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I've worked in a variety of settings at a variety of grade levels. I started my career in preschool, where I worked for six years. I also taught 5th grade in an upper-middle class suburban community as well as an urban charter school that served a Muslim population. Since then, I have been in my current district, Ann Arbor. Here I taught 1st grade and 4th grade for 14 years before transitioning into a math coach position.
For 7 years, I also worked for The Princeton Review, a test preparation company. For The Princeton Review, I taught and tutored for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT verbal tests. I trained prospective teachers for the ACT and GMAT. I also wrote content for their ACT, Early Edge, and GMAT materials.
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Fraction Flip Book - Common Core Aligned
This set includes two flip books - a scaffolded one and an open-ended one. Both flip books include a fraction/decimal/percent equivalency table as well as fraction strips/bars that are useful for comparing fractional amounts and finding equivalent fractions.
The fractions on each flip book include 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, and 1/12. Each page is 1/2 inch longer than the one before it, so when they are stapled/glued together, students can see the fraction strips of each. The
3rd - 5th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.3
, 3.NF.A.3a
+10
Common Core 4th Grade Geometry Vocabulary Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards
This set covers 36 Common Core vocabulary words from the 4th grade Geometry domain. For each word there is a 8.5 x 11" color poster, 8.5 x 11" black and white poster, 3 x 5" color flash card, and 3 x 5" black and white flash card. Each word includes a short definition and a picture.
The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners. I use the flash cards for these students as well as struggling students. These flash cards go on a binder ring that they keep in their
3rd - 4th
Geometry, Vocabulary
CCSS
4.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.3
Character Traits vs Character Emotions Adjective Lists
Do your students struggle with differentiating between a character's emotions and a character's traits? If so, use this list to help them find the proper adjective to use.
This 6-page PDF document includes a short explanation of what makes a trait a trait and what makes an emotion different. There is a list of 210 character traits and 49 words to describe a character's feelings. The list is organized in two different ways - one alphabetically and the other based on whether it is positive, nega
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.3
, RL.4.3
, RL.5.3
+1
Magic School Bus Blows Its Top (Volcanoes/Plates) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Blows Its Top," which focuses on volcanoes and tectonic plates. In this episode,Ms. Frizzle presents the class with the missing piece to their gigantic Earth puzzle—an island that hasn't been discovered yet! Both Dorothy Ann and Carlos want to be the first to get to to name it, but when they reach the spot where it's supposed to be, all they see is the sea. It takes a run-in with an explosive underwater volcano to
3rd - 7th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, 5-ESS2-1
+4
Also included in: 4th Grade NGSS Magic School Bus Video Worksheets Bundle (Differentiated)
Common Core 3rd Grade Geometry Vocabulary Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards
This set covers 24 Common Core vocabulary words from the 3rd grade Geometry domain. For each word there is a 8.5 x 11" color poster, 8.5 x 11" black and white poster, 3 x 5" color flash card, and 3 x 5" black and white flash card. Each word includes a short definition and a picture.
The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners. I use the flash cards for these students as well as struggling students. These flash cards go on a binder ring that they keep in their
2nd - 4th
Geometry, Vocabulary
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.2
Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls (Water Erosion) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Rocks & Rolls." In this episode, to celebrate Walkerville's centennial, Ms. Frizzle's class sculpts a stone statue of its founding father, Captain Walker. As they add the finishing touches, it tumbles down the mountain. Ms. Frizzle turns the bus into a boulder and the class into rocks while bumping down the mountain in a desperate attempt to save the statue. (From Magic School Bus + Rides Again Wiki) The questi
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-1
+4
Also included in: 4th Grade NGSS Magic School Bus Video Worksheets Bundle (Differentiated)
Standard Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts (all operations)
Use these anchor charts/posters to help students remember the steps of the standard algorithm for each operation! Each poster has an example that is color-coded to correspond to the listed steps. There are also 3 different versions of each poster with various page borders (black with white polka dots, white with black polka dots, or simple black). Bulletin board headings are also included that match the different borders. The headings say "Standard Algorithm" or "Traditional U.S. Algorithm". T
3rd - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
+4
Mouse & the Motorcycle Student Literature Packet & Teacher Guide - CCSS Aligned!
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on The Mouse and the Motorcycle (Beverly Cleary). This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. The Mouse and the Motorcycle is a student favorite and is a great opportunity for students to practice analyzing characters. It's at a 3rd/4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level O). This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Some chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignmen
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Common Core 4th Grade Measurement & Data Vocabulary Posters & Flash Cards
This set covers 53 Common Core vocabulary words from the 4th grade Measurement & Data domain. For each word there is a 8.5 x 11" color poster, 8.5 x 11" black and white poster, 3 x 5" color flash card, and 3 x 5" black and white flash card. Each word includes a short definition as well as a picture and/or example.
The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners. I use the flash cards for these students as well as struggling students. These flash cards go on a bin
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Vocabulary
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+6
Magic School Bus Wet All Over (Water Cycle) Differentiated Episode Questions
Students have seven questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Wet All Over." In this episode, the class turns into water and takes a wild ride through the water cycle—evaporating, condensing, raining, running downhill into a river, and then all over again. Arnold, wet and worried that they will be stuck in the water cycle forever, suggests they escape back to school by a detour to the reservoir. By traveling through the waterworks and town pipes, Arnold hopes they'll find t
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5-ESS2-1
, SCIENCE.3.6.C
, SCIENCE.4.10.A
+1
Punished Student Literature Packet and Teacher Guide - CCSS Aligned!
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on Punished by David Lubar. This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. Punished is a wonderful opportunity to explore figurative language including idioms, similes, oxymorons, and more. It's at a 4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level Q).
This guide has three parts: a student response packet, teacher’s guide, and literary devices vocabulary posters. Chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignmen
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+12
CCSS 4th Grade Numbers & Operations Fractions Word Wall Posters & Flash Cards
This set covers 32 Common Core vocabulary words from the 4th grade Numbers and Operations: Fractions domain. For each word there is a
*8.5 x 11" color poster
*8.5 x 11" black and white poster
*3 x 5" color flash card
*3 x 5" black and white flash card
Each word includes a short definition as well as a picture and/or example.The visual support makes these a great resource for English Language Learners.
The posters can be used for a word wall or as a teaching aide.
The flash cards could also
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Vocabulary
CCSS
4.NF.A.1
, 4.NF.A.2
, 4.NF.B.3
+11
Rosa Parks (Greenfield) Comprehensive Novel Study & Teacher Guide - CCSS Aligned
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on "Rosa Parks" by Eloise Greenfield. This book was awarded the Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. This resource could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. It's at a 4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level P). This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Some chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignment is roughly 15 pages. This 7 page student
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.3
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+5
Bunnicula Student Literature Packet and Teacher Guide - CCSS Aligned!
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on Bunnicula. This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. Bunnicula is a student favorite and is a great opportunity for students to practice making inferences. It's at a 4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level Q).
This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Some chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignment is roughly 15 pages. For the reading assignments that conta
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Text Features Matching Activities & Worksheets (Definition, Example, Purpose)
What’s IncludedYou can match each text feature in three ways: its definition, example, or purpose. There are matching cards that can be used in isolation or with recording sheets. Alternatively, you can have students complete worksheets that have them cut out smaller versions and glue them next to the text feature they represent. All different combinations of recording sheets/worksheets are included so you can choose what you want students to focus on (i.e. just definitions, definitions &
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RI.2.5
, RI.2.7
, RI.3.5
+6
Magic School Bus Rides Again Battle for Rock Mountain (Rock Cycle) Worksheets
Students have seven questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Battle for Rock Mountain," which focuses on the rock cycle. In this episode, Tim's inspiration for his new comic comes via a Frizzle-led trip across millions of years of geological history, as he tells the epic superhero story of Captain Rock Man (Arnold) vs Weatherman (Ralphie) in a battle to the finish! (From Magic School Bus + Rides Again Wiki) The questions are in chronological order and are
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-ESS2-1
, 5-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-1
+4
Fantastic Mr. Fox Student Literature Packet and Teacher Guide - CCSS Aligned!
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on Fantastic Mr. Fox. This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. Fantastic Mr. Fox is a student favorite and is a great opportunity for students to practice making inferences. It's at a 3rd/4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level P).
This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Some chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignment is roughly 13 pages. For the reading as
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Magic School Bus Sees Stars (Stars & Our Sun) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have nine questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Sees Stars." In this episode, when the class sees Horace Scope on the Star Shopping Network, they decide to buy Dorothy Ann a real twinkling star for her birthday. Before doing so, they blast off in the bus to inspect the merchandise. They visit a young star, a middle-aged star, and decide that the third and last star is the one they want to buy. But when they give Horace their money, KABOOM!, the star explodes!
3rd - 5th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-ESS1-1
, SCIENCE.2.9.A
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing CCSS Comprehensive Novel Study & Teacher Guide
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing". This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" is a student favorite and is a great opportunity for students to practice making inferences and explore characters. It's at a 3rd/4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level Q, DRA: 40, Lexile: 470L).
This guide has two parts: a student response packet and teacher’s guide. Chapters are grouped togethe
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+19
Magic School Bus: Kicks Up a Storm (Weather) Differentiated Episode Questions
Students have seven questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm." In this episode, it's a hot and muggy summer day, and the heat has gone to Ralphie's head. Ms. Frizzle asks what makes the weather, then transforms the bus into a Weathermobile, and a wild ride through the skies gives Ralphie the opportunity to become Weatherman, the meteorological superhero of his dreams. (From Magic School Bus + Rides Again Wiki) The questions are in chronological order. Th
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5-ESS2-1
, SCIENCE.4.10.A
, 3.7.c
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About the store
Experience
I've worked in a variety of settings at a variety of grade levels. I started my career in preschool, where I worked for six years. I also taught 5th grade in an upper-middle class suburban community as well as an urban charter school that served a Muslim population. Since then, I have been in my current district, Ann Arbor. Here I taught 1st grade and 4th grade for 14 years before transitioning into a math coach position.
For 7 years, I also worked for The Princeton Review, a test preparation company. For The Princeton Review, I taught and tutored for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT verbal tests. I trained prospective teachers for the ACT and GMAT. I also wrote content for their ACT, Early Edge, and GMAT materials.
Teaching style
My focus is on small-group instruction with flexible groupings based on data. I try to incorporate authentic learning experiences and inquiry-based investigations.
My own education history
I attended undergraduate and graduate school at Michigan State University. My graduate degree is in Teaching and Curriculum with a concentration in instructional technology.
I have been through Math Recovery training for: AVMR 1, AVMR 2, Fractions, MRSp1 (Math Recovery Specialist 1).
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