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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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
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Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Classroom Routines & Management Starter Pack BUNDLE!
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
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
Nonfiction Essay Writing - Brainstorming Mind Map
A mind map is a diagram used to visually organize information into a hierarchy, showing relationships among pieces of the whole. Use this Nonfiction Mind Map to help your students creatively brainstorm about an essay topic in a low-pressure way! This should be done during the prewriting step and will be helpful to students when transitioning over to a formal outline/draft. What is included in this product: Nonfiction Mind Map:1 mind map that has students focus on brainstorming their topic, m
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.W.8
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
Standardized Fiction/Nonfiction Reading Response Prompts
These fiction and nonfiction reading response prompts can be used with any novel or informational text as a way to get readers practicing analyzing and answering standardized reading questions. Questions are based on Common Core anchor standards for reading. What is included in this product: Fiction and Nonfiction Response Prompts:9 fiction standardized response question stems (RL.1-RL.9)9 nonfiction standardized response question stems (RI.1-RI.9)R.1-.3 = Main Idea and Key DetailsR.4-.6 = La
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+6
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
Classroom Library Book Bin Labels (MULTI-COLORED!)
Organizing your classroom library will allow young readers to find and access books at their level. Use these book bin labels to help structure your library so that students can easily search for novels! What is included in this product: Leveled/Genre Book Bin Labels:Scholastic reading levels labels A-ZNumbers 1-10 labelsFiction/Nonfiction genre labels, including:Fiction Nonfiction SportsScience fiction Fantasy HorrorHumorDramaHistorical fiction MysteryAdventure RomanceAuto-biographyBiograph
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Library Skills, Reading
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
Powerful Word Collector: Vocabulary Recording Packet!
Vocabulary plays a fundamental role in the reading process; readers cannot understand texts without knowing what most of the words mean. Students learn the meanings of most words indirectly, through everyday experiences with oral and written language. This Powerful Word Collector can be used to encourage students to engage, record, and interact with the vocabulary words they come across during independent reading in class or at home! What is included in this product: Powerful Word Collector P
3rd - 8th
Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.3.4
, RI.4.4
, RI.5.4
+5
"Name That Candy" Halloween Activity FREEBIE!
Students will read a riddle/clue and try to determine another way to say it by naming a popular candy! *Answer key, color, and black & white version included!*
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For All Subjects
FREE "How Am I Doing?" Poster/Printable
FREE poster/printable (8.5 x 11) to hang in your classroom or print and review with students to help them understand the marks you may provide on their work. Includes a color AND black & white version!
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For All Subjects
FREE Thanksgiving Bookmark
FREE thanksgiving bookmark to give to students as a Thanksgiving gift!
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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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