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Ms Danas Classical Classroom

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mokena, Illinois, United States
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I have 10 years of experience in a classroom as an early childhood educator in both private schools and public schools. For about a total of 6 years, I have been homeschooling my 6 children as well as teaching classes at homeschool cooperatives. I am also a certified behavior therapist for children with Autism.
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Preview of Montessori 3 Part Card Template

Montessori 3 Part Card Template

Create 3 part cards in a flash! This resource contains the link for a Canva template to make 3 part cards for a Montessori classroom and the directions to do so. Simply open the template in Canva, search for picture in the Canva gallery or upload your own, and drag and drop them into place. It comes with a manuscript version as well as a cursive version. You will need a Canva account to access the template. If you do not have a Canva account, creating one is fast, easy, and FREE.
Preview of Logic Puzzles Printable PreK and Kindergarten

Logic Puzzles Printable PreK and Kindergarten

Introduce preschoolers and kindergarten to logic with these attribute logic puzzles. This includes 4 puzzles. The puzzles do not require any writing and reading (with the exception of the 3 types of food words in puzzles number 2). This is a great activity to practice sorting and learning how to use a graph or chart. Each puzzle requires the child to sort an item according to 2 attributes. These are the 4 puzzles included: Color and ShapeColor and Type of food (fruit, vegetable, or dessert)Color
Preview of Latin Action Cards for Classical Conversations

Latin Action Cards for Classical Conversations

This fun game will get your student(s) moving while maximizing your Classical Conversations memory work review by incorporating LATIN. These cards contain beautiful art work from famous artists featuring the following animals: dogpeacockcowhorsetigerduckpigchickenfishcatlambmonkeybirdelephantzebraEach card contains: Famous ArtworkAnimal Term in EnglishAnimal Term in LatinTitle, Artist, and Date Great resource for CC Cycle 1, Cycle 2, or Cycle 3!
Preview of Phonics Match-up 1

Phonics Match-up 1

Students practice special sounds by matching the words to the correct picture. This is modeled after a Montessori approach to appeal to kinsthetic learners and create variety by minimizing worksheets. Cut & laminate cards and words. Sort according to special sound. Arrange pictures on table. Place words in pile. Child chooses a word to read and places it next to correct picture. Correlates with Abeka Chart 8. The sounds included are thr, ar, ch, or, out, ow, er, ur, ir, oi, oy, oo, wor, igh,
Preview of Watercolor Planet Workbook

Watercolor Planet Workbook

This workbook combines art and science while providing a hands-on activity to help students internalize the names, order, and appearance of the planets. Each page contains a sample watercolor image of the planet for the student to imitate. This should be printed on card stock or some other durable paper. This aligns with Classical Conversations cycle 2 week 10, however it can be used as a supplement with any curriculum. This workbook is for one family or teacher use. Please purchase multiple if
Preview of Logic Puzzles & Charts: Full year bundle

Logic Puzzles & Charts: Full year bundle

This activities builds on CRITICAL THINKING, LOGIC, CHARTING, MATH, VISUAL DISCRIMINATION, and more. Introduce preschoolers and kindergarten to logic and critical thinking with these attribute logic puzzles. This includes 12 puzzles- one for each month. The puzzles do not require any writing and reading making them appropriate for independent learning at the preschool and kindergarten level as well as special needs. This is a great activity to practice sorting and learning how to use a graph or
Preview of Parts of the Food Chain Activity

Parts of the Food Chain Activity

Cut, Laminate, and Velcro to create a fun sorting activity that aids in the memorization of Classical Conversations Science week 4 Cycle 2.
Preview of Skip Counting- I have. Who has?

Skip Counting- I have. Who has?

Skip counting game for 2s-15s. Can be used with small or large groups. Correlates with Classical Conversations cycle 1, cycle 2, & cycle 3 math memory work for homeschooling.
Preview of Greek & Latin Roots Vocabulary Enrichment

Greek & Latin Roots Vocabulary Enrichment

Boost your students vocabulary by studying Greek & Latin roots. This vocabulary enrichment curriculum contains 93 Greek and Latin roots accompanied by examples and visuals of each root. Some of the Latin roots included are: Verbum (word)Pro (before, for)Cum (with, together)Unus (one)Ignis (fire)And many moreSome of the Greek roots included are: Photos (light)Philia (love)Hydros (water)Polis (city)Techne (art, skill)And many more
Preview of Monkey Counting Game

Monkey Counting Game

Build student's number sense as they remove monkeys from the tree while singing this counting song. Children enjoy moving the alligator to snatch the monkeys out of the tree. This is a great circle time activity. It is also a valuable addition to a busy binder. Preschool and kindergarten approved. The document contains 3 different layouts to choose from. The movable monkeys and alligator can be laminated and attached with velcro.
Preview of Halloween Preschool Counting Game, Halloween Activity, Preschool Halloween

Halloween Preschool Counting Game, Halloween Activity, Preschool Halloween

Practice counting, numbers, and early math with this Halloween monster themed preschool printable song game. This is a great Halloween activity to add to a busy binder, circle time, or preschool classroom. It would also be a hit in kindergarten and first grade. Included: Background MatMovable PiecesSong Lyric PrintableCircle time, preschool printable, preschool activity, kindergarten printable, kindergarten circle time, counting activity, preschool math, preschool busy binder, kindergarten busy
Preview of Modern Artists I Spy Game

Modern Artists I Spy Game

Students match each close-up with the correct artwork as a fun way of engaging them with masterpieces of the 20th century. This set includes Pablo Picasso, Geogria O'Keefe, Norman Rockwell, and Roy Lichtenstein. Product includes an introduction for each artist (portrait & lifespan), 6 paintings & close-ups for each artist, and a comprehensive list including the titles and dates of all the artwork included. Aligns with Classical Conversations Cycle 3. Terms of use: This product may be used f
Preview of Easter Logic Puzzles PreK and Kindergarten

Easter Logic Puzzles PreK and Kindergarten

Celebrate Easter as you introduce preschoolers and kindergarten to logic with these attribute logic puzzles. This includes 2 puzzles. The puzzles do not require any writing and reading . This is a great activity to practice sorting and learning how to use a graph or chart. Each puzzle requires the child to sort an item according to 2 attributes. They require the child to sort by color and pattern. For example, in the egg puzzle the child places the pink polka dot egg in the space on the chart wh
Preview of Phonics Match-Up 2

Phonics Match-Up 2

Students practice special sounds by matching the words to the correct picture. This is modeled after a Montessori approach to appeal to kinesthetic learners and create variety by minimizing worksheets. Cut & laminate cards and words. Sort according to special sound. Arrange pictures on table. Place words in pile. Child chooses a word to read and places it next to correct picture. Correlates with Abeka Chart 9. The sounds included are ing, kn, ang, ong, ung, ank, ink, unk, wa, a, y, le, -ed.
Preview of CC Playdough Mat Week 1 History

CC Playdough Mat Week 1 History

Take your memory work to the next level with this fun play dough mat. The student is to build ships out of play dough and add them to the mat. This play dough mat is a great addition for home study or community day. For maximum learning , play the cycle three week one history track from Classical Conversations during the activity. The sentence is about Christopher Columbus and his ships, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. The play dough mat contains A correspondence reference in the upper
Preview of Phonics Match-Up 4

Phonics Match-Up 4

Students practice special sounds by matching the words to the correct picture. This is modeled after a Montessori approach to appeal to kinesthetic learners and create variety by minimizing worksheets. Cut & laminate cards and words. Sort according to special sound. Arrange pictures on table. Place words in pile. Child chooses a word to read and places it next to correct picture. Correlates with Abeka Chart 11. The sounds included are o in shovel (9), a in banana (11), c in city (10), au (10)
Preview of Unicorn Alphabet Matching Game

Unicorn Alphabet Matching Game

These alphabet cards are a fun way to teach children letter recognition and visual discrimination. Children love the unicorn theme. You can use them to play memory, go fish, or a matching game. This product includes 3 variations: Uppercase to Uppercase Lowercase to Lowercase Uppercase to Lowercase
Preview of Short i Word Families CVC Game

Short i Word Families CVC Game

The student matches each word with the correct photograph. The set contains 4 short i word families (-ig, -ip, -it, and -in). MOST of the words are CVC words, however there are a couple that begin with consonant clusters. If you prefer, you can remove those from the set and still have an engaging activity. The -ig family includes the words: pig, wig, fig, dig, twig, big, zig, rig, jig The -ip family includes the words: tip, dip, clip, rip, hip, chip, ship, sip, flip The -in family includes
Preview of Fall Rhyming Activity- Acorns

Fall Rhyming Activity- Acorns

This is an excellent fall rhyming activity for pre-reading preschool and kindergarten. Each acorn contains 2 pictures. The child determines if they rhyme and places them under the correct label (rhymes or does not rhyme). There 12 acorns total- 6 that rhyme and 6 that do not rhyme. Here are the rhymes included bee/treeshell/belllock/sockking/ringbox/foxcat/batImage credit: For A Rainy Day and Canva
Preview of CC Cycle 3 Week 2 History Playdough Mat

CC Cycle 3 Week 2 History Playdough Mat

Take your memory work to the next level with this fun play dough mat. The student is to build ships out of play dough and add them to the mat. This play dough mat is a great addition for home study or community day. For maximum learning , play the cycle three week two history track from Classical Conversations during the activity. The sentence is about the Mayflower Compact. The play dough mat contains A correspondence reference in the upper right cornerThe classical conversations history sente
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Experience

I have 10 years of experience in a classroom as an early childhood educator in both private schools and public schools. For about a total of 6 years, I have been homeschooling my 6 children as well as teaching classes at homeschool cooperatives. I am also a certified behavior therapist for children with Autism.

Teaching style

Eclectic! I love classical, Charlotte Mason, Montessori, and traditional teaching styles.

My own education history

B.S. in Speech Pathology, M.Ed in Early Childhood Education with a certificate in Special Education.

Additional biographical information

Hi! I'm Dana. Welcome to my classical classroom. I am passionate about teaching the next generation everything that I possibly can to raise up intelligent future leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and compassionate human beings.