Explore Engage Educate
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Tinton Falls, New Jersey, United States
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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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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
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
"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
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
"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
Thanksgiving Writing Choice Board (DIGITAL & Print!)
Use this fully digitalized choice board this fall to provide your with students a fun and engaging way to practice learning about and writing about Thanksgiving! Google Slides makes it easy to use this Choice Board however you like. Plus, this product includes descriptive hyperlinks to help the students complete the activities! What is included in this product: EDITABLE Thanksgiving Google Slides Choice Board:9 Thanksgiving writing prompts:LetterNewspaper ArticleAcrostic PoemThankful ListTra
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing
Parts of Speech Anchor Chart, Posters, & Printout (+ EDITABLE anchor chart)
Display this “Parts of Speech” anchor chart and individual posters in your classroom to help remind students of the 9 important parts of speech. Or, use them as a student printout to be put into binders. Both anchor chart versions can be used digitally, too! What is included in this product: Parts of Speech Anchor Chart + Printout:PDF & editable Google Slides Anchor chartPDF & editable Google Slides Black and white student versions9 PDF individual parts of speech posters9 Parts of Speech incl
2nd - 12th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
Narrative Writing: Using "Hooks" FULL Lesson Plan & Activities!
Good writers capture their reader’s attention with an engaging introduction - teach young writers how to skillfully write their own engaging narrative hooks with this detailed and fully published 60 minute lesson plan! What is included in this productWritten out and detailed 60 minute lesson plan that teaches students to write narrative hooks. Lesson Plan includes: Learning objectivesEssential questionWriting standardsDetailed explanation of student activities and materials to be usedIndepend
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
Harry Potter End of Novel Creative Reading/Writing Project
Use this project to engage your students in a creative, fun, and reflect way after reading the novel, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” What is included in this product: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Project7 creative end-of-novel project activity options and descriptionsHyperlinked examples for each optionTeacher grading rubricHarry Potter reference websites to help students complete the project When purchasing this product, you will automatically be given a copied EDITABLE
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Literature, Reading
Independent Reading Extension Activities (DIGITAL FORMAT)
Research shows students who read independently become better readers, score higher on achievement tests in all subject areas, and have greater content knowledge than those who do not; as reading skills improve, students are better prepared to comprehend other classroom reading materials and subjects. So why not give your students the opportunity to independently read and further extend their knowledge through engaging activities that push students to think outside-of-the-box? What is included
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Creative Writing Choices/Prompts (Digital!)
Free writing can be a wonderful remedy for writer's block - it is focused, informal writing time that will benefit your student writers in many ways, including developing writing fluency and critical thinking. Use this fully digitized slideshow of free writing options whenever you are looking to give your students a fun and engaging way to apply their writing knowledge in a creative way. Google Slides makes it easy to use these options however you like! What is included in this product: EDITA
3rd - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Marking Period Reading Challenges + Goal/Reflection Form
Introduce these engaging reading challenges at the beginning of each marking period as a fun way to motivate students to read! This product includes 4 different sets of unique reading challenges that students will set goals based with and will reflect upon after each Marking Period. What is included in this product: Quarterly Marking Period Reading Challenges:4 different sets of 10 reading challenges A Marking Period goal setting and reflection sheet + a digital Google Slides version of this
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading
Fiction and Nonfiction Reading Skills/Strategies - Tackling Complex Texts!
Reading fiction and nonfiction texts in the upper elementary levels requires numerous reading strategies and skills. Use the following fiction and nonfiction anchor charts to help teach your students to tackle the main skills they will encounter when reading these types of texts (these strategies relate directly to student standards, as well!). This will encourage your readers to think more deeply about their novel/text while they are reading, ultimately improving their overall comprehension.
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+36
Digital Independent Reading Choice Board
Choice Boards provide students with the power to choose “how” to learn or practice 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 extend their knowledge of their independent reading book. Google Docs makes it easy to use this Choice Board however you like and includes 9 different options! What is included in this product: EDITABLE Google Doc Choice Board:9 Activities to choose fromSome Choices i
2nd - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading
Poetry Analysis Comprehension Strategy & Practice
Help your students dive deeper into poetry with this engaging, ready-to-use annotation strategy resource designed for middle or high school ELA classrooms. This product centers around the poem “Little Sister” by Tasha Spillett and introduces students to a structured method for literary analysis. The strategy guides students through a thoughtful breakdown of the poem, prompting meaningful annotations and critical thinking. This resource supports both independent and guided practice, making it i
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Poetry, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.4
+11
Popular Novel Quotes Posters/Analysis
Looking for an engaging way to incorporate SEL and talk about books with your students? Project these quotes from popular novels and discuss the book/quote with your students using the provided slideshow. Each quote can be tied to some type of life/school lesson to review with your students. What is included in this product: Quote of the Week Google Headers:50 PDF quote posters in TWO sizesFull page length - 8.5 x 11Half page length - 5.25 x 6.8Teacher slideshow with all quotes (to be project
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Social Emotional Learning
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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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