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Kid-Centered Libray

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Wilmington, Delaware, United States
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I have spent the first 10 years of my career teaching in low SES schools along the I-95 corridor. Twenty years ago, I left the regular classroom to become a school librarian. I now manage an elementary, Title 1 school library in a large suburban district.
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Preview of The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash: Cause and Effect

The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash: Cause and Effect

Three activities, ranging from a simple ten minute quick comprehension check to a more detailed parody retelling, are part of my emergency sub plans in the library. I have included explicit directions, as I would for a substitute teacher. However, feel free to use the items however you like. The basic skill being covered is cause/effect relationships. The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash is a great text for teaching this, as well as demonstrating non-sequential storytelling.
Preview of L- and R- Consonant Blends

L- and R- Consonant Blends

I created this phonics page for intermediate grade students who are still mastering first grade phonics skills. These particular activities contain only audible consonant sounds- no digraphs and no silent letters. There are also mostly short vowels. For each image, students choose the letters that form that word. At each place, the student chooses from two possible letters, and colors it in. There are 2 pages of L- blends and 2 pages of R- blends. Each page has 7 words. All but 2 words h
Preview of Valentine's Day Informational Text

Valentine's Day Informational Text

Looking for an informational text for Valentine's Day? This is a great option for beginning readers.
Preview of Leonardo, The Terrific Mathematician

Leonardo, The Terrific Mathematician

A fun math extension for Mo Willem's Leonardo, the Terrible Monster.
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Experience

I have spent the first 10 years of my career teaching in low SES schools along the I-95 corridor. Twenty years ago, I left the regular classroom to become a school librarian. I now manage an elementary, Title 1 school library in a large suburban district.

Teaching style

Never do for a student what they can do for themselves. Be the guide they need to learn and grow.

Awards & shining teacher moments

2019 AASL Inspire Collection Development Award

My own education history

BA, Vassar College MLIS, Drexel University Post-Graduate certificates, University of LaVerne

Additional biographical information

Wife, Mother, Teacher, Librarian, Technology Guide, STEM Aficionado