Explore Engage Educate
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Tinton Falls, New Jersey, United States
About the store
Welcome to Explore Engage Educate! I am a current 6th grade teacher who is passionate about creating rigorous yet engaging activities that students will learn from while enjoying themselves. I have taught fifth and sixth grade in the U.S. and served as a school interventionist for grades 4-6. I have also taught English to secondary school students in the U.K.
My goal is to share my ideas so that they may enrich your classroom learning and engage your students!
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Classroom Management Hand Signals Posters
Create a more organized classroom with these Classroom Hand Signal Posters! Hand signals allow students to communicate nonverbally, helping reduce interruptions while keeping everyone engaged during instruction. Display these posters as a visual reminder of classroom procedures so students can quickly signal common needs like the bathroom, water, or supplies without disrupting lessons. Perfect for classroom management, establishing routines, and creating an inclusive learning environment. What i
Not Specific
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Classroom Routines & Management Starter Pack BUNDLE!
EDITABLE Classroom Team Jobs (+ Insert Your Bitmoji!)
Looking for an EFFECTIVE way to implement class jobs? Using team jobs promotes teamwork and leadership skills. Each team has multiple different jobs they are to complete, but unlike individual jobs, they get to work together to hold each other accountable in teams. What is included in this product:5 EDITABLE Jobs:Team 1 - technology team Team 2 - clean up crew Team 3 - organization squad Team 4 - kindness club Team 5 - teacher's assistants Each job contains 4 different versions, where you are g
K - 8th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Also included in: Classroom Routines & Management Starter Pack BUNDLE!
How to Choose the Right Book (Slides + Anchor Chart)
Students often struggle with choosing books that are a good fit, not just for their reading level, but also for their likes and interests. Therefore, at the beginning of the school year, it is important that teachers spend time talking about and practicing how to select "just right" books. Use thus “Things Good Readers Do” product in your classroom to help model and teach students the 5 steps students should take to determine those “just right” books for them. What is included in this product:
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
First/Last Day of School Picture Poster (Grades K-8)
Capture special memories with these First and Last Day of School Photo Signs! These printable posters are perfect for back-to-school and end-of-year photos, whether you're taking pictures of your students, your class, or your own child. Simply print and use the signs as a fun photo prop to celebrate the start and end of the school year. What’s IncludedFirst & Last Day of School PostersPrintable signs for Kindergarten through 8th Grade3 color options: black, blue, and light pink/redTerms of Use p
K - 8th
Classroom Community
The Writing Process Posters/Slides (+ Include Your Bitmoji!)
Teaching students about the writing process provides them with structure and guidance when beginning a new writing piece. Use this product as posters that you can hang around your room, or teach your students with them in a slideshow format! What is included in this product: 5 Writing Process Slides (+Intro Slide):Slide 1 = Intro slideSlide 2 = PrewritingSlide 3 = DraftingSlide 4 = RevisingSlide 5 = EditingSlide 6 = Publishing Each slide is written in a colorful and creative format that expl
1st - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.1.5
, W.1.6
, W.2.5
+18
How to Use Gmail Slideshow - Virtual Learning!
Use this slideshow to teach your students how to access their Gmail and how to write emails! This visually appealing slideshow can be easily referenced by students when they are learning to use gmail. What is included in this product: How to Use Gmail Slideshow:10 Slides (with multiple parts) included: How to find gmail How to create an emailHow to reply to an emailHow to email your teacher All slides are ENTIRELY editable! Because this is an entirely digital Google product, you will autom
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For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Elements of Plot Chart/Writing Practice (+DIGITAL Version!)
Developing a solid understanding of the elements of plot is essential for our students to follow and fully comprehend the fictional stories they read. Before students can understand how these elements contribute to the overall meaning and effect of a story, they must first be able to identify each element of a plot individually! Each year, my students need to be reminded of the elements of plot. Post this colorful anchor chart in your room to teach and remind students of the major components
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.2.7
, RL.3.9
, RL.4.5
+4
Weekly Overview/Week at-a-Glance Template!
Use this slide template to outline your week’s work in 1 easy and simple place! Send to parents and students at the beginning of the week to show them what they will be learning and doing during the week. This allows you to put all of the week’s work in one place and helps you to explain weekly learning objectives in a visually appealing way! What is included in this product: Week-at-a-Glance slides:Slide includes dates for the week, table boxes for Monday-Friday, and a learning objective tex
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For All Subjects
Also included in: Classroom Routines & Management Starter Pack BUNDLE!
Independent Reading Response Choice Board (DIGITAL Format!)
Choice Boards provide students with the power to choose “how” to learn a particular subject or concept. Use this fully digitalized choice board whenever you are looking to give your students a fun and engaging way to practice independent reading response for any novel. Google Docs makes it easy to use this Choice Board however you like and includes many different response options! What is included in this product: EDITABLE Google Doc Choice Board:21 Independent Reading Fiction Response Activi
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading
Teacher Book Recommendation List (With Over 450 Titles!)
Teachers are always being asked for book recommendations, whether it be from students or parents. But, it can be time consuming to research and share books based on a students’ reading level & interests. Therefore, I made this master book recommendations list which gives all of my best reading suggestions for my students. Now, when anyone asks for a book recommendation, simply send them this detailed and visually appealing list! What is included in this product:Over 450 Book Recommendations (
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Things Good Readers Do (Strategies Slides)
Strategies employed by effective readers can be explicitly taught to improve reading comprehension. Use this “Things Good Readers Do” slideshow, anchor chart, and reading bookmark in your classroom to help model and teach students the 7 main things readers should do to ensure they are deeply understanding the texts they are reading. What is included in this product: 7 Strategies for things to do while reading:Slideshow of strategies with an explanation of HOW to employ the strategy and senten
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Fiction/Nonfiction Genres: Slides, Prints & Anchor Charts!
Teaching genre helps students identify their reading preferences and will equip them to select books they will enjoy reading. Start your year using this detailed and descriptive product to teach your students about the many genres of fiction and nonfiction. Genres included:Fiction: realistic fictionmysteryfantasyhistorical fictionadventure/ survivalhumorscience fictionhorror/thrillerclassicFolktale: tall tale fairy talelegend fablemythology Nonfiction historicalscientifictechnicalautobiograph
3rd - 8th
Informational Text, Literature
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+3
Challenging Student Brain Teasers (DIGITAL FORMAT!)
Challenge your students with these unique and engaging brain teasers. To solve the puzzles, students will need to be creative and think outside of the box as they test their mind in many different ways. What is included in this product: 7 Brain Teasing Puzzles (ENTIRELY DIGITAL FORMAT):Brain Teasers Explanation SlidePuzzles to solve include:Decoding Word Scrambles Rebus PuzzlesHink Pinks (rhyming pairs)RiddlesLogic PuzzlesLetter MixTeacher Answer Key On each slide, students will be given dir
4th - 12th
For All Subjects
Digital Morning Announcement Template (+ Include Your Bitmoji!)
Use this digital “bulletin board” to make your morning announcements and link your assignments for the day’s work. This allows you to put all of the day’s work in one place and helps you to announce the plan for the day in a visually appealing way! What is included in this product: Digital Morning Announcement Bulletin Board: Header’s included are as follows: RemindersHomeworkDaily Schedule Today's AgendaToday's QuoteAlso includes accompanying bitmoji pictureslides include 3 templates: 5 dail
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Classroom Community, For All Subjects
"Setting + Somebody Wanted But So Then" Fiction Summarizing Strategy
Use this fully digitized product to help teach your students how to summarize with explicit strategy instruction and the Disney Pixar Short “Pip!” Students can then apply and practice the strategy in their own independent reading books with a provided Google Form. What is included in this product: EDITABLE Summarizing Lesson and PracticeGoogle Slides anchor chart, utilizing the strategy: Setting + Somebody Wanted But So Then Modeled practice is based off of the Disney Pixar Short “Pip” Prin
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.5.2
, RL.6.2
+1
Text Evidence Writing Response Strategy: RACES
A writing strategy provides students with the tactics they need to ensure writing goals are being met. The RACES (restate, answer, cite, explain, summarize) writing strategy clearly outlines what writers need to include in a text-evidence based writing response. The following product includes a lesson to teach the RACES strategy in relation to the novel “Each Kindness” by Jacqueline Woodson. What is included in this product:RACES teaching slideshow with direct examples from the novel “Each Kin
4th - 6th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
W.4.9
, W.5.9
, W.6.9
+1
Garfield Reading Attitude Survey - Fully DIGITAL Automatic Scoring!
This 20 question Elementary Reading Attitude Survey provides a quick indication of student attitudes toward reading. Each item presents a statement about reading, followed by four pictures of Garfield. Administer this FULLY DIGITIZED Google Form version of the survey in the beginning of the year to make administering, collecting, and scoring quick and easy! What is included in this product: Garfield Reading Attitude Survey Materials:Student attitude survey Google FormTeacher survey direction
1st - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading
Vocabulary Strategies Anchor Chart + Slideshow (EDITABLE)
Explicit instruction in word-learning strategies gives students tools for independently determining the meanings of unfamiliar words that have not been explicitly introduced in class. Since students encounter so many unfamiliar words in their reading, any help provided by such strategies can be useful. Use this fully digitized anchor chart/slideshow of 6 vocabulary strategies (+ to challenge strategies) to teach your students how to tackle words anytime, anywhere! What is included in this pro
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.4
, RL.4.4
, RL.5.4
+14
"Notice & Note" Signposts Slideshow for "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry
Help students read deeper with this engaging Notice & Note by Kylene Beers & Robert E. Probst slideshow created specifically for “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry. The ready-to-use instructional slideshow walks students through all 6 Notice & Note signposts, including stopping points, pre-made questions, and guided answers to support comprehension, discussion, and close reading. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school ELA, whole-group instruction, small groups, or intervention! What is in
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+6
Accountable Talk Posters/Printout (+ include your BITMOJI!)
To effectively promote learning, students must have sound oracy skills - these accountable talk posters and printouts (which include question stems) will help to promote oracy in your classroom by encouraging students to engage in product conversations that promote learning! What is included in this product: 6 11 x 8 in. Accountable Talk Posters (with addable Bitmojis on each page): When you AGREEWhen you DISAGREEWhen you’re CLARIFYINGWhen you’re ASKINGWhen you’re EXPLAININGWhen you’re CONNEC
3rd - 8th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Explore Engage Educate! I am a current 6th grade teacher who is passionate about creating rigorous yet engaging activities that students will learn from while enjoying themselves. I have taught fifth and sixth grade in the U.S. and served as a school interventionist for grades 4-6. I have also taught English to secondary school students in the U.K.
My goal is to share my ideas so that they may enrich your classroom learning and engage your students!
Teaching style
The three words I would use to describe my teaching style are: innovative, engaging, and reflective. Keeping learning engaging for my students is one of my biggest goals, so I am always looking for creative ways to do this. I also love to utilize technology and keep up with the latest educational trends so that I can incorporate new ideas into my classroom. Lastly, I understand the importance of reflecting upon my teaching, lessons, style, values, strengths/weaknesses, etc., so I encourage constant reflection amongst my students and myself. Upholding this reflective mindset helps to keep my teaching fresh and up-to-date!
My own education history
University of Delaware: Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Teaching Education / Minor in Disabilities Studies / 2nd Licensure in Middle School English
Georgian Court University: Master's of Education with a focus in Reading + Certified Reading Specialist licensure
International TEFL Academy (RQF): TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
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