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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 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 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 Calendar Worksheets

Calendar Worksheets

Calendar Worksheets - Students begin by filling in the numbers for the specific month. Then they answer a series of questions based on the information and graphics included in the calendar. This book includes one page for each month of the year. Printing Suggestion: Print in grayscale You can see this and other products 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 Blends Set - bl and br

Blends Set - bl and br

Blends sets are created to reinforce the skill of identifying and distinguishing between different blends. This set focuses on the two blends "bl" and "br". It includes 2 color word cards, 24 picture and word match cards, and 1 cut and paste activity sheet for a total of 9 pages. Printing suggestions: Print the first 8 pages on card stock and laminate for durability. The final page is a cut and paste and can be printed on regular paper and in gray scale if desired. $1.99 You can find thi
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 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 Classroom Procedures, Routines, and Management

Classroom Procedures, Routines, and Management

Need some ideas for classroom procedures, routines, and management? This download includes suggestions for morning routines, lining up, handing in work assignments, managing centers, packing up at the end of the day and so much more. Find other great resources on 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 Plant Quiz

Plant Quiz

Plant Quiz is a one page quiz of 10 questions developed for an early elementary classroom. Find other great products on my website at www.treasuresforteachers.com
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 Silent "e" Patterns - Poster and Cards

Silent "e" Patterns - Poster and Cards

Silent "e" has six common patterns and a several less common patterns. Eacher are listed on the poster and accompanying cards. One 8" x 11" poster and four 8" x 11" pages with two cards on each page.
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 Make The Loop Game Cards - CVC Words

Make The Loop Game Cards - CVC Words

"Make the Loop" is a great activity that reinforces basic skills and can be used when you have just a few extra minutes. This particular group of cards focuses on reading CVC words. Set includes 3 pages of activity cards plus a cover page with instructions on how to play the game. Printing suggestions: Print in color and on card stock. Laminate so as to increase durability. You can see this and other products on 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 A Wolf at the Door - Beginning, middle, and end activity sheet

A Wolf at the Door - Beginning, middle, and end activity sheet

Beginning, middle, and end activity sheet - This activity sheet was created for students to demonstrate their understanding of the beginning, middle, and end of the story.   ​ It is recommended for a listening center or follow-up to a whole group read aloud.  Includes 2 pages, one for the student and a page of suggested answers.
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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