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I have been teaching for over 25 years, and love learning with and from other teachers and children! My specialties include instructional coaching grades K - 8, early childhood education, team teaching, inclusion, curriculum writing, and publishing. I became an instructional coach (elementary math and language arts literacy) 11 years ago, and have experience in urban and suburban schools. I am currently working with the state and a university, supporting the success of Priority Schools. I have recently re-certified as a National Board Certified Teacher, and enjoy presenting workshops nation-wide.
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Preview of Number Recognition 6-10, NO PREP, with simple designs and large coloring spaces

Number Recognition 6-10, NO PREP, with simple designs and large coloring spaces

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Print and go! Simple designs and large coloring spaces make this an ideal activity for our youngest students. 10 Mystery Picture Cards are included, with 3 variations per card (30 cards in all). This file was created in Power Point, is fully editable, and can be easily projected on a white board. Directions: Students look at the color key provided on each sheet and color accordingly, working on 2 numbers at a time. For example, the key may indicate all boxes containing the numeral 6 will be c
Preview of Number Recognition 1-5, NO PREP, with simple designs and large coloring spaces

Number Recognition 1-5, NO PREP, with simple designs and large coloring spaces

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Print and go! Simple designs and large coloring spaces make this an ideal activity for our youngest students. 10 Mystery Picture Cards are included, with 3 variations per card (30 cards in all). This file was created in Power Point, is fully editable, and can be easily projected on a white board. Directions: Students look at the color key provided on each sheet and color accordingly, working on 2 numbers at a time. For example, the key may indicate all boxes containing the numeral 4 will be co
Preview of Informational Text Articles with Text Dependent Questions & PPT's

Informational Text Articles with Text Dependent Questions & PPT's

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Students of all ages will enjoy working with these fun, high interest, original articles. The unique newsletter format and engaging photos make this a great resource for elementary students as well as older students in need of differentiated instruction. This set includes: 5 Fast Fact articles, in a newsletter format5 Fast Fact printable worksheets, containing text dependent questions written specifically for each article.5 PPT slide sets, which mirror each worksheet. Slides can be projected and
Preview of All About Me - Secondary and Upper Elementary - Word Art

All About Me - Secondary and Upper Elementary - Word Art

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Tested and approved by both high school and middle school students! This is a great first week of school activity to help you get to know your students quickly while encouraging ice breaker discussions among students. Begin the year with an activity that supports building a classroom community and encourages self expression. Complete one for yourself, too! Directions: *Choose from 20 unique images. *Write words and phrases that best describe personal likes, interests, dislikes, goals, hopes
Preview of Sort it Out!  Letters A-Z (Uppercase and Lowercase) Cooperative Gameplay

Sort it Out! Letters A-Z (Uppercase and Lowercase) Cooperative Gameplay

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Cooperative Gameplay allows players to work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Individual play is also an option. No more tears over who "won" the game! 6 games included: First game: c  m  a  t  Second game: s  r  i  p Third game: b  f  o  g  Fourth game: h  j  u  l Fifth game: d  w  e  n Sixth game: k  q  v  x  y  z Objective: Identify and match uppercase and/or lowercase letters, a-z. Differentiate through reducing or increasing the number and type of letter card used during game pla
Preview of Telling Time - On the Farm  (A Cooperative Gameplay Game)

Telling Time - On the Farm (A Cooperative Gameplay Game)

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FULLY EDITABLE in PPT format! No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Cooperative Gameplay Games encourage teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. Players work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Individual play is also an option. Objective: Tell time in hours and half-hours using analog and digital clocks. Students work together to match each of the clock cards with the correct farm before three “Farm
Preview of Find 10 More - Penguin Dance Party - Cooperative Gameplay Game

Find 10 More - Penguin Dance Party - Cooperative Gameplay Game

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Objective: Given a two-digit number, mentally find 10 more than the number, without having to count. This is a Cooperative Gameplay Game, which encourages teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Players work together as teammates to get all of the penguins back to the correct iceberg before the “Penguin Dance Party!” card is chosen. Alternative play - simply take this c
Preview of Math Charts, 1-1000 (FULLY Editable!)

Math Charts, 1-1000 (FULLY Editable!)

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Math Charts, 1-1000 (Fully Editable!) This resource contains 10 different charts, each in 4 styles - Black and white lined - Black and white with gray shading - Goldenrod and white, lined - Unlined, black print Charts: 1-100 101-200 201-300 301-400 401-500 501-600 601-700 701-800 801-900 901-1000 Created in a PPT format for easy projection in the classroom, and fast editing - change fonts, colors, shading, or sizes with a few clicks! Teachers - Use to support place value understanding, coun
Preview of Adding 1-5  -  Robot Riot!  (A Cooperative Gameplay Game)

Adding 1-5 - Robot Riot! (A Cooperative Gameplay Game)

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Students practice fluently adding from 1-5 Cooperative Gameplay allows players to work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Simply work together to solve the equation on each card and match it to the correct robot control center by adding to find the sum. The object of the game is to work cooperatively to get all of the robots back to the correct control stations before the “ROBOT RIOT!!” card is chosen. When this card is chosen, all cards go back into the pile and game play starts all o
Preview of Sight Word Game - Big and Bad!  (Cooperative Gameplay)

Sight Word Game - Big and Bad! (Cooperative Gameplay)

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This fun cooperative play game supports fluency with specific sight words, and supports cooperative learning through game play. No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Cooperative Gameplay Games encourage teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. Players work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Directions: Print and cut cards apart. Students take turns choosing a card, reading the sight word on each card,
Preview of Counting 1-5, Don't Break My Heart!

Counting 1-5, Don't Break My Heart!

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Counting objects 1-5 Numeral recognition Cooperative learning through game play No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Cooperative Gameplay Games encourage teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. Players work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Directions: Students take turns choosing cards, counting the hearts on each card, and matching the card to the correct envelope/game mat. The object of the game
Preview of Counting 5-10, Pencil Box Panic (Mini eraser pics) Cooperative Gameplay

Counting 5-10, Pencil Box Panic (Mini eraser pics) Cooperative Gameplay

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Counting objects 5-10 Numeral recognition Cooperative learning through game play No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Cooperative Gameplay Games encourage teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. Players work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Directions: Students take turns choosing cards, counting the mini eraser pictures on each card, and matching the card to the correct pencil box. The object of t
Preview of Counting 1-5, Arctic Meltdown (Arctic Animals) Cooperative Gameplay

Counting 1-5, Arctic Meltdown (Arctic Animals) Cooperative Gameplay

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Counting objects 1-5 Numeral recognition Building background knowledge - arctic animals Cooperative learning through game play No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Cooperative Gameplay Games encourage teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. Players work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Directions: Students take turns choosing cards, counting the animals on each card, and matching the card to the co
Preview of Counting 1-5, The Great Escape (Farm Animals) Cooperative Gameplay

Counting 1-5, The Great Escape (Farm Animals) Cooperative Gameplay

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The Great Escape Game Counting objects 1-5 Numeral recognition Building background knowledge - farm animals Cooperative learning through game play No more tears, fights, and hurt feelings because someone didn't "win" the game! Cooperative Gameplay Games encourage teamwork and building relationships with peers through working toward a common goal. Players work together as teammates to accomplish a task. Directions: Students take turns choosing cards, counting the animals on each card, and matchin
Preview of Notice and Note - Signpost Picture Book Lists, PPT and Activities

Notice and Note - Signpost Picture Book Lists, PPT and Activities

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This product supports the strategies outlined in the text Notice and Note - Strategies for Close Reading, written by Kylene Beers & Robert E. Probst. Research has indicated that when a reader pays attention to the particular signals or “signposts” provided by the author within literary texts, depth of understanding and personal engagement with texts can increase. This EDITABLE resource includes: *A 27 page Ppt presentation that introduces and explains each signpost, has activities for expl
Preview of Brain Break Debates! Secondary & Upper Elementary

Brain Break Debates! Secondary & Upper Elementary

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Take a brain break! No prep, no printing, and fully editable in a Powerpoint format Simply project and practice the art of debating! Use as a quick brain break, substitute activity, do now, or writing assignment. Follow me! Click on the green star next to One Step Ahead at the top of this page or at the top of our store page. You will then be able to see when new products are added.
Preview of Math Center - Adding within 10 (K)

Math Center - Adding within 10 (K)

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This kindergarten math pack, adding within 10, requires no cutting, pasting, or laminating! NO PREP! 24 fun, easy to read problems meet CCSS and include real world photographs of animals to support vocabulary development. Print only the slides you need for homework, classwork, and center activities, or project slides to create a student work station. FULLY EDITABLE!
Preview of Speech Bubbles - Exploring Dialogue  (Fully Editable BUNDLE!)

Speech Bubbles - Exploring Dialogue (Fully Editable BUNDLE!)

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This bundle contains 30 pictures formatted with speech bubbles, 3 print and go activities, a speech bubble template sheet, and simple three step instructions. This product can be easily used with multiple grade levels K-12, as the depth of the text created by students is dependent on the level of the learner. PowerPoint Format Visit our blog at elementaryskillsandstrategies.com Facebook - Elementary Skills and Strategies Do you like to save money? Simply provide product feedback on this purc
Preview of Settings - Fortune Teller Foldables

Settings - Fortune Teller Foldables

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Settings - Fortune Teller Foldables Choose from 160 settings with this 36 page bundle! Use as either a whole class activity or a center activity. Packet includes: * 20 printable fortune tellers and an editable template * 7 activity pages * List of suggestions for easy classroom activities and centers * PowerPoint format with simple photographic instructions for folding fortune tellers * Fully editable template Visit our blog at elementaryskillsandstrategies.com Facebook - Elementar
Preview of Instructional Coaching Tools -  Assessment Analysis

Instructional Coaching Tools - Assessment Analysis

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Instructional Coaching - Assessment Analysis Individual teachers, instructional coaches, grade level teams, district supervisors and PLC groups can utilize the methods and procedures outlined in this 14 page Assessment Analysis Toolkit. The methods, procedures, and strategies used have been created and extensively field-tested by an experienced instructional coach. The Assessment Analysis Toolkit has been teacher and instructional coach approved! This assessment analysis pac
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Experience

I have been teaching for over 25 years, and love learning with and from other teachers and children! My specialties include instructional coaching grades K - 8, early childhood education, team teaching, inclusion, curriculum writing, and publishing. I became an instructional coach (elementary math and language arts literacy) 11 years ago, and have experience in urban and suburban schools. I am currently working with the state and a university, supporting the success of Priority Schools. I have recently re-certified as a National Board Certified Teacher, and enjoy presenting workshops nation-wide.

Awards & shining teacher moments

NBCT, NBCT Renewed, Teacher of the Year

My own education history

MA, MS

Additional biographical information

Proud mom of 5!