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Epic Adventures in Learning

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Illinois, United States
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I have been a teacher for 25 years. I first starting my teaching career in Texas. I was there for six years, where I met my husband (also a teacher). I moved back home to Illinois when my son was born. I have been in the same district since 2004.
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Preview of Addition Patterns Task Cards

Addition Patterns Task Cards

Do you want to have some Dog-gone fun with addition patterns? Students can practice adding groups of 10, 100, and 1000 to a given number. Students can practice addition patterns independently with the fun dog themed task cards. They can record their answers on the given answer sheet, and check their work with the answer key. The task cards can also be used as a scoot activity. For even more fun, turn it into a game...just add the matching game board! **If you enjoy this product, check out m
Preview of Expression and Equation Task Cards

Expression and Equation Task Cards

Task cards have so many ways they can be used in the classroom! This set covers writing and evaluating expressions and equations, and solving equations with variables. PLUS a matching game board! This download contains: Standards Suggestions for ways to use task cards 28 task cards ranging in difficulty Student record sheet Answer key Game Directions Matching Game Board Game Board Answer Key
Preview of Addition and Subtraction Patterns

Addition and Subtraction Patterns

This is a easy way for students to practice or review adding and subtracting groups of 10, 100, or 1000 to a given number. A great activity for adding to a station for independent practice, or use in small group to review skills. Answer keys for each page are included! Be sure to laminate for repeated use in a station Don't forget to follow my store! I appreciate your feedback on my items, and it helps you earn TpT credits for future use! :)
Preview of Classroom Routine Posters

Classroom Routine Posters

Do you want an easy way to reach routines? Do you want a way for students to remember your classroom routines? These posters are a great way for students use to reference. I spend time at the beginning of the year modelings these routines, and I hang the posters up for students to refer to during the school year. You may use one, or all of them! Posters included are: CHAMPS: routines for morning SHINE: walking in the hallway PARTNERS: how to work well with partners GROUPS: how to work
Preview of EDITABLE Morning Work Slides

EDITABLE Morning Work Slides

Do you want an easy way to display your morning work routine for students when they enter the classroom? This PowerPoint is a great way to add your daily routine, and the events of the day. Included are 5 slides with fun clip art, and 5 slides with days of the week. Just add your information to the slide and display daily for students. It works great as a morning work checklist! I have also included a sample page of how I use it in my classroom! Don't forget to follow my store, and leave fe
Preview of Student Independent Reading Display

Student Independent Reading Display

Do you want a way for students to show what books they are currently reading during independent reading time? Do you want a way to display books being read for students to get ideas for future books? This would be a great way to show "hot reads" on a bulletin board or display. Laminate to use over and over!
Preview of Blank Notes from the Teacher

Blank Notes from the Teacher

This is a set of blank notes from the teacher. These are great for writing a compliment, attaching to an assignment to give feedback, or even to send home as a reminder note. Just print on colored paper, and you are ready to go! Don't forget to follow my store and leave feedback!
Preview of What is the teacher doing?

What is the teacher doing?

Have your students ever wondered what you're doing when you are not at school? Well this is a fun and creative writing topic for students. It is perfect for a creative writing assignment any time of the year. It is also great for substitute plans for writing. Get ready for some humorous stories! Included are printer-friendly black and white designs, and also colored pages. There are lined pages to copy of the back for extras writing space. There is also a blank set of pages. Don't forget t
Preview of Homework Club Awards

Homework Club Awards

Do you want to reward students for completing their homework? This is a great way to recognize students! These awards may be given monthly for 100% homework completion. This would be great to begin a homework management system, or add to your current system. (I also give a small reward such as a pencil, or eraser with the awards). The month is circled on each page, and the awards go from the months of September to June. There is also blank pages with months not circled, and no heart in the s
Preview of We are a bright bunch!

We are a bright bunch!

A bright bulletin board display to show off your names of your students. There are two pages of each color so you will have mutliple bright colors to write student names.
Preview of Chalkboard Math Tub Labels

Chalkboard Math Tub Labels

Want a way to help make organizing your math materials easier? These easy to read, colorful labels are easy to attach to tubs or drawers. Included: base ten cubes (long, flats, cubes) money game cards linking cubes pattern blocks geoboards fraction tiles fraction pies 2 sided-counters clocks dominoes rulers dice calculators dice cups balance scales counters 3-D shapes math tubs #1-8 numbers 1-8 blank set of cards Don't forget to follow my store, and leave feedback for TpT credits! KG Secon
Preview of VIP Badges

VIP Badges

VIP Badges are a great way to recognize great student behavior in the classroom! Just print, laminate, and add to a fun lanyard to have students wear in the classroom! You can also display at a VIP table! Easy to add to your classroom plan for how you recognize students. Don't forget to follow my store for updates and leave feedback for credits for future TpT purchases!
Preview of Quotes for the Classroom Bright Colors

Quotes for the Classroom Bright Colors

Add some fun and inspiring quotes to motivate and bring some positive thoughts to your classroom. There are 13 different quotes that come in fun bright colors! See the preview for a sample :) Don't forget to follow my store for updates, and leave feedback for credits for future TpT purchase! :)
Preview of Student of Week

Student of Week

Who is your student of the week? This is an easy way to display your student of the week. This colorful poster display can be attached to your white board or bulletin board to recognize your students. So many colored pages to choose from! Don't forget to follow my store, and leave feedback for TpT credits!
Preview of Switch your SIde-A Back to School Activity

Switch your SIde-A Back to School Activity

Do you want a great activity to get kids get to know each other and up and moving at the same time? This is a perfect way to ask simple and fun questions, that can lead to discussion about similarities and differences, and get students up and moving around the room! You can use all of the cards, or pick and choose! There are blank cards included to add your own ideas also. Don't forget to follow my store for updates and leave feed back for TpT credits!
Preview of Student Reward Cards

Student Reward Cards

Want a fun way to reward students for making great choices in the classroom? Have students draw a random reward card! These cards may be used with any behavior management system. See the preview for all of the cards included! Also a blank set of cards is included to add your own rewards. Don't forget to give feedback and earn TpT credits!
Preview of Student Classroom Jobs

Student Classroom Jobs

Want to teach students how to be more responsible in your classroom? Well how about assigning them a weekly job!In my classroom, every student has a job. Here are some of the jobs that my students are assigned weekly: Caboose Lunch Bin Helper Line Monitor Mailbox Manager Attendance Pencil Sharpener Calendar Lunch Count Subsitute Line Leader Name Sticks Messenger Library Patrol Paper Passer Book Nook Patrol Technology Manager Computer Cards Seat Patrol Plant Manager Hallway Patrol Book Baske
Preview of Substitute Ticket

Substitute Ticket

Want a ticket for your substitute to pass out for those students who are showing great behavior when you are gone? These tickets are the perfect way to recognize students who are showing outstanding behavior. The substitute passes the ticket to the student, and the student will give it to you when you return. Give them a small reward, such as a sticker, mini eraser, token money, etc. to recognize their effort! Laminate them for longer use!
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About the store

Experience

I have been a teacher for 25 years. I first starting my teaching career in Texas. I was there for six years, where I met my husband (also a teacher). I moved back home to Illinois when my son was born. I have been in the same district since 2004.

Teaching style

I love teaching! It makes me happy to see the students coming to my classroom excited about learning. I can't wait to share my passion for reading with them. I love seeing how students grow, both emotional and academically, throughout the year. My classroom is filled with fun, humor, hard work, and of course, adventure!

My own education history

B.A. from SUI-C Masters in Reading from Olivet Nazarene Univeristy

Additional biographical information

I have been married since 2000 to my awesome husband Patrick. He is a Jr. High History Teacher in the same district.I have a two children. My daughter is a swimmer, and my son plays soccer and plays the trombone. I am a big reader, reading books for myself, and of course to find new stories to share with my students and my own kids. I love spending time with my family.