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West Virginia, United States
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I have been a full-time teacher since 1987. I have had 29 years of teaching experience in a wide variety of settings including rural, urban, inner city, wilderness, and hospital based schools.
I have had experience working with elementary through high school students in traditional school settings as well as a hospital based inpatient psychiatry school, a therapeutic wilderness school, and a crisis unit for juvenile offenders. I have had extensive experience working with special education students in both inclusion and self-contained classroom settings. I have taught all academic subject areas. Elementary, Special Education, and Behavioral Disorders
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ESTIMATE QUOTIENTS USING COMPATIBLE NUMBERS
Students will create new division problems using compatible numbers in order to estimate quotients. Use this sheet in a plastic folder to save paper and reuse over and over again.
5th
Math
END OF THE YEAR AWARDS
These pre-made awards will save you a load of time. Just print them out on a color printer to make them look especially wonderful. All concepts are covered including: math, science, social studies, writing, language arts, ixl.com, effort, most improved, best attitude, citizenship, spelling bee champ, and so much more. Twenty-eight awards in total!! Save time and money. Keep these for years to come. They work with ALL GRADES!
Not Specific
CLASSIFIED ADS for CLASSROOM JOBS
This easily modified classified advertisement mimics real-life job ads. Students use this in conjunction with the job application to apply for classroom jobs. Students must consider the job responsibilities and their own skills to find the perfect job match. This activity requires the students to make connections with real-life employment procedures and gain an understanding that ALL CLASSROOM JOBS are important. This can easily be modified to fit the needs of any classroom setting.
4th - 6th
Reading
SOLID SHAPES MATCHING CENTER
Students will use their knowledge of solid figures to solve clues and match visual 3D shapes to their label and definition. Students can use this as an independent activity or a partner/ group activity. Print out a copy and then xerox it onto card stock to create durable, long-lasting center cards. Cut the cards and put them into plastic baggies That is an inexpensive way to bundle your center Use the original copy of the center as your answer key. Students can use this activity as a matc
4th - 5th
Geometry, Math
CHEMICAL REACTIONS or PHYSICAL COMBINATION CARD GAME
Copy these cards on cardstock paper and cut. Students can work in partners to sort cards into categories of chemical reactions or physical combinations. Students can also use this as a study game at home or as a center game. VERY ENGAGING!! Most effective when used after labs. This helps students apply their knowledge to reading and make decisions. Could also be used as an exit slip.
3rd - 5th
Chemistry, Informational Text
METRIC MEASURING CENTER
Students use this graphic organizer to measure selected objects from around the room. You will need to have 3 Stations set up.
Station 1: metric rulers, yardsticks, tape measures with objects to measure length
Station 2: metric measuring cups, selected samples of liquids to measure capacity
Station 3: balance/ gram scale , selected samples of objects to weigh
Students list the object and find the weight in centimeters, grams, or milliliters and make conversions using base 10 patterns f
3rd - 6th
Decimals, Graphic Arts, Measurement
SUPERLATIVE AWARDS
Have students vote for the students who will MOST LIKELY to gain success in life. Choose from 34 different award categories including: artist, singer, writer, chef, dancer, mathematician, robot designer, doctor, nurse, teacher, doctor, lawyer, winner of survivor, FBI agent, etc. STUDENTS LOVE TO GET THESE AWARDS.
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"FAVORITES" AWARDS
These awards can be edited to suit your needs. They should be used in conjunction with the Peer Voting Form for Favorites. You will find this as a free item on my site. Once students vote, you can easily insert student names into the certificates and hand out the awards near the last day of school. THIS IS A BIG HIT WITH STUDENTS!! EVERYONE IS INCLUDED!!
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ESTIMATE QUOTIENTS BY ROUNDING
Students can use this as a center to rewrite a division problem into an easier problem in order to estimate quotients. Answer key is included. Use with a plastic communicator folder to save paper.Students can use the key to self-check.
5th
Math
POETRY INTRODUCTION
This Power Point presentation provides basic introduction to rhyme scheme and various types of poems. Visually engaging and easy to follow for elementary students.
3rd - 5th
Poetry
DECIMAL MATCHING CENTER: Standard and Expanded Form Match
This center includes a set of directions and several different sets of matching cards. All you have to do is print the center out and then copy it onto cardstock. STUDENTS LOVE THIS SELF-CHECKING CENTER. Use the original copy as your answer key. It is an easy way for students to work independently or in small groups to practice this essential place value skill.
5th - 6th
Decimals, Math Test Prep, Place Value
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.3
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE INTRODUCTION
An introduction to various forms of figurative language including similes, metaphors, alliteration, idioms, etc. An engaging and motivating learning tool to help students understand various forms of figurative language. Specific examples with animations are included.
4th - 5th
Reading
CUSTOMARY UNITS OF CAPACITY MEASUREMENT CONVERSION CHART
Simplify measurement conversions for customary capacity and weight with this handy chart.
Not Specific
Graphic Arts, Measurement
PUMPKIN PLOP MATH CONNECTION
This worksheet accompanies the PUMPKIN PLOP activity. This connects to grade 5 NTB standards that focus on addition and subtraction of decimals as well as multiplication and division of decimals by powers of 10.
5th
Applied Math, Decimals
FIELD DAY GAMES
This packet includes a variety of field day games WITH descriptions and a list of required items to run the relays A quick reference for volunteers for any field day activities.
Not Specific
Health, Physical Education
Divide using patterns and base 10 knowledge
Students follow base 10 division patterns to divide whole numbers.
5th
Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.6
, MP1
, MP8
THE CLEAR, BLUE LAKE
Lesson plan, materials list and narrative story included. Teachers read the story while students "dump pollutants" into the clear blue lake at specified times. This lesson models for students a real life scenario of possible water pollutants. A BIG HIT with STUDENTS!!! This really spurs on discussion and questions. This is something they see and do. It is very engaging and easy to set up. Use this lesson with the CLEAR BLUE LAKE STICKERS and follow-up worksheet.
4th - 5th
Environment, Science
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
LOGICAL REASONING WITH DIVISION
Add your students' names into these word problems on this editable worksheet. Students will read word problems and use number sense to make a model. Students will connect multiplication and division skills while they interpret remainders and use logical reasoning to determine the correct response. Students utilize a simple visual aid to help them model and prove their work. This activity helps build concept development and draw on real-life scenarios to connect with problem solving.
4th - 6th
Math, Mental Math
CCSS
MP4
MONARCH BUTTERFLY RESEARCH
Use this organizer to find websites and research monarch butterflies.
Not Specific
General Science, Informational Text, Writing-Expository
BEHAVIOR REFLECTION QUESTIONS -Upper Elementary
Students can use this form to reflect on inappropriate behaviors and problem solve to develop more appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting. This is easy to use in a journal and provides necessary documentation from the student's perspective.
3rd - 5th
Character Education
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About the store
Experience
I have been a full-time teacher since 1987. I have had 29 years of teaching experience in a wide variety of settings including rural, urban, inner city, wilderness, and hospital based schools.
I have had experience working with elementary through high school students in traditional school settings as well as a hospital based inpatient psychiatry school, a therapeutic wilderness school, and a crisis unit for juvenile offenders. I have had extensive experience working with special education students in both inclusion and self-contained classroom settings. I have taught all academic subject areas. Elementary, Special Education, and Behavioral Disorders
Teaching style
Students in my class learn by experience, collaboration, research, experimentation, and MAKING MISTAKES! We use technology to research, practice concepts, and engage in online experiments. Students' ideas are always encouraged. Peer tutoring, flexible choices, and UDL are a big part of the dynamics of the learning that occurs in this classroom.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Loyola College: Future Exemplary Educator Award
Children's National Medical Center- Employee of the Month
Allegany County Public Schools, Maryland:
Flintstone Elementary - Teacher of the Year
West Side Elementary - Teacher of the Year
Bel Air Elementary - Teacher of the Year
My own education history
Loyola College, Maryland- BS in Elementary Education
Loyola College, Maryland- M.Ed. in Special Education
Additional biographical information
I live with my 2 children and husband on top of a mountain in West Virginia. I enjoy traveling and having adventures with my family whenever possible. Life is too short! Enjoy it! Be outside!! Explore new places!!
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