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Building Classroom Community Family Letter Vocabulary Creative Curriculum PreK
I used this for the beginning of the school year for the Creative Curriculum The First Six Weeks Building Your Classroom Community Unit of Study. This is a 4-page document. The first page is a Family Letter summarizing the introductory unit to inform families of what we are learning. The second page has questions we will be focusing on exploring, suggested reading texts, and vocabulary words. The third page is a basic Picture Vocabulary sheet for student reference. The last page is an optional h
PreK
English Language Arts
General Choice Board Rubric
A general Choice board rubric for all subjects for all grades. Grade students on content and organization, neatness and effort, engagement and cooperation, oral presentation. May be used for general projects and presentations as well.
K - 7th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
Student Behavior Letter to Parents
Save time and stress less. Use this easy letter to communicate with parents on their child's behavior in a positive way. Just print a bunch and grab-and-go as needed. Let parents know that you care about forming good habits and have reasonable expectations for a successful school year. Communication is the key to a positive and nurturing relationship.
1st - 5th
Character Education, For All Subjects
Whole Class Checklists Pre K: Motor, Literacy, Social-emotional, PKFCC
Seven pages of behavioral checklists to cover motor skills, early emergent literacy, social-emotional, general behavioral, math, science, and social studies. Created using the Pre K Foundation for the Common Core Standards and Domains. Can be edited as needed to suit your classroom needs. Handy as an observational tool for teachers, paraprofessionals, assistants, and more. Helpful for differentiating instruction based on observational data.
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Math
Trees Study Family Letter and Choice Board Creative Curriculum PreK
I used this for my PreK study on Trees from the Creative Curriculum. The first page is a Family Letter summarizing the unit to inform families of the questions we will be focusing on exploring, donation items that are helpful to our unit, suggested reading texts, and vocabulary words. The second page is a Choice Board for families to work on the projects together and can be returned to school for a share out to build language, vocabulary, and confidence. I use this monthly for each unit to buil
PreK
English Language Arts
Peer Feedback Share sheet for Partner Group or Whole Class
As students share their work to meet Common Core State Standards for Listening and Speaking, have students show accountability by using this Peer feedback share sheet for comments which include TAG guidelines (Tell something you like, Ask a question, Give a good suggestion) and rate each other. This is useful in the lower grades to promote accountable talk, student discourse, teamwork, and promoting awareness for future improvements as a class. Can be used for partner, small group or whole clas
K - 3rd
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Writing
Balls Study Family Letter and Choice Board Creative Curriculum PreK
I used this for my PreK study on Balls from the Creative Curriculum. This is a 4-page document. The first page is a Family Letter summarizing the Balls unit to inform families of what we are learning. The second page has questions we will be focusing on exploring, donation items that are helpful to our unit, suggested reading texts, and vocabulary words. The third page is a basic Picture Vocabulary sheet for student reference. The last page is a Choice Board for families to work on the projects
PreK
English Language Arts, Other (ELA)
Buildings Study Family Letter and Choice Board Creative Curriculum PreK
I used this for my PreK study on Buildings from the Creative Curriculum. The first page is a Family Letter summarizing the unit to inform families of the questions we will be focusing on exploring, donation items that are helpful to our unit, suggested reading texts, and vocabulary words. The second page is a Choice Board for families to work on the projects together and can be returned to school for a share out to build language, vocabulary, and confidence. I use this monthly for each unit to
PreK
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
Clothes Study Family Letter and Choice Board Creative Curriculum 3K PreK
This can be used for a 3K or PreK study on Clothes from the Creative Curriculum. This is a 5-page document. The first page is a Family Letter summarizing the Clothes unit to inform families of what we are learning. The second page has questions we will be focusing on exploring, donation items that are helpful to our unit, suggested reading texts, and vocabulary words. The third page is a basic Picture Vocabulary sheet for student reference. The fourth page is an optional Picture Vocabulary sheet
PreK
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
Pre K Light Unit of Study Planning Guide
This is a 17-page packet created with Microsoft Word. It is a work-in-progress and I am seeing if it generates any interest, if it is helpful... Sometimes, looking over 60 pages of a unit can be overwhelming. I created this packet to help me understand and navigate through the unit in a more concise manner. Page 1 is a preplanning prep page for me to start the unit off with everything in place from gathering books and materials to setting up the room, etc. Page 2 is a day-by-day calendar with
PreK
Water Study Family Letter and Choice Board Creative Curriculum PreK
I used this for my PreK study on Water from the Creative Curriculum. The first page is a Family Letter summarizing the unit to inform families of the questions we will be focusing on exploring, donation items that are helpful to our unit, suggested reading texts, and vocabulary words. The second page is a Choice Board for families to work on the projects together and can be returned to school for a share out to build language, vocabulary, and confidence. I use this monthly for each unit to buil
PreK
English Language Arts
Family Celebrations worksheet
A 1 page basic worksheet for students to complete on Family Celebrations. This can be used for Social Studies or a family involvement worksheet. This is a sheet with 4 squares: the 1st asks the student to name the celebration and when they celebrate, the 2nd asks for students to draw a pictures and tell about the celebration, the 3rd asks what their family does on that day, and the 4th asks what your family eats and wears during the celebration. This is done on Microsoft Word so it is editabl
K - 3rd
Writing
Pre K lesson plans for Changes
Pre K students see changes within themselves and all around us. This is a set of 7-lesson plans; each lesson plan is 1 page with PKFCC standards, vocabulary, questions, and activities. This is created with Microsoft Word so you can edit as needed. Books and activities can be substituted to suit the needs of your class and resource availability. The 1st lesson is a changes poster activity using I'M GROWING by Aliki. The 2nd lesson is a Seasons and Weather tree and snow art activity using THE
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Performing Arts
Pre K lesson plans and worksheets for School, Family, Patterns, Leaves, Friends
One-page basic lesson plans and worksheets to accompany each lesson. 16 pages in total. Topics include a theme and a read aloud book to coordinate. Each lesson has a subject, unit, PKFCC (PreK Foundation for the Common Core domains), materials, vocabulary, discussion questions, assessment suggestions, etc. Created using Microsoft Word so everything is editable. Standards can be changed to accommodate grades K, 1, etc. Different books with similar topics can be replaced to suit your lesson needs.
PreK - 1st
Reading
Harcourt Science Grade 1 NYC Edition Curriculum Map
A Science curriculum map with essential questions, basic teaching points, vocabulary, resources, and simple activities for the first 4 units. A great reference to keep in your teaching binder for planning lessons and showing planning and preparedness for Administrators and visitors.
1st
Science
Pre K lesson plans for Insect Nonfiction and Fiction books
One-page basic lesson plans and a work page to accompany each lesson. 26 pages in total with margins set to 0.5. Each lesson has a subject, unit, PKFCC (PreK Foundation for the Common Core domains), materials, vocabulary, discussion questions, assessment suggestions, etc. Created using Microsoft Word so everything is editable. Standards can be changed to accommodate grades K, 1, etc. Different books with similar topics can be replaced to suit your lesson needs. Lessons are brief and adjusted to
PreK - 1st
Art, Balanced Literacy, Informational Text
5 Senses Pre K Vocabulary Words NYCDOE
This is a 23-page document of vocabulary words created with Microsoft Word so you can amend it to meet your needs. These vocabulary words are from the NYCDOE My 5 Senses Unit of Study. The words accompany pictures with 2 words per page. They can be put into a binder, placed into the writing center as a reference for students, or displayed as a word wall, etc during your My 5 Senses October Unit of Study. Can be laminated or placed into sheet protectors and used again and again each school year.
PreK - K
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Pre K Water Unit of Study Planning Guide
This is an 18-page packet created with Microsoft Word. It was requested by an interested buyer. Sometimes, looking over 60 pages of a unit can be overwhelming. I created this packet to help me understand and navigate through the unit in a more concise manner. Page 1 is a preplanning prep page for me to start the unit off with everything in place from gathering books and materials to setting up the room, etc. Page 2 is a day-by-day calendar with various activities focused on one essential ques
PreK
English Language Arts, Science
Signs Study Family Letter and Choice Board Creative Curriculum PreK 3K
I created this upon request for the PreK study on Signsfrom the Creative Curriculum. The first page is a Family Letter summarizing the unit to inform families about what our study entails. The second page is a summary of the questions we will be focusing on exploring, donation items that are helpful to our unit, suggested reading texts, and vocabulary words we may come across. The third page is a Vocabulary page for students. The fourth page is a Choice Board for families to work on the projects
PreK
Alphabet, Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary
Reading Responses by Reading Levels and Rubric
An assortment of reading responses based on students' reading levels. Differentiate for each student by ability and interest. The first reading response is for September, just to start them off. Then the reading responses are grouped by reading levels A-D, E-G, H-J, and K-M. A rubric is included for your convenience. I just staple this packet into my students' notebooks in the beginning of the school year and they are set to go for homework and classwork for the entire school year. Can als
K - 4th
Literature, Reading, Writing
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Kids make me laugh!
Teaching style
My students enjoy hands-on learning the most. Promoting process art, using Choice boards, encouraging student voice and student choice, incorporating technology such as iPads and the Smartboard keeps little ones engaged and excited about learning. I love a pop of color as an eye-opener all over the classroom without being overly-stimulating. Each year brings new creatures for studying from tadpoles, mealworms, and caterpillars to guinea pigs and hermit crabs. I believe in developing the whole child and finding the gift in all of us. I hope to make lasting memories for my students as we support each other through learning, laughing and whatever comes our way!
Awards & shining teacher moments
2013 NYC Big Apple Teaching Award Finalist
My own education history
St. John's University Reading Concentration/Elem. Ed
Hunter College CUNY Elem Ed./ELA
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Trying to find a balance for family, friends, and work!
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