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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Thanksgiving Turkey Activity

Thanksgiving Turkey Activity

This turkey outline can be used as a holiday decoration once the students color and cut it out. It includes a page of ideas on how to incorporate academic activities. You can find other great ideas on my website at www.TresuresForTeachers.com
Preview of Antonyms - Mix and Match

Antonyms - 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 antonyms. Cards can also be used as flash cards; as independent activities and more. You can see this and other products I have creat
Preview of Fancy Nancy Vocabulary Picture Cards

Fancy Nancy Vocabulary Picture Cards

Includes a total of 9 pages - 2 title and copyright pages, 1 suggested use of materials page, 1 definition page, and 11 picture card pages. Two sets of picture cards: 1 set includes includes two vocabulary picture cards per page and 1 set includes smaller pictures cards with 4 per page. All pages are 8 1/2" X 11". (Fancy Nancy Book is sold separately.) Printing Suggestion: Print in Color and on Card Stock; them laminate for durability. $1.99 See this and other products on my website www.Pas
Preview of Magic Tree House Dinosaurs Before Dawn - Mini Vocabulary Cards

Magic Tree House Dinosaurs Before Dawn - Mini Vocabulary Cards

Mini Vocabulary Picture cards were created to provide students with their individual copies of the vocabulary words being studied helping them to take ownership over the words. Set includes a total of 13 pages - 1 title page, 1 instruction page, 2 pages of definitions, 5 picture card pages, and 4 small definition pages. Pages include mini versions of the regular picture cards along definition cards. All pages are 8 1/2" X 11". Printing Suggestion: Print 1 copy in black and white and then ph
Preview of My Vocabulary Word Book

My Vocabulary Word Book

My Vocabulary Word book was created so that students could keep individualized copies of the vocabulary words studies throughout the year. Mini copies of the vocabulary cards for use in the book are sold separately. Set includes a total of 29 pages - 1 title page, 1 instruction page, 1 cover page and 26 alphabet pages. Each alphabet page includes 7 boxes to glue pictures. All pages are 8 1/2" X 11". Printing Suggestion: After printing, copy each alphabet letter page back to back. A com
Preview of MacMillan Vocabulary Picture Cards - 3rd Grade Unit 3

MacMillan Vocabulary Picture Cards - 3rd Grade Unit 3

Includes a total of 19 pages - 1 title page and 18 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. $1.99 You can find this and other products on my website at www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of MacMillan Vocabulary Picture Cards - 3rd Grade Unit 2

MacMillan Vocabulary Picture Cards - 3rd Grade Unit 2

Includes a total of 21 pages - 1 title page and 20 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. $1.99 You can find this and other products on my website at www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of MacMillan ® Treasures Picture Vocabulary Cards Unit 1 Third Grade

MacMillan ® Treasures Picture Vocabulary Cards Unit 1 Third Grade

Includes a total of 24 pages - 1 title page and 23 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. $1.99 You can find this and other products on my website at www.treasuresforteachers.com
Preview of Compound Words - Mix and Match

Compound 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 identifying compound words. Cards can also be used as flash cards; as independent activities and more. You can see this and other pro
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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