Poco and Pop
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Centennial, Colorado, United States
About the store
While teaching kindergarten for 12 years and first grade for one year, I frequently created my own teaching materials to meet my personal needs and the needs of my students. This process was both enjoyable and challenging and led to the launching of "Poco and Pop." Poco and Pop offers an expanding product line committed to providing educators with fresh teaching approaches that motivate both teacher and students and ultimately produce academic results. The overall look is festive and colorful, yet purposeful in its design to provide academic depth and positively impact student learning. All illustrations are hand drawn and the whimsical designs appeal to young children.
“Poco” was my childhood nickname and “Pop” refers to my dad, who has always encouraged me to pursue this business.
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Large Alphabet
This illustrated alphabet was intended for classroom display and to serve as a resource for young students. As letter identication is being mastered this visual reference helps students confirm and/or solidify their letter recall. Both the long and short vowels are represented. This alphabet is a great visual reinforcement for young learners.
K - 2nd
Reading, Writing
Illustrated Numbers 0-9
These numbers were created with the intent to display them in your classroom as a decorative resource for students. They are sized to span the length of a standard chalk/white board. Ideally they are up for reference with magnetic tape and pulled down easily to reinforce numbers and/or double digit identification in conjunction with calendar activities. The numerical value of each number is represented by its illustrations. Each number is hand illustrated. Recommended prep: after cutting out eac
K - 2nd
Numbers, Other (Math)
Illustrated lowercase alphabet
This alphabet can enhance your classroom in a multitude of ways. The illustrations promote letter/sound association, the pictures' initial sounds are represented by the letters. Teachers laminate these for display and manipulation. They can be used as flash cards, displayed for permanent reference in your room or let students handle them. They are sized to span the length of a standard chalkboard and the short and long vowel sounds are represented between both alphabets.The whimsicle illustrati
K - 2nd
Reading, Writing
Illustrated Uppercase Alphabet
This alphabet serves as purposeful decoration in your classroom. The illustrations promote sound/letter association. The short and long vowel sounds are represented between both alphabets. Students can sequence the letters, match uppercase to lowercase and refer to them as a displayed classroom resource. The colorful illustrations engage young students. Hope you find them to be helpful in your classroom!
K - 2nd
Reading, Writing
Illustrated Consonant Digraphs
Help your young students learn these four consonant digraphs with this colorful classroom display. Students can refer to the display to help differentiate between and master these digraph sounds. Each digraph is represented by six illustrations. Display them vertically or mix them up for students to sort.
K - 1st
Reading, Spelling, Writing
Class Jobs
Choose from these 20 jobs to create a vertical job chart in your classroom. Several jobs lend themselves to two students like:
pencils, chairs, library books and clean up so every student in your class can rotate through these weekly jobs. Contact me at pocoandpop@gmail.com if you need and explanation regarding a particular job or you need a job specific to your program. I am happy to customize jobs for you.
I suggest laminating this product on 10mm pouch laminate (available at FedEx Kinkos or
K - 2nd
Other (Math)
Short Vowel Gesture Cards
Mastering the short vowel sounds is challenging for young learners. These visuals represent gestures that accompany each short vowel sound. They provide an extra modality to learning and incorporate fun as students attach each gesture to it's appropriate short vowel sound. Reference these cards and/or gestures as the short vowel sounds present themselves in given words. Consistent usage in large group settings and one on one work with students will help to promote mastery. The short /u/ sound is
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Writing
6 Steps of the Scientific Method
These 6 posters outline the Scientific Method for young students. Display them vertically in your room and reference them as you conduct classroom experiments. The illustrated steps are purely a visual reminder, helping students to become comfortable with the Scientific Method.
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Classroom Set Up/Organizational Visuals
These school supply visuals are meant to be displayed so students can reference the needed tools to execute daily assignments. Consistent use will enhance this resource in your classroom. Use of these visuals puts the responsibility on the student as it promotes self reliance. Laminating each supply is recommended as these are manipulated on a daily basis. Heavy guage laminate is preferable and available at most professional print shops.
K - 2nd
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About the store
Experience
While teaching kindergarten for 12 years and first grade for one year, I frequently created my own teaching materials to meet my personal needs and the needs of my students. This process was both enjoyable and challenging and led to the launching of "Poco and Pop." Poco and Pop offers an expanding product line committed to providing educators with fresh teaching approaches that motivate both teacher and students and ultimately produce academic results. The overall look is festive and colorful, yet purposeful in its design to provide academic depth and positively impact student learning. All illustrations are hand drawn and the whimsical designs appeal to young children.
“Poco” was my childhood nickname and “Pop” refers to my dad, who has always encouraged me to pursue this business.
Teaching style
I would describe my style and very nurturing and I try to infuse creative approaches to teaching that help engage students and motivate them.
Awards & shining teacher moments
News 4 Colorado A+ For Teachers November 1995
Homestead Elementary Teacher of the Year 1996
My own education history
I have a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Colorado. I received my Elementary Education Certification and a M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Additional biographical information
I live in Centennial, Colorado with my husband and three children. I stay busy with lots of extended family, friends and plenty of outdoor activities.
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