impact Award Finalist, April 2006 - Disney Teacher of the Year Nominee, Spring 2002 - Toshiba America Foundation Grant Recipient, Fall 2001 - Applebee’s Teacher of the Month, March 1998 - Shippensburg University Teacher Education Award, April 1996 - Phi Delta Kappa International Outstanding Student Teacher Award Nominee, Fall 1995

My own education history

Shippensburg University (Shippensburg, PA), Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Pennsylvania State University (York, PA), Master of Education in Teaching and Curriculum BCIT Certification

Additional biographical information

My husband and I have been married for 16 years and have four furkids, our cats! Their names are Reggie, Lucy, Cat, and Little One and we love them dearly! We are Parrotheads and enjoy our summer pilgrimages to see Jimmy Buffett in concert, our most recent in Camden this summer. We both love anything that has to do with the beach and will take any opportunity we can get to go somewhere with sun, sand, and waves.