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Dayton, Nevada, United States
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I have taught at a small rural school in Northern California for the past 5 years. I taught self contained 6th grade, in an elementary setting, for three years. Last year I had a 3rd/4th grade combination class, and this year I was lucky enough to roll up with my 3rd graders and teach a straight 4th grade.
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Preview of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs Compare and Contrast Activity

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs Compare and Contrast Activity

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Teacher Supplied Items: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs and another version (any version of the 3 little pigs will suffice.). You will also need 1 12x18 sheet of construction paper per student, and 11x17 printer paper for the Venn Diagram. Students will need scissors and crayons/markers. This activity is aligned to 2nd grade Common Core standards RL.2.9 and RL.2.1. Lesson Recommendation: I would recommend reading the True Story of the 3 Little Pigs aloud to the class. After completin
Preview of Dra'gon Fractions- 2 Fraction Centers and Worksheets (Common Core Aligned)

Dra'gon Fractions- 2 Fraction Centers and Worksheets (Common Core Aligned)

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Dra'gon Fractions is a set of two fraction centers aligned to four Common Core Standards for third and fourth grade. This pack would be useful for advanced second graders, third graders, and struggleing fourth graders. The two centers are: Dra'gon Fractions Equivalent Circles- This first center was created to allow students to practice fraction skills pertaining to equivalency. Students are asked to match up dragons that have equivalent fractions. There are eight matching pairs. CCSS: 3.NF.3a
Preview of Santa Synonyms- A Christmas synonym center and craftivity (CCSS Aligned)

Santa Synonyms- A Christmas synonym center and craftivity (CCSS Aligned)

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Santa Synonyms covers CCSS: 4.L.5.c- Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). 5.L.5.c- Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words. Santa Synonyms is a holiday themed center and craftivity. With the advent of new state standards and increased rigor, all too often we are required to forego traditional elementa
Preview of Frog Themed Calendar Kit

Frog Themed Calendar Kit

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The kit includes: Months themed to holiday or season Calendar dates themed to month, holiday, or theme See full preview. See additional frog themed materials include alphabet line, rules, name plates, schedule, and job chart. These pages are set to print on legal sized sheets of paper. Thanks, Shaun
Preview of Valentine's Day Mystery Pictures- Common Core Aligned

Valentine's Day Mystery Pictures- Common Core Aligned

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This is a set of four Valentine's Day themed mystery pictures. I created these to give my students practice with their parts of speech. They were created to help make what can be a daunting and boring subject more enjoyable. I hope that you enjoy them. **This item is included in my Valentine's Day pack that includes Cupid Contractions and In Love with Figurative Language for a discounted price.** http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Language-Arts-Pack-Grades-3-5-Common-
Preview of Frog Themed CCSS Math Content Word Wall- 4th Grade

Frog Themed CCSS Math Content Word Wall- 4th Grade

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This file contains 113 CCSS math content words for fourth grade. It is subtly frog themed (there is a frog holding I heart Math in each corner) Each word wall card has a math content word and definition, if I could I did include a visual example as well. These cards are designed to be introduced and implemented throughout the entire academic year. I have used word walls for the past few years, and students regularly refer to and utilize the wall. For a preview of the first 5 pages and a com
Preview of When Pigs Fly- Common Core Aligned Idiom Unit

When Pigs Fly- Common Core Aligned Idiom Unit

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This Common Core aligned Idiom unit is aligned to fourth and fifth grade CCSS. It is a perfect mini-unit to help get your students ready for state testing. The unit contains: An idiom sort that asks students to match idioms with their actual definitions. A worksheet that students complete while working on the activity. An independent activity that asks students to choose an idiom, illustrate both the literal and actual definitions. A Common Core aligned assessment. An anchor chart with th
Preview of Frigid Digits- Base Ten Blocks and 3-Digit Numbers (Common Core Aligned)

Frigid Digits- Base Ten Blocks and 3-Digit Numbers (Common Core Aligned)

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Frigid Digits for 3-Digit Numbers was created because so many people enjoyed my 2-Digit center. This center has been Common Core aligned to 2nd grade standards. This center features polar bears in place of penguins, as they provide for more space. This center has a momma polar bear with base-10 blocks being match with two cubs: one with the number and the other with expanded form. Common Core: 2.NBT.1 Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, ten
Preview of Calendar Set- Bear/Outdoor Themed

Calendar Set- Bear/Outdoor Themed

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This calendar set was created to cover both a bear or outdoor theme if your classroom. I chose to go with a warm brown as a background, as I feel that it is both calm and aesthetically pleasing. The calendar includes: 1. All 12 months- they were created to be printed on legal sized paper. 2. Dates cards- 13 sets themed for each month, plus one that is unthemed for people like me who want to limit their laminating and cutting. 3. Days of the Week cards 4. Names Plates set to match theme
Preview of Going Bananas for Facts and Opinions (Common Core Aligned)

Going Bananas for Facts and Opinions (Common Core Aligned)

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This is a language arts and writing unit that focuses on differentiating between facts and opinions. As our school year progresses, I begin to look forward (or worry about) the upcoming fourth grade writing assessment given in California. Though my class writes fervently all year long, I look to add more writing as we draw closer to the test. Last year almost all of my students, in my low performing district, scored proficient and higher in writing and ELA. This unit includes: Apish Opinion
Preview of Arctic Addition- Adding Within 20 Center (Common Core Aligned)

Arctic Addition- Adding Within 20 Center (Common Core Aligned)

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Arctic Addition is aligned to first grade Common Core standard 1.OA.6: Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. In this learning center students are asked to match mamma bear's sum with baby bear's digit. Enjoy, please leave feedback, and have a look at my other products!
Preview of Fun Frog Alphabet Line (Cursive)- Green

Fun Frog Alphabet Line (Cursive)- Green

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The Fun Frog Alphabet Line (Cursive) is a large alphabet line perfect for word walls. This alphabet line was created with older grades in mind- whenever possible I attempted to use tier 2 and tier 3 words as examples. Each letter has an upper and lower case lined letter along with a colorful frog themed photo and word. I was unable to decide on a blue or green background for my classroom, and as such, you will be able to find this alphabet line in blue and green. If you would like another co
Preview of In Love with Figurative Language

In Love with Figurative Language

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This is a Valentine's Day themed center that was created to give students practice in recognizing and classifying figurative language. **This item is included in my Valentine's Day pack that includes Cupid Contractions and Valentine's Mystery Pictures for a discounted price.** http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Language-Arts-Pack-Grades-3-5-Common-Core-Aligne The center covers all 7 elements of figurative language: Simile Metaphor Alliteration Idiom Onomatopeia Personi
Preview of Wild for Plurals- Plural Noun Unit and Center (Common Core Aligned)

Wild for Plurals- Plural Noun Unit and Center (Common Core Aligned)

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Wild for Plurals is an animal themed plural noun mini-unit that includes a center activity, worksheets, and anchor charts. All in a fun and engaging manner. The unit includes: A plural noun sort activity (-s, -es, -ies, and -ves) 4 worksheets that ask students to form both plural and singular nouns and write sentences using plural nouns. Anchor charts for nouns that have -s, -es, -ies, and -ves Common Core aligned: 3.L.1.d Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns. Thank you for
Preview of Going Bananas for Division Center (Common Core Aligned)

Going Bananas for Division Center (Common Core Aligned)

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Going Bananas for Division is a center that was created to give students in 3rd and 4th grade practice with their basic division facts. This center is great for 3rd graders learning division as an opposite operation of multiplication, and 4th graders who need division practice. The center asks students to solve division problems on bananas and match them to a monkey with a number corresponding to each answer. It contains a worksheet for independent practice and accountability. Common Core al
Preview of Super SyllaBOWLs Syllabication Center (Common Core Aligned)

Super SyllaBOWLs Syllabication Center (Common Core Aligned)

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Super SyllaBOWLs is a 'Big Game' themed syllabication center. The center has been designed to give students in grades 3-5 practice with identifying and sorting words by number of syllables. The center deals with words that have 2, 3, and 4 syllables. Each with 12 words totaling 36 words to sort. There are 2 follow-up worksheets. One worksheet was created to give students added accountability. The second worksheet could be used as an assessment. Common Core aligned to: 3.F.3.c 4.F.3.a
Preview of It's Tiger Time: Telling Time to the Hour and Half Hour Center (CCSS 1.MD.3)

It's Tiger Time: Telling Time to the Hour and Half Hour Center (CCSS 1.MD.3)

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It's Tiger Time was designed to give our youngest students practice with telling time. The game has children match momma tigers (analog clocks) with their cubs (digital clocks). You get: 1. 24 momma and cub pairs covering every hour and half hour (times do not differentiate between am and pm) 2. I have also included a sheet with blank mommas and cubs for you to create your own. 3. An assessment sheet that asks students to write both analog and digital time. 4. A blank assessment sheet so
Preview of Spooky Progressive Verbs- Common Core Aligned for 4th Grade

Spooky Progressive Verbs- Common Core Aligned for 4th Grade

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Spooky Progressive Verbs is a unit that has been specifically aligned to Common Core standards 4.L.1.c. This pack focuses solely on progressive verbs. This activity includes: Two worksheets that can be used as either a summative or formative assessment or independent seat work. A file folder game that is perfect for a center or independent seat work. The file folder game is a Halloween themed verb sort that includes a recording sheet. Two assessments: The first assessment asks students t
Preview of Daily Schedule- Frog Themed

Daily Schedule- Frog Themed

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This file comes with 30 different options for your daily schedule. There are three cards per 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Each card measures 2.2in x 10in and are designed to fit into a traditional pocket chart. I would recommend printing these cards on card stock and laminating. The schedule is as follows: Daily Schedule topper Morning Meeting Math Writer's Workshop Reader's Workshop Lunch Daily 5 Recess Science Word Work Social Studies Read to Self Partner Reading Brain Break Listen to Reading Li
Preview of Fun Frog Alphabet Line (Cursive)- Blue

Fun Frog Alphabet Line (Cursive)- Blue

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FourthandGoal
The Fun Frog Alphabet Line (Cursive) is a large alphabet line perfect for word walls. This alphabet line was created with older grades in mind- whenever possible I attempted to use tier 2 and tier 3 words as examples. Each letter has an upper and lower case lined letter along with a colorful frog themed photo and word. I was unable to decide on a blue or green background for my classroom, and as such, you will be able to find this alphabet line in blue and green. If you would like another co
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About the store

Experience

I have taught at a small rural school in Northern California for the past 5 years. I taught self contained 6th grade, in an elementary setting, for three years. Last year I had a 3rd/4th grade combination class, and this year I was lucky enough to roll up with my 3rd graders and teach a straight 4th grade.

Teaching style

I am an inquiry-based and activity-based teacher. My class is high energy and driven to succeed. We are completely standards-based in 1st and 4th grade.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Contributing member of CalStateTEACH Apple Distinguished Program.

My own education history

I possess a BA from the University of California, Berkeley in the field of medieval history, focusing on the development and centralization of the Catholic Church as a political entity.

Additional biographical information

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