Elementary Essentials
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Livonia, Michigan, United States
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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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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)
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
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
+, –, x, ÷ Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts Bundle
Help students remember the steps to the various algorithms for each operation with these easy to use posters! Each poster has an example that is color-coded to correspond to the listed steps. There are versions of each poster with and without a colored border (depending on your personal preference). These are formatted for 8.5 x 11". There are also directions for how they can be printed to be large multi-page posters. For each algorithm, bulletin board headings are also included. Addition 2-
2nd - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.7
+8
Magic School Bus For Lunch (Digestive System) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus For Lunch," which focuses on the digestive system (limited to the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine). In this episode, Arnold's dream has come true: he doesn't have to go on a field trip! Ms. Frizzle lets him stay behind with Liz. But when he accidentally swallows the bus, he becomes the field trip! Better than an action park, his digestive system is full of twists, turns, and surprise
4th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS1-3
, SCIENCE.7.5.D
, SCIENCE.7.13.A
+1
Division Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts
Help students remember the steps to the various algorithms for division with these easy to use posters! Each poster has an example that is color-coded to correspond to the listed steps. There are versions of each poster with and without a colored border (depending on your personal preference). The algorithms included are: Area ModelBox MethodGrid Method (same as the box method, just a name that some curriculums use instead, so it has its own poster)Partial QuotientsStandard algorithmTraditional
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.6
, 5.NBT.B.6
, 6.NS.B.2
Also included in: +, –, x, ÷ Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts Bundle
Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space(Solar System) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space." In this episode, Arnold's know-it-all cousin, Janet, drives the whole class crazy when she joins them on a field trip and gets them lost in space! But when the bus' navigational system breaks down and Ms. Frizzle and Liz get lost in the solar system, Janet may be the only one with enough knowledge to save everyone. (From Magic School Bus + Rides Again Wiki) The questions are in chronological
3rd - 6th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-ESS1-3
, SCIENCE.3.9.B
, SCIENCE.7.9.A
+3
150+ Open-Ended Morning Meeting Share Questions | Discussion Starters
Are you tired of scrambling for morning meeting questions/share topics each day? This slideshow will solve that problem for the entire school year! You’ll find over 150 open-ended questions to stimulate discussion and build a classroom community! These are great for Morning Meeting shares, Closing Circle, or time fillers. They also teach and reinforce speaking and listening skills. Each question includes a cloze sentence response to help students frame their answers. Questions are grouped into
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
SL.3.1
, SL.3.1b
, SL.3.1d
+19
Bubble Frames
This is a set of 32 bubble frames. The frames are all in PNG format. Half of the frames have a transparent center while the other half has the same outline color and a complementary shade filling the center. It includes the primary colors, pastels, and some other shades (pink, purple, neon green, etc.). Each graphic measures 473 x 286 pixels.
These graphics may be used for personal or commercial use (as long as a link to my TPT store is included). See my terms of use in the preview file for
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects, Graphic Arts
Magic School Bus Takes a Dive (Animal Partnerships) Differentiated Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Takes a Dive." In this episode, Wanda discovers that one of Ms. Frizzle's ancestors was Redbeard the pirate, so she naturally wants to follow the treasure map he left. It leads the class to a coral reef, where they learn firsthand that life there is risky. They find that many plants and animals form surprising partnerships to survive. But Wanda is not interested in that—she wants to find the treasure! When Ms. Friz
3rd - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS2-2
, SCIENCE.5.12.A
, 4.3.a
+1
Chevron Paper with Curvy Princess Frames
This is a set of chevron curvy princess frames. It includes 23 different color combinations. To see the different color combinations, please download the preview (22 color combinations are pictured, the 23rd one is the black/white chevron frame with a pink trim versus a black trim).
Each color is in a horizontal and vertical format so there is a total of 46 frames. The frames are all in PNG format with a transparent center. Each frame measures 8.5 x 11 inches (standard letter size) and is in 3
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects, Graphic Arts
Polka Dot Oval Frames
This is a set of 11 polka dot oval frames. The frames are all in PNG format with a transparent background. Each graphic measures 700 x 400 pixels and is in 300ppi.
These graphics may be used for personal or commercial use (as long as a link to my TPT store is included). See my terms of use included in the zip file for more information.
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects, Graphic Arts
Sparkle Stars
This is a set of 6 sparkle stars including a blue, green, golden, silver, pink, and purple star. The stars are all in PNG format with a transparent background. Each graphic measures 408 x 392 pixels and is in 300dpi.
These graphics may be used for personal or commercial use (as long as a link to my TPT store is included). See my terms of use in the preview file for more information.
PreK - 8th
For All Subjects, Graphic Arts
Words their Way: Syllables and Affixes Sort Labels
Are you looking for an easy way to organize your Words their Way sort materials? Have you tried file folders? This product will allow you to easily label file folders for each of your sorts from Words their Way: Word Sorts for Syllables and Affixes Spellers (3rd edition, 2018). They could also be used to label plastic bags to hold your sorts in. The labels are formatted for Avery 5160 Labels (1" x 2-5/8" labels) and also work for (my favorite) Pres-a-Ply Address Labels (just as sticky as Avery
2nd - 6th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
Word Webs - A Word Study Resource
This is a 2 page PDF document of word webs. Word webs are a way for students to learn the meaning of prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Students are given the word part and are charged with the job of finding three words that contain that word part. Students must then define each of the words and use these definitions to try to determine the meaning of the word part. This is a more memorable way for students to learn word parts than memorizing a list of prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
The first pa
3rd - 8th
Spelling, Vocabulary
Words their Way: Derivational Relations Sort Labels
Are you looking for an easy way to organize your Words their Way sort materials? Have you tried file folders? This product will allow you to easily label file folders for each of your sorts from Words their Way: Word Sorts for Derivational Relations Spellers (3rd edition, 2018). They could also be used to label plastic bags to hold your sorts in. The labels are formatted for Avery 5160 Labels (1" x 2-5/8" labels) and also work for (my favorite) Pres-a-Ply Address Labels (just as sticky as Aver
2nd - 7th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
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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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