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I have been an educator for the past 17 years and have experience in a variety of grade levels. I began my teaching career as a K-5 Spanish teacher, then taught 4th grade for 7 years, 2nd grade for 5 years and currently teach Kinderdgarent. I have worked with 2-3 year olds at various summer camps. Other than teaching, I am the Technology Facilitator within my building and the school's Webmaster. I am currently a Union Representative and work on the Testing Objectives Committee. I have run the school newspaper club, Safety Patrol/Student Council and on Extended Day; which is an extended day geared to assist children of varied performance levels.
I also run workshops in my district on The Daily 5, C.A.F.E., Whole Brain Teaching and technology sites and materials.
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C.A.F.E Lesson Plans for all 4 Reading Strategies with Book Suggestions
This document contains detailed lesson plans that correlate to the Two Sisters program C.A.F.E. (Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency and Expand Vocabulary). Each reading component's strategy lesson is written out including the Objective, Materials, Method, and Evaluation. All teacher prompts are bold faced and easy to read. This version also includes Suggested Reading Materials for many of the C.A.F.E. strategies.
It is as easy as copying and pasting into your lesson plan format.
All you need t
PreK - 6th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
 +6
C.A.F.E Lesson Plans for all 4 Reading Component Strategies
This document contains detailed lesson plans that correlate to the Two Sisters program C.A.F.E. (Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency and Expand Vocabulary). Each reading component's strategy lesson is written out including the Objective, Materials, Method, and Evaluation. All teacher prompts are bold faced and easy to read.
It is as easy as copying and pasting into your lesson plan format.
All you need to do is add your teacher read aloud title and attach your standards and POOF- your whole grou
PreK - 6th
Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Grade 2 Everyday Mathematics 4(newest edition) Lesson Plans Units 1-9
This series of lessons plans coincide with the newest edition of Everyday Mathematics for Grade 2 and include standards for each lesson. Lesson plans include the OBJ (objective) SWBAT (students will be able to), MAT (materials) METH (method) and EVAL (evaluation) as well as CCSS for Mathematics for the entire year of lessons- Units 1-9.
Make this year just slightly more manageable by not having to rewrite another program's lesson plans!
2nd
Math
Writing Mechanics Checklist
This checklist provides students with the tasks involved in checking one's mechanics, but also a quick how-to in order to fix mistakes.
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Writing
K-2 Expert Writing Projects - Lucy Calkins
These lesson plans are based off of Lucy Calkins Writing Program. They are related to the Expert Writing Projects that focuses on writing an All About Book using Non-Fiction Conventions. These plans are geared to the different sections of an All About Book.
K - 3rd
Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
RL.2.3
, W.2.2
, W.2.5
Scholastic's- 100 Vocabulary Words Kids Need To Know By 4th Grade- Units 1-10
Scholastic's- 100 Vocabulary Words Kids Need To Know By 4th Grade includes 10 units of study.
This document includes the 100 words studied throughout the year on individualized card sections. After studying the words, print these cards on cardstock and have students create their own illustrations to represent each vocabulary word. Then place the illustration onto your class word wall.
This is a great way to get your creative students involved, challenge your students to push their creative t
4th
Vocabulary
Scholastic's- 100 Vocabulary Words Kids Need To Know By 4th Grade- Unit 1
Scholastic's- 100 Vocabulary Words Kids Need To Know By 4th Grade includes 10 vocabulary units of study.
This download includes unit 1's 10 words and 10 definitions on individual cards to create flash cards, anchor chart or a game of memory.
Add this activity to your Language Arts centers, recess activities, or for when students finish their assignments early.
Research says it takes 3 different interactions with a word to being to add it to one's vocabulary. Why not make it fun!
4th
Vocabulary, Writing
Name Project
This project is a great way to involve parents and let students discuss their culture and family. While teaching a unit of Native American with books like, The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush, The Rough Faced Girl, Legend of the Blue Bonnet, discuss how each of the characters received their name based on events, physical features and character traits. Discuss with students the importance of one's name. Have students research their name with parent help. Have student complete the project and pres
2nd - 3rd
Native Americans
Scholastic's- 100 Vocabulary Words Kids Need To Know By 4th Grade- Unit 2
Scholastic's- 100 Vocabulary Words Kids Need To Know By 4th Grade includes 10 vocabulary units of study.
This download includes unit 2's 10 words and 10 definitions on individual cards to create flash cards, anchor chart or a game of memory.
Add this activity to your Language Arts centers, recess activities, or for when students finish their assignments early.
Research says it takes 3 different interactions with a word to being to add it to one's vocabulary. Why not make it fun!
4th
Vocabulary, Writing
Black History Month Project
Students will research a famous historical figure, collect facts about their lives, create a timeline, create an award using classroom materials (clay, paper, gems, etc.) and a Lifetime Achievement Award speech in which they will preset to their classmates.
3rd - 6th
World History, Writing
Writing Workshop Author's Quotes
These 8 quotes provide guidance and support for young authors. As presented in Launching the Writing Workshop: A Step-by-Step Guide in Photographs By Denise Leograndis these quotes accompany writing tasks and mini lessons to provide students with an understanding that published author's understand the difficulty of writing and encourage young authors. Great addition to your Writing Workshop and Writing Wall.
1st - 12th
Creative Writing, Writing
Math Brain Busters for Intermediate Grades
Give as an extra challenge homework or for differentiated instruction. This series of 6 brain busters cover logic, number sense, discrete math, and data.
4th - 5th
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Guided Reading & Daily 5 Non-Fiction Response Sheet
While working in small groups or students working independently, have them use the Non-Fiction Response Sheet for reflection, extension and comprehension.
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.3.4
, RI.3.10
, RI.4.4
 +3
Guided Reading & Daily 5 Fiction Response Sheet
While working in small groups or students working independently, have them use the Fiction Response Sheet for reflection, extension and comprehension.
3rd - 5th
Literature, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.3
, RL.3.4
, RL.3.6
 +9
Types of Forests Project
Use this Forest Characteristics page to accompany a Types of Forest project. Have students select a forest to create using paints, markers, etc. to represent the selected forest. Use found objects like orange leaves for a deciduous forest, green leaves and yarn for a rain forest and a pine needles and pine cones for a coniferous forest. Have students use the Forest characteristics page to describe characteristics of the forest they selected. Use this as an assessment, project grade and a bullet
2nd - 4th
Earth Sciences, Visual Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.2.7
, W.2.8
, W.3.2
 +6
Conference Reminder Slips
Just add your email address, phone extension, child's name and conference date and time to each slip and send home the day before the conference is held. It's a great small reminder that you can copy onto colored paper.
PreK - 5th
Reading/Writing Detectives
** Please note that the image is altered and there are no overlapping white boxes on the original download.
Students will keep record of the concepts, NF Conventions, vocabulary words, Word Work words and other observations they make while reading independently. Students can also use this page to write down the mechanics, vocabulary and techniques they used while writing.
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Bathroom Log
Keep track of students when they are out of the room with this easy bathroom log. You can even add your class roster into the cell to cut down on missed class time.
3rd - 6th
Scott Foresman: Into the Sea interactive white board activities
This ActiveInspire interactive flipchart includes 2 videos about turtles and turtle rescue, Author's Purpose, story vocabulary, images, Sequence of Events, response questions and an interactive project all based on the story Into the Sea.
4th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
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About the store
Experience
I have been an educator for the past 17 years and have experience in a variety of grade levels. I began my teaching career as a K-5 Spanish teacher, then taught 4th grade for 7 years, 2nd grade for 5 years and currently teach Kinderdgarent. I have worked with 2-3 year olds at various summer camps. Other than teaching, I am the Technology Facilitator within my building and the school's Webmaster. I am currently a Union Representative and work on the Testing Objectives Committee. I have run the school newspaper club, Safety Patrol/Student Council and on Extended Day; which is an extended day geared to assist children of varied performance levels.
I also run workshops in my district on The Daily 5, C.A.F.E., Whole Brain Teaching and technology sites and materials.
Teaching style
I believe that the students are the ones who need to control their learning in order for it to make sense and mean something to them. I do my best to be a coach to my students and guide them during their exploration. I use many hands-on activities and make learning a real experience. I encourage my students to ask questions, think beyond the text and explore the world around them. I enjoy teaching my students in this manner because many times, I am also one who walks away with a new view, thought or question. And learning is a lifelong journey.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I graduated Cum Laude from Kean University.
I was chosen as a student-teacher leader to address the upcoming student teachers.
I have been a mentor teacher to two student teachers.
I am the Technology Facilitator and Webmaster within my building.
I was named Teacher of the Year in 2017.
My own education history
I currently hold my BA in Early Childhood Education and have my certifications in K-8 and P-3.
I will be returning to school this fall for my Graduate Degree in English Language Learning.
Additional biographical information
I have an extensive list of Professional Development ranging from Everyday Math to iPads to Lucy Calkins to Rutgers reading guru- Lesley Morrow.
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