Everything's Elementary
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Mountain Brook, Alabama, United States
About the store
I have had the privilege of calling myself a teacher for 6 years. For most of that time, I taught in a highly competitive school district, and as I’m sure many of you can relate to, I didn’t start out in a tenure-track position right away. As a result, my resume features the following experiences: a half-year as an elementary science specialist (the perfect pairing of my teaching degree with my bachelor’s in biology), half a year in 2nd grade, half a year in 3rd, a year and a half in 4th grade, a year in 5th, and (finally, with a permanent gig!) 2 years in 1st. The silver lining to my years of moving from grade-level to grade-level? I feel these experiences not only made me a stronger, more versatile teacher, but I’ve also accumulated many resources that are applicable for various elementary-aged students! I am excited to share what I’ve amassed over the years through TeachersPayTeachers.
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Grade 4 Elementary - Level Science Test Review Packet
This is a review packet designed to help students prepare for the 4th grade New York State science test, the Elementary-Level Science Test. Worksheets included within the packet review the topics of energy, ecology, the water cycle, physical properties, astronomy, measurement, electricity, and plants.
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Newton's Laws of Motion PowerPoint Presentation AND Student Handout
This is a zip file that contains both a PowerPoint presentation and a Word version of an associated student handout. The PowerPoint presentation guides students through several explorations designed to demonstrate Newton's laws of motion. The student worksheet features questions about Newton's laws of motion. Each law is summarized and this summary is followed by a related open-response question or two.
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Decimals and Fractions Worksheet Compilation
A perfect back-to-school purchase to spruce up your files, this is a compilation of 17 of my products, all editable worksheets focusing on various aspects of decimals and fractions and targeted at mid- to upper-elementary-aged students. Use them as class work, homework, or simply extra practice. Included in this collection are the following products (the descriptions of which may be viewed when browsing through the individual products in my store):
• Comparing Decimals and Fractions Practice Wor
4th - 6th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
Geometry Worksheet Compilation
A perfect back-to-school purchase to spruce up your files, this is a compilation of 24 of my products, all editable worksheets focusing on various aspects of geometry and targeted at mid- to upper-elementary-aged students. Use them as class work, homework, or simply extra practice. Included in this collection are the following products (the descriptions of which may be viewed when browsing through the individual products in my store):
• Angle Relationships Guided Practice Worksheet
• Area and Ci
4th - 6th
Geometry, Math
Gravity Laboratory Experiment and Gravitational Force Worksheet
This document includes a laboratory experiment handout which explores the force of gravity following the scientific method of hypothesis formulation, experimentation, result collection, and drawing conclusions. It also comes with a worksheet about the gravitational force which can be used as a followup in-classroom activity or as a homework assignment to solidify concepts learned in the laboratory experiment.
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Reading Street, Grade 1: Units 1-5 Parent Newsletters
This is a series of newsletters that can be used as a communication tool to illuminate the many facets of the Reading Street program to parents. Included in this bundle are 5 newsletters, one for each of the units in the 1st grade program.
Within each newsletter are explanations of the unit theme and associated "questions of the week"; a list of the high frequency words to be studied each of the unit's 6 weeks; a list of the phonics patterns to be learned each week; a comprehensive list of the
1st
English Language Arts, Reading
"The Report Card" (Andrew Clements): Literature Circle Questions
This is a compilation of thought-provoking questions based on Andrew Clements' book "The Report Card" that can be used to generate conversation during literature circles. There are 2 questions provided per chapter.
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Newton's Laws of Motion Student Handout
This is a worksheet featuring questions about Newton's laws of motion. Each law is summarized and this summary is followed by a related open-response question or two. This is designed to accompany my PowerPoint presentation entitled "Newton's Laws of Motion".
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Writing Fractions as Decimals Guided Practice Worksheet
This is a worksheet that provides a model for and scaffolded practice with the skill of converting fractions to decimals.
4th - 6th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
Evolution of a River Handout
This is a handout that explains how a river evolves over time. Included are definitions of the terms stream bed, stream bank, and stream load; a diagram that depicts the effects of erosion and deposition over time; and an explanatory paragraph.
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Number Lines Guided Practice Worksheet
This is a worksheet that provides a guided, step-by-step model problem for creating and placing integers on a number line as well as a scaffolded practice problem.
4th - 6th
Math, Numbers
Prime and Composite Numbers Guided Practice Handout
This is a handout that provides a mini-lesson on prime and composite numbers, an example problem that models the thought process behind determining whether a number is prime or composite, and a practice problem.
4th - 6th
Math, Numbers
Multiplying Decimals Guided Practice Classwork and Homework
This package includes a guided, step-by-step model problem as well as scaffolded classwork and homework sheets that focus on the skill of multiplying decimals.
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math
Measurement Practice Worksheet - Mass and Length
This is a handout that guides students through a lesson designed to provide practice with measuring mass (using both paper clips and gram weights with an equal-arm balance) as well as length (using both paper clips and a centimeter ruler). This handout was made to accompany my PowerPoint file entitled "Measuring Mass and Length".
3rd - 5th
General Science, Measurement, Science
"The Boxcar Children" (Gertrude Chandler Warner): Literature Circle Questions
This is a compilation of thought-provoking questions based on the first book in Gertrude Chandler Warner's "The Boxcar Children" series that can be used to generate conversation during literature circles. There are 2 questions provided per chapter.
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Reading Street, Grade 1: Unit 2 Parent Newsletter
This is a newsletter that can be used as a communication tool to illuminate the many facets of the Reading Street program to parents. Included in this newsletter are explanations of the unit theme and associated "questions of the week"; a list of the high frequency words to be studied each of the unit's 6 weeks; a list of the phonics patterns to be learned each week; a comprehensive list of the spelling words associated with each week of the unit; and a look ahead at the genre to be studied each
1st
English Language Arts, Reading
Dividing Decimals Guided Practice, Classwork, and Homework
This package includes a step-by-step guided example handout on how to divide with decimal numbers as well as follow-up classwork and homework to reinforce the concept.
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math
Circle Vocabulary Handout
This is a handout that contains definitions and visual examples of basic circle vocabulary, including radius, diameter, chord, and circumference.
4th - 6th
Geometry, Math
Polygon Sorter Diagram
This is a handout that features a diagram that allows students to differentiate between various types of polygons, including different types of triangles, quadrilaterals, and pentagons.
4th - 6th
Geometry, Math
Prime Factorization Guided Practice Worksheet
This is a scaffolded worksheet that provides a model of and practice with deriving the prime factorization of a number.
4th - 6th
Math, Numbers
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About the store
Experience
I have had the privilege of calling myself a teacher for 6 years. For most of that time, I taught in a highly competitive school district, and as I’m sure many of you can relate to, I didn’t start out in a tenure-track position right away. As a result, my resume features the following experiences: a half-year as an elementary science specialist (the perfect pairing of my teaching degree with my bachelor’s in biology), half a year in 2nd grade, half a year in 3rd, a year and a half in 4th grade, a year in 5th, and (finally, with a permanent gig!) 2 years in 1st. The silver lining to my years of moving from grade-level to grade-level? I feel these experiences not only made me a stronger, more versatile teacher, but I’ve also accumulated many resources that are applicable for various elementary-aged students! I am excited to share what I’ve amassed over the years through TeachersPayTeachers.
Teaching style
I believe that children thrive on a predictable routine that provides a framework for their day. My lessons are typically modelled after this philosophy, following a similar sequence of steps each day (e.g. thinking question/warm-up, group lesson, partner practice, group discussion, individual practice, summarizer) while varying the content and specific activities to keep young minds engaged. Interactive technology has always been a key tool in my success as an educator, and I am excited to share some of my work on TpT.
My own education history
B.S. in Biological Sciences (Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics), University of Maryland, 2005
M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Curriculum & Instruction), University of Maryland, 2006
Additional biographical information
I am currently a stay-at-home mom to my beautiful children, Patrick and Emma, and reside in Bethesda, Maryland. Prior to this year, I taught and lived in Manhasset, New York, for the past 5 years. I have also taught in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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