Working with students is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! I have taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th/5th combo, and 5th grade. I love finding new ways to engage my students in the learning process.
This is a fantastic, engaging rock cycle lab. Using Starbursts, students will get hands-on experience with how the 3 types of rocks form. The lesson and Powerpoint walk you through the entire lab. The packet includes: - Complete lesson plan - 19 Teaching slides to walk you and your students through the lab - 2 Lab Options: one page or lab tri-fold worksheet, includes a focus area for vocabulary - 1 Exit Ticket
Understanding the difference between weathering and erosion can be challenging for students. In this engaging Skittles lab, students will get hands-on experience with weathering and erosion. This lab utilizes the scientific method to discover if water does cause weathering and erosion and demonstrates the difference between the two. Included in the Resource: - Print AND Digital Included - Digital Interactive Notebook using Google Slides - Detailed Lesson Plan: anticipatory set, building backgr
This unit provides everything you need to teach the life cycle of salmon. There are links to videos, reading passage, STEM activity, outdoor activity, poke cards for review, flip book and more! The unit plan outlines what to teach and when. Students will be engaged and love learning about salmon. Learning about the salmon life cycle is so fun! Students love it! Included in this resource:•Detailed Unit plan - 6 days •Salmon Life Cycle Text •Salmon KWL •The Salmon Show Note Catcher •Salmon Pyramid
Helping students to understand the difference between weathering and erosion can be challenging. Both resources are very engaging erosion labs allowing students to get hands on experience with weathering and erosion. This lab utilizes the scientific method to discover if erosion can be prevented. ************BUNDLE************************* This is a BUNDLE of my two best sellers: Skittles Weathering & Erosion Lab and Erosion Lab. Each of the TWO resources include: *Detailed Lesson Plan that i
If you need a fun STEM activity to help students learn about gravity, then this is for you! In this STEM, students will create a spacecraft to land on the moon. The goal is to not let the astronauts fall out! This STEM is the perfect addition to any Earth & space unit. It takes the students through the process of brainstorming, design, test, and redesign. What's included: 2-page lesson plan with supply list2-page student worksheet12-page PowerPoint to guide you and the students through the ac
Student-led conferences are such a powerful moment for students. It's a time when they begin to take ownership of their success in school. This resource allows students to organize themselves for their "presentation" during conferences. This is a digital resource that uses Google Slides. I recommend sharing the resource through Google Classroom. During conferences you can choose to have the slideshow projected on your SmartBoard or pulled up on a laptop. What's included: Cover PageAgendaGlows
Help students understand the challenging difference between weathering and erosion in a real-world scenario. Landslides happen frequently due to many causes. In this engaging lab packet, students will get hands on experience with weathering and erosion. This lab utilizes the scientific method to discover if erosion can be prevented. The resource includes: *Detailed Lesson Plan that includes: anticipatory set, vocabulary, lesson delivery & closure *3 differentiated lab worksheets (blank, sente
Working with students is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! I have taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th/5th combo, and 5th grade. I love finding new ways to engage my students in the learning process.
Teaching style
Gaining student's attention and engaging them in their learning is so important! I am always looking for new ways to present information to my student. I love to create a hands-on learning environment that gets them excited to learn!
My own education history
Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a certificate in Reading Intervention
Master's degree in Educational Technology with a certificate in Technology Integration in the Classroom.
Additional biographical information
I am a mom, a teacher and I am passionate about teaching and helping my students connect with their learning in a meaningful way.
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