MonicaTeaches
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San Francisco, California, United States
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I'm a self proclaimed Proud Teacher & Learning Advocate. I specialize in integrating social emotional learning skills and Design Thinking in elementary and middle school curriculum.
Subjects I love to teach: math, Language Arts, creative writing, Social Studies, design thinking, social emotional learning, adolescent health, and my favorite, middle school advisory.
My experience encompasses teaching gifted & talented, mainstream, at-risk, and dyslexic & special needs kiddos from public, parochial, and independent specialty schools.
Take a look at my site to learn more about me! www.monicateaches.com
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Thousands Place Value Mat: printable or for dry erase sleeve
The "Thousands Place Value Mat" benefits students' number sense by providing a multi-sensory math manipulative. The place value mat visually separates numbers into expanded form by their values in the ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands place. The template designates space to record the number in expanded and standard from. The template design aims to appeal to a wide range of ages and math skill levels from elementary students to upper level students who need to build foundational number sense.
2nd - 12th
Math, Numbers, Place Value
Figurative Language: A list of literary terms, definitions & examples
"Figurative Language for Juicy Writers" lists terms with their definition and a descriptive example. The handout includes the terms: figurative language, imagery, simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, alliteration, and hyperbole. Suitable for for middle school students or high schoolers needing a figurative language refresher.
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry
Back to School Night, Syllabus & Open House Letter: Template & Sample
“Back to School Night: Template & Sample” is a easy to personalize letter for teachers to pass out to parents on back to school night. The letter sets the tone for the year, and communicates both professionalism and approachability. Document topics includes topics, such as - contact information, welcome message, teacher bio, course information, materials list, homework policies, daily class outline, grades, tests, and room for a photo. Fabulous for teachers leading their first back to school nig
5th - 12th
For All Subjects
Weekly Homework Planner & Homework Contract
The goal of the "Weekly Homework Planner & Homework Contract" is to help a student build homework accountability by requiring a parent or guardian's daily signature. This Monday - Friday homework planner has a spot for the adult responsible for the student to sign and acknowledge the student's homework participation each day.
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects
Weekly Goal Setting for teachers and students
The "Weekly Goal Setting" planner is great for teachers and students who aspire to manifest realistic, achievable, and challenging goals. The planner is a one-paged organizer that helps breaks down a goal into achievable steps on a weeklong timeline. Aimed towards teachers and students, it is appropriate for middle school, high school, and lifetime learners. The template breaks down goal setting into establishing tasks, preparing for obstacles, managing time, realizing the goal, and rewarding o
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
School Psychology
Coordinating Conjunctions: Definitions and Examples
"Coordinating Conjunctions: Definitions and Examples" defines and lists common coordinating conjunctions: and, but, or, so, yet, for & nor. The handout provides definitions and examples on how to use each conjunction. Suitable for for middle school students or high schoolers needing a grammar & writing refresher.
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
Weekly Record Keeping: All Subjects, Language Arts, & Math
“Weekly Record Keeping: All Subjects, Language Arts, & Math” is formatted for the teacher who aims to keep detailed, Monday - Friday, records. Space for the following: homework, warm-ups, assignments, assessments, and more. The bundle comes with easy to adjust and personalize spreadsheets. Samples accommodate 30 students for Language Arts, Math, and comes with a blank template for any class. Formats include microsoft spreadsheets .xls, .xlsx, and .pdf. Includes document showing appropriate sprea
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects
Sensory Detail, Imagery & More - Figurative Language Exercise
“Sensory Detail, Imagery & More - Figurative Language Exercise” is part of the "Figurative Language for Juicy Writers" series. Sensory detail and imagery is defined. Samples and a Sensory Detail Chart are provided for the student to categorize: sound, sight, smell, taste, touch, state of being & emotion, and other imagery & details.
7th - 9th
Creative Writing, Literature, Writing
Metaphors & Similes - Figurative Language Exercise
“Metaphors & Similes - Figurative Language Exercise” provides a definition for metaphors and similes with examples. The figurative language exercise asks students to read a partial passage and to complete it with their own metaphor and simile. Next, students fill out a chart to identify if each comparison is a simile or metaphor. Students record the comparison and determine if it comparison connects with noun or verb. Great for on-level & advanced middle schoolers and high school level figurativ
7th - 9th
Creative Writing, Literature, Writing
Alliteration - Figurative Language Exercise
"Alliteration - Figurative Language Exercise" is part of the "Figurative Language for Juicy Writers" series. Alliteration is defined and an example is provided for the student. Student writers practice creating sentences with alliteration with 4 different subject prompts. The activity concludes with the opportunity for students to create their own prompt. This exercise is appropriate for homework or an in class mini-lesson. As part of the "Figurative Language for Juicy Writers" series, this exe
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry
Daily Class Planner for Teachers
The "Daily Class Planner" is fantastic for teachers who enjoy a daily bird's eye view of their lesson plans. This two paged graphic organizer is currently showing the example for a math class. As a word doc, it is simple to edit to tailor to most teachers' school day. The "Daily Class Planner" accommodates room for 8 periods and a handy "To Do" section that includes list of suggested tasks and reminders.
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects
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About the store
Experience
I'm a self proclaimed Proud Teacher & Learning Advocate. I specialize in integrating social emotional learning skills and Design Thinking in elementary and middle school curriculum.
Subjects I love to teach: math, Language Arts, creative writing, Social Studies, design thinking, social emotional learning, adolescent health, and my favorite, middle school advisory.
My experience encompasses teaching gifted & talented, mainstream, at-risk, and dyslexic & special needs kiddos from public, parochial, and independent specialty schools.
Take a look at my site to learn more about me! www.monicateaches.com
Teaching style
Design thinking methodology, social emotional learning skill building, project-oriented learning, inquiry & discussion-based, multi-sensory, Singapore Math
My own education history
San Francisco State University, BA in Psychology. University of San Francisco, MA in Teaching.
Additional biographical information
In my spare time I'm a maker, copywriter, dog lover, dancer, and cook; I design laser cut jewelry, costumes & home goods.
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