I spent my first year teaching 7th grade Language Arts, 6 years teaching 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies and now I am currently teaching 6th grade Language Arts and Math.
**NEWLY REVISED APRIL 2020**Revisions Include:DIGITAL ACCESS to rubrics, templates, info, etc. compatible with GOOGLETemplates for EACH projectEditable rubricsNew, updated look!Book Project Choice Board! Assess students' understanding of ANY NOVEL with this choice board! This product includes: * 9 different projects on one choice board *3 rubric variations * A parent information letter *Instructions for all 9 projects * Technology integration ideas for each project If you need anything or have q
Take your students on a virtual field trip to one of our nation's most sacred places! Use this interactive Google slideshow to give students the opportunity to learn about the resting place for so many heroic people, Arlington National Cemetery. Great activity for Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, or any time of year. MUST HAVE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO ACCESS DOCUMENTS.What's Included:Interactive Google slides with links to information and videosInformational questions based on included websites and vide
*NEWLY REVISED* Now includes digital slides and book to movie comparison!Wonder Unit Plan Check out this Novel Study for the amazing book Wonder by R.J. Palacio! Kids absolutely love this novel and this product has activities and handouts to accompany teaching it in your classroom. In this product you'll find: -Pre-Reading Activities -Notes and handouts for fictional elements: -Characters -Setting -Plot -Conflict -Theme -Character study pages for all major
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Help your students master the content they may have missed on an assessment by giving them the chance to correct their mistakes!
These test corrections allow students to go back to their original test, correct their errors, and earn back points they missed. Typically, we give students 1/2 credit back for correcting a test, but that is up to you!
We also include the parent signature line to encourage that dialogue between the student and parent about their assessments. T
Use these posters to accompany the novel Wonder. They are also great posters to keep up year-round for character building. Thank you for downloading! Lauren Downsdownwithlearning@gmail.com
Looking for a quick and easy writing unit to cover your CCSS standards?
Check out this narrative writing unit that covers CCSS writing and language standards for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! Rubrics and checklists are included so grading is a breeze!
From prewriting and brainstorming to peer editing and publishing and everything in between, this unit includes it all!
Lessons include:
-Types of Narratives
-Transition Words
-Dialogue
-Character Development
AND MORE!
(Answer keys are also include
Build a strong community of learners with these daily check-in slides! Compatible with Google Slides and editable! Connect with your students, set meaningful goals, and promote positive mindsets! If you have questions, need assistance, or would like any prompts added to the set, please don't hesitate to reach out via email and I'd be happy to help in any way I can! Lauren DownsDown with Learningwww.downwithlearning.blogspot.comdownwithlearning@gmail.com
Promote positive behavior and cooperative learning with these Group Work posters! Each letter represents a different positive behavior students should be exhibiting during group work. They are bright, cheery, and easy to refer to when kids need a reminder! Thank you! Lauren Downs Down with Learning downwithlearning@gmail.com
This quick, fun, engaging writing activity is perfect for the holiday season while still covering some writing skills! In this activity, students create their own Holiday Gift Guide, similar to those you see on social media, in magazines, and elsewhere. Included in this resource: Complete Lesson PlansEditable Print or Digital Handouts for StudentsRubricsChecklistsTemplatesThis resource is DIGITAL and PRINT. Perfect for any learning situation and easily adaptable to any grade-level. Thank you
Looking for a quick, easy, engaging way to practice writing? This resource includes over 70 quick writing prompts perfect for your writing classroom! This resource can be totally digital and shared virtually with students or you can print handouts as needed! Give students a variety and choice in their writing practice! There is a link to the digital version once the product is purchased and downloaded. It is compatible with Google Drive but there is also a Powerpoint version available as we
Make your classroom run like clockwork with this Classroom Helpers set! Over 20 jobs available with many jobs having the option to assign to more than 1 student. Jobs include:
-Restroom Monitor
-Computer Checker
-Floor Sweeper
-Board Monitor
AND MORE!
Also included in this product are:
-Job Application: Have your students apply for their classroom helper position
-2 poster varieties: 1 includes job descriptions and 1 doesn't. This way you can make the job descriptions specific for your nee
Use this digital reading log for your students' independent reading! No copies, no prep, no hassle! Simply share the editable link with your students and let them do the rest! This log is simple, straightforward, and can be tailored to the needs of your students! ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll s
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
Tis' the season for holiday craziness! This product is designed to give you a little bit of stress relief with some no-prep activities and printables!
Included in this product are:
-Mini Research project and Jigsaw activity for Christmas Around the World
-Christmas List Game
-Crossword Puzzle
-Word Search
-Coloring Pages
-Acrostic Poem
Thanks so much for checking out this product! Any feedback is greatly appreciated!
Use these voice check posters to help monitor classroom volume! 5 different color schemes included! 0: Silent Voices 1: Whisper Voices 2: Partner Voices 3: Table Voices 4: Presenter Voices 5: Outdoor Voices ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you wil
These posters are designed to be displayed in the classroom as a formative assessment for students. You can use these posters in a number of ways: 1. Have students show you with their fingers where they are with their understanding of whatever content you are covering. 2. You could have them place a post-it note on their way out the door on whatever number they feel they are on. 3. They could place a post-it note on their desk during group work with whatever number they are and you can meet i
K - 12th
English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies
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Experience
I spent my first year teaching 7th grade Language Arts, 6 years teaching 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies and now I am currently teaching 6th grade Language Arts and Math.
Teaching style
My classroom philosophy is centered around keeping students engaged and excited with curriculum through active learning and technology integration.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Certifications: Middle Childhood Education Grades 4-9 - Language Arts and Social Studies | Generalist Endorsement in Math Grades 4-6 | Reading Endorsement | Computer Technology Endorsement - Technology Integration Specialist and K-12 Computer Technology
My own education history
Master's Degree in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University | Bachelor's Degree in Middle Childhood Education from Miami University | Computer Technology Endorsement from Bowling Green State University
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