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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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Symbiosis - Symbiotic Relationships PowerPoint
Symbiosis - Symbiotic Relationships PowerPoint. Colorful graphics and animated slides explain the differences between the three types of symbiotic relationships that exist in ecosystems: commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism. This digital resource is a nice addition to your ecology unit with an expository writing prompt to assess understanding. Easy to understand terms help students understand species interactions. Includes a slide to review the scientific vocabulary, and a print or digital
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Nature Scavenger Hunt and Writing Paper
Take students on a nature scavenger hunt with a walk outside. Practice observation, note taking, and being quiet as you enjoy the great outdoors on a nature walk. Great Earth Day activity or for a plants and animals unit of study. Do in spring when the weather starts getting nice and everyone wants to go outside, in fall when students can enjoy the autumn colors, in summer at camp, or in winter in the South. Includes 4 nature scavenger hunts for differentiation, 1 beach scavenger hunt,
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.10
Rain Shadow Effect PowerPoint
This PowerPoint explains the rain shadow effect where moist air gets blocked by mountains. Includes photos and diagrams of how rain shadow affects the windward and leeward side of a mountain range, examples of rain shadow around the world, and a five-question review quiz at the end. Great addition to your Earth Science unit. Please see full preview. Note: animation does not show in preview. Use digital resources like this in video conferencing or Zoom for remote learning. Share in OneDrive an
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
CCSS
RI.5.4
, RI.6.4
, CCRA.R.10
Earth Day PowerPoint - Reduce Reuse Recycle
Earth Day PowerPoint explains Reduce Reuse Recycle and provides examples of how to do each. Great Earth Day Activity that students will love. Celebrate this important day with these spring activities! Slides have information on Earth Day history, Earth Day flag, Earth Day anthem, Sustainability. Includes actionable activities for students to use and many different ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Teaches the value of conservation and ecology. Includes a printable sheet to hand out for stude
3rd - 6th
Environment, Informational Text, Science
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.R.10
Also included in: Earth Day Activities Bundle
Desert Adaptations of Animals and Plants PowerPoint
Investigate life in the desert biome with this Desert Adaptations PowerPoint that discusses the strategies that plants and animals use to survive in the extreme conditions of the desert. Includes examples of some specific animal and plant adaptations to the desert habitat. Students learn that life in the desert survives the challenges of lack of water and extreme heat by expiring and reproducing, evading, and enduring. They will learn how life adapts to store water, conserve water, tolerat
1st - 4th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
2-LS4-1
Earth Day Activity - Pollution Control Committee Cooperative Learning
Earth Day Cooperative Learning Activity. Students take on the role of being on a committee to reduce environmental pollution. Works well as a post reading activity for The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. Students will meet in groups (or committees) to analyze several different scenarios and to determine which type of polluter is the most destructive to the environment. Students will compare their individual results with their group results, and then the groups will compare their results with other groups
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Environment
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.R.1
, LA.6.1.D
, LA.5.1.D
Also included in: Earth Day Activities Bundle
Biomes of the World PowerPoint
This Biomes PowerPoint is an introductory overview of the different climate zones or biomes of the world. Includes information on the rain forest, temperate grassland, savanna, tundra, taiga, temperate forest, mountain, desert, and three major aquatic biomes - freshwater, saltwater, and estuaries. Use as an introduction to your study of various ecosystems. Average temperatures, rainfall, and interesting facts about the diversity of plant and animal life in each. Great supplement to your ecolo
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
Natural Hazards PowerPoint Bundle
This bundle of my popular Natural Hazards PowerPoints includes digital resources for Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and Wildfires. Great addition to your extreme weather, forces of nature, or natural hazards or disasters unit. Supports Common Core State Standards. CCSSCCRA.R.7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. CCSSCCRA.R.10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independent
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.R.10
Rain Shadow Effect Presentation on Google Slides
This Google Slides presentation explains the rain shadow effect where moist air gets blocked by mountains. Includes photos and diagrams of how rain shadow affects the windward and leeward side of a mountain range, examples of rain shadow around the world, and a five question review quiz at the end. Great addition to your Earth Science unit. please see full preview. Editable for your classroom needs. Use presentations like this in video conferencing or Zoom, too. You can also share with students
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.5.4
, RI.6.4
, CCRA.L.6
Earth Day Writing Prompts about Garbage with Easel Activity
Earth Day writing prompts for engaging narrative, expository, and even poetry about trash and garbage. Reduce, reuse, recycle writing ideas. Fun to use anytime, but also a good Earth Day project or when studying ecology or conservation of the environment. Differentiated Earth Day writing activities that can be used in various ways for whole group, cooperative learning, as a literacy center, or for remote. Show the individual slides to a whole group as a class writing activity. Also, you may pri
3rd - 6th
Environment, Writing
Also included in: Earth Day Activities Bundle
Interdependence of Living Things and Food Chains PowerPoint & Easel Assessment
Earth Science and Life Science Lesson: Interdependence of Living Things PowerPoint is a digital resource that is helpful for introducing the food chain. Supplemental studies of species interactions with the vocabulary and terminology students should know about the food chain and the connections between living things. Includes the biology terms: producers, consumers, decomposers, herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, detritivores, food chains, abiotic and biotic factors. 25 slides. Learning how ani
5th - 8th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
River Otters PowerPoint - Fun Facts w/ Interactive & Printable Review Questions
River Otters - Facts and information all about the North American River Otter. Studying aquatic and semi-aquatic animals this year? Introduce your students to otters with this PowerPoint about these amazing playful mammals. Students read the informational text as a whole group or individually and answer the review questions. The animated graphics and animations engage students along with video clips. Learn about habitat, diet, physical appearance, communication, adaptations, behavior, life c
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Informational Text
Walruses PowerPoint - Fun Facts | Grades 2, 3, 4, 5
Walrus Facts and information all about walruses. Studying arctic animals this winter? Introduce your students to walruses with this PowerPoint about these amazing marine mammals. Students read the informational text answer the review questions. The animated graphics and animations engage students. Has slides on: What is a walrus? Where do they live? Physical features - with a link to a video on walrus sounds, Flippers, Skin, Tusks, Whiskers, Diet, Life Expectancy, Reproduction, Range, Populat
2nd - 5th
Biology, Environment, Informational Text
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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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