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Hello! My name is Megan and I'm so excited you are here. I am a wife, mother to 7 children, and a teacher. I began my teaching career in 4th grade, but my calling was for the younger grades. After 3 years, I moved to first grade and never looked back. I have 20 years of teaching experience in first grade. I loved first grade because the amount of growth that happens over the year is so rewarding. I think all teachers are heroes, but K-2 teachers work so hard planning multiple subjects, differentiating, and engaging young minds. Kudos to you! I hope my work as a curriculum writer eases some of your load and brings happiness and engagement to your students.
In addition to teaching, life has taught me many valuable educational lessons. In 2013, I was blessed with my daughter Charlie who has Down Syndrome. She is the center of our family and definitely a shining star. She has helped me reflect on my curriculum to ensure I am meeting the needs of a variety of learners.
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Welcome Back to School Forms Photo Booth Meet the Teacher Open House Conferences
This is my FAVORITE product for BACK to SCHOOL. It has all I need to get my paperwork in order for Open House, Conferences and really my entire year. Included are many goodies such as letters to parents, sign up forms for parties, certificates, conference forms, and loads of goodies for an open house. There is an editable flip book to use for supplies or a scavenger hunt for open house. Also included is also and editable brochure you can send home to parents as well. To end this goodie bundle is
K - 4th
Classroom Community
Name Tags and Resource Helpers MENU SIZED
These student menus will be used in my classroom as a name tag and as a resource for my first grade students. It has a number grid, number line, number words, and an alphabet that is enlarged and one with picture clues. This version can be opened in PowerPoint and names can be added. There is also a version to add both names and numbers. Finally, there is a non-editable version which does not allow you to add a name. It can be printed into menus and just used as a resource for your students. It
PreK - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Math, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
End of the Year "Thank You" Cards-Editable
Choose from 8 different versions of end of the year thank you cards. They are quick and easy to fill out and very adorable. They are printed 2 per page or 4 per page, depending on how large you would like them. There is also a set of editable cards that you could use to type on your cards as well. Make your end of the year quick and easy!
*updated so you can use if you get multiple gifts from one child!
PreK - 3rd
Daily Award You Make My Heart Smile FREEBIE
Are you looking for a fun way to reward your students for excellent behavior, kindness, generosity, and being helpful? These fun posters and rewards will be a great lead into each day with your class. You can start each day by highlighting someone who made positive choices the previous day. Students will work towards that behavior to have their turn making your heart smile.
K - 5th
Classroom Community
Back to School Dismissal Cards Editable
Do you need a quick way to keep track of your students and how they get home? This product is simple and effective. Simply print off your choice of black and white or color, cut in half and put on a ring. I store mine right by the door for the end of the day. It is perfect for a substitute as well! Editable file as well if you prefer to type it instead in Power Point! Poster and Sign up sheet to use at Open House as well!
PreK - 5th
Holiday Thank You Cards...Freebie
During the holidays it is always so hectic and busy. This is an easy way to thank your students and deliver the cards before they go off to break! Happy writing! Thank you for your support!
PreK - 4th
Writing
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Guided Reading in Small Groups
This video is a free tutorial of how I set up my Small Group Guided Reading. I will share with you my teacher work space, how I organize my groups, and a peek at what my students do during guided reading time. This is my favorite time of the day and I have finally found a way to make it easy, effective and organized using my leveled guided reading binders.
If you like this video, check out the links below to purchase the leveled binders.
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PreK - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
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Experience
Hello! My name is Megan and I'm so excited you are here. I am a wife, mother to 7 children, and a teacher. I began my teaching career in 4th grade, but my calling was for the younger grades. After 3 years, I moved to first grade and never looked back. I have 20 years of teaching experience in first grade. I loved first grade because the amount of growth that happens over the year is so rewarding. I think all teachers are heroes, but K-2 teachers work so hard planning multiple subjects, differentiating, and engaging young minds. Kudos to you! I hope my work as a curriculum writer eases some of your load and brings happiness and engagement to your students.
In addition to teaching, life has taught me many valuable educational lessons. In 2013, I was blessed with my daughter Charlie who has Down Syndrome. She is the center of our family and definitely a shining star. She has helped me reflect on my curriculum to ensure I am meeting the needs of a variety of learners.
Teaching style
In first grade modeling, being prepared, and consistency were the key to my success. I believe students learn best by being exposed to information in multiple ways. I also embraced the "I Do", "We Do", "You Do" method of teaching.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I won "Teacher of the Year" three times in my school district. However my most gratifying shining moments were the success I saw at the end of each school year.
My own education history
I attended Bowling Green State University for Undergraduate school and The University of Toledo for Graduate school.
Additional biographical information
I am the mother of triplets. I have two girls and a boy. I also have three step-children who I absolutely adore. Together my husband and I have a little girl who was born with Down Syndrome. She has changed all of our lives in the most amazing way. She is the center of our entire family, a little piece of all of us! Life is busy but I wouldn't have it any other way!
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