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Light Walker

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Fletcher, North Carolina, United States
About the store
I have been teaching for 27 years. I am certified in elementary education, theater arts and visual arts. I have taught every grade! For fifteen years I was a theater teacher in middle and high school. Currently, I teach drama and art at two schools to over 1,000 elementary school children.
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Preview of The Ants and the Grasshoppers-A play for Common  Core 3rd Grade

The Ants and the Grasshoppers-A play for Common Core 3rd Grade

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Light Walker
This hilarious play. based on Aesop's fable, is quick to perform and allows for flexible group sizes.. Included in the packet are directions for performing the play as Reader's Theater, or a Simple Set and Costume version. Also included are suggestions for special needs students, a set diagram, Teacher Notes and Production Notes. This play is ideal for the 3rd grade curriculum, but it would also appeal to 4th and 5th graders.
Preview of The Tortoise and the Hare-a Play for 3rd Grade Common Core

The Tortoise and the Hare-a Play for 3rd Grade Common Core

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Light Walker
This fast paced and funny play is based on Aesop's Fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. Engage your students in a fun way to increase fluency, develop vocabulary, and learn an important life lesson. The play is easily adapted for a few or many students. This packet contains directions for performing the play in Reader's Theater format, No Scenery or Costumes, and a Scenery and Costumes version. Also included are suggestions for special needs students, a short vocabulary list, Teacher and Pro
Preview of Reader's Theater Fairy Tale -Henny Penny

Reader's Theater Fairy Tale -Henny Penny

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Light Walker
This fun, funny, and fast fairy tale is based on the classic. The flexible script is perfect for almost any size group. Included in the packet are ideas for performing the play as Reader's Theater, with No Scenery or Costumes, and with Simple Scenery and Costumes. Also included are Teacher and Production Notes, ideas for performing e\with special needs children, a short vocabulary list, and a set diagram. Even though the play aligns with the first grade curriculum, it is also a possibility fo
Preview of Reader's Theater Fairy Tale-The Little Red Hen

Reader's Theater Fairy Tale-The Little Red Hen

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Light Walker
This fast and funny play is based on the classic fairy tale. The script is extremely flexible and will work for small or large groups. The packet includes directions for producing the play as Reader's Theater, No Scenery and Costumes, and a Scenery and Costumes version. Also included are teacher and production notes, a short vocabulary list, and possible modifications for special needs students. Kindergarteners and 2nd graders might also enjoy performing this play.
Preview of Drama Definitions for the 3rd Grade Learner

Drama Definitions for the 3rd Grade Learner

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Light Walker
This definition set is the perfect way to introduce 3rd graders to Common Core ELA drama vocabulary. Each definition comes with a sentence to aid in comprehension. The Drama Definitions are also appropriate for Common Core ELA in the upper grades, and for the drama instructor.
Preview of 6 Rubrics for the Middle and High School Performer and Playwright

6 Rubrics for the Middle and High School Performer and Playwright

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Light Walker
The rubrics in this packet include assessments for Pantomime, 2-Person Acting Scenes, Group Acting Scenes, Monologue, Group Scriptwriting, and Individual Scriptwriting. Each rubric comes ith a helpful hint and scoring guide. These rubrics are amendable for special needs students. Each rubric is based on a 100 point scale.
Preview of Valentine's Day 3-D Heart Art

Valentine's Day 3-D Heart Art

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Light Walker
This fun and fast art project is perfect for K-5 and always pleases children and adults. Only three things are needed-paper strips, staples, and a pencil, but the result is very cool. A writing activity included.
Preview of Drama Definitions for the 5th Grade Learner

Drama Definitions for the 5th Grade Learner

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Light Walker
These definitions are based on ELA Common Core vocabulary for theater terminology. Included are 7 definitions-Dramatic Lit, Drama. Scene. Act, Stage Directions, Cast and Dialogue.
Preview of 3 Simple Bee Themed Classroom Rules

3 Simple Bee Themed Classroom Rules

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Light Walker
This Bee-Themed set includes 3 simple rules, Have fun with the kids while going over the rules and get a little critical thinkinggoing on such examples as what does "keep your hive clean" mean for out class?
Preview of Shakespear's Stage Directions

Shakespear's Stage Directions

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Light Walker
Help your students unravel some of the tangled web woven by Shakespeare with this stage direction vocabulary list. puzzlers such as EXEUNT, FLOURISH, and HAUTBOYS. Also covered are some common dramatic terms used in Shakespeare's plays, such as PROL0GUE and SOLILOQUY.
Preview of Shakespear's Stage Directions

Shakespear's Stage Directions

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Light Walker
Unravels some of the tangled web woven by Shakespeare and help kids understand the stage directions actors were to follow. This vocabulary list illuminates the meaning of such puzzlers as EXEUNT, FLOURISH, AND HAUTBOYS. Also included are some general dramatic literary terms, such as PRODLOGUE and SOLILOQUY.
Preview of Kindergarten Common Core Line Art

Kindergarten Common Core Line Art

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Light Walker
This quick and fun line art project reinforces pre-writing as children manipulate strips of paper to create lines that pop off the paper. Although geared for Kindergarten, this at project works well for 1st and 2nd grade and will make an excellent writing prompt. This project is also excellent for visual art teachers introducing lines to children.
Preview of Easy Elementary Arts Assesments

Easy Elementary Arts Assesments

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Light Walker
This pproducts contains assessments for four arts disciplines-Visual Art, Music, Drama, and Dance. Included for each area are two assessments; one Observer Assessment which can be used by a teacher or student, and one Self-Assessment, to be filled out by the student. This product would be most useful for 2-5th grade. Please see Preview.
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About the store

Experience

I have been teaching for 27 years. I am certified in elementary education, theater arts and visual arts. I have taught every grade! For fifteen years I was a theater teacher in middle and high school. Currently, I teach drama and art at two schools to over 1,000 elementary school children.

Teaching style

Self-esteem is critical to me. If children do not feel valued and accepted, they will not learn well. My class is a fun, funny, happy place.

Awards & shining teacher moments

1991- Henderson County Outstanding Young Educator of the Year. 2000/2001- Henderson County Teacherr of the Year.. 2003- Best Director North Carolina Theater Conference state level One-Act Play Festival. 2003-Play The Bald Soprano chosen to represent North Carolina at the South Eastern Theater Conference One-Act Play Festival.

My own education history

Bachelor's from UNC-Chapel Hill Currently working on Master's.

Additional biographical information

I am the lucky Mom of my beautiful daughter, Anya. Anya was adopted from Russia by her Dad and me in 2004.