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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
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
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
+, –, 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
Addition Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts
Help students remember the steps to the various algorithms for addition with these easy to use posters! Each poster has an example that is color-coded to correspond to the listed steps. There are posters with and without a colorful page border depending on your preference. The algorithms included are: Compensation strategyJump StrategyColumn additionStandard additionUS Traditional addition (same as standard, just a name that some curriculums use instead, so it has its own poster)Split Strateg
2nd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.7
+2
Also included in: +, –, x, ÷ Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts Bundle
Subtraction Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts
Help students remember the steps to the various algorithms for subtraction 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: Break-ApartTrade-First*Counting UpExpand-and-Trade*Constant DifferenceCompensation (same as Constant Difference strategy, just a name that some curriculums use instead, so
2nd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.7
+2
Also included in: +, –, x, ÷ Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts Bundle
Classroom Library Organization Toolkit: Book and Basket Labels
This set includes 49 unique labels for books as well as book baskets. The labels span a variety of genres/topics (see list below). Each label has a unique clip art that can be used to help students return books to the correct bin.
The book labels are formatted for Avery 5160/8160 labels. Each of these labels measures 1” x 2.625” and have 30 per page. Each page contains a label for one genre/topic. The labels are saved as individual PDF files in the Zip file.
The book basket labels measure 2.33
K - 5th
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading
Multiplication Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts
Help students remember the steps to the various algorithms for multiplication 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 Model*Grid Method* Partitioning Rectangles*Lattice MethodPartial ProductsStandard algorithmTraditional U.S. (same as the standard algorithm, just a name that some c
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
Also included in: +, –, x, ÷ Algorithm Posters/Anchor Charts Bundle
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
Poetry Interactive Student Notebook
Immerse your students in poetry with this interactive notebook bundle. Students will learn about many important poetry terms and can apply these as they experiment with writing many different types of poems. This resource includes foldables for a poetry glossary and definitions/examples for 16 poem types. The poetry glossary includes:
•Alliteration
•Hyperbole
•Metaphors
•Onomatopoeia
•Personification
•Refrain
•Rhyme
•Rhythm
•Similes
•Stanza
Each foldable has a place for a definition an
3rd - 5th
Poetry, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.5
, RL.4.5
, RL.5.4
+10
4th Grade Everyday Math Unit 5 Study Guide w/Answers & Tutorial Videos
Are you looking for a way to prepare your students for the Everyday Math Unit 5 Checking Progress? This four page student study guide is the perfect way to review. Each question is closely aligned to what students will see on the assessment. Questions are grouped by skill or objective. These are the same ones listed on the Everyday Math Self-Assessment (not included). Instead of including the self-assessment with the Unit Assessment, I include it with the study guide and have students self-asse
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.B.4
, 4.MD.C.5
, 4.MD.C.5a
+10
Also included in: 4th Grade YEARLONG Everyday Math Study Guides Bundle
4th Grade Everyday Math Unit 6 Study Guide w/Answers & Tutorial Videos
Are you looking for a way to prepare your students for the Everyday Math Unit 6 Checking Progress? This four page student study guide is the perfect way to review. Each question is closely aligned to what students will see on the assessment. Questions are grouped by skill or objective. These are the same ones listed on the Everyday Math Self-Assessment (not included). Instead of including the self-assessment with the Unit Assessment, I include it with the study guide and have students self-asse
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.C.5
, 4.MD.C.5b
+8
Also included in: 4th Grade YEARLONG Everyday Math Study Guides Bundle
4th Grade Everyday Math Unit 4 Study Guide w/Answers & Tutorial Videos
Are you looking for a way to prepare your students for the Everyday Math Unit 2 Checking Progress? This three page student study guide is the perfect way to review. Each question is closely aligned to what students will see on the assessment. Questions are grouped by skill or objective. These are the same ones listed on the Everyday Math Self-Assessment (not included). Instead of including the self-assessment with the Unit Assessment, I include it with the study guide and have students self-as
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
+5
Also included in: 4th Grade YEARLONG Everyday Math Study Guides Bundle
4th Grade Everyday Math Unit 3 Study Guide w/Answers & Tutorial Videos
Are you looking for a way to prepare your students for the Everyday Math Unit 3 Checking Progress? This four page student study guide is the perfect way to review. Each question is closely aligned to what students will see on the assessment. Questions are grouped by skill or objective. These are the same ones listed on the Everyday Math Self-Assessment (not included). Instead of including the self-assessment with the Unit Assessment, I include it with the study guide and have students self-asse
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.NF.A.1
+8
Also included in: 4th Grade YEARLONG Everyday Math Study Guides Bundle
4th Grade Everyday Math Unit 8 Study Guide w/Answers & Tutorial Videos
Are you looking for a way to prepare your students for the Everyday Math Unit 8 Checking Progress? This four page student study guide is the perfect way to review. Each question is closely aligned to what students will see on the assessment. Questions are grouped by skill or objective. These are the same ones listed on the Everyday Math Self-Assessment (not included). Instead of including the self-assessment with the Unit Assessment, I include it with the study guide and have students self-asse
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.B.4
+15
Also included in: 4th Grade YEARLONG Everyday Math Study Guides Bundle
4th Grade Everyday Math Unit 1 Study Guide w/Answers & Tutorial Videos
Are you looking for a way to prepare your students for the Everyday Math Unit 1 Checking Progress? This four page student study guide is the perfect way to review. Each question is closely aligned to what students will see on the assessment. Questions are grouped by skill or objective. These are the same ones listed on the Everyday Math Self-Assessment (not included). Instead of including the self-assessment with the Unit Assessment, I include it with the study guide and have students self-asse
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.A.1
+6
Also included in: 4th Grade YEARLONG Everyday Math Study Guides Bundle
4th Grade Everyday Math Unit 2 Study Guide w/Answers & Tutorial Videos
Are you looking for a way to prepare your students for the Everyday Math Unit 2 Checking Progress? This four page student study guide is the perfect way to review. Each question is closely aligned to what students will see on the assessment. Questions are grouped by skill or objective. These are the same ones listed on the Everyday Math Self-Assessment (not included). Instead of including the self-assessment with the Unit Assessment, I include it with the study guide and have students self-ass
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.OA.A.2
+7
Also included in: 4th Grade YEARLONG Everyday Math Study Guides Bundle
4th Grade Everyday Math Unit 7 Study Guide w/Answers & Tutorial Videos
Are you looking for a way to prepare your students for the Everyday Math Unit 7 Checking Progress? This four page student study guide is the perfect way to review. Each question is closely aligned to what students will see on the assessment. Questions are grouped by skill or objective. These are the same ones listed on the Everyday Math Self-Assessment (not included). Instead of including the self-assessment with the Unit Assessment, I include it with the study guide and have students self-asse
4th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.B.4
+13
Also included in: 4th Grade YEARLONG Everyday Math Study Guides Bundle
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
Words their Way: Emergent 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: Letter and Picture Sorts for Emergent 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
PreK - 2nd
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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