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Bilingual public elementary school teacher and a migrant education teacher in California. Supervised and mentored student teachers in California, New York, New Jersey, and Utah. Staff development for K-12 teachers. Taught both preservice and inservice teachers methods and theory for teaching social studies, reading, science, integrated curriculum, English as a Second Language, and multicultural curriculum and teaching.
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Preview of 4th Grade Geometry Sort It! Games

4th Grade Geometry Sort It! Games

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Common Core State Standards - 4th Grade Math Standard I can draw and identify lines and angles, and classify shapes by properties of their lines and angles. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.1, 2, & 3 The Sort It! Series of games is based on one of the most popular and simple games that I use: set up up 3 medium bins or boxes, grab a pile of word or picture cards, line up your class and have them take turns sorting them into the correct bin (for example, amphibians, mammals, or reptiles OR prefix, suffix
Preview of Rectangular Venn Diagram: Compare and Contrast

Rectangular Venn Diagram: Compare and Contrast

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Circular Venn diagrams can be difficult to write in. In this rectangular version students can easily write differences in the 2 separate boxes and especially in the overlapping space to include features or characteristics that the two topics have in common. The rectangular Venn diagram can be used for a multitude of subject areas and grades. For example, compare 2 math problems, 2 pieces of informational text, 2 letters, 2 songs, 2 characters, 2 countries, 2 states, 2 animals, 2 elements, 2 s
Preview of Differentiation Strategies for Math

Differentiation Strategies for Math

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Need help differentiating? This handy sheet is a treasure trove of research-based differentiation ideas to use in math, K-12. We all know that students are often at alarmingly different places in math in terms of their skills and understanding, making is necessary to differentiate to meet the needs of all learners across the spectrum. This list of strategies will help you to make sure that both your curriculum and your teaching are accessible to all levels of learners. Strategies described i
Preview of Give Me Half! Mini Fraction Unit Grades 1st to 3rd for Sheltered English

Give Me Half! Mini Fraction Unit Grades 1st to 3rd for Sheltered English

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Give Me Half! Fractions Mini-Unit 1st-3rd Grades for Sheltered English Classrooms from Beginner to Native Speaker I hope you enjoy this Fraction Mini-Unit that includes 3 engaging and interactive lessons. It has been designed for your students in grades first through third grade, with sheltering strategies to provide extra support for your English Learners from beginners to native speakers. Aligns with: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Math Anchor Standard for Geometry (A.3 & A.2 (3rd grade) AND Content Ob
Preview of Fill A Bucket 5th Grade Volume of Prisms

Fill A Bucket 5th Grade Volume of Prisms

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This 5 day mini math unit is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and can be used as an introduction to the study of volume of right rectangular prisms or be used as a culminating activity. Sometimes, teaching volume can be intimidating for teachers and students. Teaching volume is an integral part of the math curriculum for 5th grade - especially volume of right rectangular prisms. Indeed, it is a Common Core State Standard “Critical Area” in math (To find Critical Areas that you should
Preview of Mnemonic: Standard Volume

Mnemonic: Standard Volume

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A great way to remember US standard measurement conversions! G=Gallon, Q=Quart, P=Pint, & C=Cup. So, there are 4 quarts in a gallon, 2 pints in a quart, etc. Graphic mnemonics like this are very help for ELs who are building huge amounts of vocabulary in their repertoires, with the extra challenge of remembering formulas and conversions, etc. Help out your English learners and post graphic mnemonics like this for challenging concepts that they can draw upon when solving problems and talking
Preview of Math Talk Worksheet

Math Talk Worksheet

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Math Talk Worksheet: Guide students in explaining their mathematical thinking and problem-solving strategies with a Math Talk conversation guide. Identify the key vocabulary you want students to use. Students work in pairs to describe their problem-solving and tally one another when they use key vocabulary. Step 1. Solve the problem. Show your work. Step 2. How did you solve the problem? As you tell your partner what you were thinking and what strategies you used, use the key vocabulary.
Preview of Third Grade  Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

Third Grade Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

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HOW TO USE TOSS & GO GROUPING CARDS FOR EVERY LESSON TO ASSESS AND SUPPORT YOUR STUDENTS Dear Amazing Teacher, This scenario is familiar: you teach a lesson, explain the new concept, and set the students to work independently. Some get started right away, after a few minutes of rustling around and a couple of questions, the room is quiet (mostly) and students seem to be working on this new information. You answer questions for students that raise their hand or come to you. However, when you
Preview of Fifth Grade  Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

Fifth Grade Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

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HOW TO USE TOSS & GO GROUPING CARDS FOR EVERY LESSON TO ASSESS AND SUPPORT YOUR STUDENTS Dear Amazing Teacher, This scenario is familiar: you teach a lesson, explain the new concept, and set the students to work independently. Some get started right away, after a few minutes of rustling around and a couple of questions, the room is quiet (mostly) and students seem to be working on this new information. You answer questions for students that raise their hand or come to you. However, when you
Preview of Kindergarten  Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

Kindergarten Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

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HOW TO USE TOSS & GO GROUPING CARDS FOR EVERY LESSON Dear Amazing Teacher, This scenario is familiar: you teach a lesson, explain the new concept, and set the students to work independently. Some get started right away, after a few minutes of rustling around and a couple of questions, the room is quiet (mostly) and students seem to be working on this new information. You answer questions for students that raise their hand or come to you. However, when you grade their finished work, there ar
Preview of First Grade  Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

First Grade Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

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HOW TO USE TOSS & GO GROUPING CARDS FOR ASSESSMENT FOR EVERY LESSON Dear Amazing Teacher, This scenario is familiar: you teach a lesson, explain the new concept, and set the students to work independently. Some get started right away, after a few minutes of rustling around and a couple of questions, the room is quiet (mostly) and students seem to be working on this new information. You answer questions for students that raise their hand or come to you. However, when you grade their finished
Preview of Second Grade  Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

Second Grade Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

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HOW TO USE TOSS & GO GROUPING CARDS EVERY LESSON TO ASSESS AND ASSIST STUDENTS Dear Amazing Teacher, This scenario is familiar: you teach a lesson, explain the new concept, and set the students to work independently. Some get started right away, after a few minutes of rustling around and a couple of questions, the room is quiet (mostly) and students seem to be working on this new information. You answer questions for students that raise their hand or come to you. However, when you grade the
Preview of Fourth Grade  Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

Fourth Grade Toss & Go Grouping Cards Quickly Assess Comprehension & Assist

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HOW TO USE TOSS & GO GROUPING CARDS FOR EVERY LESSON TO ASSESS AND SUPPORT STUDENT UNDERSTANDING! Dear Amazing Teacher, This scenario is familiar: you teach a lesson, explain the new concept, and set the students to work independently. Some get started right away, after a few minutes of rustling around and a couple of questions, the room is quiet (mostly) and students seem to be working on this new information. You answer questions for students that raise their hand or come to you. However,
Preview of Winter Weather Recess Games 5th Grade Common Core Aligned Listening and Speaking

Winter Weather Recess Games 5th Grade Common Core Aligned Listening and Speaking

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HOW TO PLAY Dear Amazing Teacher, Oh my goodness! Recess inside again? Spice up that cold and wet day with a new game or two! Lead the games yourself at first and then have your 5th graders take over while you get some grading or small group reteaching done! Definitely project the direction card on the board for all to see/for reference. These 6 games are specially designed to reinforce 5th grade concepts and to be inclusive of language learners so that they can participate at their own l
Preview of Sampler: 10 of the Best Ever Common Core Aligned Teaching Tips for English ELL!

Sampler: 10 of the Best Ever Common Core Aligned Teaching Tips for English ELL!

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All teachers need new teaching ideas - or reminders of ones you already know. If some of your students or all of them are learning English or another language, these tips are for you. Simple and straight forward, active and engaging, all teaching tips are based in sound language acquisition research. All of the tips meet Common Core State Standards. Each tip has: a title a description ("How do I do it?") extra ideas ("Variations & Extensions") the Common Core State Stan
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Experience

Bilingual public elementary school teacher and a migrant education teacher in California. Supervised and mentored student teachers in California, New York, New Jersey, and Utah. Staff development for K-12 teachers. Taught both preservice and inservice teachers methods and theory for teaching social studies, reading, science, integrated curriculum, English as a Second Language, and multicultural curriculum and teaching.

Teaching style

Research-based, student-centered, inquiry-based, funds of knowledge, active, hands-on with ongoing assessment, high-standards to support students in becoming engaged, active and happy citizens in an interdependent world. Multilingual and multicultural curriculum and teaching. Ultimately, I hope that education supports students in growing their freedom and their responsibility to fellow classmates and the world's citizenry.

Awards & shining teacher moments

2003 American Educational Research Association’s Outstanding Dissertation Award for Curriculum Studies; 2003-2004 Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society Top Professor Award at Utah State University

My own education history

Ed.D in Curriculum and Teaching, Teachers College, Columbia University’s; Masters in Curriculum and Teaching from Columbia University and Bachelors in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego.

Additional biographical information

Dr. Tricia Gallagher-Geurtsen received her doctoral degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Columbia University’s Teachers College.  She holds a Masters in Curriculum and Teaching from Columbia University and Bachelors in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego.  Tricia was a bilingual public elementary school teacher and a migrant education teacher in California.  Tricia has supervised and mentored student teachers in California, New York, and Utah.  As a teacher educator, Tricia has taught both preservice and inservice teachers methods and theory for teaching social studies, bilingual reading, bilingual science, integrated curriculum, English as a Second Language, and multicultural curriculum and teaching.  She has presented locally and nationally to teachers and researchers about meeting the needs of all students in schools.  She is the recipient of the 2003 AERA Outstanding Dissertation Award for Curriculum Studies and the 2003-2004 Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society Top Professor Award at Utah State University.  Tricia carries out research and publishes about teacher education.  Tricia is passionate about making curriculum engaging and accessible to all students in schools. Her book, (Un)Knowing Diversity: Researching narratives of neocolonial classrooms through youth’s testimonios was published by Peter Lang in March 2012.