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Saint Helena, California, United States
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15 years of experience as a teacher with specialties in GATE education (K-6), middle school students (especially 6th grade), primary students (especially 1st grade), and computer & digital media literacy skills for students in grades K-12.
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Preview of Primary Reference / Cheat Sheet - Alphabet, 120 chart, number line, colors, 2D

Primary Reference / Cheat Sheet - Alphabet, 120 chart, number line, colors, 2D

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G-Force
You can print out this sheet and place on desks, in folders, laminated, or posted around the room to have a perfect reference / cheat sheet for students in grades K-3 (but ideally suited for 1st and 2nd grades.) Includes capital and lowercase letters of the alphabet, 1-20 number line, 120 chart, left and right, colors, and 2D shapes.
Preview of Daily Sentence Correction for Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar, Handwriting

Daily Sentence Correction for Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar, Handwriting

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G-Force
These 36 primary-ruled “fix the sentence” correction sheets (180 total sentences!) are designed to improve practice of the basics: spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation (as well as some handwriting practice!) They are designed in a way that paces perfectly to the scope and sequence of the McGraw-Hill Wonders reading curriculum for 1st grade, so will work well in both 1st and 2nd grades (or lower-end review for 3rd graders) Simply print one worksheet (to save paper, you can print dou
Preview of The Reluctant Reindeer Christmas Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

The Reluctant Reindeer Christmas Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

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G-Force
This game is a Christmas-themed educational “Escape Room” / Breakout game. If you are unfamiliar with the concept, here is how to play the game: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve puzzles in order to unlock a variety of locks that are secured onto a main lockbox (and, sometimes, additional smaller lockboxes.) The team has two hint cards they can use at any point if they are stuck, and the supervisor/teacher may then provide a small piece of guidance to help out. You can lea
Preview of The Missing Monster Halloween Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

The Missing Monster Halloween Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

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G-Force
This game is a monster-themed educational “Escape Room” / Breakout game. If you are unfamiliar with the concept, here is how to play the game: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve puzzles in order to unlock a variety of locks that are secured onto a main lockbox (and, sometimes, additional smaller lockboxes.) The team has two hint cards they can use at any point if they are stuck, and the supervisor/teacher may then provide a small piece of guidance to help out. You can learn
Preview of School Sleuths Back to School & Citizenship Breakout / Escape Game

School Sleuths Back to School & Citizenship Breakout / Escape Game

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G-Force
This game is an educational “Escape Room” / Breakout game designed to be a back-to-school intro activity or to reinforce social studies standards about citizenship: rules, laws, and voting. If you are unfamiliar with the concept, here is how to play the game: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve puzzles in order to unlock a variety of locks that are secured onto a main lockbox (and, sometimes, additional smaller lockboxes.) The team has two hint cards they can use at any poi
Preview of Breakout / Escape Game MEGA-BUNDLE for Primary Grades - BtS, Holidays, & STEM

Breakout / Escape Game MEGA-BUNDLE for Primary Grades - BtS, Holidays, & STEM

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G-Force
This is a bundle of ALL of the “Escape Room” / Breakout games I have created specifically to reinforce CCSS standards in ELA and Math (as well as some social studies and NGSS science.) The games are ideal for 1st grade (or 2nd grade review), but some are suitable for advanced kindergarteners, and others would work with 3rd graders. (For ideal age/grade range of each game, click on that product to view its description and skills covered.) If you are unfamiliar with this type of game, here is how
Preview of Bunny Basket Blues Easter Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

Bunny Basket Blues Easter Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

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G-Force
This game is an educational “Escape Room” / Breakout game. If you are unfamiliar with the concept, here is how to play the game: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve puzzles in order to unlock a variety of locks that are secured onto a main lockbox (and, sometimes, additional smaller lockboxes.) The team has two hint cards they can use at any point if they are stuck, and the supervisor/teacher may then provide a small piece of guidance to help out. You can learn more about th
Preview of The Snowman's Secret Winter STEM States of Matter Science Breakout Game

The Snowman's Secret Winter STEM States of Matter Science Breakout Game

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G-Force
This is a winter-themed educational “Escape Room” / Breakout game to introduce or reinforce STEM science concepts about states of matter. If you are unfamiliar with this type of game, here is how to play: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve puzzles in order to unlock a variety of locks that are secured onto a main lockbox (and, sometimes, additional smaller lockboxes.) The team has two hint cards they can use at any point if they are stuck, and the supervisor/teacher may the
Preview of Dinosaur Detectives STEM Breakout / Escape Game for Grades 1-4

Dinosaur Detectives STEM Breakout / Escape Game for Grades 1-4

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G-Force
This game is an educational “Escape Room” / Breakout game. If you are unfamiliar with the concept, here is how to play the game: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve puzzles in order to unlock a variety of locks that are secured onto a main lockbox (and, sometimes, additional smaller lockboxes.) The team has two hint cards they can use at any point if they are stuck, and the supervisor/teacher may then provide a small piece of guidance to help out. You can learn more about th
Preview of Pirate's Plunder ELA Breakout / Escape Game - R-controlled Vowels

Pirate's Plunder ELA Breakout / Escape Game - R-controlled Vowels

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G-Force
Arrrrr you ready to set sail for adventure? Pirate's Plunder is a pirate-themed “Escape Room” / Breakout game with a focus on r-controlled vowels and primary ELA skills! If you are unfamiliar with this type of game, here is how to play: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve puzzles in order to unlock a variety of locks that are secured onto a main lockbox (and, sometimes, additional smaller lockboxes.) The team has two hint cards they can use at any point if they are stuck, an
Preview of Planet Protectors Earth Day STEM Breakout / Escape Game for Grades 1-4

Planet Protectors Earth Day STEM Breakout / Escape Game for Grades 1-4

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G-Force
Planet Protectors is a STEM "escape room" style game designed for students in grades 1 through 4 learn about Earth and Life sciences (perfect for Earth Day!), while also flexing some ELA and math skills! If you are unfamiliar with the concept, here is how to play the game: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve puzzles in order to unlock a variety of locks that are secured onto a main lockbox (and, sometimes, additional smaller lockboxes.) The team has two hint cards they can u
Preview of Primary Grammar: Plural Nouns & Apostrophe Practice Worksheets 1st / 2nd Grade

Primary Grammar: Plural Nouns & Apostrophe Practice Worksheets 1st / 2nd Grade

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G-Force
This file contains two worksheets consisting of brief reading passages with missing words that must be selected from multiple-choice selections. This format is designed to improve testing readiness, and mimics the grammar assessments in the McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders curriculum. If you're looking for mechanics/language/grammar practice, you may also be interested in my Daily Sentence Corrections practice sheets (also aligned to the Wonders curriculum)
Preview of Breakout / Escape Game HOLIDAY BUNDLE for Primary Grades

Breakout / Escape Game HOLIDAY BUNDLE for Primary Grades

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G-Force
This is a bundle of SIX HOLIDAY-THEMED “Escape Room” / Breakout games to reinforce CCSS standards in ELA and Math. They are ideal for 1st and 2nd grades, but could also make fun (but relatively easy) breakouts to do on the holidays for 3rd graders, as well. To see a video showing what my breakout games include and the general prep/setup, check out my Breakout Mega-BundleIf you are unfamiliar with this type of game, here is how to play: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve pu
Preview of The Locked Leprechaun Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

The Locked Leprechaun Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

Created by
G-Force
This game is an educational “Escape Room” / Breakout game. If you are unfamiliar with the concept, here is how to play the game: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve puzzles in order to unlock a variety of locks that are secured onto a main lockbox (and, sometimes, additional smaller lockboxes.) The team has two hint cards they can use at any point if they are stuck, and the supervisor/teacher may then provide a small piece of guidance to help out. You can learn more about th
Preview of The Trapped Turkey Thanksgiving Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

The Trapped Turkey Thanksgiving Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

Created by
G-Force
This game is an educational “Escape Room” / Breakout game. If you are unfamiliar with the concept, here is how to play the game: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve puzzles in order to unlock a variety of locks that are secured onto a main lockbox (and, sometimes, additional smaller lockboxes.) The team has two hint cards they can use at any point if they are stuck, and the supervisor/teacher may then provide a small piece of guidance to help out. You can learn more about th
Preview of Cupid's Catastrophe Valentine Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

Cupid's Catastrophe Valentine Breakout / Escape Game for Primary Grades

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G-Force
This game is an educational “Escape Room” / Breakout game. If you are unfamiliar with the concept, here is how to play the game: a group of players has 45 minutes to use clues and solve puzzles in order to unlock a variety of locks that are secured onto a main lockbox (and, sometimes, additional smaller lockboxes.) The team has two hint cards they can use at any point if they are stuck, and the supervisor/teacher may then provide a small piece of guidance to help out. You can learn more about th
Preview of Breakout / Escape Game STEM BUNDLE for Grades 1-4

Breakout / Escape Game STEM BUNDLE for Grades 1-4

Created by
G-Force
This is a bundle of THREE STEM/SCIENCE “Escape Room” / Breakout games: The Snowman's Secret: A winter-themed States of Matter gamePlanet Protectors: Earth and Life Sciences -- habitats, environment, endangered species (perfect for Earth Day!)Dinosaur Detectives: Dinosaurs! (this one is tech-enriched, and requires use of one -- or preferably more -- technology devices with QR-reading capability)To see a video showing what my breakout games include and the general prep/setup, check out my Breakou
Preview of The Phonics Deli - A Tasty Word-Building Card Game!

The Phonics Deli - A Tasty Word-Building Card Game!

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G-Force
The Phonics Deli is a phonics-practice card game in which players create "sandwiches" that form decodable words. If the word is real it is declared "Tasty!" and put on the tray. If the word is a nonsense word, players place it in the Trash. Either way, they score points as long as they can phonetically read the word and determine if it is a real word or not! Also included is an "Extra-Tasty" version of the game, in which double points are scored for making real words, and additional pattern
Preview of 2D Geometric Shapes Thanksgiving Turkey Art Project

2D Geometric Shapes Thanksgiving Turkey Art Project

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G-Force
This mathematical art project is a perfect opportunity for students to have some fun while brushing up on their knowledge of 2D geometry shapes! Includes template and instructions to create a finished product (about 12" diameter) resembling the example shown in the thumbnail. Materials needed1 large (8-10”) paper plate1 print-out of the shapes template (preferably on cardstock)GlueScissorsColoring supplies — crayons, markers, or paints2 medium or large googly eyes (optional)
Preview of Fall Hay(na)ku Poetry

Fall Hay(na)ku Poetry

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G-Force
Hay(na)ku is a form of poetry that is very simple, perfect as an introduction to writing poetry for primary students (or anyone of any age!) This short poem format was created by poet/author Eileen Tabios, and consists of one word on the first line, two words on the second line, and three words on the third line. That's it! This sheet is formatted to make writing such a poem simple for even the youngest of students, and leaves space on the top for making artwork to go along with the poem (I have
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About the store

Experience

15 years of experience as a teacher with specialties in GATE education (K-6), middle school students (especially 6th grade), primary students (especially 1st grade), and computer & digital media literacy skills for students in grades K-12.

Teaching style

Believer in Socratic method, PBL (both project-based and problem-based learning), gamification, and technology-enhanced learning. You can read about the success of my paperless classroom in the TIME article "The Paperless Classroom is Coming" (October, 2014)

Awards & shining teacher moments

- Outstanding educator in Computer/Technology, Montgomery County Public Schools, MD - Napa county teacher of the year nominee

My own education history

- National merit scholar - BS in Computer Science and BA in Communications (Wake Forest University) - MS in Educatinal Technology (Boise State University)

Additional biographical information

I am a ClassDojo mentor and BreakoutEDU expert. You can find my FREE "Class Bank & Raffle" plugin for Google Sheets to allow students to raffle or spend ClassDojo points. You can also find several of my FREE Breakout games (for 6th grade math) in the user-created content of BreakoutEDU.org