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I have an M.Ed. in Elementary and Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida with honors. Certified currently in Washington state - Elementary and Middle School ELA Humanities, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading K-12, Teacher Support Specialist, and Gifted and Talented. I taught 28 years in multiple subject areas and in many grade levels from Pre K- 8th grade. I began teaching in elementary school, where I taught pull-out remedial classes for grades 2-5 and a section of K-1. Then I taught Pre-K for 5 years, and then Middle School, where I have been in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. After 16 years in Middle School, I returned to first grade. I am currently subbing.
In addition to teaching, I've also lived in many different countries. I learned to speak Spanish at the age of 9 when my family lived in Spain. I have worked with children over the years in various capacities, from tutoring, substitute teaching, volunteering, and working with afterschool programs, summer school, and the YMCA.
My best experience, of course, has been being a mother and a grandmother to two wonderful children and two terrific grandchildren, and many fur babies as well. My husband and I currently have a 2-year-old female Yellow English Labrador who is quite a handful. :) Follow me on my social media links above to see her in action. :) They are also listed in the terms of use/credit pages at the end of each resource.
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Rebus Puzzles 1 Brain Teasers Printable and Easel Activity
Rebus Puzzles are a fun critical thinking activity. Students use problem solving to figure out the word puzzles. Great logical reasoning puzzles to do with partners or use as a warm-up or bell ringer. Print or use the Easel Activity online. Works well for gifted and talented students who enjoy challenges, but these work with other student populations as well. Includes five 2-page worksheets with 20 puzzles each, so you get 100 brain teasers in total! Also includes a blank page for students to m
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
Science Fair Project with Project Based Learning Ideas and Science Experiments
Science Fair Project Student Guide. Includes 100 science project ideas and science experiments, directions for creating a science fair project, how to graph and record data, and how to make a display board with dimensions and helpful hints for success. Helps students with the process of science investigation and reasoning. In a science fair project, students must use critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They are expected to analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by u
5th - 7th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
SL.5.4
, SL.5.5
, SCIENCE.5.3.C
+4
Idiom Worksheets - Finding Idioms in the Story with Easel Digital and Print
Search and find the idioms in short stories filled with many of them. Students answer questions about idioms and figurative language and use a highlighter or colored pencils to hunt for the idioms embedded in the story. Excellent back to school or end of the year activity. Includes a glossary of 50 common idioms, two quizzes, and 3 stories for identifying idioms in context. Students find idioms in context in the first two stories, and students rewrite the third story without the idiomatic phr
4th - 7th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
L.4.5
, L.5.4
, L.5.5
+2
Also included in: Figurative Language Bundle - Grades 6, 7, 8 Middle School
Expanding Sentences and Writing Details by Sentence Stretching - Easel Activity
Stretch and expand sentences with these engaging elaboration worksheets! Perfect for print or digital use, this resource helps young writers practice adding details to enhance their writing. Ideal for primary students, this sentence stretching activity teaches revising strategies to make writing more vivid and engaging. Incorporate the "I do, We do, You do" method to model and guide independent practice. Use these worksheets in writing centers, for morning work, or as enrichment for fast finishe
1st - 3rd
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, CCRA.L.1
+9
Adverbs Word Search and Grammar Worksheets and Digital Easel Activity
Adverbs worksheets and fun word search puzzle. First, students learn about what adverbs are and how they function, then identify adverbs in ten sentences for practice. Second, they locate adverbs in 20 sentences and find them in the word search puzzle, which is fun parts of speech practice. Finally, for review, students use adverbs to fill in sentences on the third fun grammar worksheet. Great for test prep! The word search puzzle is good independent practice to use as a filler or sponge activit
4th - 7th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.5.1
, L.6.1
, L.7.1
+3
Also included in: Parts of Speech BUNDLE
100th Day of School Letter to Parents - Collage Project with Example Sheet
So, you are celebrating the 100th day of school! This print and go letter to parents about a fun collage project will help save you time if you wish to assign a homework project. Students have to make a collage to share with the class using 100 items. Includes a letter to parents to send home in which all you need to do is fill in the dates, sign, print and go. You may also print out the optional example and idea sheet to include with your parent letter to help your families come up with so
K - 2nd
Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
K.CC.A.1
, K.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.A.1
+3
Halloween Grammar Worksheets Subject Verb Agreement Printable and Digital
This Halloween-themed Subject-Verb Agreement grammar worksheets pack is a no-prep resource designed for grades 4–6. The activity helps students master subject-verb agreement using spooky, seasonal sentences. Includes two 2-page worksheets (perfect for front-and-back printing), answer keys, and both color and ink-friendly ack-and-white versions. There is a handout on Subject-Verb Agreement Rules for student reference and a quiz for assessment. Whether you're teaching in person or online, this
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
L.3.1f
, L.4.1
, L.5.1
+6
Also included in: Halloween Writing Bundle for Middle Grades
Figurative Language Worksheets - Similes, Metaphors, Idioms and Easel
This figurative language pack includes a types of figurative language handout that defines different figures of speech like similes, metaphors, idioms, personification, and hyperbole and gives an example of each. On the first worksheet students have to identify ten sentences that use metaphors or similes. There are nine additional practice worksheets with practice with similes, idioms, metaphors, personification and hyperbole. No prep. Print and go. Keys included. Ten worksheets in all. Gr
4th - 7th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
L.4.5
, L.4.5a
, L.4.5b
+9
Also included in: Figurative Language Bundle - Grades 6, 7, 8 Middle School
Myths, Legends, Fables and Fairy Tales PowerPoint
Teaching Myths, Legends, Fables and Fairy Tales? This PowerPoint helps you teach folktales and traditional tales, like myths and fables, legends and tall tales, and fairy tales. Slides show differences between myths and legends, tall tales, fables, and fairy tales, and provide examples of each. This digital resource helps students in grades 4 - 7 understand the characteristics of each type of story. Includes an interactive 6 question review, along with a printable version with answer key, and
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.9
, RL.6.9
, LA.5.9.A
+1
Also included in: Fairy Tales Resource Bundle
Analogies Worksheets - Understanding Analogy and Expanding Vocabulary
These Analogies Practice Worksheets will help students understand analogies. An analogy shows the relationship between pairs of words. The relationship between the first pair of words is the same as the relationship between the second pair of words. For example, quick is to: fast as loud is to: noisy. If your students struggle with figuring out analogies, they probably need more practice. This resource includes reference pages and ten practice worksheets for students. They must use the words i
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.5.4a
, L.5.5c
, L.6.4a
+5
Also included in: Analogies Bundle
Tall Tales Story Pattern Graphic Organizer Printable and Digital Easel Activity
Tall Tales Story Pattern. How to write tall tales! A simple story pattern that will help students write their own tall tale. Fill in the blanks to create a story sketch, then elaborate and expand on to create a personal tall tale. Includes a handout on "What is a Tall Tale?" to use as a reference or put in an interactive notebook, a graphic organizer to help create the main character, and writing paper for a final draft. Also includes a Tall Tale suggested reading list for students to tak
4th - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
W.4.3
, W.5.3
, W.6.3
+8
A Christmas Carol Figurative Language Worksheets and Digital Easel Activity
A Christmas Carol Figurative Language Practice with Easel Activity. Using quotes from the story by Charles Dickens, students have to identify types of figurative language such as metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, and allusion. Includes a worksheet based on A Christmas Carol, a worksheet based on the play, a figurative language matching sheet, and a handout on types of figurative language. No prep. Print or go digital for remote or hybrid learning. Keys are included, but not shown in
5th - 8th
Literature, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.6.4
, RL.7.4
, RL.8.4
+8
Also included in: Figurative Language Bundle - Grades 6, 7, 8 Middle School
Thanksgiving Reader's Theater or Thanksgiving Play with 26 Speaking Parts
Thanksgiving Reader's Theater! Gobble It Up! is a Thanksgiving play script or reader's theater for students to read aloud or act out. The setting is the first Thanksgiving, and the Pilgrims and the Native Americans are coming together for a three-day feast. Mr. Turkey Lurkey has to take cover or become Thanksgiving dinner. It is a comedy that will make you laugh. There are 26 short speaking parts, so everyone can be involved! It takes approximately 20-25 minutes to be performed. No costumes n
2nd - 5th
Drama, Other (ELA), Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.R.10
, LA.3.1.D
, CM.3.1.h
Also included in: Thanksgiving ELA Activities Bundle Grades 3 - 6
Weather Paired Reading Hurricanes vs. Tornadoes Venn Diagram Digital & Printable
Weather Reading Comprehension Passages: Hurricanes vs. Tornadoes. Paired nonfiction reading with a Venn Diagram to compare tornadoes and hurricanes. Students read about hurricanes and tornadoes, then compare and contrast the characteristics of hurricanes and tornadoes. Can be displayed on whiteboard as slides. Includes comprehension questions and answer keys, a vocabulary glossary, a T chart as an option for comparison, links to websites with additional information, and a comparison contrast w
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+2
Also included in: Storms PowerPoint Bundle
Appositives and Appositive Phrases Handout, Worksheets and Easel Activity
Appositives and Appositive Phrases reference sheet and worksheets. Includes a two-page handout defining an appositive and an appositive phrase, giving examples and the rules for correct punctuation, and a poster. Four practice worksheets and a quiz with answer keys. Helps students choose words and phrases carefully, expand, reduce and combine sentences for meaning, vary sentence patterns, and choose language that expresses ideas precisely by eliminating wordiness. Great for homework, homeschoo
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
L.4.3a
, L.5.3a
, L.6.3a
+2
Also included in: Appositives and Appositive Phrases Bundle
Point of View - Four Types Handout and Practice Worksheets
A point of view reading activity - an explanatory handout and practice worksheets. Handout describes the four types of point of view: first person, second person, third person objective, limited omniscient and omniscient perspectives. Great reference guide for student notebooks. 3 practice worksheets have students identify the point of view of 4 different excerpts from literature. A comparable example is given for each type of point of view, so students can see the difference in perceptio
5th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.6
, RL.5.6
, RL.6.6
+7
Compare and Contrast Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizer Frames and Handouts
Comparison and contrast paragraph writing support materials. Handouts, graphic organizers, writing frames and templates for students to be successful at writing paragraphs that compare and contrast. Includes how to write a comparison and contrast paragraph handout, organizing handout with the two methods of alternating and dividing explained with examples, transition word list, sentence frame reference sheet, two Venn diagrams (with and without lines), a similarities and differences chart,
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
RL.5.3
, RL.6.7
, RL.7.7
+6
Subject Verb Agreement Grammar Worksheets with Digital Easel Activity
Subject Verb Agreement Practice Worksheets are perfect for upper grades. You get 6 printable worksheets and a 2- page subject-verb agreement handout which explains singular and plural number and how subjects and verbs must agree. Also includes a digital resource option. The first worksheet has practice on identifying singular and plural nouns, and simple subject/verb agreement practice. The second worksheet has 25 sentences that students can use to practice their skills. The next four have twen
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
L.3.1f
, L.4.1
, L.5.1
+10
Correlative Conjunctions Practice Worksheets, Notes, and Easel Activities
Correlative Conjunctions Worksheets on identifying and using correlative conjunctions. Definition, examples, and practice identifying the conjunctions in a sentence and what they connect. Writing practice using correlative conjunctions in sentences. Includes a handout defining correlative conjunctions with a list of examples, which students can keep in their interactive notebooks. 2 worksheets with answer keys. Digital and Print: Includes an Easel Activity ready for learning with digital tool
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS, TEKS
L.5.1e
, L.6.1
, L.7.1
+2
All About Penguins PowerPoint Fun Facts Informational Text
Penguins Fun Facts PowerPoint. Read the informational text all about penguins and learn all about these flightless birds and the various different species of penguins; what they eat, how they stay warm, etc. Nonfiction text for reading practice. If you are using a penguin theme in your classroom or need to read more nonfiction, learn about penguins this winter! This digital resource includes fun facts about the life of a penguin and provides a study of different kinds of penguins which can be u
1st - 4th
General Science, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.K.1
, RI.K.2
, RI.K.3
+9
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About the store
Experience
I have an M.Ed. in Elementary and Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida with honors. Certified currently in Washington state - Elementary and Middle School ELA Humanities, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading K-12, Teacher Support Specialist, and Gifted and Talented. I taught 28 years in multiple subject areas and in many grade levels from Pre K- 8th grade. I began teaching in elementary school, where I taught pull-out remedial classes for grades 2-5 and a section of K-1. Then I taught Pre-K for 5 years, and then Middle School, where I have been in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. After 16 years in Middle School, I returned to first grade. I am currently subbing.
In addition to teaching, I've also lived in many different countries. I learned to speak Spanish at the age of 9 when my family lived in Spain. I have worked with children over the years in various capacities, from tutoring, substitute teaching, volunteering, and working with afterschool programs, summer school, and the YMCA.
My best experience, of course, has been being a mother and a grandmother to two wonderful children and two terrific grandchildren, and many fur babies as well. My husband and I currently have a 2-year-old female Yellow English Labrador who is quite a handful. :) Follow me on my social media links above to see her in action. :) They are also listed in the terms of use/credit pages at the end of each resource.
Teaching style
I try to make everyday an unforgettable day! I make every effort to appeal to a variety of learning styles, so that students can stay focused and engaged in learning. Children should walk away from my classroom with a love for reading and a hunger for learning something new everyday.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society, Teacher of the Year 1999-2000, Teacher Support Specialist, 2010 VFW Teacher of the Year for the State of Georgia
My own education history
M.Ed., Graduated with honors from the University of Florida. 28 total years of teaching experience, from Pre-K through 8th grade.
Additional biographical information
Although I have had many students, I have two children of my own, along with two grandchildren. My daughter is a world-renowned chef, and opened her own restaurant on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. She has a son, whom I taught his first-grade year at home in the pandemic. Now he is in middle school and I have the privilege of watching him 4 days a week when the restaurant is open.
My son is a CNC programmer/engineer who lives in Seattle. He also has a son, who is in high school. They grow up so fast. My husband and I relocated from Georgia to Washington state to be close to our family.
My husband and I love the outdoors. We had two dogs: a lab mix (Angel) and a border collie/dachshund mix (Sandy). We called them the Golden Girls. Sadly, we lost Angel (almost 15) in August 2022, and Sandy (almost 15) in August 2023. Now we have a beautiful yellow lab named Lady. You can follow our journey on IG. We plan on retiring someday and do some traveling.
If you find a typo or something I need to fix in a resource, please contact me via Q and A, and give me a chance to make it right. I will try to fix mistakes within 48 hours, and usually much sooner.
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