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Elementary Made Easy

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Michigan, United States
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I am currently in my eighth year of teaching. I have taught third and first grades. I am originally from Michigan but teach in North Carolina. Before that, I did substitute teaching, preK-12, for over 2 years.
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Preview of The Wretched Stone Mini Unit

The Wretched Stone Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities that accompany the book written by Chris VanAllsburg.
Preview of Dreaming of America: An Ellis Island Story Mini Unit

Dreaming of America: An Ellis Island Story Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, open-ended comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Eve Bunting.
Preview of Adelita Mini Unit

Adelita Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Tomie de Paola.
Preview of Crickwing Mini Unit

Crickwing Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, open-ended comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Janell Cannon.
Preview of The Yellow Star Mini Unit

The Yellow Star Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, open-ended comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Carmen Agra Deedy. This story makes a good companion piece for students reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.
Preview of Fables Mini Unit

Fables Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, open-ended comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Arnold Lobel.
Preview of Bulletin Board Ideas to Use Throughout the Year

Bulletin Board Ideas to Use Throughout the Year

This file includes 12 different bulletin board ideas for various holidays and academic skills. All boards focus on student-created work as the main focal point. There are also templates and other sheets if necessary.
Preview of 3rd Grade Beginning of Year Math Review

3rd Grade Beginning of Year Math Review

This PowerPoint can be used as beginning of year assessment to evaluate students' math skill level.
Preview of Spiders vs. Insects Compare and Contrast Activity

Spiders vs. Insects Compare and Contrast Activity

This packet includes both spider and insect fact sheets, response sheet, and extension ideas and activities.
Preview of Place Value Word Problems

Place Value Word Problems

This packet includes place value word problems that require different methods of solving. There is an answer key. I have also included 2 strategies to assist students in solving the problems. There are place value mats and visual aids to help with the solving. Therre are also numerous extension ideas and activities to build student knowledge and proficiency.
Preview of The Keeping Quilt Mini Unit

The Keeping Quilt Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Patricia Polacco.
Preview of Detective LaRue Mini Unit

Detective LaRue Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, open-ended comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Mark Teague.
Preview of How Many Days to America? A Thanksgiving Story Mini Unit

How Many Days to America? A Thanksgiving Story Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, open-ended comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Eve Bunting.
Preview of Verdi Mini Unit

Verdi Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, open-ended comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Janell Cannon.
Preview of Porkenstein Mini Unit

Porkenstein Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Kathryn Lasky.
Preview of The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey Mini Unit

The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, open-ended comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Susan Wojciechowski.
Preview of Measuring Penny Mini Unit

Measuring Penny Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Loreen Leedy.
Preview of Picnic at Mudsock Meadow Mini Unit

Picnic at Mudsock Meadow Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, open-ended comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Patricia Polacco.
Preview of Wants, Needs, Goods, and Services Project

Wants, Needs, Goods, and Services Project

This project goes along with Common Core standard 1.E.1. Students are assigned an income and then make choices between various goods and services. There are also items that must be purchased (needs). Students have to budget their money. The project also has 3 journal entries to assess student understanding.
Preview of The Lemonade Club Mini Unit

The Lemonade Club Mini Unit

This file contains vocabulary activities, open-ended comprehension questions, and cross-curricular activities to accompany the book written by Patricia Polacco.
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About the store

Experience

I am currently in my eighth year of teaching. I have taught third and first grades. I am originally from Michigan but teach in North Carolina. Before that, I did substitute teaching, preK-12, for over 2 years.

Teaching style

I enjoy teaching using themes as a jumping off point and then expanding the theme to fit curriculum needs.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I graduated Summa Cum Laude with highest honors.

My own education history

I graduated from Grand Valley State University in Michigan.