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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 Farm Animals Unit

Farm Animals Unit

Farm Animal Unit - this unit includes three activities - a minibook of 10 pages (cover page and 9 animal pages each with the name of the animal, its baby's name, and what it is gives us such as milk, eggs, etc). Then there are two cut and paste activity pages where students can match information given in book about each animal. One cut and paste focuses on baby names and the other on products or services they bring us. You can see this and other products I have created on www.treasuresfor
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 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 Comparing Single Digit Numbers Worksheet

Comparing Single Digit Numbers Worksheet

A worksheet that has students circle the largest of two numbers in each box. Each number is between 0 - 9. Could be used as practice or as an assessment tool. Find other great products at my website www.treasuresforteachers.com
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 "at" word family set

"at" word family set

The "at" word family set includes 11 downloadable pages - 1 word chart, 4 pages of picture cards, 1 word scramble, 1 making words activity page, 1 page with Elkonin boxes, 1 making words recording sheet, 1 cut and paste and one word search. Printing suggestion: The first 5 pages should be printed in color and on card stock (laminate for durability). I suggest printing the remaining pages in grayscale. You will find this and other products for the primary classroom at my web site www.treas
Preview of Compound Word Picture Match

Compound Word Picture Match

This is an 8 page kit which includes 21 different compound words. Each compound word has a matching picture on the card along with two picture cards for the individual word parts. All pages are 8 1/2" X 11". Printing Suggestion: Print on card stock and laminate for durabilty. $1.99 This is perfect for small group, independent centers, or a whole group game. First page includes several ideas in how to use these cards. You can see this and other items I have created on my website www.tr
Preview of Compare Assessment

Compare Assessment

Assessment is a quick evaluation of a student's understanding of greater than concept. One worksheet with 15 questions. Students circle the number in each box/question that is greater/larger.
Preview of Spelling Tic Tac Toe Homework Chart

Spelling Tic Tac Toe Homework Chart

Do you have your students write their spelling words three times each or write a sentence using each word? Try this homework idea!! Students pick three activities from the chart to create a tic tac toe. Each of the activities is some type of word buiding activity done with the weekly spelling words such as word sorts, finding synonyms, abc order, etc. You can find other products on my website at www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of "am" word family set

"am" word family set

The "am" word family set includes 11 downloadable pages - 1 word chart, 4 pages of picture cards, 1 word scramble, 1 making words activity page, 1 page with Elkonin boxes, 1 making words recording sheet, 1 cut and paste and one word search. Printing suggestion: The first 5 pages should be printed in color and on card stock (laminate for durability). I suggest printing the remaining pages in grayscale. You will find this and other products for the primary classroom at my web site www.treasure
Preview of Rhyming - Mix and Match Game Cards

Rhyming - Mix and Match Game Cards

Mix and Match is a cooperative learning game that can be used to review and/or reinforce skills taught. To play, you need the game cards and some music (I prefer the oldies type of music). Each set of cards include complete instructions on how to play along with some other suggestions for using them. This particular set of Mix and Match is used to practice rhyming skills. Cards can also be used as flash cards, as independent activities and more.
Preview of All About Me Unit

All About Me Unit

All About Me Unit Activities - The beginning of the year is such an important time for students to get to know one another. "All About Me" is a group of activities for students to complete to share about themselves and learn about their fellow classmates. Makes a great book for open house. This book includes 13 activites, a title page and information page for a total of 15 downloadable pages. If you connect to my website www.treasuresforteachers.com and click on units, I have trade book ide
Preview of Word Family Set  - ick

Word Family Set - ick

The "ick" word family set includes 11 downloadable pages - 1 word chart, 4 pages of picture cards, 1 word scramble, 1 making words activity page, 1 page with Elkonin boxes, 1 making words recording sheet, 1 cut and paste and one word search. Printing suggestion: The first 5 pages should be printed in color and on card stock (laminate for durability). I suggest printing the remaining pages in grayscale. You will find this and other products for the primary classroom at my web site www.treasur
Preview of Contractions - Mix and Match

Contractions - Mix and Match

Mix and Match is a cooperative learning game that can be used to review and/or reinforce skills taught. To play, you need the game cards and some music (I prefer the oldies type of music). Each set of cards include complete instructions on how to play along with some other suggestions for using them. This particular set of Mix and Match is used to practice identifying words that create contractions. Cards can also be used as flash cards; as independent activities and more. You can see th
Preview of Blends - Mix and Match

Blends - Mix and Match

Mix and Match is a cooperative learning game that can be used to review and/or reinforce skills taught. To play, you need the game cards and some music (I prefer the oldies type of music). Each set of cards include complete instructions on how to play along with some other suggestions for using them. This particular set of Mix and Match is used to practice identifying words with blends. Cards can also be used as flash cards; as independent activities and more. You can see this and other
Preview of CVC Words - Mix and Match

CVC Words - Mix and Match

Mix and Match is a cooperative learning game that can be used to review and/or reinforce skills taught. To play, you need the game cards and some music (I prefer the oldies type of music). Each set of cards include complete instructions on how to play along with some other suggestions for using them. This particular set of Mix and Match is used to practice reading CVC words Cards can also be used as flash cards; as independent activities and more. You can see this and other products I ha
Preview of CVCe Words - Mix and Match

CVCe Words - Mix and Match

Mix and Match is a cooperative learning game that can be used to review and/or reinforce skills taught. To play, you need the game cards and some music (I prefer the oldies type of music). Each set of cards include complete instructions on how to play along with some other suggestions for using them. This particular set of Mix and Match is used to practice reading CVCe words. Cards can also be used as flash cards; as independent activities and more. You can see this and other products I
Preview of "in" word family set

"in" word family set

The "in" word family set includes 11 downloadable pages - 1 word chart, 4 pages of picture cards, 1 word scramble, 1 making words activity page, 1 page with Elkonin boxes, 1 making words recording sheet, 1 cut and paste and one word search. Printing suggestion: The first 5 pages should be printed in color and on card stock (laminate for durability). I suggest printing the remaining pages in grayscale. You will find this and other products for the primary classroom at my web site www.treasure
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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