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It's hard to believe that we've been in the education field for as long as we have! It goes by in the blink of an eye, it seems. We're so lucky to work in supportive and encouraging environments. Our collection of experiences ranges from teaching elementary through graduate level college courses. From kindergarten to middle school, to high school and beyond, we've done it all. Coaching volleyball at the high school level for 10+ years is also on our list. With experience comes knowledge and mostly, an understanding of how to effectively work with students and the school community. We hope that our resources reflect that encourage students to want to be a part of their learning communities as well.
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Decimal Place Value Bundle
Three resources are included in this Decimal Place Value Bundle. There is a Place Value Poster, a set of differentiated Decimal Place Value I Have, Who Has Games and a set of differentiated Decimal Place Value Board Games. These can be used for small or whole group instruction, centers, home activities, intervention, indoor recess activities, and in more ways. Product descriptions for each item are below.
***Place Value Poster
The place value poster is colorful and includes all of the place
4th - 6th
Decimals, Math, Place Value
CCSS
5.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.B.3
Place Value Bundle
Three resources are included in this whole number place value bundle. There is a place value poster, a set of differentiated Place Value I Have, Who Has Games and a set of differentiated Place Value Board Games. These can be used for small or whole group instruction, centers, home activities, intervention, indoor recess activities, and in more ways. Product descriptions for each item are below.
***Place Value Poster
The place value poster is colorful and includes all of the place values from
3rd - 6th
Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
+2
Thanksgiving BUNDLE
Four items are packed into this Thanksgiving Bundle. A persuasive writing activity, two games- Say It and Fast-Thinking Games and a sticker chart set are all . Individual item descriptions are below.
*A Turkey's Troubles: A Persuasive Thanksgiving Writing Activity
Have you ever thought about what a turkey might say to prospective grocery shoppers right before Thanksgiving? With this Thanksgiving writing activity, that's exactly what students will do. They'll have to write from the perspect
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA)
3D Shapes Games Bundle
This 3D Shapes Games BUNDLE includes a set of 3 I Have, Who Has Games, a PowerPoint Game, and a set of 4 card-like Games. It includes several options for differentiation so that students can work at their pace. You can read each of the individual product descriptions below and view previews.
***3-Dimensional Shapes Games includes 3 I Have, Who Has Games for you to use in many different ways. Students will learn and practice the characteristics of 3-Dimensional (geometric solid) shapes and th
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math
Polygons Bundle
This Polygon BUNDLE includes a Polygons Chart and Semantic Feature Analysis Set for students to get familiar with different types of polygons and how they are classified. It also includes 6 I Have Who Has games and 1 PowerPoint Game called Guess the Polygon. It includes several options for differentiation so that students can work at their pace. You can read each of the individual product descriptions below and view previews.
*****Polygons I Have, Who Has Games can be used in many different
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math
Poetry Bundle: Student Poetry Books & Simile and Metaphor Poems
These poetry activities encourage students to become poets, using several different styles of poetry and figurative language. Each resource is comprehensive and includes teacher directions, organizers/planning sheets, examples to show and teach students, and more. See individual item descriptions below.
Student Poetry Book:
With this 54-page Poetry Book Set, students learn how to write 9 different poems using original examples, explanations, and templates. Pages are colorful, fun, and deco
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing
Creative Writing Set with Rubrics + BONUS resource
These writing activities encourage students to carefully craft all of the elements of plot in their writing and to match voice with characters' actions and emotions. Students will have to analyze every element, making sure that they fit together like the pieces of a puzzle. The activities are narrative. A FREE BONUS RESOURCE IS INCLUDED TOO! See individual item descriptions below.
Fractured Fairy Tale Writing:
This writing project requires students to use traditional fairy tales as a guide
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.3.4
, W.4.3
, W.4.4
+24
Reading Strategy Discussion Prompt Cards/Bookmarks {FREE}
This set of Reading Strategy Discussion Prompts encourages students to have discussions about what they are reading. It’s no secret that when we use reading strategies like predicting, questioning, inferring, visualizing, etc., it helps us understand what we’re reading. Unfortunately, these strategies aren’t inherent for everyone, and sometimes students need a little prompting. That’s why these were created. When students can talk about their reading, share their opinions and ideas, and resp
2nd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
SL.3.1
, SL.4.1
, SL.4.3
+2
Super Hero Desk Tags
These desk tags have kid super hero graphics and bold and bright colors that make a statement! If you're wanting to use a Super Hero theme or to dress up student desks, these may be just the right thing for you!
There are two different versions included in the zip file. One is a PDF that can be easily printed. Then, you can write the names on the desk tags. The other is a PowerPoint with an editable text box so you can type names if you'd prefer that.
There are 3 different color backgro
PreK - 6th
3D Shape Game {PowerPoint}
This 3-Dimensional Shape Game is a fun and quick way to get the entire class involved in math. Using geometric terms and defining characteristics, players try to describe and guess 3D shapes. With each PowerPoint slide, students take turns being Clue Givers and Guessers. Having students participate in two different roles requires them to analyze the shapes in different ways. This game can flexibly be used with the whole class, in small groups, in pairs, as a math center, or in any way that y
3rd - 7th
Geometry, Math
Also included in: 3D Shapes Games Bundle
End of the Year Activity BUNDLE {2 Games, Memory Book & Writing}
This End of the Year Bundle includes two games, a memory book, and a writing activity. Two games- Fast-Thinking Word Game and Taboo, can be used over and over again in lots of ways. A Memory Book for Grades 3 and Up focuses on memories and activities throughout the year and student goals for the future. There is also a Letter For Next Year’s Students Writing Activity that requires your current students to write a letter to your future students. You can read about each individual resource
3rd - 8th
Writing
Halloween Bundle: Games, Writing, and Sticker Charts
This Halloween Activities Bundle is loaded with games, writing, and general classroom items. Two games- Fast-Thinking Game and Say It, can be used over and over again in lots of ways. A writing activity- Spooky Story Starters with Rubric focuses on fun and learning, which can be tricky as Halloween gets near. There is also a set of Halloween-themed Sticker Charts to keep students motivated throughout the holiday. You can read about each individual resource below: The Halloween Fast-Thi
3rd - 8th
Grammar, Writing
Fraction Games BUNDLE {8 Games}
This Adding and Subtracting Fractions BUMP Games BUNDLE includes eight different games with varied skills related to adding and subtracting fractions. They range in skills required from computing without reducing to having to reduce. Some games use pictures, and some use numeric fractions. There are 4 games per set.
The flexibility of this bundle is great. You decide what games and skills your students are ready for. They all look very similar, and the rules are the same for each game. You
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math
CCSS
5.NF.A.1
, 5.NF.A.2
St. Patrick's Day Activity Bundle: Games, Math and Writing Activities
This St. Patrick’s Day Bundle includes two games, which can be used over and over again in lots of ways. A leprechaun persuasive letter-writing activity focuses on traits of writing and the components of a letter. There is a Shamrock Math Activity that focus on many different math concepts- fractions, decimals, and percent. You can read about each individual resource below: The St. Patrick’s Day Fast-Thinking Game requires vocabulary and word work practice. Since this is a St. Patrick’s
3rd - 6th
Fractions, Writing
Place Value Board Games
With this set of 3 different board games students will practice several skills that are related to whole number place value, starting with the ones place all the way to the hundred millions place. Games are scaffolded so that they can be matched with varied ability levels. Students who are just starting to learn about place value in the ones period will benefit from Game 1, and as they work toward the thousands and millions, they will benefit from games 2 and 3. You can have multiple games go
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
+2
Also included in: Place Value Bundle
Valentine's Day BUNDLE: Games, Math, Writing and Sticker Charts
These Valentine's Day activities include games, writing, math, and general classroom items. Two games- Fast-Thinking Game and Say It, can be used over and over again in lots of ways. A letter-writing activity focuses on traits of writing and the components of a letter. There are two Math Activities that focus on many different math concepts- fractions, decimals, graphing, and more. There is also a set of Valentine’s Day Sticker Charts to keep students motivated. You can read about ea
3rd - 6th
Math, Writing
Christmas Activity Bundle: Games, Writing and Sticker Charts
This Christmas Activities Bundle is loaded with games, writing, and general classroom items. Two games- Fast-Thinking Game and Say It, can be used over and over again in lots of ways. A writing activity- Dear Santa… (a persuasive letter activity) focuses on fun and learning, which can be tricky as the holidays get near. There is also a set of Christmas and winter-themed Sticker Charts to keep students motivated throughout the season. You can read about each individual resource below.
*Chris
3rd - 8th
Grammar, Writing
Generalizations Reading Log- shared or guided reading, centers
Students will be held accountable during their reading time by making generalizations about characters or other elements of the text. This is a great way to assess quickly if your students understand this skill. It also encourages students to THINK about what they are reading, which translates into comprehension.
This is a three-page document that includes two different varieties so that you can use it flexibly. The first two pages include small boxes for students to fill out. I use them a
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Reading Log Bundle: 13 Reading Strategies & Skills
Adding with Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Games
Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers at different stages and with varied difficulty in this set of 4 differentiated BUMP games. All games and answer keys look very similar, and the rules are the same for each game. As students are ready to advance to new skills, they will know how to play. Games are scaffolded to support different skill levels of students. You can see the different skills in the game descriptions below.
Game Descriptions:
Game 1– Players convert improper fractio
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math
CCSS
4.NF.B.3
, 5.NF.A.1
Read Aloud Journal Set for Many Reading Strategies & Skills
Read Aloud Journal Set A read aloud can serve many purposes. This resource is intended to be used flexibly so that it can accommodate your classroom. It includes items to help students focus on a specific reading strategy or skill that the teacher may want to reinforce (maybe to go along with those strategies and skills being learned in shared or guided reading). It also can be used by students to write freely, expressing their own thoughts and ideas. It allows for lots of open-endedness. O
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
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About the store
Experience
It's hard to believe that we've been in the education field for as long as we have! It goes by in the blink of an eye, it seems. We're so lucky to work in supportive and encouraging environments. Our collection of experiences ranges from teaching elementary through graduate level college courses. From kindergarten to middle school, to high school and beyond, we've done it all. Coaching volleyball at the high school level for 10+ years is also on our list. With experience comes knowledge and mostly, an understanding of how to effectively work with students and the school community. We hope that our resources reflect that encourage students to want to be a part of their learning communities as well.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My own education history
In addition to Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, we also have endorsements in English as a Second Language, Language Arts, Reading, Middle School, Physical Education, and Political Science. We've worked as curriculum writers and in curriculum and professional development leadership positions.
Additional biographical information
We also teach online graduate level courses and full endorsement programs for teachers. When we aren't teaching, we're usually doing one of the following: reading, traveling, shopping, attending a sporting event, or doing DIY projects around the house. We like to stay busy!
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