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Educator's Corner

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North Fort Myers, Florida, United States
About the store
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 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 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 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 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 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 Reading Interest Inventory

Reading Interest Inventory

Getting to know your students' interests and reading habits helps in understanding them and in developing an engaging reading program. Use this one page Reading Interest Inventory at the beginning of the school year to assist in creating literacy opportunities that will entice your students to actively participate in reading.
Preview of Accelerated Reader (AR) Incentive Board

Accelerated Reader (AR) Incentive Board

In an attempt to increase student involvement, students travel through the different United States’ destinations as they work towards their AR goal each quarter. This set includes the step by step directiosn for setting up the AR Incentive Board along with a picture that shows the finished product. It also includes 48 historical landmark and memorial fact cards from around the United States. Perfect for incorporating social studies and geography into your everyday AR program. (Could be us
Preview of Dictionary Skills Lesson 1.3

Dictionary Skills Lesson 1.3

Great activity to reinforce student's ability to navigate a dictionary while developing understanding and practice with guide words, parts of speech, prefixes, syllables, and definitions. Specifically designed to use with Pearson Reading Street 4th Grade Common Core Curriculum. Includes a 1 page worksheet. Students will need access to a dictionary in order to complete the activity. For other great resources checkout my website at www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Dictionary Skills Lesson 1.1

Dictionary Skills Lesson 1.1

Great activity to reinforce student's ability to navigate a dictionary while developing understanding and practice with guide words, parts of speech, prefixes, syllables, and definitions. Includes a 1 page worksheet. Students will need access to a dictionary in order to complete the activity. For other great resources checkout my website at www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Labels for Student Homework Folders

Labels for Student Homework Folders

LABELS: Need labels for student folders? Try out these label designs. This label was created for the students' home workwork folder. Print on "Avery Standard 8160" labels.
Preview of Holes Novel Study

Holes Novel Study

This novel study is designed to be used as a whole class project, a literacy circle study, or as individual work. It can be used in its entirety or selected pieces can be used to fit your specific academic needs. Included in this study (52 pages total) *9 activity cards *a set of vocabulary recording sheets with pre-identified vocabulary words *a journal for recording chapter by chapter summary *character profile sample *family tree activity sheet *newspaper article activity sheet *wanted p
Preview of Dictionary Skills Lesson 1.5

Dictionary Skills Lesson 1.5

Great activity to reinforce student's ability to navigate a dictionary while developing understanding and practice with guide words, parts of speech, prefixes, syllables, and definitions. Specifically designed to use with Pearson Reading Street 4th Grade Common Core Curriculum. Includes a 1 page worksheet. Students will need access to a dictionary in order to complete the activity. For other great resources checkout my website at www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Dictionary Skills Lesson 1.2

Dictionary Skills Lesson 1.2

Great activity to reinforce student's ability to navigate a dictionary while developing understanding and practice with guide words, parts of speech, syllables, types of sentences, and definitions. Includes a 1 page worksheet. Students will need access to a dictionary in order to complete the activity. For other great resources checkout my website at www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Book Study The Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon

Book Study The Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon

Book Study includes 1 cover page, 1 direction page 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. Suggested ideas include: *Independent reading activity during center time *Independent activity for a readers' workshop time *Follow-up to a whole group read aloud *Follow-up for a listening center *Accountability for DEAR time, AR time, or other whole group independent reading times. *Follow-up to whole
Preview of United States Historical Landmark and Memorial Fact Cards

United States Historical Landmark and Memorial Fact Cards

This set includes 48 historical landmark and memorial fact cards from around the United States. Each card has a picture and a set of bulleted facts about the historical memorial or landmark. Facts are written in student friendly language. It is recommended to print in color..
Preview of Dictionary Skills Lesson 2.4

Dictionary Skills Lesson 2.4

Great activity to reinforce student's ability to navigate a dictionary while developing understanding and practice with guide words, parts of speech, prefixes, syllables, and definitions. Specifically designed to use with Pearson Reading Street 4th Grade Common Core Curriculum. Includes a 1 page worksheet. Students will need access to a dictionary in order to complete the activity. For other great resources checkout my website at www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Labels for Writing Folders

Labels for Writing Folders

LABELS: Need labels for student folders? Try out these label designs. This label was created for the students' writing folders. Print on "Avery Standard 8160" labels. You can see this and other products I have created on my web site at www.treasuresforteachers.com
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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