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North Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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I am currently an Education Specialist in an elementary school. I have been in education for 19 years and taught in grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.
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Preview of My Favorite Part of the Story....

My Favorite Part of the Story....

My Favorite Part of the Story.... is a worksheet that can be used as an accountable piece of a listening center or a follow-up to a book read independently/whole group. Find other great products at my website www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Holiday Traditions from Around the World Unit/Book

Holiday Traditions from Around the World Unit/Book

Holiday Traditions from Around the World is a unit focused on different holiday traditions celebrated around the world during the winter months. Holidays and traditions studied include: Christmas Tree, Chinese New Year, Poinsettia, Hanukkah, Santa Lucia, Kwanzaa, La Befana, Sinterklaas, and Pere Noel. This unit includes · 2 cover and copyright pages · 1 page of introduction · 11 pages for student books · 3 pages of sample pictures · 1 page of assembly instructions · 10 pages of printables and
Preview of Money Unit - Our Classroom Store

Money Unit - Our Classroom Store

Our Classroom Store - a money unit A unit created to help students count coins, add up to triple digits, and to make change. After receiving a classroom paycheck, students get to go shopping to spend what they have earned. Each student keeps a shopping notebook where they paste pictures of all the items they have purchased along with the recording sheet (used for shopping). Through daily practice with money students develop mastery skills. This unit includes 26 total printable pages - 1
Preview of Book Study Choice Board

Book Study Choice Board

Book Study Choice Board is a 16 square grid that includes a different activity in each square. Each activity asks the student to demonstrate understanding of a book read either whole group or independently. Great activity to put in a literacy station during reading centers and provides differentiated choices for comprehension. You can find other products at www.TreasuresForTeachers.com
Preview of Testing Candy Incentive Quotes

Testing Candy Incentive Quotes

This product includes eight pages that provide a different quote for candies that can motivate students during testing time. Candies include - Tootsie Roll, Starbust, Smarties, Kisses, Blow Pops, Nerds, Airheads, and Jolly Ranchers. Great incentives to use during testing time.
Preview of End of Year Superlative Award Certificates

End of Year Superlative Award Certificates

This product includes 55 superlative and academic certificates to use for end of the year awards. Example certificates include Most Athletic Award, Most Improved Award, Bookworm Award, Scientist Award, A Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Math Facts Award, Best Computer Operator Award, Most Bubbly Award, Reading Award, Most Helpful Award, Most Creative Award and many more. You can find other great products at my website www.TreasuresForTeachers.com
Preview of Boomerang Bookmark - Book Report in a Bookmark

Boomerang Bookmark - Book Report in a Bookmark

This download includes one page with two bookmarks - each half page. One bookmark is used for fiction and the other is used for nonfiction. Great resource to help those struggling readers that need to record information while reading. See other great downloads at my website www.TreasuresForTeachers.com
Preview of Math Games for Addition and Subtraction

Math Games for Addition and Subtraction

Math Games is a set of 5 different math game boards with instructions on how to play each game. Games focus on early addition, subtraction, and probability skills. Each page is 8 1/2 X 11 - a total of 10 pages. Game Titles: Leapin' Lily Pads, Race to the Top, Double Take, Build a House and Catch the Stars. You can see this and other products I have created on my website at www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Graph a Day - Book 1

Graph a Day - Book 1

Book #1 includes 29 different graphs with suggestions on how to use each one. Each graph contains the title along with other necessary pieces for quick implementation. Each page is 8 1/2" X 11" with colored graphics for a total of 14 printable pages. Printing Suggestion: Print on card stock and in color. Then laminate and organize for easy use and durability.
Preview of Book Study The Teacher from the Black Lagoon

Book Study The Teacher from the Black Lagoon

This activity set includes two cover and copyright pages and two activity pages- each 8 1/2" X 11". Our book study activities were created for the student to use as part of independent book studies, but can be used as part of a whole group or small group lesson as well. $1.49 See this and other products at our website www.PassportToLiteracy.com
Preview of Smartboard Word Sorts - dipthongs ou & ow

Smartboard Word Sorts - dipthongs ou & ow

A word sort lesson that focuses on dipthongs ou & ow. Smartboard contains 2 word sort lessons with answers. First lesson includes 20 words while the second lesson includes 33 more challenging words. Perfect for differentiating instruction. Lesson was specifically made to use with MacMillan Treasures® Reading Series - 3rd Grade, Unit 4 Week 2. Check out my website www.TreasuresForTeachers.Com for more great items.
Preview of Narrative Story Map - Problem and Solution - Dog Breath

Narrative Story Map - Problem and Solution - Dog Breath

Lesson includes an outline for teaching students problem and solution. The story "Dog Breath" has three failed attempts with one final solution. Graphic orgaizer is included as well as detailed information needed for completing the graphic organizer. Visit www.TreasuresForTeachers.com for other great lessons.
Preview of Smartboard Word Sorts -s, -es, -ed, & -ing

Smartboard Word Sorts -s, -es, -ed, & -ing

A word sort lesson that focuses on endings -s, -es, -ed, & -ing. Smartboard contains 2 word sort lessons with answers. First lesson includes 20 words while the second lesson includes 33 more challenging words. Perfect for differentiating instruction. Lesson was specifically made to use with MacMillan Treasures® Reading Series - 3rd Grade, Unit 5 Week 2. Check out my website www.TreasuresForTeachers.Com for more great items.
Preview of Smartboard Word Sorts - Suffixes -ful, -less & -ly

Smartboard Word Sorts - Suffixes -ful, -less & -ly

A word sort lesson that focuses on suffixes -ful, -less, & -ly Smartboard contains 2 word sort lessons with answers. First lesson includes 20 words while the second lesson includes 33 more challenging words. Perfect for differentiating instruction. Lesson was specifically made to use with MacMillan Treasures® Reading Series - 3rd Grade, Unit 6 Week 4. Check out my website www.TreasuresForTeachers.Com for more great items.
Preview of Smartboard Word Sorts - change y to i

Smartboard Word Sorts - change y to i

A word sort lesson that focuses on changing y to i. Smartboard contains 2 word sort lessons with answers. First lesson includes 20 words while the second lesson includes 33 more challenging words. Perfect for differentiating instruction. Lesson was specifically made to use with MacMillan Treasures® Reading Series - 3rd Grade, Unit 5 Week 3. Check out my website www.TreasuresForTeachers.Com for more great items.
Preview of Magic Tree House Dinosaurs Before Dawn - Vocabulary Picture Cards

Magic Tree House Dinosaurs Before Dawn - Vocabulary Picture Cards

Vocabulary Picture Cards were created to help improve understanding of vocabulary especially with ELL students. Set includes a total of 17 pages - 1 title page, 2 pages of definitions and 14 picture card pages. Each page includes two vocabulary picture cards. All pages are 8 1/2" X 11". Printing Suggestion: Print in Color and on Card Stock; them laminate for durability. A full preview of this item can be seen on my website www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Election Unit using book "Grace for President"

Election Unit using book "Grace for President"

This election unit is developed around the book "Grace for President" and includes 19 printable pages including the cover and copyright pages, suggested activities, and resources for completing the activities. The activities in this unit include creating a foldable around election vocabulary words, a Venn Diagram to compare the Democrats and Republicans, a map of the United States to document electoral votes, voting cards for each state, and ballet form. This and other great products can be
Preview of Graph A Day Book 3

Graph A Day Book 3

Book #3 includes 29 different graphs with suggestions on how to use each one. Each graph contains the title along with other necessary pieces for quick implementation. Each page is 8 1/2" X 11" with colored graphics for a total of 15 printable pages. Printing Suggestion: Print on card stock and in color. Then laminate and organize for easy use and durability. You can see this and other products on my web site at www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Open House Power Point Presentation

Open House Power Point Presentation

Open House PowerPoint Presentation is great to display and continuously run during open house. I've also let it run on individual student computers while displaying school-based information from the front of the room. PowerPoint is adjustable to meet individual classroom needs and/or information. Find other great products at my website www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Smartboard Word Sorts - Open and Closed Syllables

Smartboard Word Sorts - Open and Closed Syllables

A word sort lesson that focuses on open and closed syllables. Smartboard contains 2 word sort lessons with answers. First lesson includes 20 words while the second lesson includes 33 more challenging words. Perfect for differentiating instruction. Lesson was specifically made to use with MacMillan Treasures® Reading Series - 3rd Grade, Unit 5 Week 5. Check out my website www.TreasuresForTeachers.Com for more great items.
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About the store

Experience

I am currently an Education Specialist in an elementary school. I have been in education for 19 years and taught in grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.

Teaching style

I run my classroom through both whole group and independent activites. These independent activities are the focus of my center time. I work to differentiate learning for all learners and continually monitor their progress.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am a National Board Certified Teacher, Columbia County Reading Teacher of the Year and State of Florida Reading Teacher of the Year Finalist, Golden Apple Teacher finalist and Teacher of Distinction, Lee County Teacher of the Year finalist, Who's Who Among American Teachers and a State DIBELS and FAIR Trainer. I have taught school and district level workshops on Spalding Phonics, DIBELS, literacy centers, math bar diagraming and current teaching strategies.

My own education history

I graduated from University of South Florida with a BA in Elementary Education and Capella University with both a Masters and Doctorate in Reading and Literacy. I have my reading endorsement as well as my ESOL endorsement.

Additional biographical information

In the picture, I am the one on the right and the teacher on the left is my friend and team teacher, Janet Bales, who helped me create my "copy cat" worksheets. I encourage you to visit my website to see all the products available. www.treasuresforteachers.com