A River of Words, a biography by Jen Bryant, explores the life and poetry of William Carlos Williams. Included in this packet are vocabulary building, timeline, differentiated comprehension checks, and enrichment activities based on this nonfiction book. Included in this packet are: Teacher guide to activitiesTeacher vocabulary instructionVocabulary guide10 pages of vocabulary building activities10 teacher answer keys to vocabulary building activitiesTimeline matching activity sheet with e
This book companion includes vocabulary activities with Frayer models, alphabet activities with higher level thinking activities, comprehension checks with differentiation for learners, a compare and contrast activity, a matching activity, and a bonus STEAM activity with teacher assessment. P is for Pilgrim (a book available on Epic), is an alphabet non-fiction book which explores the Pilgrims' interactions with Native Americans, and how that has impacted us as a nation. Answer keys are i
The first 100 Fry Sight Words are presented in over 20 different fonts in visual discrimination activities. Students choose the words that correctly match the assigned Fry Sight Word on each page. Challenge activities are given to differentiate learning. Included: Sight Word Assessment Teacher Guide Sight Word Assessment Teacher Score Sheet Sight Word Assessment Student Copy Sight Word Activities Teacher Guide 100 pages containing each sight word with visual discrimination activities 3 Challe
26 visual discrimination pages for each letter in the alphabet to promote letter recognition. Students are given uppercase and lowercase letters to identify using 30 different fonts. Challenge activities extend the visual discrimination exercises. Included: Teacher activity guide 26 pages of mixed case letter discrimination activities 26 answer keys 5 pages of challenge activities to be used as enrichment TOU page Check out my other activity packets for letter visual discrimination: https://
Wild About Books, by Judy Sierra, is a fun picture book about a zoo library. Included in this packet are vocabulary building, key details, differentiated comprehension checks, enrichment, and research activities based on this fantasy book. Included in this packet are: Teacher guide to activitiesTeacher guide for discussion questionsRhyming words discoveryTeacher answer key to rhyming wordsTeacher vocabulary instructionVocabulary guide10 pages of vocabulary building activities10 teacher ans
The Oldest Student, How Mary Walker Learned to Read, by Rita Lorraine Hubbard, is an inspiring biography about a woman determined to learn how to read. Included in this packet are vocabulary building, key details, research, and differentiated comprehension checks, based on this biography. Included in this packet are: Teacher guide to activitiesTeacher guide for discussion questionsTeacher vocabulary instructionVocabulary guide10 pages of vocabulary building activities10 teacher answer keys
Help your students identify numerals 0-9 in 30 different fonts through this visual discrimination packet. Three Challenge activities help extend the practice of number recognition and using numbers in real life applications. Included: Teacher guide 10 visual discrimination activity pages 10 teacher answer key pages 3 pages of challenge activities TOU Be sure to check out my other visual discrimination packets! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lowercase-Letter-Discrimination-6399436 ht
Enjoy reading Gobble Gobble Crash! A Barnyard Counting Bash with your students! Rhyming skills, vivid verb identification, extension activities, and sequencing skills in this book companion will help extend learning. Pages: Rhyming Activity Teacher key to rhyming activity 2 pages of vivid verb identification plus challenge activities Teacher key to vivid verb activity Counting page to accompany text Teacher key to counting page Teacher guide to comprehension questions Writing activity Turkey c
The Right Word, a biography by Jen Bryant, explores the life of Peter Mark Roget. Included in this packet are vocabulary building skills, thesaurus activities, reading a timeline, vivid verb illustrations, and differentiated comprehension checks based on this nonfiction book. Included in this packet are: Teacher guide to activitiesTeacher vocabulary instructionVocabulary guide10 pages of vocabulary building activities10 teacher answer keys to vocabulary building activitiesTimeline matchin
3rd - 4th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
Three levels of addition problems to color a quilt block picture! Choose which differentiated activity best meets your students' needs to color the quilt picture! Included: *Teacher directions with differentiation guide *3 pages of addition problems to color a quilt block -one page of 1 digit plus 1 digit addition -one page of 2 digits plus 2 digits addition -one page of 3 digits plus 3 digits addition *3 color coded teacher answer keys to each page TOU
Practice the first 100 Fry Sight Words in a BINGO format with visual discrimination activities! The 24 words on each of the 25 cards are in different fonts so students can practice recognizing words in different formats. Challenge activities provide differentiated practice! Included: Teacher directions Teacher list of the first 100 FRY sight words 25 Color numbered Bingo Cards 25 Black & White numbered Bingo Cards 3 Challenge Activities TOU This BINGO activity builds on my Fry First 100
The first 100 Fry Sight Words are presented in 10 different fonts for visual discrimination activities with 81 phrases. Assessment guide and learning center posters are included. Challenge activities are given to differentiate learning. Included: *Sight Word Phrases Teacher Guide for Instruction *3 pages of Sight Word Phrase Assessment Teacher Score Sheets *5 Learning Center Signs for Posting (includes Challenge activities) *Teacher Font Key *30 pages of 10 sets of the 81 sight word phrase
26 visual discrimination pages for each lowercase letter in the alphabet. Students are given letters in 30 different fonts to identify the same letter. This activity helps students recognize letters in various fonts. Challenge activities extend the visual discrimination exercises. Included: Teacher activity guide 26 pages of lowercase letter discrimination activities 26 answer keys 3 pages of challenge activities to be used as enrichment TOU page This is a great packet to accompany my upperca
26 visual discrimination pages for each uppercase letter in the alphabet. Students are given letters in 30 different fonts to identify the same letter. Challenge activities extend the visual discrimination exercises. Included: Teacher activity guide 26 pages of uppercase letter discrimination activities 26 answer keys 3 pages of challenge activities to be used as enrichment TOU page Check out my activity packet for lowercase letter visual discrimination: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/P
A book companion for The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree including differentiated vocabulary, comprehension, comparing/contrasting, sequencing, and research activities. Use the on-level, modified, and challenge assessments and activities as needed in your classroom. Pages included: *Teacher questions to lead discussion *On level sequence activities *Challenge level sequence activities *Sequence activity answer keys for each level *Vocabulary Teacher Guide *Vocabulary Teacher Guide for modi
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures, (The Story of Temple Grandin), by Julia Finley Mosca, is an inspiring biography! In this packet are vocabulary building, using a timeline, differentiated comprehension checks, higher level thinking, and creative activities.Included in this packet are: Teacher guide to activitiesTeacher guide for discussion questionsTeacher vocabulary instructionVocabulary guide10 pages of vocabulary building activities10 teacher answer keys to vocabulary building activitie
The first 25 Fry Sight Words are presented in over 20 different fonts in visual discrimination activities. Students choose the words that correctly match the assigned Fry Sight Word on each page. Included: Sight Word Assessment Teacher Guide Sight Word Assessment Teacher Score Sheet Sight Word Assessment Student Copy Sight Word Activities Teacher Guide 25 pages containing each sight word with visual discrimination activities 25 pages of Teacher Keys for quick scoring TOU
The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes, (The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath), by Julia Finley Mosca, is an inspiring biography! In this packet are vocabulary building, reading a timeline, differentiated comprehension checks, and higher level thinking activities.Included in this packet are: Teacher guide to activitiesTeacher guide for discussion questionsTeacher vocabulary instructionVocabulary guide10 pages of vocabulary building activities10 teacher answer keys to vocabulary building activitiesStuden
This book companion to Remembering Our Heroes: Veteran's Day (a nonfiction book) has comprehension questions from the text and from informational graphics. Students will learn more about the role American veterans have played in United States history.
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Social Studies
The Girl With a Mind for Math, (The Story of Raye Montague), by Julia Finley Mosca, is an inspiring biography! In this packet are vocabulary building, reading timeline and solving math calculations, differentiated comprehension checks, and higher level thinking activities. Included in this packet are: Teacher guide to activitiesTeacher guide for discussion questionsTeacher vocabulary instructionVocabulary guide10 pages of vocabulary building activities10 teacher answer keys to vocabulary
Curriculum Specialist; Gifted Education (K-8); Special Education (K-8); Classroom Teacher (3); Sunday School teacher
Teaching style
Providing differentiated learning to meet students' needs; Challenging activities for gifted learners;
Awards & shining teacher moments
School system Teacher of the Year (K-3); State District Teacher of the Year
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Relations/Psychology; Master's Degree in Special Education; Certified in grades 1-8 (regular education), Special Education (K-12); Endorsement in Gifted Education; Assistive Technology Certification
Additional biographical information
Teaching experience in Tennessee and Virginia; Curriculum developer for State of Tennessee in gifted education; Consultation for educational television programs;
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