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In my classroom, I revel in the diversity of my students, understanding that each one carries their own story and experiences. I weave these individual narratives into my lessons, creating an environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and connection. I firmly believe that teaching goes beyond textbooks; it's about forging personal connections, acknowledging their strengths, supporting their challenges, and nurturing their aspirations. I love to employ a dynamic range of activities, discussions, and projects that cater to various learning styles. I encourage exploration and curiosity because I know that true learning stems from discovery. My goal is to create a space where students feel safe to express themselves, ensuring that their voices are not just heard but also respected. Ultimately, my classroom is a vibrant and inclusive community where each student is valued for who they are. It's a place where they feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow not only academically but also as individuals with unique stories and dreams.
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Preview of Multiplicative Comparisons for Halloween 4.OA.1

Multiplicative Comparisons for Halloween 4.OA.1

Step into the spooktacular world of math with our Halloween-themed activity! Whether flying solo, teaming up, or conjuring a group effort, this engaging activity is designed for versatile use. With a sheet of bewitching word problems waiting to be unraveled and a corresponding page for jotting down solutions, students will sink their teeth into math while embracing the Halloween spirit. Cut apart the problems and scatter them around the room to encourage students to stretch their legs and minds
Preview of Opinion Writing Fun - Should Bubblegum Be Allowed at School?

Opinion Writing Fun - Should Bubblegum Be Allowed at School?

This is a fun writing project that addresses the following: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.1 Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section. Students get to read and write about a topic they care about. Should students be able to chew gum at school? This writing project includes: res
Preview of Narrative Writing Fun - Common Core Aligned - The Story of My Worst Ouch

Narrative Writing Fun - Common Core Aligned - The Story of My Worst Ouch

This is a fun writing project that is aligned with the Common Core. It is designed to align with standard W2.3 for second grade. Students will write a narrative about their worst ouch. We know all little ones love talking about their worst injury or illness, now they can turn it into a narrative! This packet includes: 1 graphic organizer for narrative planning or pre-write 1 rough draft sheet 1 story helper (This page contains a word bank, and tips to help make their writing shine.) 1 cover f
Preview of Would You Survive? - An Informational Nonfiction Writing Project

Would You Survive? - An Informational Nonfiction Writing Project

When I introduced a nonfiction writing project to my students, I noticed that they were bored with the usual writing prompts like "Pick your favorite animal" or "Teach me how to do something". Instead, I asked them to choose a disaster or dangerous situation that they found exciting, such as volcanoes, earthquakes, bears, sharks, lightning, snakes, tarantulas, or even terrorists. The only requirement was that it had to be a real event to ensure that their research was accurate. To my surprise,
Preview of Expository Writing 2nd and 3rd Grade: Snakes!

Expository Writing 2nd and 3rd Grade: Snakes!

Dive into the mesmerizing world of snakes with our captivating 2nd and 3rd-grade Expository Writing kit! Snakes – they're thrilling, mysterious, and fascinating! When I asked my young explorers what they were keen to discover, their unanimous response was: "Snakes!" This comprehensive packet comprises: Engaging reading passages about snakes, tailored for different comprehension levels, ensuring inclusivity without complexity.Targeted vocabulary aligned with the passages, featuring both accessib
Preview of Fun Christmas Writing Aligned to the CCSS - How I Saved Christmas!

Fun Christmas Writing Aligned to the CCSS - How I Saved Christmas!

This is a fun holiday writing project that is aligned with the CCSS for second grade W2.3. What would you do if Santa was stuck in a chimney and you were the only one who could save Christmas? On the planning sheet students have to tell how Santa got into the chimney, how they were recruited to save Christmas and what they did to save the day. There is also a craft activity included at the end! The packet includes: Graphic organizer for story planning A brainstorming sheet with helpful vocabular
Preview of Character Analysis, Story Comparison and Persuasive Writing with The Wolf

Character Analysis, Story Comparison and Persuasive Writing with The Wolf

This packet has students take a look at the Alexander T. Wolf, also known as The Big Bad wolf. Students must examine each story and decide if this wolf truly is Big and Bad or if he is just a victim of a giant misunderstanding. Students will examine each character, map the story and finish the mini unit by writing a persuasive essay defending their position on this case. This is a great mini unit, or something that can be easily left for a sub. Thanks for looking!
Preview of Holes by Louis Sachar Study Guide

Holes by Louis Sachar Study Guide

This packet contains a study guide for Holes by Louis Sachar. Each assignment uses a variety of questioning strategies such as: non-linguistic representation, fill in the blank, multiple choice, inferring, short answer, vocabulary, multiple choice, and others. These assignments can also be used as group work to facilitate discussion about the story, homework, quizzes, whatever you need them for! The packet includes an assignment for: Chapters 1-5 Chapters 6-10 Chapters 11-15 Chapters 16-20 Chap
Preview of Diary of a Turkey - Fun Narrative Writing

Diary of a Turkey - Fun Narrative Writing

This fun writing activity will have students writing imaginative diary entries from the point of view of a turkey during the Thanksgiving season. This activity includes success criteria, goal setting and reflection all while practicing the skill of narrative writing. The rubric is aligned the Common Core, W3.3 but would be suitable for 2nd-4th. This packet is also great to leave for a sub and or use as a formative assessment. The packet includes the following: 1. Possible learning Targets 2. Me
Preview of How are Fossils Made? - A Common Core Expository Writing Activity

How are Fossils Made? - A Common Core Expository Writing Activity

If you are studying fossils or dinosaurs, then this is the expository writing project for you! My students did this last year and I was so impressed with their finished product! This can also be a great end of the year, we're finished with testing project. This packet includes a writing project as well as some bonus activities and it touches on standards: 2.RIT.3 2.W.2 2.RIT.4 2.W.1 2.W.3 The packet includes: how to make your own fossils hands on project graphic organizer for making your own fo
Preview of Time to the Nearest Five Minutes with AM PM- Common Core Aligned

Time to the Nearest Five Minutes with AM PM- Common Core Aligned

This packet is designed to align with the above standard on telling time. This year while teaching money we separated the coin face from the value so that we could get students fluent at adding up the coin value before worrying about which coin it was. This was very effective and gave them a chance to focus on and master one skill at a time. We decided to try that with time too! You will notice that first we work on hour only, then the nearest 5 minute only, and then we put it together. Finally
Preview of 4 Week, 1x3, 1x4 Division Intervention using Partial Products

4 Week, 1x3, 1x4 Division Intervention using Partial Products

This division intervention uses 1x3 and 1x4 division problems. Students have 5 computation problems and one context problem per day (5) for 4 weeks. This structured intervention offers consistent practice while the context problem helps reinforce understanding by applying subtraction skills to real-world scenarios. The repetition within the context problem aids in mastery by allowing students to familiarize themselves with the problem format and approach while working with different numbers.
Preview of Scientific Method Scramble

Scientific Method Scramble

I needed an activity to help my students review and process the scientific method before we begin experimenting. I created a quick activity that allows students to apply what they learned and show understanding. Cut apart the cards and have students say which step of the scientific method the card is describing. Then go over answers together to address misconceptions. I have also included a lab report that can be used with any experiment. Happy experimenting!
Preview of Addition Fluency: Fast Facts

Addition Fluency: Fast Facts

This packet is intended to give teachers a way to track and assess standard: CCSS.Math.Content.2.OA.B.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies.2 By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers. It includes: 1 grade tracking form 3 quizzes for each benchmark, in-case a student needs to re-take a quiz 3 quizzes for +0, +1, +2, +3, +4, make 10, doubles, and doubles +1 Flash cards for each benchmark Quizzes are created to be 2 to a sheet in order to
Preview of 4 Week, 1x4, 2x1 Multiplication Intervention

4 Week, 1x4, 2x1 Multiplication Intervention

This multiplication intervention uses 4x4 and 2x1 multiplication problems. Students have 5 computation problems and one context problem per day (5) for 4 weeks. This structured intervention offers consistent practice while the context problem helps reinforce understanding by applying subtraction skills to real-world scenarios. The repetition within the context problem aids in mastery by allowing students to familiarize themselves with the problem format and approach while working with different
Preview of 4th Grade Student Common Core Notebook

4th Grade Student Common Core Notebook

This set contains student friendly common core standards for ELA and Math. There is a space for notes for recording grades next to each standard. I created this set for a few reasons. First, I want my students to keep a portfolio of their work next year. I want one neat place to store things to show at parent teacher conferences that will also help them keep track of their progress or mastery of a standard. Second, I want my students to be very familiar with the standards that are driving ou
Preview of Pull it All Together! Classroom Decor - Yellow and Grey

Pull it All Together! Classroom Decor - Yellow and Grey

This a a print and go pack that will make your classroom look adorable and tie everything together. It contains: 3 colors of name plates with numbers, letters, and multiplication chart. 3 colors of labels, for cubbies, notebooks etc. Welcome flag bunting. Blank bunting. Word wall letters. Wall signs for: birthdays, class news, hall passes, lunch count, class rules, daily schedule, as well as 3 colors of blank signs to use as needed. Info tracker forms for teachers to track student data or stu
Preview of The Coolest School Ever! A hybrid writing project

The Coolest School Ever! A hybrid writing project

This writing project is a hybrid text. It takes on the form of a non-fiction essay in its structure, but has elements of fantasy because of the nature of the subject. This is great because so many of the books we read can actually be classified in multiple genres. This starts a great conversation about what elements of a story lend themselves to a certain genre. This assignment can be molded to fit any particular writing focus you are working on: Paragraph structure Grammar Transitions Introd
Preview of End of the Year Awards

End of the Year Awards

Recognize the best in your students with certificates they can keep forever! These certificates are a fun an uplifting way to celebrate each other at the end of a great year. There are 15 different awards, so that you can choose a pair of students for each title.
Preview of Pull it All Together! Classroom Decor - Grey, Teal and Green

Pull it All Together! Classroom Decor - Grey, Teal and Green

This a a print and go pack that will make your classroom look adorable and tie everything together. It contains: 3 colors of name plates with numbers, letters, and multiplication chart. 3 colors of labels, for cubbies, notebooks etc. Welcome flag bunting. Blank bunting. Word wall letters. Wall signs for: birthdays, class news, hall passes, lunch count, class rules, daily schedule, as well as 3 colors of blank signs to use as needed. Info tracker forms for teachers to track student data or stu
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Experience

In my classroom, I revel in the diversity of my students, understanding that each one carries their own story and experiences. I weave these individual narratives into my lessons, creating an environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and connection. I firmly believe that teaching goes beyond textbooks; it's about forging personal connections, acknowledging their strengths, supporting their challenges, and nurturing their aspirations. I love to employ a dynamic range of activities, discussions, and projects that cater to various learning styles. I encourage exploration and curiosity because I know that true learning stems from discovery. My goal is to create a space where students feel safe to express themselves, ensuring that their voices are not just heard but also respected. Ultimately, my classroom is a vibrant and inclusive community where each student is valued for who they are. It's a place where they feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow not only academically but also as individuals with unique stories and dreams.

Teaching style

My style is constantly changing based on the needs of my students.

My own education history

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Master of Arts in Teaching Teaching Mathematical Thinking Poverty Coach Instructional Coach

Additional biographical information

I am a mom of two rambunctious boys! I love my job and I love my students. The materials I create are made to give students experience with the CCSS in a fun and engaging way. Happy teaching!