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I have been a teacher for 6 years in lower elementary classrooms in general and special education settings in both public and private schools. I love every aspect of students' journey while learning to read and write, math, and adjust to life in the classroom.
I have worked with a range of student abilities and understand the need for differentiation to ensure access and engagement to the curriculum for all students. My materials provide both scaffolds for struggling students as well as extensions for advanced students to ensure every child is getting the most from the materials and create a pathway to success. There is no one size fits all in any classroom!
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Clean Water, Happy Earth: Causes of Pollution and what we can do about it
This powerpoint teaches students about the importance of being responsible to protect our environment, focusing on the damaging effects of trash/plastic and toxic chemicals entering our oceans and rivers. Done through the perspective of Freddie the Fish, it explains how our waters should look and what happens when pollutants get in. Students will learn about: -what marine life need to thrive -cause and effect of what happens when different pollutants get into the water -the Pacific Trash Vort
PreK - 2nd
Environment, Science
Germ School Powerpoint Presentations-Great for distance learning or in classroom
There is no doubt this school year is looking and feeling different. Whether you are online or in modified in person classrooms, a lot has changed in the world and in school. This four lesson series addresses the basics of germs, how to prevent illness, and COVID 19 in fun and engaging powerpoints. Included are the four powerpoint lessons: 1. What are germs? 2. How do germs spread? 3. How do we stop germs from getting us sick? 4. What is Covid 19? These no prep (built in scripts) lessons provid
PreK - 2nd
Health, Science
Alphabet Letter Cards A-Z
These versatile A-Z letter cards are helpful and decorative necessity for any classroom. Aligned with the Fundations key words, each card has the upper and lower case letter, a keyword picture, and the sound symbol to facilitate the letter sound chant (ie b-bat-/b/). These cards can be used to decorate the classroom, assist in lessons, or on a word wall. What's Included? -Letter cards A-Z -4 fun, game-like activities that incorporate phonics. All you need is your class and these cards! This fi
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1d
Learning Letters: A-Z Books
Systematic approach to phonics. Built in differentiation (scaffolding and extensions) for high and low students. 3+ months of lessons with detailed lesson plans per lesson. Sub-binder, anyone? No prep! Sound good? It is! The Learning Letter books provide an excellent intro into reading as well as appropriate accommodations for students above and below this level. What is taught? -sounds of the alphabet -intro to letter formation (tracing to ensure independence and reinforc
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
 +6
Germ School Part 2: How do germs spread?
How do germs spread? An important and prevalent question today (and during any type of flu season!). This presentation describes the ways germs can be spread by humans (hands, on objects, and eyes, nose, mouth). The presentation features an embedded video from PBS's Sid the Kid series titled "Journey of a Germ" to provide a visual representation of a germ's path. What kids will learn: 1. Ways humans spread germs and ultimately get sick 2. a little science about germ bodies and movement (they ar
PreK - 1st
Health, Science
Letter Detective A-Z
A, apple, alligator, astronaut, oh my! Make phonetic letter sounds come to life as students sift through pictures of familiar animals, people, and other items beginning with the target word. What will my students learn? -phonemic awareness by breaking apart the word (ex a-pple, /a/=a) -knowledge of letter sounds applied to known, concrete items -provides a fun, game-like challenge to find all the items -encourages decoding skills through applying letter sound knowledge to pictures and reinfor
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
Germ School Part 3: How can we stop the spread of germs?
What can we do to stop the spread of germs? How can we stay healthy? With our 'new normal' stopping germs and illness is the most important subject matter that will have a lasting effect on our society and classrooms. This presentation outlines four concrete ways students can stop the spread of germs and keep themselves healthy. It provides the basic scientific information, answering the why we do each preventative measure and how it keeps them and their friends and family safe. The presentation
PreK - 2nd
Health, Science
Letter Detective U-Z
Make letter sounds and sounding words out a chance for your students to put on their detectives cap and find all the items starting with the target letter. Each worksheet has a full page of pictures and students are tasked with circling all the words starting with the targeted letter. This activity is excellent for all students to help work on: -phonemic awareness by breaking apart the word -knowledge of letter sounds applied to known, concrete items -provides a fun, game-like challenge to find
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
Also included in:Â Letter Detective A-Z
Letter Detective: H-M
Make letter sounds and sounding words out a chance for your students to put on their detectives cap and find all the items starting with the target letter. Each worksheet has a full page of pictures and students are tasked with circling all the words starting with the targeted letter. This activity is excellent for all students to help work on: -phonemic awareness by breaking apart the word -knowledge of letter sounds applied to known, concrete items -provides a fun, game-like challenge to find
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.2
, RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
 +1
Also included in:Â Letter Detective A-Z
Letter Detective N-T
N, net, nickel, narwhal, oh my! Make phonetic letter sounds come to life as students sift through pictures of familiar animals, people, and other items beginning with the target word. What will my students learn? -phonemic awareness by breaking apart the word (ex a-pple, /a/=a) -knowledge of letter sounds applied to known, concrete items -provides a fun, game-like challenge to find all the items -encourages decoding skills through applying letter sound knowledge to pictures and reinforces let
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
Also included in:Â Letter Detective A-Z
Lettter Detectives: A-G
Make letter sounds and sounding words out a chance for your students to put on their detectives cap and find all the items starting with the target letter. Each worksheet has a full page of pictures and students are tasked with circling all the words starting with the targeted letter. This activity is excellent for all students to help work on: -phonemic awareness by breaking apart the word -knowledge of letter sounds applied to known, concrete items -provides a fun, game-like challenge to find
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1d
, RF.K.2
, RF.K.2b
Also included in:Â Letter Detective A-Z
Germ School: What are Germs (Part 1)
When looking at the upcoming school year, coronavirus and protecting students is on everyone's mind. The importance of educating our kids about all things health and germs is a definite must. This Powerpoint tackles the question "What are Germs?" in a kid-friendly understandable way that is easily digestible and not scary. What kids will learn -introducing the abstract ideas of germs -3 top-level important 'rules' about germs to help them understand their importance *this is not a science lesson
PreK - 1st
Health, Science
Germ School Workbook
A great distance learning resources provides a workbook that has students show what they know about germs and how to stop the spread of illness. This can accompany my Germ School Powerpoints to provide a complete lesson or can be used alone. Students will: 1. Create their own germ (includes cut and paste) and allows them to decorate it 2. Assign characteristics to the germ 3. Discuss past experiences being sick (to connect to background knowledge) 4. Tell 2 specific ways that they will stop the
PreK - 2nd
Health, Science, Writing
Germ School Part 4: What is Covid 19 and what can we do?
What is COVID 19? How can we stay healthy? Am I at risk? Worldwide, COVID 19 has turned every person's world upside down, causing panick, miscommunication, and confusion. This could not be truer with our children and students who are left grappling with the 'new normal'. This presentation is meant to address COVID 19 in your classroom so everyone is on the same page about the basic facts and prevention meausres. Your students will learn the basic facts about COVID 19 in kid friendly language sta
PreK - 3rd
Health, Science
Handwashing 101 Poster
A great printable for display in the classroom, bathroom, or to give to families at home. The poster outlines the 5 steps to proper handwashing including using soap and 20 second lather. Simple and effective! A great reminder anytime of the year.
PreK - 3rd
Health, Science
Trio of Healthy Habits Posters (Handwashing 101, When to Wash, Prevent Illness)
These three posters address how to wash your hands (properly), when to wash them, and the 4 major ways to prevent the spread of illness (Covid and everything else). Whether you are in the classroom or distance learning, these colorful and fun reminders of healthy hygiene are a great addition (displayed in the class or given parents for at home reminders).
PreK - 6th
Health, Science
Find the Bb's
Working on the /b/ sound or isolating the onset of words? Your students will love this worksheet that is one part coloring, one part scavenger hunt. With their detective hats on, they will sift through the pictures in order to identify the words starting with the b before coloring them. Great for all levels! *no prep! *independent work *phonics and coloring *Bb /b/ *teacher key included for at-a-glance grading Need Modification? -pair struggling students with a partner with an i+1 reading lev
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1d
, RF.K.2
 +2
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About the store
Experience
I have been a teacher for 6 years in lower elementary classrooms in general and special education settings in both public and private schools. I love every aspect of students' journey while learning to read and write, math, and adjust to life in the classroom.
I have worked with a range of student abilities and understand the need for differentiation to ensure access and engagement to the curriculum for all students. My materials provide both scaffolds for struggling students as well as extensions for advanced students to ensure every child is getting the most from the materials and create a pathway to success. There is no one size fits all in any classroom!
Teaching style
I believe in a combination of direct, explicit instruction paired with student-centered discovery learning.
My own education history
I received my B.A. in research psychology with an emphasis on child development from Vanderbilt University. I then went on to the University of Southern California to complete my Masters of Teaching and Masters of Special Education.
I have also been trained in the Orton-Gillingham method and am certified the Dyslexia Institute.
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