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New Bern, North Carolina, United States
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I have taught in both elementary and middle school levels from 1979 to 2020. I am currently a retired teacher. I am also an online instructor for the University of Phoenix.
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Preview of Animal Camouflage

Animal Camouflage

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lifelearner
This is a PowerPoint showing various animals utilizing their camouflage capabilities. There are two slides for each animal. The first slide asks the viewer to find the animal, and the second slide shows the animal as circled with its name.
Preview of Morning Routine Flow Map

Morning Routine Flow Map

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lifelearner
If you've ever had to remind your students over and over again what the routines or procedures are for the morning, here's the answer! The Morning Routine Flow Map instructs students with words and pictures as to what to do in the morning before school begins. The Flow Map includes arrows for the flow map component and is a Word document so that adjusting it to suit your students' age/developmental levels and your procedures can be easily done. I print out the sheets, glue them to sheets of
Preview of CONSTELLATION LEARNING TASK

CONSTELLATION LEARNING TASK

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lifelearner
Kids enjoy learning about stars and constellations; who doesn't like looking up into the night sky and gazing at the wonders of the heavens? This task allows students to choose a constellation and learn more about it. There are over 70 constellations from which to choose, so there shouldn't be too many tasks that are similar. The task includes an explanation sheet and a rubric with which to grade the task. I am posting it as a Word document so it can be modified to suit your own classroom's ne
Preview of Before, After, and Between - a primary math Common Core activity

Before, After, and Between - a primary math Common Core activity

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lifelearner
Perfect for letting primary students practice their number knowledge skills as well assisting you, the teacher, in determining if they, indeed, understand the order of numbers. The last section is a review section from a previous assignment and continues the ordering of numbers.
Preview of Biotic/Abiotic Factors in the Biosphere

Biotic/Abiotic Factors in the Biosphere

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lifelearner
My students had a bit of difficulty visualizing the biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem; any ecosystem, really. They knew what "living" factors were, but the "non-living" factors stumped them. I created this task for them to do in class to help further clarify the difference between the two. It is a fun way to use formative assessment to determine if your students "get" the concept or not.
Preview of It's in the Bag!

It's in the Bag!

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lifelearner
This is a base-ten hands-on activity that correlates with Common Core math standards. Students will complete the activity in cooperative groups. Each student will be given a bag of items. The items can be cotton balls, toothpicks, clothespins, math manipulatives of any kinds, etc., and the bags will have varying amounts in them. Students will count the items, records the amount on their sheet, and draw the amount using base-ten representations. Good luck!
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Experience

I have taught in both elementary and middle school levels from 1979 to 2020. I am currently a retired teacher. I am also an online instructor for the University of Phoenix.

Teaching style

I prefer using a variety of teaching approaches, but I tend to lean toward hands-on and cooperative learning.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am a National Board Certified teacher; middle childhood generalist

My own education history

I have earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education

Additional biographical information

I am married with three children and two grandchildren.