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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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
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
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
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
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
EDITABLE Bitmoji Self-Assessment Posters & Google Form
Using the following self-assessment posters to help students measure their understanding of content taught in class. Students simply rate their understanding on a 1 to 4 scale to show you (and themselves) how they are progressing with the information. What is included in this product: 4 EDITABLE Bitmoji Self Assessment Posters:1 - Novice 2 - Apprentice 3 - Master 4 - Expert + a matching digital Google Form assessment for students to complete! These posters are available in both PPT AND G
1st - 8th
For All Subjects
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
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
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
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
Absent Board Classroom Management System
Looking for a simple yet effective way to keep track of absent/make up work? Using this classroom management system will help you to simply and effectively keep track of absent/make up work while also promoting accountability! What is included in this product: Absent Board Classroom Management System:Directions about how to use this product and manage the systemAbsent board poster Absent board worksheet (multiple versions) There are multiple versions of the worksheet in both color and black
1st - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
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
Figurative Language Posters
Authors use figurative language to help the reader better understand what they are trying to describe - but the many types can become confusing to learners. Hang these posters around your room for your students to reference, or teach your students with them in a slideshow format! What is included in this product: 10 Figurative Language Posters:MetaphorHyperboleSimileIdiomSymbolism Personification Proverb/Adage Onomatopoeia AlliterationIrony PDF, PPT, Google Slides Formats (not editable) Each
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
L.3.5a
, L.4.5
, L.4.5a
+9
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
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
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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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