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About the store
- Two years in grade 4, one in grade 3 in West Palm Beach, FL - Three years in a 3-4 combination class in Edinburg, ND - Two years in grades 5-8, teaching reading, language arts, math, and drama - Two years in 5th grade - One year as a Title I teacher for grades 5-8 - 5 years teaching a 5-6 combination class in St. Thomas, ND and elementary instructional coach - Currently an elementary school principal for grades PK-6
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Preview of "Encyclopedia Brown, Super Sleuth" Novel Unit

"Encyclopedia Brown, Super Sleuth" Novel Unit

This is a complete novel unit for the book "Encyclopedia Brown, Super Sleuth" by Donald J. Sobol. There are vocabulary words, comprehension questions (both multiple choice and short-answer), and activities for each chapter. This packet also includes an answer key. **This novel unit also has a digital version in Google Slides that can be assigned in Google Classroom!**
Preview of Geometry Bingo - Level One

Geometry Bingo - Level One

This is a review game for types of polygons, quadrilaterals, triangles, and lines. This is level one because the playing cards have pictures on them. If you're interested in something a little more challenging (cards with words), you can find them in my store too!! Geometry Bingo - Level Two Skills Covered: Classifying polygons by sides (Triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, decagon) Classifying quadrilaterals by sides and angles (Parallelogram, rectangle, rhombus, square, trapez
Preview of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (Scholastic version) Novel Unit

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (Scholastic version) Novel Unit

This file includes a complete novel unit for the book "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" retold by Washington Irving. This is based on the Scholastic copy of the book. It has vocabulary words, suggested activities, comprehension questions (multiple-choice and short-answer), as well as a final test. There is also an answer key included.
Preview of Classroom Scrabble Bulletin Board

Classroom Scrabble Bulletin Board

Scrabble is a great game for teaching and learning vocabulary. This Scrabble game was created to be used as an interactive bulletin board. Students can play against each other, or the teacher can play against his or her students. Plays can be made daily or students can use this for a center activity or even for early finishers! The possibilities are endless! Your students’ vocabularies will soar, and they’ll be having fun in the process! (I printed the tiles on magnetic paper, but you can print
Preview of Syllable Connections - A Multisyllabic Word Game

Syllable Connections - A Multisyllabic Word Game

Are your upper elementary students struggling with decoding multisyllabic words? This product can help! I've found that using high frequency syllables with my students and practicing them repeatedly helps with decoding multisyllabic words! So, this product features 70 cards, each with a high frequency syllable. Syllable Connections is a game, similar to "Rummy," where students can create multisyllabic words to earn points. The more syllables used, the more points. Think of the syllables as lin
Preview of Reader's Notebook Starter Pack

Reader's Notebook Starter Pack

This product was created to help you organize your reader’s notebooks. It closely follows the ideas in Donalyn Miller’s The Book Whisperer and Fountas and Pinnell’s Reader’s Notebook. The pages have been created to fit into composition notebooks. There are two options for each page: one in color and one in B&W. Pages Included: * Cover for notebook * Table of Contents * 30, 35, and 40 Book Challenge * Reading List * Books to Read * Vocabulary Words * Reader's Notebook Guidelines * How to Use Pos
Preview of Double Fudge novel unit

Double Fudge novel unit

This file contains an entire novel unit for the book "Double Fudge". There are vocabulary words, suggested activities, and questions for each chapter (multiple-choice and short-answer). It also includes an assessment. There is also an answer key included for all packet questions and the final test.
Preview of "Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret UFOs" Novel Unit

"Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret UFOs" Novel Unit

This is a complete novel unit for "Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret UFOs" by Donald J. Sobol. This unit includes vocabulary, comprehension questions (multiple-choice and short answer), and activities for each chapter. There is also an answer key. These novel units are perfect for whole-group instruction, guided reading, or literature circles. **This novel unit has a digital version in Google Slides that can be assigned in Google Classroom!**
Preview of "Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Groaning Ghost" novel unit

"Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Groaning Ghost" novel unit

This file includes a complete novel unit for the book "Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Groaning Ghost" by James Preller. It has vocabulary words, comprehension questions (multiple-choice and short-answer), activities, and a comprehension/vocabulary test. It also includes an answer key for all portions of the packet. **This novel unit includes a digital version in Google Docs that can be assigned in Google Classroom!**
Preview of "Big Words for Big Kids" Bundle

"Big Words for Big Kids" Bundle

This is a bundle of three of my products! It contains the flipcharts for all lessons in "Big Words for Big Kids: Systematic Sequential Phonics and Spelling" by Patricia M. Cunningham. It is a Carson-Dellosa publication. It also contains the review worksheets that I created to go along with the flipcharts/lessons. The flipcharts allow the teacher to read the clue, then click on the corresponding number to make each word appear on the ActivBoard. There are also cards for each lesson for students
Preview of "Encyclopedia Brown Sets the Pace" novel unit

"Encyclopedia Brown Sets the Pace" novel unit

This file includes a complete novel unit for the book "Encyclopedia Brown Sets the Pace" by Donald J. Sobol. There are vocabulary words, comprehension questions (both multiple-choice and short-answer), suggested activities, and a final test. There is also an answer key included for the packet and the test. **This novel unit also includes a digital version in Google Docs that can be assigned in Google Classroom!!**
Preview of "Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake" Novel Unit

"Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake" Novel Unit

This is a complete novel unit for "Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake" by Donald J. Sobol. This unit includes vocabulary, comprehension questions (multiple-choice and short answer), and activities for each chapter. There is also an answer key. These novel units are perfect for whole-group instruction, guided reading, or literature circles. **This novel unit has a digital version in Google Slides that can be assigned in Google Classroom!**
Preview of "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements Novel Study

"Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements Novel Study

This packet includes comprehensions for each chapter in "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements. There are also pages on figurative language, point of view, and character analysis. Many of the questions are open-ended to allow students to think freely and make connections to the text. This packet also forces students to think more critically and to use evidence to support their thoughts and inferences. It would be a great resource to use in whole group, small group, or literature circles.
Preview of "Notes from a Liar and Her Dog" Complete Novel Unit

"Notes from a Liar and Her Dog" Complete Novel Unit

This complete novel unit contains vocabulary words and comprehension questions for each chapter (multiple-choice and short-answer). There are activities and/or writing activities for each chapter as well. Finally, there is a tic-tac-toe board for final novel activities at the end of the story. An answer key is included. It follows the Common Core Anchor Standards for Reading! **Note: There is some language that may be inappropriate for younger readers, which is why this book is leveled for 4th g
Preview of Coordinate Graphing - Make Your Own Mystery Picture

Coordinate Graphing - Make Your Own Mystery Picture

This classroom tested activity gives students additional coordinate graphing practice. Students will have fun creating their own mystery pictures for classmates to solve, using the first quadrant. It’s Common Core aligned too! This item includes teacher instructions, student instructions, a student recording sheet, and coordinate graphing paper. It also includes a rubric that you may choose to use for grading.
Preview of "The Kids of Polk Street - Fish Face" novel unit

"The Kids of Polk Street - Fish Face" novel unit

This file includes a complete novel unit for the book "Fish Face" by Patricia Reilly Giff. It is one of the Kids of Polk Street School books. There are vocabulary words, suggested activities, comprehension questions (multiple-choice and short answer) as well as a final test. Also includes an answer key for all portions of the packet and the final test.
Preview of "Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Ghostwriter" Novel Unit

"Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Ghostwriter" Novel Unit

This is a complete novel unit for the book "The Case of the Ghostwriter, A Jigsaw Jones Mystery" by James Preller. There are vocabulary words, comprehension questions (both multiple choice and short-answer), and activities for each chapter. This packet includes an answer key. **This novel unit has a digital version in Google Slides that can be assigned in Google Classroom!**
Preview of "Ralph S. Mouse" Novel Unit

"Ralph S. Mouse" Novel Unit

This file contains an entire novel unit for the book "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary. There are vocabulary words, suggested activities, and questions for each chapter (multiple-choice and short-answer). This packet also contains a final test, with vocabulary and comprehension questions.
Preview of Geometry Bingo - Level Two

Geometry Bingo - Level Two

This is a review game for types of polygons, quadrilaterals, triangles, and lines. This is level two because the playing cards have terms on them. If you're interested in something a little easier (cards with pictures), you can find them in my store too!! Geometry Bingo - Level One Skills Covered: Classifying polygons by sides (Triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, decagon) Classifying quadrilaterals by sides and angles (Parallelogram, rectangle, rhombus, square, trapezoid) Class
Preview of "Voyage of the Frog" novel unit

"Voyage of the Frog" novel unit

This is a complete novel unit for the book "The Voyage of the Frog" by Gary Paulsen. It includes vocabulary and comprehension questions. There is no assessment included other than the packet itself.
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About the store

Experience

- Two years in grade 4, one in grade 3 in West Palm Beach, FL - Three years in a 3-4 combination class in Edinburg, ND - Two years in grades 5-8, teaching reading, language arts, math, and drama - Two years in 5th grade - One year as a Title I teacher for grades 5-8 - 5 years teaching a 5-6 combination class in St. Thomas, ND and elementary instructional coach - Currently an elementary school principal for grades PK-6

Teaching style

Hands-On Cooperative Learning Technology

Awards & shining teacher moments

Valedictorian of H.S. Class Graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2004 Schoolwide Math Coach 3rd Grade Team Leader

My own education history

B.S. Elementary Education from Mayville State University in 2004 Master's in Educational Leadership in 2013 Middle School Endorsement Title I Reading and Math Credentials Elementary Principal Credential

Additional biographical information

Mom of 4 wonderful boys Love to read, go to the lake, play volleyball, and spend time with friends and family