Differentiation Nerd
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Tacoma, Washington, United States
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I am currently a special education teacher and teach in a resource room. I have taught all elementary grades in special education and general education settings. I have taught in self contained classrooms and have served special education students through an inclusion model in addition to an intervention block model.
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Social Story: Staying in Line
A social story with visuals for students who struggle with staying in line.
K - 3rd
Social Story: Screaming
This is a social story with visuals to help students who struggle with screaming.
K - 3rd
Short Passage Fiction Story Retell Brochure
This is a mini brochure template for students to use to retell a short fiction text. There are 6 sections including.... -Title (create a book cover -Setting -Characters (room for two) -Beginning -Middle -End There is space for both drawings and a written response in each section for students to show their understanding of what they have read.
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories
Reading Project: Charm Bracelet Non-Fiction Retell
This is an informational text project that will work for any non-fiction book and can be used for all grades. This project is best used when printed on 11 inch by 17 inch paper. In this project students will create a charm bracelet that includes the following charms -main idea -detail 1 -detail 2 -detail 3 -detail 4 -detail 5 -author's purpose -text structure -text feature 1 -text feature 2 -text to self connection -text to world connection students draw a picture on the back of each charm to sh
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
Partial Quotients Division Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer walks students through the process of solving division problems using partial quotients. It works great for students who struggle with place value concepts or struggle with working memory.
This graphic organizer is part of a graphic organizer bundle! You can find it here!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Graphic-Organizer-Bundle-addition-subtraction-multiplication-division-3826235
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
Graphic Organizer Bundle: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
In this bundle you will get seven graphic organizers that will help students with math calculation in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division,
Included:
-addition and subtraction organizer using ten frames with visual prompts
-multi digit addition and subtraction organizer using proof drawings and standard form
-multiplication graphic organizer using arrays with grids and visual prompts
(the grids really help students with learning disabilities or fine motor struggles)
-multi dig
1st - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
Christmas / Holiday Gingerbread House Geometry Math Project
included:
instructions
"About my Gingerbread House" page (with and without sentence frames)
gingerbread clip art cutouts
door clip art cutouts
window clip art cutouts
roof topper clip art cutouts
gingerbread house decorations clip art cutouts
Students will create their own gingerbread house out of the pre made pieces below. After they are done designing their gingerbread house they will glue it on to construction paper and then cut around the borders. They will then determine the area, perime
2nd - 5th
Geometry, Math
Dodecahedron Fiction Text Reading Project
Dodecahedron Fiction Text Reading Project
This dodecahedron is great for book studies, read aloud, reading centers, and independent reading.
Included are the twelve following sections:
-book cover
-character: description and character traits
-character: description and character traits
-setting
-theme
-moral
-beginning
-middle
-end
-about: title, author, genre, author's point of view
-text to self connection
-text to world connection
Looking for a dodecahedron to use with informational text
3rd - 8th
Literature, Reading
Dodecahedron Informational Text Reading Project
This dodecahedron template allows students to practice anchor common core state standards through an informational text. The 12 sides include
-book cover design
-text feature: how it helps you understand the text
-text feature: how it helps you understand the text
-author's purpose
-main idea
-supporting detail
-supporting detail
-supporting detail
-diagram of something I learned
-about: title, author, text structure
- text to self connection
-text to world connection
Looking for a dodecahedr
3rd - 7th
Close Reading, Informational Text
Reading Project: Comprehension Cubes (non-fiction and fiction)
In this download there are two templates/nets of comprehension cubes one being for fiction texts, and one being for non fiction texts. These cubes work best when printed on 11 inch by 17 inch paper, but also work on standard sizes.
The cubes have the following sections:
Fiction Cube:
title: book cover design
setting
characters
beginning
middle
end
Non-Fiction Cube:
title: book cover design
main idea
detail 1
detail 2
detail 3
a diagram of something I learned
1st - 5th
Informational Text, Literature, Reading
Reading Project: Charm Bracelet Story Retell
This is a literacy project that will work for any fiction book and can be used for all grades. This project is best used when printed on 11 inch by 17 inch paper. In this project students will create a charm bracelet that includes the following charms
-theme
-moral
-genre
-character
-character
-character
-character
-setting
-event 1
-event 2
-problem
-solution
students draw a picture on the back of each charm to show their understanding of the story and write their responses on the lines. Then
2nd - 6th
Literature, Reading
Book Study Brochures: non-fiction and fiction templates
In this download you will get two brochure templates students can use for a book study in a reading center, independent project, or a full class read aloud. These brochures work best if printed on 11 inch by 17 inch paper (but also work okay on regular sized paper).
The fiction brochure has the following sections:
-title
-book cover design
-book rating and explanation
-setting
-theme
-moral
-character description and character trait
-character description and character trait
-summary with 5 se
3rd - 8th
Informational Text, Literature
Partial Products Multiplication Graphic Organizer
My students have been in desperate need of a graphic organizer that walks them through the steps of solving a multiplication problem using partial products. On the side of the graphic organizer it breaks down a problem into four steps with visual examples how to solve it. on the left hand side of the graphic organizer there is a pre made box for them to use for the partial products model and then a grid for them to add up the partial quotients. This will be a great tool with students who struggl
4th - 8th
Arithmetic, Math
Multi Digit Addition and Subtraction Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is to help students organize their addition and subtraction up to four digits. There is a box for the standard form, and then a box beside for students to create a proof drawing for each equation. This works great for students who are struggling with organization or number spacing when writing equations.
This resource is part of a graphic organizer bundle!: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Graphic-Organizer-Bundle-addition-subtraction-multiplication-division
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
Ugly Christmas Sweater Multiplication and Division Story Problem Art Project
Ugly Christmas Sweater Multiplication and Division Story Problem Art Project included: -prep instructions -24 ugly sweater story problems- edited 12/11/2020 (font that is easier to read) -sweater template -sweater brainstorming sheet -over 20 pages of original clip art that can be cut, used, and colored by students to create their sweater -blank template for additional problems added 12/11/2020 Students are given a ugly sweater story problem card that involves either basic multiplication or basi
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations, Other (Arts), Other (Math)
Division Graphic Organizer: Using Equal Groups
This graphic organizer is a great tool for differentiation for students who struggle with division. At the top of the graphic organizer there is a visual example for students to refer back to in order to remember the steps of creating equal groups.
This resource is part of a graphic organizer bundle!: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Graphic-Organizer-Bundle-addition-subtraction-multiplication-division-3826235
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
Multiplication Graphic Organizer: Using Arrays
This graphic organizer is a great tool for differentiation for students who struggle with multiplication. At the top of the graphic organizer there is a visual example for students to refer back to in order to remember the steps of creating an array.
This resource is part of a graphic organizer bundle!: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Graphic-Organizer-Bundle-addition-subtraction-multiplication-division-3826235
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
Student Reading Progress Graph
This graph aligns grade levels to DRA levels. Students are able to graph their DRA data for fall, winter, and spring benchmarks. Over their time in in grades K-5 they will be able to graph their progress and follow the trend line to determine if they are on grade level, are on track to get to grade level, or need extra support.
K - 5th
Reading
Addition and Subtraction Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer works great for students who are just learning or struggling with basic addition or subtraction within 20. students have an organized box where they write the addition or subtraction equation and then use ten frames to solve the problem. There is an anchor chart on the graphic organizer for students to refer to if they forget how to add or subtract.
This resource is part of a graphic organizer bundle!: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Graphic-Organizer-Bundle-
PreK - 3rd
Arithmetic, Math
Classroom Expectations Posters
These posters work great for a PBIS setting. They work well placed in the area in the classroom where the activity occurs and the expectations reviewed daily at first, then as needed.
Included:
-circle time
-walking in line
-stations
-free choice
-book baskets
PreK - 2nd
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About the store
Experience
I am currently a special education teacher and teach in a resource room. I have taught all elementary grades in special education and general education settings. I have taught in self contained classrooms and have served special education students through an inclusion model in addition to an intervention block model.
Teaching style
I operate my resource room in a very unique way due to the fact my students in my groups have a wide range of present levels. My students rotate through stations that have been developed and planned based on their IEP goals, special education evaluation data, formative assessment data, in addition to taking into consideration what grade level standards they are working on in the general education classroom. I have stations that focus on phonics skills, comprehension skills, problem solving skills, fluency skills, and anchor standards. My kids have a lot of choice in their classwork and have a menu of choices to choose from when practicing a skill such as creating a brochure, a dodecahedron, or another choice given. I would say my teaching style is very student centered, data driven, but also taking into consideration special education instructional best practices.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Outstanding Educator Award 2018- Awarded by the Tacoma Special Needs PTA
My own education history
I currently have a BA in elementary education K-8 with and endorsement in special education k-12 and ELL k-12. I have taught in schools where the majority of our students qualify for free and reduced lunch and have ACES. It my passion to work with students with disabilities in high needs schools because every kid has a right to a strong advocate, a high quality education, and a positive school experience. Time after time I have seen that we have a lot of work ,to do so I go where I am most needed, not where my job is going to be the easiest.
I have taken professional development in the following areas:
-Zones of Regulation
-ACES
-International Baccalaureate Program
-GLAD
-WA-AIM
-DRA
-special education law
-CAFE
-special education procedures
-special education teaching strategies
-ELL literacy strategies
-ELL math and science strategies
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