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This is my 21st year in education, and boy, does time fly by! I have taught grades K, 2, 3, 4, 5 as well as special education in elementary and middle school. I have also worked as an educational technology consultant at the district and state level. My true love, however, is the classroom and I am currently teaching kindergarten.
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Preview of Next Generation Science 4th Grade Waves Complete Unit

Next Generation Science 4th Grade Waves Complete Unit

This unit is designed to do 2 things: 1) Meet Next Generation Science Standards for 4th Grade: Waves, AND 2) Make your life EASIER! Included is everything (well, almost everything) you need for this unit. The teaching of science requires some materials, but I have chosen simple, everyday tools you most likely already have in your classroom. There are 18 lessons in this unit (including writing a script that answers a question for informative writing), covering major standards under Next Generatio
Preview of Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! Grade 2 NBT Complete Bundle

Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! Grade 2 NBT Complete Bundle

This 128 page bundle includes 4 "Math Practice to Mastery!" units that include ALL of the Common Core 2.NBT Standards! *47 “Most Difficult First” Lessons *4 unit tests *Quick-Check Answer Sheet Sections EVERYTHING you need to cover Numbers & Operations in Base Ten for Grade 2! The Math Practice to Mastery! program utilizes the "Most Difficult First" method, where students who already have the skill mastered can become tutor leaders in your class and not have to do the repetitive practice th
Preview of 2nd Grade Common Core Progress Checks Complete Bundle: Math

2nd Grade Common Core Progress Checks Complete Bundle: Math

As we near the end of school, there is still time to make sure all students are to mastery! This resource is designed to let you know exactly which students have and have not mastered 2nd grade common core standards in math. This bundle includes Forms A, B and C for use at year's end, as a mid-year progress check or beginning-of-the-year skills mastery analysis to inform your instruction. I've put it to the test in my classroom and am specially designing my instruction to target specific kids wi
Preview of Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! 2nd Grade 2.NBT.5 Unit

Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! 2nd Grade 2.NBT.5 Unit

The Math Practice to Mastery! program utilizes the "Most Difficult First" method, where students who already have the skill mastered can become tutor leaders in your class and not have to do the repetitive practice that most learners need. This unique method gives students who need the repetition the opportunity for enough practice to master the skills. It's a Win-Win! Did you know that one standard can have several skills involved? 2.NBT.5 (Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies
Preview of 2nd Grade Common Core Progress Check: Math Form C

2nd Grade Common Core Progress Check: Math Form C

At any point in the school year, there is still time to make sure all students are to mastery! This resource is designed to let you know exactly which students have and have not mastered 2nd grade common core standards in math. It can be used at year's end, as a mid-year progress check or beginning-of-the-year skills mastery analysis to inform your instruction. I've put it to the test in my classroom and am specially designing my instruction to target specific kids with specific goals. I'm very
Preview of Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! 2nd Grade 2.NBT.6, 8 and 9 Unit

Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! 2nd Grade 2.NBT.6, 8 and 9 Unit

The Math Practice to Mastery! program utilizes the "Most Difficult First" method, where students who already have the skill mastered can become tutor leaders in your class and not have to do the repetitive practice that most learners need. This unique method gives students who need the repetition the opportunity for enough practice to master the skills. It's a Win-Win! Did you know that one standard can have several skills involved? Standards 2.NBT.6, 2.NBT.8 AND 2.NBT.9 (I can: 1) add up t
Preview of Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! 2nd Grade 2.NBT.7 Unit

Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! 2nd Grade 2.NBT.7 Unit

The Math Practice to Mastery! program utilizes the "Most Difficult First" method, where students who already have the skill mastered can become tutor leaders in your class and not have to do the repetitive practice that most learners need. This unique method gives students who need the repetition the opportunity for enough practice to master the skills. It's a Win-Win! Did you know that one standard can have several skills involved? 2.NBT.7 (Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategi
Preview of Privacy Shield Desk Reference

Privacy Shield Desk Reference

Privacy shields are gaining popularity, so why not create one that is a handy learning reference as well? This privacy shield creating package includes 6 panels for attaching to 2 adhered file folders, creating an awesome learning reference! Included in the 6 panels are: alphabet numbers with ten frames colors sounds chart blends and digraphs word families vowels dolch sight word lists frog-jump number line hundreds chart shapes geometric solids create-a-calendar months days of the week family
Preview of 2nd Grade Common Core Progress Check: Math Form A

2nd Grade Common Core Progress Check: Math Form A

At any point in the school year, there is still time to make sure all students are to mastery! This resource is designed to let you know exactly which students have and have not mastered 2nd grade common core standards in math. It can be used at year's end, as a mid-year progress check or beginning-of-the-year skills mastery analysis to inform your instruction. I've put it to the test in my classroom and am specially designing my instruction to target specific kids with specific goals. I'm v
Preview of Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! 3rd Grade 3.NBT.2 Unit

Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! 3rd Grade 3.NBT.2 Unit

The Math Practice to Mastery! program utilizes the "Most Difficult First" method, where students who already have the skill mastered can become tutor leaders in your class and not have to do the repetitive practice that most learners need. This unique method gives students who need the repetition the opportunity for enough practice to master the skills. It's a Win-Win! Did you know that one standard can have several skills involved? 3.NBT.2 (Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategi
Preview of Calendar Manipulatives:  Instant Activity!

Calendar Manipulatives: Instant Activity!

Included in this handy set are calendar frames, month labels, day labels and number labels in 8 different colors! How to use: • Print on cardstock • Cut out labels • Place in gallon zip-lock bags for easy distribution. Keeping the sets separated by color helps prevent mixing up pieces between students. Formative Assessment: Make several copies of the black calendar frame for formative assessment! After students place the cardstock calendar pieces, have them copy the information onto a blank rec
Preview of Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! 2nd Grade 2.NBT.1, 2, 3 & 4 Unit

Common Core Math Practice to Mastery! 2nd Grade 2.NBT.1, 2, 3 & 4 Unit

The Math Practice to Mastery! program utilizes the "Most Difficult First" method, where students who already have the skill mastered can become tutor leaders in your class and not have to do the repetitive practice that most learners need. This unique method gives students who need the repetition the opportunity for enough practice to master the skills. It's a Win-Win! Did you know that one standard can have several skills involved? Standards 2.NBT.1, 2.NBT.2, 2.NBT.3 AND 2.NBT.4 involve 14 ski
Preview of 2nd Grade Common Core Progress Check:Math Form B

2nd Grade Common Core Progress Check:Math Form B

At any point in the school year, there is still time to make sure all students are to mastery! This resource is designed to let you know exactly which students have and have not mastered 2nd grade common core standards in math. It can be used at year's end, as a mid-year progress check or beginning-of-the-year skills mastery analysis to inform your instruction. I've put it to the test in my classroom and am specially designing my instruction to target specific kids with specific goals. I'm very
Preview of Roll to 100! A Freebie for the 100th--or ANY-Day!

Roll to 100! A Freebie for the 100th--or ANY-Day!

For this activity, give each student (or pair of students) 1 die, 2 dice, or more! Roll, add, color in the number of pennies, and make a tally mark. Repeat, using a different color of crayon each time, so groups are easy to see. At the end, count up your tally marks. How many rolls will it take to reach 100? Happy mental math, Michelle Primarily Teaching
Preview of Easter:  After The Egg Hunt Graphing!

Easter: After The Egg Hunt Graphing!

Hunt, count, donate, recount, sort, and graph--all after the egg hunt!
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Experience

This is my 21st year in education, and boy, does time fly by! I have taught grades K, 2, 3, 4, 5 as well as special education in elementary and middle school. I have also worked as an educational technology consultant at the district and state level. My true love, however, is the classroom and I am currently teaching kindergarten.

Teaching style

Learning through projects and processing learning through writing, drawing and singing!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year for my school in 2005-2006

My own education history

Spalding University; Rank I, Kentucky Continuing Education Option, Reading and Technology, 1999-2001 Western Kentucky University; Rank II, Learning and Behavior Disorders, 1992-1994 Western Kentucky University; BS, Elementary Education, 1989-1992 University of Kentucky, Elementary Education, 1988-1989

Additional biographical information

I have four wonderful children ranging in age from 21 down to 3. I LIVE the developmental spectrum on a daily basis!