Jiffy MacMaster
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Newport Beach, California, United States
About the store
I have had 35 years of classroom experience. In that time I have taught grades two through six. I was a GATE Specialist for 13 years. In addition to my classroom experience I was a featured workshop presenter for various workshops, conventions and confrences. I also created and developed thematic core curriculum for the GATE program used in my district. Other areas of focus were being a Master Teacher, supervising and training student teachers and providing training and staff development to GATE personel.
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January Activity Packet
This fun filled packet includes sevearl different Thinker Sheets that students can work on creative thinking ideas in Lanugage Arts. Math and Quick Writes.
This packet includes:
-Printables
-Worksheets
-Fun activities
Topics Include:
-100th Day fo School
-New Years
-Martin Luther King Jr.
-Winter Thinker Sheets
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Writing
Invent a Crazy Creature
This is 4 days of a writing activity for student to create, make, write about and present a crazy creature. Student's get to practice, letter writing, presenting to peers and using endless amount of creative thinking!
3rd - 6th
Art, Creative Writing, English Language Arts
March Creative Writing Packet
Multiple creative writing assignments (story starters, prompts, engaging questions, thought provoking ideas, imaginative subjects and research topics). For March. All Bulletin Board Ready
These prompts can be used to compile individual student books throughout the year. Great for an end of the year Open House. Can be used on monthly bulletin boards or as student portfolios. Writing folders to show progress and literacy centers. If all months are purchased. See bundle in my store!
Each prompt
4th - 5th
Creative Writing
February Fun Packet
Fun Activity Worksheets:
Language Arts, Math, Brainstorming and Writing for Monday morning, Friday afternoon, Centers, or Independent work
• Valentine Thinker Sheet
• Valentine Quick Write
• Let’s Talk about Abe Lincoln
• Let’s Talk about George Washington
• What about Groundhog Day
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing
February Creative Writing Packet
Multiple creative writing assignments (story starters, prompts, engaging questions, thought provoking ideas, imaginative subjects and research topics). For February. All Bulletin Board Ready
These prompts can be used to compile individual student books throughout the year. Great for an end of the year Open House. Can be used on monthly bulletin boards or as student portfolios. Writing folders to show progress and literacy centers. If all months are purchased. See bundle in my store!
Each prom
4th - 6th
Creative Writing
April Creative Writing Packet
Multiple creative writing assignments (story starters, prompts, engaging questions, thought provoking ideas, imaginative subjects and research topics). For April. All Bulletin Board Ready
These prompts can be used to compile individual student books throughout the year. Great for an end of the year Open House. Can be used on monthly bulletin boards or as student portfolios. Writing folders to show progress and literacy centers. If all months are purchased. See bundle in my store!
Each prompt
4th - 6th
Creative Writing
October Creative Writing Projects
Multiple creative writing assignments (story starters, prompts, engaging questions, thought provoking ideas, imaginative subjects and research topics). For October. All Bulletin Board Ready
These prompts can be used to compile individual student books throughout the year. Great for an end of the year Open House. Can be used on monthly bulletin boards or as student portfolios. Writing folders to show progress and literacy centers. If all months are purchased. See bundle in my store!
Each promp
4th - 6th
Writing
September Creative Writing Projects
Multiple creative writing assignments (story starters, prompts, engaging questions, thought provoking ideas, imaginative subjects and research topics). For September. All Bulletin Board Ready
These prompts can be used to compile individual student books throughout the year. Great for an end of the year Open House. Can be used on monthly bulletin boards or as student portfolios. Writing folders to show progress and literacy centers. If all months are purchased. See bundle in my store!
Each pro
4th - 6th
Writing
November Creative Writing Projects
Multiple creative writing assignments (story starters, prompts, engaging questions, thought provoking ideas, imaginative subjects and research topics). For November. All Bulletin Board Ready
These prompts can be used to compile individual student books throughout the year. Great for an end of the year Open House. Can be used on monthly bulletin boards or as student portfolios. Writing folders to show progress and literacy centers. If all months are purchased. See bundle in my store!
Each prom
4th - 6th
Writing
December Creative Writing Projects
Multiple creative writing assignments (story starters, prompts, engaging questions, thought provoking ideas, imaginative subjects and research topics). For December. All Bulletin Board Ready
These prompts can be used to compile individual student books throughout the year. Great for an end of the year Open House. Can be used on monthly bulletin boards or as student portfolios. Writing folders to show progress and literacy centers. If all months are purchased. See bundle in my store!
Each prom
4th - 6th
Writing
June Creative Writing Packet
Multiple creative writing assignments (story starters, prompts, engaging questions, thought provoking ideas, imaginative subjects and research topics). For June. All Bulletin Board Ready
These prompts can be used to compile individual student books throughout the year. Great for an end of the year Open House. Can be used on monthly bulletin boards or as student portfolios. Writing folders to show progress and literacy centers. If all months are purchased. See bundle in my store!
Each prompt o
4th - 6th
Creative Writing
May Creative Writing Packet
Multiple creative writing assignments (story starters, prompts, engaging questions, thought provoking ideas, imaginative subjects and research topics). For May. All Bulletin Board Ready
These prompts can be used to compile individual student books throughout the year. Great for an end of the year Open House. Can be used on monthly bulletin boards or as student portfolios. Writing folders to show progress and literacy centers. If all months are purchased. See bundle in my store!
Each prompt or
4th - 6th
Creative Writing
Presidents Day Packet
Fun Activity Worksheets:
Language Arts, Math, Brainstorming and Writing for Monday morning, Friday afternoon, Centers, or Independent work
President Lincoln. President Washington and a February Thinker Sheet
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
Halloween Thinker Sheet
Each sheet contains 8 quick activities in Language Arts, Math, Geography, Brainstorming, Drawing and Writing.Use thinker sheets for morning workout, "when I'm finished", free time, Friday Fun. Great for substitutes also.
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
A Halloween Quick Write
Write directions for the little monster on how to Trick-Or-Treat for his very first Halloween.
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Autumn Thinker Sheet
Each sheet contains 8 quick activities in Language Arts, Math, Geography, Brainstorming, Drawing, and Writing.
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Math
Thinker Sheet
Can be used for Monday mornings, Friday afternoons, independent work or center activity,
This sheet includes:
-Language Arts
-Math
-Brainstorming
-Quickwrite
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Math, Writing
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About the store
Experience
I have had 35 years of classroom experience. In that time I have taught grades two through six. I was a GATE Specialist for 13 years. In addition to my classroom experience I was a featured workshop presenter for various workshops, conventions and confrences. I also created and developed thematic core curriculum for the GATE program used in my district. Other areas of focus were being a Master Teacher, supervising and training student teachers and providing training and staff development to GATE personel.
Teaching style
I am a quick thinking teacher who encourages creative lessons, activities and learning experiences that provide students an excelent opportunity to dive deeper into content and learn from doing. My methods encourange students to generate, imporve and stretch their ideas and imaginations.
My own education history
USC - Bachlor's in Fine Arts and Sociology
USC- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
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