Learning With Leslie
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New York, New York, United States
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I have taught both public and private school for seventeen years. I am certified in gifted and talented education. I have an extensive background in art & design. My creativity is infused into all aspects of my teaching.
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STEM Activity -Create Your Own Mystery Bottle
This is a stand alone activity, but can be used to integrate science and social studies into the curriculum. Students LOVE exploring and then creating their own mystery bottle. They call it their own "lava lamp!" Teachers should prep a mystery bottle for each group of students to explore before creating their own bottle. This is a NO FAIL activity that will have the students talking about it for days!
2nd - 8th
Science
Revise Your Ending! Narrative, Realistic Fiction and More!
Are you getting towards the end of your writing unit and you students need to revise their endings? This is the resource for you. It describes 10 different endings. Students can try out a few or combine a couple for a powerful ending!
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing
Daily Checklist-Editable
Keep your children organized at home or at school with this editable checklist.
It can be laminated and reused with a dry erase marker.
K - 6th
Other (ELA)
Homes Around The World- Activity Cards- Exit Slip
3-2-1 Exit Slip.
This is editiable and could be used with any activity.
2nd - 9th
Geography, Informational Text, Writing
Text Feature Surgery Powerpoint
This supports the text feature surgery activity and assigns roles to each group member.
I had 8 tables of 4 members each but there are 6 jobs for each cooperative learning group.
You need to supply the masks, gloves and hairnet for each student! This lesson with leave an indelible impression on your students!
2nd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Informational Text
Houses and Homes Around The World- Lesson Two
Use this lesson prior to the culminating activityHomes Around The World- Pre Activity
2nd - 9th
Geography, Informational Text, Writing
Lesson 1- Houses and Homes Around The World
Use this as a prerequisite prior to teaching the culminating activity-Homes Around The World- Pre Activity
2nd - 9th
Geography, Informational Text, Writing
Homes Around The World- Pre Activity Powerpoint Presentation
Use this presentation for support in teaching homes around the world.
2nd - 9th
Geography, Other (Social Studies), Writing
Homes Around The World- Checklist
Use this product with the activity cards-Homes Around The World-Activity Cards
2nd - 9th
Environment, Geography
Stem Activity: Homes Around The World- Activity Cards
This product contains all the activity cards to do the culminating activity for a unit on homes.
Please note: You will need to purchase materials (craft supplies etc) for students to use to create their homes.
2nd - 9th
Geography, Other (Science)
Homes Around The World- Pre Activity
This is a great culminating activity for third grade social studies (or other grades)
It displays student's understanding of how people live around the word, and how different factors effect their living conditions.
(available resources, climate, geography etc)
2nd - 6th
Geography, Social Studies, Writing
Idea Splash Checklist-Personal Narrative Writing
Use for the perusal narrative that you create from your idea splash.
1st - 9th
Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing
Personal Narrative -From Idea Splash
This is designed to use after students have completed the Every Picture Tells A Story Assignment. This can be done as a small moment story or a personal narrative.
1st - 9th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Expository
Every Picture Tells a Story
Use this assignment to generate ideas for narrative writing. Great beginning or end of year activity.
This is ALWAYS a success!
1st - 9th
Writing, Writing-Expository
Data Center Labels -New Orleans Study (or other state/country)
Use these 10-per page labels to print and make index cards for partners or small groups to research a place. (City/State/Country)
These can be used with any data that you feel is age appropriate for your class.
Compatible with Avery 5163 labels.
2nd - 8th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Writing
About The Author Sheet Scroll Design
Have students upload a digital picture or paste an actual picture to complete this fabulous page! You can shrink the final product and use as a bulletin board border with all your students smiling faces. A sure hit every time!
K - 9th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
About The Author Sheet Filagree Shape
Have students upload a digital picture or paste an actual picture to complete this fabulous page! You can shrink the final product and use as a bulletin board border with all your students smiling faces. A sure hit every time!
K - 9th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
About The Author Brainstorming Sheet
Use this sheet to help students brainstorm before completing an about the author final page.
1st - 6th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Author's Celebration/Publishing Party/Opinion Persuasive-- Comment Sheets
Use these sheets to have your "critics" respond to students work during a celebration for reflection and feedback.
K - 9th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Author's Celebration/Publishing Party/Narrative-- Comment Sheets
These are editable sheets that can be used for any author's Celebration/Publishing Party.
PreK - 9th
Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing-Essays
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About the store
Experience
I have taught both public and private school for seventeen years. I am certified in gifted and talented education. I have an extensive background in art & design. My creativity is infused into all aspects of my teaching.
Teaching style
I implement the TCRWP program, teaching in mini lessons, partner work, small group and inquiry studies.
Awards & shining teacher moments
• Corporation for National Service-Americorps Award (6/02, 6/03)
• The New York City Teaching Fellows-Fully compensated Master’s program (6/01-8/03)
My own education history
EDUCATION
7/14-8/14 Hunter College, Advanced Certification, Gifted & Talented Education New York, NY
Special Education, Grades K-12
2001-2003 Hunter College, Master’s in Education, Summa Cum Laude, September 2003 New York, NY
1979-1983 Syracuse University, School of Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major -Surface Pattern Design, May 1983 Syracuse, NY
LICENSES New York State Permanent Certification, Grades Pre K-6 September 2004
New York City Department of Education, Teacher of Common Branch Subjects, Grades 1-6
Additional biographical information
I am a mother of a fourth grade gifted and talented student who attends a public school in New York City.
I am a trained writing coach for The Future Problem Solving organization.
I currently teach third grade~ gifted and talented students. I integrate test preparation into all facets of the school day. My students have consistently come in the top 5 schools in New York State.
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