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Mentor on the Lake, Ohio, United States
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I love creating resources for the primary classroom! My goal is to provide materials that make a teacher's job easier and learning enjoyable for kids. I'm retired from teaching first grade after 31 years. Teachers Pay Teachers gives me a way to combine my teaching experience and knowledge of curriculum with my skills in using software to create materials for educational use.
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Preview of Voting Activity for Election Day Lesson using story Duck for President

Voting Activity for Election Day Lesson using story Duck for President

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A mock election is a great way to help young children understand the process of how we elect our leaders. This voting activity is the perfect lesson for use around Election Day for grades kindergarten, first, or second. Show an online video (link included in lesson) or read the book Duck for President by Doreen Cronen. A ballot is included for students to vote for who should be in charge of the farm: Duck or Farmer Brown. After ballots are collected, students work together to complete the
Preview of Howdy Halloween Fun Pack Worksheets Math & ELA for Gr. 1-2

Howdy Halloween Fun Pack Worksheets Math & ELA for Gr. 1-2

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Here's some Halloween fun to supplement learning for first and second graders during this exciting time of year. Use these activity worksheets as seatwork, for early finishers, in centers, compile into a Halloween workbook, and more! These worksheets include English Language Arts and Math activities, plus a couple that are just for fun. Here are the specific worksheets included in this fun pack: 1 Coloring Page: Just for fun coloring! 1 Draw a Pumpkin Face: Draw a face to match the fee
Preview of Christmas Reading, Writing, & Math Activities:  Elf-tastic Fun! for PreK or K

Christmas Reading, Writing, & Math Activities: Elf-tastic Fun! for PreK or K

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Reading, writing and math practice with elves was never more fun! Use these no prep activities on their own or as the perfect supplement to your classroom elf activity or elf-themed unit for the holiday season. These English Language Arts and Math printables designed for kindergarten or pre-kindergarten require no prep. They are ready to print and go! Use these activity worksheets in lessons, in centers, to challenge early finishers, compile into a Christmas workbook, and more! Here are the
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Experience

I love creating resources for the primary classroom! My goal is to provide materials that make a teacher's job easier and learning enjoyable for kids. I'm retired from teaching first grade after 31 years. Teachers Pay Teachers gives me a way to combine my teaching experience and knowledge of curriculum with my skills in using software to create materials for educational use.

Teaching style

I always loved integrating technology into classroom activities. I believe in a discovery, "hands-on" approach for young students.

Awards & shining teacher moments

National Board Certified Teacher in the area of Early Childhood/Generalist valid 1998-2008 Smart Exemplary Educator (2009); Superintendent's Award for Exemplary Service to Education (1999); National Board Certified Teacher (1998); Ohio Governor's Educational Leadership Award (1998); listed in Who's Who Among America's Educators (1998 and 2002); Chardon High School Topper Club Honored Educator (1996 and 2001)

My own education history

Master of Education in Early Childhood from Kent State University Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lake Erie College (concentration in elementary education) In addition, over 30 semester hours of graduate coursework earned with additional workshops attended in the areas of technology, mathematics, and reading instruction.

Additional biographical information

I live about 30 minutes East of Cleveland, Ohio. I'm lucky enough to live right on Lake Erie and I enjoy the view year round. I have a cat, Miss MaggieMoo. I enjoy exploring the internet, reading, and cooking.