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Polka Dot Junction

Rated 4.9 out of 5, based on 208 reviews
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Rusk, Texas, United States
About the store
I spent 9 years teaching History at the High School level. After taking some time off, I returned to teaching at the elementary level before retiring from pubic school where I spent my days homeschooling my youngest and helping coordinate our local homeschool co-op. This fall I will be begin my 29th year in education and third year as a 4th grade ELAR teacher.
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Preview of Kindergarten Homework Pack

Kindergarten Homework Pack

Make homework easy for you and your kiddos! This pack includes 36 complete weeks of kindergarten homework including a cover sheet and reading log for each week. Simply print and go! Want to try it before you buy it? Get the first week FREE here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindergarten-Homework-Packet-Sampler-3956123
Preview of Two Dimensional Shapes Scoot

Two Dimensional Shapes Scoot

24 cards include shape identification, sides & vertices, congruence, symmetry, and shape drawing. Answer Document and Answer Key. -Circle -Square -Triangle -Rectangle -Pentagon -Hexagon -Heptagon -Octagon -Nonagon -Decagon -Hendecagon -Dodecgagon -Trapezoid -Rhombus -Quadrilateral -Polygon
Preview of Kindergarten Homework Packet Sampler

Kindergarten Homework Packet Sampler

Try out the first week of my Kindergarten Homework Packet for FREE! You will receive the complete first week (without the "SAMPLE" watermark) to use with your class. The complete Kindergarten Homework Packet includes 36 weeks of Print-and-Go homework perfect for Kindergarten! Each week contains a cover page (with Reading Log), Math page, Reading Readiness page, Phonics page, and Writing page.
Preview of 2D Shape Posters

2D Shape Posters

These bright, fun, chevron shape posters are perfect for decorating your classroom walls! They are large enough for students to view from all parts of the room and include the following shapes: circle, square, rectangle, oval, triangle, diamond, star, hexagon, pentagon, octagon, trapezoid, and heart. They are 8 1/2 x 11 and can be printed on standard cardstock or paper.
Preview of Apple Ten Frames

Apple Ten Frames

This is the apple page from my Year of Ten Frames Collection - 12 Pages of Ten Frame Worksheets to use in a variety of ways - manipulatives, coloring, bingo daubers, play-dough mats, stickers, stamps, and so much more! Like this page? Check out the whole collection here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Year-of-Ten-Frames-1968743
Preview of A Year of Ten Frames

A Year of Ten Frames

12 Pages of Ten Frame Worksheets to use in a variety of ways - manipulatives, coloring, bingo daubers, play-dough mats, stickers, stamps, and so much more! You will receive the following pages - apples, pumpkins, acorns, Christmas trees, snowmen, hearts, umbrellas, bunnies, sunshine, beach balls, stars, and pencils.
Preview of Multiplication Bundle

Multiplication Bundle

16 different pages of multiplication practice including singe digit by single digit multiplication, double digit by single digit multiplication, and word problems. Perfect for homework, extra practice, early finishers, and math stations
Preview of Superhero Ten Frame Flash Cards

Superhero Ten Frame Flash Cards

Adorable superhero flash cards featuring ten frames for the numbers 0 -20. Simply print on cardstock, cut, and laminate. Perfect for individual practice, math stations, and more!
Preview of Peppermint Ten Frame Match Ups

Peppermint Ten Frame Match Ups

Adorable peppermint candies adorn large ten frames. Simply print on cardstock, cut, laminate, and place in a math station. Students count the peppermints to match with the correct numeral and number word.
Preview of Multiplication Color By Number

Multiplication Color By Number

6 different Color by Number pages featuring adorable kiddos Perfect for homework, extra practice, early finishers, and math stations
Preview of Christmas Tree Clothespin Math Station

Christmas Tree Clothespin Math Station

This engaging activity is a great way to reinforce fine motor skills and number sense! PREP: simply print, cut out, and laminate cards. ACTIVITY: Provide students with clothespins. Have students count the pictures and clip the clothespin on the correct number. Contains ten tree themed cards.
Preview of Spring Theme Time & Temperature Scoot

Spring Theme Time & Temperature Scoot

Get those kiddos up and moving as they learn time and temperature. This scoot includes analog and digital time to the minute as well as temperatures by 5s up to 100 degrees. Students get practice reading clocks and thermometers as well as marking them with the correct info. 24 questions total. Includes answer document and key.
Preview of Rainbow Numerals Printable

Rainbow Numerals Printable

This rainbow set of numbers is sure to brighten any classroom decor. Perfect for bulletin boards, centers, or flashcards.
Preview of Christmas Single-Digit Addition

Christmas Single-Digit Addition

10 different pages of single-digit addition practice including horizontal and vertical equations. Perfect for homework, extra practice, early finishers, and math stations
Preview of Turkey Clothespin Math Station

Turkey Clothespin Math Station

This engaging activity is a great way to reinforce fine motor skills and number sense! PREP: simply print, cut out, and laminate cards. ACTIVITY: Provide students with clothespins. Have students count the pictures and clip the clothespin on the correct number. Contains ten turkey themed cards.
Preview of Snowman Scoot Subtraction with Regrouping

Snowman Scoot Subtraction with Regrouping

Get your kids up and moving while they practice their two-digit subtraction with regrouping. 24 Print-and-Go cards1 Full-Page Student Answer Sheet1 Full-Page Answer Key
Preview of Ghost Clothespin Math Station

Ghost Clothespin Math Station

This engaging activity is a great way to reinforce fine motor skills and number sense! PREP: simply print, cut out, and laminate cards. ACTIVITY: Provide students with clothespins. Have students count the pictures and clip the clothespin on the correct number. Contains ten ghost themed cards.
Preview of Monster Clothespin Math Station

Monster Clothespin Math Station

This engaging activity is a great way to reinforce fine motor skills and number sense! PREP: simply print, cut out, and laminate cards. ACTIVITY: Provide students with clothespins. Have students count the pictures and clip the clothespin on the correct number. Contains ten monster themed cards.
Preview of Jack O'Lantern Clothespin Math Station

Jack O'Lantern Clothespin Math Station

This engaging activity is a great way to reinforce fine motor skills and number sense! PREP: simply print, cut out, and laminate cards. ACTIVITY: Provide students with clothespins. Have students count the pictures and clip the clothespin on the correct number. Contains ten Jack O'Lantern themed cards.
Preview of Snowflake Clothespin Math Station

Snowflake Clothespin Math Station

This engaging activity is a great way to reinforce fine motor skills and number sense! PREP: simply print, cut out, and laminate cards. ACTIVITY: Provide students with clothespins. Have students count the pictures and clip the clothespin on the correct number. Contains ten snowflake themed cards.
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About the store

Experience

I spent 9 years teaching History at the High School level. After taking some time off, I returned to teaching at the elementary level before retiring from pubic school where I spent my days homeschooling my youngest and helping coordinate our local homeschool co-op. This fall I will be begin my 29th year in education and third year as a 4th grade ELAR teacher.

Teaching style

Student-led, positive reinforcement, and lots of hands-on learning

Awards & shining teacher moments

Volunteer of the Year Award

My own education history

I hold an Associate of Arts degree in Education as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities. I also hold Texas Teaching Certificates for History 6-12, Generalist EC-4, and ESL.

Additional biographical information

I am married to my high school sweetheart, and we have two amazing children. I am an artist as well as a former volunteer firefighter and public school teacher.