Kat Flaherty
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New York, New York, United States
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I am now in my second year as an elementary school teacher in a special education school. My students have emotional, and learning disabilities. They vary from levels of PreK to 3rd grade.
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Digraphs: Ch, Wh, Sh Word Sorting & Writing Activity
A sorting and writing activity to read and recognize the digraphs “sh”, “ch”, and “wh”.
There are two differentiated worksheets for two different levels of students (1st grade level and 2nd grade level).
Directions: Look at the pictures below. Cut and sort them into the digraph table below. Then record the word on the line.
• Remember, digraphs are best friends and stick together to make one sound.
• The “w” is bossy with his best friend “h” and “w” does all the talking. That is why you o
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Spelling
Cat in the Hat Sequencing Activity
In this activity, students make a jello and whipped cream "cat in the hat" snack in a cup. They write directions using sequencing words and record their materials. There are two differentiated worksheets for two levels. One level has students inputting their sequencing words and materials and the other level has entirely open lines to write entire direction with word bank of sequence words for reference.
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Writing
Directions for Planting a Seed: Sequence Words
This task is aligned with the Common Core standards for writing. It also meets most standards for Science for Grades K -2.
In this activity, students will use sequence words to complete directions for planting a seed. If the teacher gets the materials (planter's cup, seeds, soil and water) the students can all plant their own in addition to writing these directions. Either way, the teacher will need to model so students can write the directions correctly.
There are two differentiated workshe
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Science
About the Scientist: Science Notebook First Day of School
This page is intended to fit inside a composition notebook when cut along the lines. Brief students about how authors and researchers usually have an “about me” section to tell the reader about the author. Students can either take a photograph and print it to put in the middle or draw their own picture of themselves as a scientist. Students should then cut along the black lines and glue into the inside cover of their science notebook.
3rd - 6th
General Science, Science
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About the store
Experience
I am now in my second year as an elementary school teacher in a special education school. My students have emotional, and learning disabilities. They vary from levels of PreK to 3rd grade.
Teaching style
My teaching style is progressive yet rooted in quality over quantity despite the push to follow strict curriculum maps designed for a broad "grade level" of children. Since I teach special education I am able to follow my philosophy more easily and cater my teaching to each need of the student. I like a hands-on approach using games and engaging activities to teach rote skills. Due to my children's emotional disabilities and behavioral manifestations of these, my classroom management is very structured. I try to teach many of my topics interdisciplinary so that my students can truly grasp the concepts and reapply them to other subject areas or skills (i.e.: bringing science concepts into our literacy or even math).
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was accepted as a NYC Teaching Fellow and am currently serving my 2nd year.
My own education history
I completed my Bachelor's at Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine studying Environmental Studies and Sociology. I received an award in Sociology for my collaboration of academic work and community service with the mentally ill population in Brunswick. I am currently working under a Transitional B license in NYC as a NYC Teaching Fellow. I am currently in my second year Masters program receiving a Masters in Elementary Teaching Grades 1 - 6 and Special Education.
Additional biographical information
I grew up in Connecticut and currently reside in NYC. I work in District 75 (a special education district) in Brooklyn near Coney Island. I love teaching and hope to broaden my horizons to help with educational policy and developing more supports and instituions to better urban education.
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