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I earned my degree in Early Childhood Education and began my career as a a second grade teacher. During that time, I obtained my Master's Degree in Library Science and became the Media Specialist for my school. During my seventeen years in education, I discovered a passion for designing digital learning experiences. I enjoy incorporating multimedia into my learning designs and finding ways to meet the needs and learning styles of all learners.
I strive to make my learning experiences engaging while also effectively teaching the objectives at hand. I left education to pursue a full-time career as a learning designer. Currently I am a learning designer for a higher-education institution. This role has honed my skills of analyzing learning needs, writing strong objectives, designing and developing effective learning experiences, and evaluating the effectiveness of each learning experience. When I'm not creating digital experiences for the college audience, I still enjoy designing a variety of learning for students in K-12.
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Reader's Theater Script: Smelly Socks by Robert Munsch
This word document contains the reader's theater script for the picture book Smelly Socks by Robert Munsch. This is a very funny story and students will love reading the lines and acting out the parts! The best part is, they will be building and strengthening their reading fluency without even realizing it!
The way the script is currently set up, there are 20 narrators, along with numerous other character parts. This script could easily be adapted to fit larger or smaller class sizes.
2nd - 4th
Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4b
, RF.3.3b
Fractured Fairy Tale Reader's Theater Bundle
This purchase includes printable scripts for 10 fractured fairy tale stories. For each script, there are at least 22 narrators and in most scripts, the narrators get to speak two times throughout the story. However, the scripts can easily be edited to accommodate more/less narrators depending on class/group size.
The Printable Fractured Fairy Tale Scripts Included Are:
1. Cinderelephant by Emma Dodd
2. Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears by Corey Rosen Schwartz
3. The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Ros
1st - 4th
Drama, Reading
Reader's Theater Script for The Recess Queen
This word document contains a reader's theater script for The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill along with six higher-level Blooms questions to go with the text.
This story is about a bully everyone calls "Mean Jean"--who is the queen of recess--until one day a teeny, tiny new student named Katie Sue stands up to Jean and then actually asks Jean to play with her. Nobody has ever asked Jean to play! She and Katie Sue become friends and the playground bullying comes to a stop!
There are 20 dif
2nd - 4th
Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4b
, RF.3.4
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Teaching Students how to Take Notes for Research
This Powerpoint lesson will help elementary students understand how to take notes while researching a topic.
This lesson focuses on creating guiding questions about a topic before beginning research. The guiding questions will help students narrow down what information they are looking for and will keep them from simply "writing everything down"--which many students end up doing.
Towards the end of the lesson, the class will use guiding questions about polar bears to write down facts they r
K - 4th
For All Subjects, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.8
, CCRA.W.10
Christmas Reader's Theater Bundle
This purchase includes 8 complete Christmas Reader's Theater scripts. Each script has 22-23 narrators who get to speak at least two times (in a few of the stories, three times) during the Reader's Theater. The scripts could easily be adjusted to accommodate larger/smaller class sizes. The Reader's Theater Scripts are for the following Picture Books: 1. There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro 2. Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner 3. Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna
K - 4th
Drama, Reading
What is a Biography?
This lesson introduces the biography genre to elementary students. Students will be given an explanation of biographies.
After a brief introduction, you will find a link to an online book about Martin Luther King, Jr. The link goes to the We Give Books website--which is a free online book database. But, in order to use We Give Books, you must first sign up for a free account (which only takes a minute)
You will read the text and then students will give facts they learned about Martin Luth
K - 4th
Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.2.6
Easter Reader's Theater Script
This document contains a Reader's Theater Script for the story, "Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!" by Diane deGroat.
The script is set up to have twenty narrators that have three speaking parts each. Plus there are four or five characters from the story that have speaking parts. The script could easily be adapted for larger or smaller class sizes!
Reader's theater is a fun way to build reading fluency and confidence in students!
K - 4th
Drama, Reading
Introduction: Fiction vs. Nonfiction
This "Detective-Themed" Powerpoint lesson includes 23 slides introducing students to the differences between fiction and nonfiction books. At the end of the lesson, you will find a list of extension activities that can be done in the school library or classrooms.
There is also a printable assessment sheet that students can use to determine if a text is fiction or nonfiction.
*Note: The slides are unable to be edited*
K - 2nd
Informational Text, Library Skills, Reading
Also included in:Â Elementary Library Media Lesson Bundle
Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Bundle
This purchase includes a bundle of five printable Thanksgiving-themed Reader's Theater scripts. Each script is typed so that there are 22 narrators that get two (or more) speaking parts throughout the Reader's Theater. *However, the scripts could easily be adapted to accommodate more or less narrators. Four of the scripts are for fiction stories, but the fifth script is a nonfiction text. It would be a really fun way for students to learn about the first Thanksgiving or to share with others abou
1st - 5th
Drama, Reading
Choosing Just Right Books with Goldilocks (Video Lesson Included for Virtual)
This 34-page Google Slideshow teaches students how to choose Just-Right books. The lesson is taught by Goldilocks--who is a little older and more mature now! But, she still likes things to be "just-right"...most importantly the books she reads. At the end of the lesson I have included a printable "5-Finger Rule" chart for students. *Towards the end of the slideshow I have included an mp4 video of the exact lesson. If students press play they will watch and listen to the slideshow...narrated by G
1st - 3rd
Library Skills, Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in:Â Elementary Library Media Lesson Bundle
Christmas Reader's Theater: Olive, The Other Reindeer
This purchase contains a printable Reader's Theater script for the picture book: Olive, The Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh. The script is typed with 22 narrators that each get to speak (at least) two times during the Reader's Theater. *Note: The script could easily be adapted to accommodate more/fewer narrators. Reader's Theater are a great way to strengthen fluency and oral reading confidence in young readers. They are great to use during the holidays as well because students LOVE performing t
1st - 4th
Drama, Reading
Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink Valentine's Reader's Theater
This word document contains the reader's theater script for the picture book Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane deGroat.
The way this script is written, there are twenty-two narrators plus some specific character speaking parts. The script could easily be adapted for smaller or larger class sizes.
Reader's theater is a fun way to strengthen reading fluency and build confidence in young readers.
2nd - 4th
Drama, Reading
CCSS
RF.2.4a
, RF.2.4b
, RF.2.4c
Reader's Theater Script: 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving
This purchase includes a full reader's theater script for the picture book 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey
This script has 23 narrators and each narrator gets to speak 2 times during the reader's theater. (You could easily adapt this script to fit more or less students)
Kids LOVE to perform Reader's Theaters (especially from popular stories that they've heard time and time again) and it's a great way to build fluency and confidence in readers!
1st - 4th
Drama, Reading
Avoiding Plagiarism by Paraphrasing and Citing Sources
This lesson would follow a lesson introducing copyright and plagiarism.
In this lesson, students will learn two ways to avoid breaking the law by plagiarizing: Paraphrasing and Citing Sources.
1st - 4th
Library Skills, Reading
Christmas Reader's Theater: Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini
This is a seven-page long reader's theater script taken from the story "Mooseltoe" by Margie Palatini. The scripts is typed with 20 narrators who each get to speak at least three times during the story. However the file is editable so you could add more/less narrators to fit your needs.
The story is about a Moose who worked really hard getting everything ready for Christmas. He wrote Christmas letters and cards, he shopped, he wrapped and ribboned, and cooked. But, then he realizes he forgot
1st - 4th
Drama, Reading
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.3.4
, RF.4.4
Dragon's Merry Christmas Reader's Theater
This is a set of four short reader's theater scripts based off the four short stories in Dragon's Merry Christmas by Dav Pilkey.
1. The Perfect Christmas Tree
2. The Candy Wreath
3. Mittens
4. Merry Christmas, Dragon
These reader's theater scripts were intended for students in k-2. The reading level of the text is 3.2.
Reader's theater are fun activities to build fluency in students' reading!
K - 2nd
Reading
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs Reader's Theater
This purchase include a Reader's Theater script for the story Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems.
This is a very funny story and it makes a great Reader's Theater performance for kids!
Reader's Theater is a fun way for students to gain confidence in reading by strengthening fluency and expression!
1st - 4th
Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies
What is a Call Number?
This Powerpoint presentation contains 14 slides introducing and explaining the purpose of a call number and how to understand/read call numbers. For this particular lesson, the call numbers discussed are E (everybody or easy) F (fiction) Dewey Decimal (for nonfiction as well as some fiction that fits in the Dewey Decimal categories)--
(Slides could be edited or additional slides could easily be added to fit the needs of your particular library)
Students will view photos of real call numbers
1st - 4th
Library Skills
Read Aloud Lesson: Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of a Shopping Mall Gorilla
This Powerpoint contains a book study lesson to accompany the reading of Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of a Shopping Mall Gorilla. On the slides you will find, vocabulary discussion from the book, nonfiction gorilla links to complement the text, pictures, and story extensions.
Students LOVE learning about Ivan's life through this book study!
1st - 4th
Literature, Reading, Vocabulary
Reader's Theater Bundle
This purchase includes printable Reader's Theater scripts for NINE fun, picture books. The books in this bundle have great dialogue/text/rhythm that make presenting these Reader's Theater super fun for students!
1. The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Schwartz
2. Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears by Corey Schwartz
3. Monkey and Duck Quack Up by Jennifer Hamburg
4. Pirates Go to School by Corinne Demas
5. Let's Have a Tree Party by David Martin
6. Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester
7. The True Story o
1st - 4th
Drama, Reading
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About the store
Experience
I earned my degree in Early Childhood Education and began my career as a a second grade teacher. During that time, I obtained my Master's Degree in Library Science and became the Media Specialist for my school. During my seventeen years in education, I discovered a passion for designing digital learning experiences. I enjoy incorporating multimedia into my learning designs and finding ways to meet the needs and learning styles of all learners.
I strive to make my learning experiences engaging while also effectively teaching the objectives at hand. I left education to pursue a full-time career as a learning designer. Currently I am a learning designer for a higher-education institution. This role has honed my skills of analyzing learning needs, writing strong objectives, designing and developing effective learning experiences, and evaluating the effectiveness of each learning experience. When I'm not creating digital experiences for the college audience, I still enjoy designing a variety of learning for students in K-12.
Teaching style
I incorporate a variety of multimedia into my learning experiences. I strive to effectively present content in a way that benefits all learning styles. With each learning experience I create, I have the students in mind. Will they find the experience engaging? Will they learn the material? Will they be able to apply the learning?
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education
Master's Degree: Library Science
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