Keeping Them Thinking

For our Easter special at the school I taught at last year, my kids wanted to put on an play with animal characters. I created this play, "What The Animals Thought" to share the story of Jesus' death and resurrection through the perspective of livestock. There are 7 characters, but more animals could be added to suit a larger class. The characters and their roles are as follows: Adina - a farm girl who is bored with everyday life until the animals share what happened a few years ago in her hom

I created this worksheet using Google Documents and converted it to a PDF file. This worksheet can be used as a teaching tool for drawing cubes or a quick time filler.

This presentation I created is intended as a review and can be with units on biology, geography, and ecosystems. There is a rainforest creature for each letter of the alphabet. Each slide displays the letter and three facts about the animal. The students can make a guess or determination about the animal; with a click, you can see the picture of the animal. Another click will display the creature's name. You can print out 2-3 slides per page, cut them out, and use the slides as flashcards for

I made this coloring page to accompany the "The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible - The Creation" by Hannah-Barbara. The font is Times New Roman, size 14 (Title size 18) I drew the picture of Adam and Eve with a black sharpie. This took my second grade class 5-10 minutes to color

This invoice template is designed to help you keep track of what each family owes. The first page of the template has an activity details heading. The second page of the template includes attendance fees and subsidy coverage in case a child receives in state funding. I use it for my after school program; issuing the invoices directly to parents. It is used in conjunction with the Billing and Payment Tracking Log, which is another listing I have available.

This log is designed to help you keep track of what each family owes, receives in state funding (if applicable) and pays for childcare at your program. I use it for my after school program, listing the children in alphabetical order by last name. You of course may use this editable Google Doc however suits your program or preference! I use this in conjunction with the Family Invoice Template, which is another listing I have available.

This basic chart is used to scaffold notes regarding student behavior. It may be a useful tool in tracking ongoing issues that you are working to resolve within your classroom. I've found this to be a helpful reference for specific examples and steps taken regarding challenging behaviors. When it is time to meet with parents about the behaviors you are working to modify within your environment, this document may help guide your discussion. This is an editable Google Doc that you may modify to

I use this template to keep track of which students have paid for upcoming field trips. It is an editable Google Doc and you may modify it to add student names, the activity, date, location and price/amount owed.

This sign out sheet is intended to track the students who attend your program on a given day, verified by the parent/guardian upon signing in and out. It is a useful tool for accurate billing if your program charges parents directly. I also have a listing for an after school sign out sheet available. This is a Google Doc that you may edit to suit your program's needs.

I created this test to accompany my "Creatures of the Rainforest" presentation. The test consists of multiple choice, matching, and short answer questions. Images are included. There is an answer key following the first two pages of the test. All answers can be found in the presentation as well.

This is my preschool outline for the year. I create my own curriculum to go with this outline. This is a Google Doc that you may edit to suit the needs of your program, or you could use this if you need documentation quickly or ideas for your own yearly plan.

I created this test to accompany my "Creatures of the Tropical Rainforest" presentation. The test features multiple choice, matching, and short answer questions. There are pictures included and all questions can be answered using the "Creatures of the Tropical Rainforest" presentation. The answer key follows after the first two pages of the test. The answers are highlighted with the exception of the matching section which matches with blue lines.

I created this Powerpoint for a college presentation called 'FedEx Day.' This presentation includes current data (in 2012 - statistics may have changed since. The presentation begins with local jobs (New York and New England), followed my the top five states for each content area (Math, English, Special Ed, etc. I thought this information may be useful for a teacher seeking a new location for work or an individual looking to present some useful statistics in the field of education.

I created this maze using Google Drawings then converted it to a pdf file. This activity would make a great morning activity or quick time filler. You could extend the activity by having the children research and/or write down what happened at Montgomery.

This is a presentation that I made for college to discuss a variety of learning strategies and methods that we can use to think critically. This presentation discusses ways to practice critical thinking with examples, goals and benefits associated with critical thinking and different types of thinkers. College students and teachers or professors may find this presentation helpful to hone their own skills and share with the class.

I did this case study on a student I observed when I was in college. He was an above average student. In this study I provide an introduction to a unique child, discuss formal and informal writing, describe the reading and writing activities facilitated, discuss the reading assessment with data analysis, provide suggestions for further instruction and reflect upon the experience. I also talk about Aimsweb testing that I did. I thought this case study might provide a useful example for a profess

I created this attendance chart to keep my absences and tardies organized. My class had seven students, so there are spaces for seven names on the left hand side. After I filled in the names and class, I made 18 copies (to last all year.) Since two charts fit on each page, each page lasted two weeks. I used a checkmark each day by each name for presences, and shorthand for tardies and absences. Although the preview shows the last letters of each weekday not on the same line, they should all be

I created this worksheet to accompany the other "Creatures of the Rainforest" materials I have made and posted. This activity can be used directly with the information sheet as a review or partnered activity. The answer key follows the fill-in page.

This lesson is primarily images to help students visualize single and multicellular organisms, understand the parts of plant and animal cells, and learn about scientists that made cellular discoveries including Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Hooke, Theodor Schwann, Matthias Schleiden and Francesco Redi.

I created this worksheet to accompany the other "Creatures of the Rainforest" materials I have made and posted. This information sheet covers what a Tropical Rainforest is, where we can find them, and what we can find within the rainforest in a brief and understandable summary.