Kid-Driven Kreations
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El Centro, California, United States
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I have 32 years experience in the classroom teaching 1st to 5th grade (including bilingual ed and GATE) and have just finished my 8th year as an Educational Technology Resource Teacher in the same district.
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personal narrative graphic organizers
2 versions: colorized for step up to writing and blackline master.
3rd - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
multiple meaning words graphic organizer
i use this graphic organizer on a weekly basis with certain key vocabulary that lends itself to examining multiple meanings.
2nd - 6th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Dive into Renaissance STAR Reports Presentation
This is a great presentation for a coaches meeting, a school site training, a new teachers' training on how to use Renaissance STAR reports and which ones will give you the data that you're looking for.
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Math
inferencing skills activity
a great practice for small groups, partner work, formative assessment, or for 1st-time teaching of inferencing.
2nd - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
independent vs dependent clauses presentation
powerpoint presentation for an indepth study of clauses complete with examples to make it more interactive.
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Grammar
compare and contrast writing set up
here's a step by step explanation of how to set up your compare and contrast writing with your students. also included is a color-coded chart for each paragraph. my students use colored pens for their 1st draft. finally, i've included a transition words chart. enjoy!
4th - 7th
Writing, Writing-Expository
california treasures 5th grade theme 1
everything you ever needed to organize and present theme 1: 64 slides of weekly themes, big question board posters, mini pics for student foldables which correlate with weekly selections, word wall vocabulary, grammar, phonics words, and finally frontloading charts.
5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
rocks and minerals
great powerpoint lesson with 26 slides on rocks and minerals with real-life photos from a teacher field trip/lesson study.
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences
follow the drinking gourd song
great song for singing during a study of the underground railroad, the life of harriet tubman, two tickets to freedom (4th grade open court), or the civil war.
2nd - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music
Spotlight on Artists
perfect for during school hours or for an after school program: 5 artists (biographical sketches) and their corresponding work is found here - joseph stella, henri matisse, piet mondrian, georgia o'keefe, and paul cezanne.
3rd - 10th
Art, Art History, Visual Arts
Honesty Skit
I wrote this skit based on the story of Honest Abe walking to the lady's house to return money he had short-changed her. My theater students presented this quick vignette to the entire school during our monthly student of the month assembly based on a positive character trait.
3rd - 6th
Drama, Short Stories, U.S. History
All About Matter Bitmoji Classroom with 13 video links
fun bitmoji classroom for you to use with your students
Not Specific
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Different Artistic Techniques
1st learn about Wassily Kandisky and Henri Matisse and their techniques: watercolor wash and cut outs. also included is a short presentation/explanation on these techniques: line, shape, and perspective. examples of projects are also available (25 slides).
3rd - 8th
Art, Visual Arts
California Treasures 5th Grade Theme 4
everything you ever needed to organize and present theme 4: 40 slides of weekly themes, big question board posters, mini pics for student foldables which correlate with weekly selections, word wall vocabulary, grammar, phonics words, and finally frontloading charts.
5th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Color Theory Presentation
Color theory 101 - primary, secondary, complementary colors plus Piet Mondrian and a cool project.
Not Specific
Art, Visual Arts
California Treasures 5th Grade Theme 3
everything you ever needed to organize and present theme 3: 54 slides of weekly themes, big question board posters, mini pics for student foldables which correlate with weekly selections, word wall vocabulary, grammar, phonics words, and finally frontloading charts.
5th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
the roles of women during the revolutionary war
powerpoint presentation (41 slides) introducing students to a not very well known subject, often not covered in our us history textbooks.
5th - 8th
U.S. History
bloom's taxonomy activities
leveled into 6 groups according to bloom's taxonomy (questions and activities to stimulate your students).
3rd - 7th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
california treasures 5th grade theme 2
everything you ever needed to organize and present theme 2: 37 slides of weekly themes, big question board posters, mini pics for student foldables which correlate with weekly selections, word wall vocabulary, grammar, phonics words, and finally frontloading charts.
5th
English Language Arts, Reading
California Treasures 5th Grade Theme 5
everything you ever needed to organize and present theme 5: 43 slides of weekly themes, big question board posters, mini pics for student foldables which correlate with weekly selections, word wall vocabulary, grammar, phonics words, and finally frontloading charts.
5th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
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About the store
Experience
I have 32 years experience in the classroom teaching 1st to 5th grade (including bilingual ed and GATE) and have just finished my 8th year as an Educational Technology Resource Teacher in the same district.
Teaching style
I am very passionate about fostering a 21st century learning environment in every classroom. Students need to be prepared for both the present and the future. My philosophy is that technology can amplify great teaching, but high quality pedagogy is always the foundation of lesson design!
Awards & shining teacher moments
2010 ACSA Teacher of the Year for Imperial County
Google Certified Educator Levels 1 and 2
AVID Digital Teaching and Learning Certified
EdTech Team Presenter at Google Summits
IVCUE Board of Directors
2020 ACSA Teacher of the Year for Imperial County
My own education history
B.A. in Liberal Studies, Cal State Fullerton
Multiple Subjects Credential and BCLAD, Cal State Fullerton
M. Ed. Learning and Technology, Western Governor's University
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