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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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
"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
U.S. Map Poster & Activities (DIGITAL & PRINT Versions)
There are multiple ways that you can use this US Map product! Print the map poster and hang it in your room, have your students practice filling in the blank maps/handouts, and more! These colorful and classy maps are a beautiful change up from the classic US maps we are given in textbooks. What is included in this product: US Map Poster, Handout, and Activities:Slides 1&2 = filled in US map posterSlides 3&4 = blank US maps to be filled in by studentsSlides 5&6 = filled in list of alphabetica
2nd - 12th
Geography, Social Studies, U.S. History
March Madness Reading Comprehension Practice + FREE Blank Bracket
Bring the excitement of March Madness into your classroom with this engaging nonfiction reading comprehension activity for grades 4–6! Students read a short informational text about the March Madness tournament and answer comprehension questions aligned with Common Core reading skills. There is also an annotation key to help students practice a few important nonfiction reading strategies. Additionally, this resource includes a blank March Madness bracket that can be used for a fun classroom book
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+9
EDITABLE Parent Monthly Newsletters (w/ Bitmojis!)
I am ALWAYS looking for ways to effectively communicate with parents, and monthly newsletters are the perfect way to share and prepare parents/students for what is coming up in the next month! Send these to parents to give them an overview of the upcoming month and give them to students so that they can prepare for your class. Serves as a great organizational tool, as well! What is included in this product: 11 Monthly Newsletters:Includes 2 versions for September and August start dates Each n
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For All Subjects
FREE Nonfiction Text Structure Anchor Chart
Help students easily understand nonfiction text structures with this FREE Text Structure Anchor Chart! This clear, student-friendly poster introduces the five common informational text structures: description, sequence, cause & effect, compare & contrast, and problem & solution. Perfect for reading workshops, literacy centers, interactive notebooks, and classroom displays, this anchor chart supports students as they learn to identify how informational texts are organized, improving overall readi
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.3.3
, RI.3.8
, RI.3.9
+5
Meet the Teacher EDITABLE Handout
A “Meet the Teacher” handout serves as a stylish and visual way to introduce yourself to parents and students at the beginning of the school year so that they can get to know you more personally! Include this in your Back to School Night handouts/slides, or give it out during the first week of school. This template allows you to share some personal information in one creative, neat, and direct way! What is included in this product: 4 EDITABLE Meet the Teacher Handout Options:Colors → Blue, P
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For All Subjects
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
Post-it Note "Tagging" - Independent Reading Comprehension Strategy
Reading is thinking! Use the following fiction and nonfiction anchor charts to teach your students strategies to "tag" their thinking when reading using post-it notes. This will help to encourage readers to think more deeply about their novel/text while they are reading, ultimately improving their overall comprehension. What is included in this product:Fiction & Nonfiction "Tagging" anchor chart - each with 8 main strategies related to that specific genrePLUS bookmark and post-it note sized ver
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Halloween Writing Choice Board (DIGITAL & Print!)
Use this fully digitalized choice board this Halloween to give your students a fun and engaging way to practice learning about and writing about Halloween! 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 Halloween Google Slides Choice Board:9 Halloween writing prompts:Creative StoryWhich Monster?OnomatopoeiaWhat If?Halloween Favori
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing
FREE Theme Generating Strategy Anchor Chart
Help students learn how to identify and generate theme with this clear, student-friendly Theme Anchor Chart! This poster includes a simple strategy to help readers generate their own theme for any fiction text, story, or novel by analyzing characters, conflicts, and key events. Perfect for reading workshops, literacy centers, small groups, and classroom displays, this anchor chart supports students as they build stronger reading comprehension and literary analysis skills. Includes: • 1 Printable
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.5.2
, RL.6.2
+3
FREE Thanksgiving Bookmark
FREE thanksgiving bookmark to give to students as a Thanksgiving gift!
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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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