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
Uppercase, lowercase, and mixed case letter visual discrimination packet bundle! 26 visual discrimination pages for each uppercase letter in the alphabet. 26 visual discrimination pages for each lowercase letter in the alphabet. 26 visual discrimination pages for mixed case letters in the alphabet. Students are given letters in 30 different fonts to identify the same letter. Eleven Challenge activities extend the visual discrimination exercises. Included: Teacher activity guide 26 pages o
BUNDLE includes: **Fry 100 Sight Word Recognition: 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 sig
BUNDLE includes: This bundle includes visual discrimination activities (using 30 different fonts) for lowercase letters, uppercase letters, mixed case letters, and numerals plus assessment and activities for the first 100 FRY sight words Use with differentiated learning centers, whole group instruction, and early intervention. Included are: *Teacher activity guide *26 pages of lowercase letter discrimination activities *26 answer keys *3 pages of challenge activities to be used as enrichm
This book companion bundle includes: A River of Words, a biography by Jen Bryant, explores the life and poetry of William Carlos Williams. Included in this leveled activities 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 bui
This bundle includes visual discrimination activities ( using 30 different fonts) for lowercase letters, uppercase letters, mixed case letters, and numerals plus assessment and activities for the first 100 FRY sight words Use with differentiated learning centers, whole group instruction, and early intervention. Included are: *Teacher activity guide *26 pages of lowercase letter discrimination activities *26 answer keys * 3 pages of challenge activities to be used as enrichment*Teacher
BUNDLE includes: **Fry 100 Sight Word Recognition: 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 sig
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 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
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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
Differentiated reading instruction for the books P is for Pilgrim (nonfiction) and Gobble, Gobble Crash (fiction) are in this bundle. Vocabulary building, comprehension activities, differentiated learning opportunities, and a bonus STEAM activity are included. P is for Pilgrim includes: *5 pages of alphabet activities (with 4 extension activities) *Teacher answer key for alphabet activities *Key people matching activity *Teacher answer key for matching activity *Vocabulary information sheet
This BUNDLE includes 4 packets of differentiated instruction in addition skills. For each activity, 3 levels of instruction are included. Each student in your classroom can be completing the same picture activity, but working at his/her level of instruction. These are great ways to quickly differentiate instruction!Included in this bundle are: Differentiated math activities for addition problems celebrating Spring! Choose which differentiated activity best meets your students' needs to
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
***Included in the Earth Day addition problems packet: Differentiated math activities for addition problems celebrating Earth Day! Choose which differentiated activity best meets your students' needs to color the Earth Day Quilt! Included: *Teacher directions with differentiation guide *3 pages of addition problems to color an Earth Day quilt -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 tea
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 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
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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