About the store
Hi! I'm Jen and I love creating engaging, easy prep resources for PreK - 3rd grade students. In my store, you will find hundreds of resources that are play based (i.e. puzzles, crafts, etc.), support teachers in differentiating for a wide variety of students and promote positive and effective classroom management. Click the STAR under my store name to grab 50% off new products.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jen spent 11 years as an elementary school teacher in the Chicagoland area and now create resources for teachers all over the country. As a busy mom of three (4yo, 6yo and 7yo), she loves hands on activities that teachers can differentiate for multiple needs, helping all teachers and students learn at their highest potential.
In addition to being a classroom teacher, Jen has also had the privilege of teaching as an adjunct professor and student teacher supervisor at a local university.
She is so happy you are here. Jen says, "It is an honor to support you and appreciate everything you do for your students, including my own children."
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Bumble Bee Craft, Parts of a Bee, Label and Write Bee Life Cycle
This Bumble Bee Craft is my gift to you! Students label and write parts of a bee, as well as a bee life cycle. There are 3 differentiated life cycle diagrams for you to use. These activities are no prep and simple ways to introduce these concepts to little learners. This Engaging Resource Includes:- Parts of Bee Planning Printable - Parts of a Bee Craft, including labels - 3 Differentiated Options for the Life Cycle of a Bee - Color and Black/White for Easy Printing - Answer Keys The Best Part?
PreK - 1st
Biology
Penguin Template, Arctic Animals Craft, Build a Penguin, Parts of a Penguin
Let's use this Arctic Animals Craft to learn about the parts of a penguin and its life cycle. Learn about the parts of a penguin and then use the penguin template to build a penguin with labels. Next, use one (of the three) life cycle printables to put understand the life cycle of a penguin. These activities are no prep and simple ways to introduce these concepts to little learners. This Engaging Resource Includes:- Parts of Penguin Planning Printable - Parts of a Penguin Craft, including labels
PreK - 1st
Biology
STEM Challenge Task Cards, Magnetic Tile Printables, Hashtag Block Task Cards
This STEM Challenge Task Cards bundle includes 120 task cards, including Hashtag Block Task Cards, Magnetic Tile Printables Task Cards, and more. These No Prep STEM Challenges are perfect for fast finishers, centers and small group collaboration. Easy prep, high engagement. What You Get- Teacher Tips + Suggested Materials List - 10 Magnet Tile Task Cards - 10 Wooden Block Task Cards - 10 Hashtag Block Task Cards - 10 Plastic Cup Task Cards - 10 Plastic Blocks Task Cards - 10 Flakes Task Cards -
K - 3rd
Engineering, For All Subjects, Measurement
Ocean Unit Kindergarten Ocean Animal Research Project, Animal Habitats 2nd Grade
Dive into research with this engaging, easy to use Ocean Animal Research Project! Perfect for your Ocean Unit in Kindergarten, 1st grade or Animal Habitats in 2nd grade. This resource is designed to introduce students to research, including close reading differentiated research passages and identifying key details about what ocean animals eat, where they live, what they look like and more! WHAT YOU GET- 5-Day Lesson Plan Guide - Differentiated Research Passages for 24 Ocean Animals - Booklet Pag
K - 2nd
Earth Sciences, Marine Science, Reading Strategies
CCSS, NGSS
RI.K.1
, RI.1.1
, RI.1.10
+5
Space Craft for Artemis 2 Mission, If I Were an Astronaut, Summer Writing Craft
Did you watch the Artemis 2 Mission? It was incredible and this is only the beginning! This Space craft includes several writing activities including "If I were an Astronaut", making it a great Summer writing craft! Students love building their own rocket ship and use their background knowledge and imagination to respond to the writing prompts. This is the perfect activity to use over the next several years as we engage in space exploration once again! This Exciting Resource Includes:- Rocket Bo
K - 4th
English Language Arts, Science, Writing
Paleontology Preschool Activities, Dinosaur Coloring Pages, Dinosaur Tracing
These Paleontology Preschool Activities will make your Dinosaur classroom theme come to life. From dinosaur coloring pages (color by number & letter) and dinosaur tracing, these hands on activity will inspire the paleontologists in your classroom. This Engaging Bundle Includes⭐️ Dinosaur Letter & Beg. Sounds Match⭐️ Dinosaur Beg. Sounds Sort | Cut & Paste⭐️ Dinosaur Pre-Writing & Tracing Cards⭐️ Dinosaur Color by Code (Letters & Numbers 0-20)⭐️ Dinosaur Color Sort⭐️ Dino Ten Frames 0-20⭐️ Pale
PreK - 1st
Math, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science
Dinosaur Word Wall Words l Paleontology Vocabulary
Need a visual support for your Dinosaur Vocabulary? Add these word wall cards to your Dinosaur Bulletin Board to provide students with a quick tool for reading and writing about dinosaurs. This Helpful Resource Includes- 20 vocabulary words with detailed images and text, including BrachiosaursBrushBoneDinosaurEggFootprintFossilMagnifying GlassPaleontologistPalm TreePickPterodactylRaptorRockShovelStegosaurusTriceratopsTyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex)VolcanoWheelbarrowThe Best Part? I've included color
PreK - 2nd
Science, Vocabulary
Dinosaur Name Tags, Dinosaur Preschool, Paleontologist, Dinosaur Dramatic Play
Dinosaur Dramatic Play is more fun with these Editable Dinosaur Name Tags. Adding these tags to your dinosaur preschool unit will have your students feeling like a real paleontologist. Easily edit names via powerpoint for simple prep with big impact. This Engaging Resource Features:- Editable Name Tag Templates via Powerpoint - 8 Diverse Template Designs - Color or Black/White for easy printing The Best Part? You can either type in student names or simply print the tags for students to write the
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, Drama, Science
Leaf Scavenger Hunt, Leaf Rubbing and Leaf Identification, Going on a Leaf Hunt
This is a great companion activity to the book "We're Going on a Leaf Hunt" and includes hands on activities such as a Fall Leaf Scavenger Hunt, leaf rubbing, leaf identification and more! My kids loved this sensory play and observation. This Fall Leaf Resource Includes: - Leaf Rubbing Template- Leaf Stamping Template- Leaf Scavenger Hunt (with 12 different types of leaves to look for!)- Color Leaf Hunt*All activities come in Color AND Black/White.Check out the PREVIEW to see these resources in
PreK - 2nd
Performing Arts, Science
STEM Science BUNDLE
Want to engage your students with STEM labs? Download this bundle and SAVE on 3 Popular Labs! This Engaging Collection Includes:- M&M STEM Lab- Create a Kite STEM Lab- Engineering Bridges STEM LabBONUS: Science STEM Name Tags Included!*These labs are PERFECT for the END OF THE YEAR to keep students engaged! Great for summer camps too! Check out the PREVIEW for a closer look! Questions? Email runningturtleresources@gmail.com _____________________________________________________________ Want CRED
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Math, Science
Outside STEM Activity Fly a Kite!
Want to engage your students with an outdoor lesson while still hitting NGSS standards? Make your outside adventure an Engineering Experience with this ENGAGING "Build a KITE" STEM Lab! Aligned to NGSS K-2-ETS1-2 & following the Engineering Design Process, choose between 2 templates for easy differentiation! Take students through the full Design Process in small groups or have them work independently with an adjusted, simplified version! This Helpful Resource Includes:- NGSS Alignment & Teache
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+2
Also included in: STEM Science BUNDLE
Earth Day Writing, Design a Park, Project Based Learning 2nd grade, April STEM
Let's design a park! This April STEM activity is a great way to combine project based learning in 2nd grade with Earth Day Writing. Students receive a letter from Mayor Seedling of Greenville to put together a proposal for a new park in their city. Students must work together to create a design, highlight top features of their park and write a letter back to the mayor convincing him to choose their design. Everything you need is included!- A letter from Mayor Seedling stating the request for P
1st - 3rd
Science
3rd Grade Science I CAN Statements
NGSS Aligned!!! Each "I CAN" statement poster includes the exact standard AND a simplified (more student friendly) statement. That means you get DOUBLE the "I can" statements to post in your classroom! Each poster is formatted with a relevant image, large lettering and the NGSS standard in the bottom right corner. I add these helpful posters to my Science Bulletin Board as we focus on each standard. I hope you find these helpful in teaching to the NGSS! After purchasing, please return to th
3rd
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Engineering Bridges STEM Lab 3rd Grade Science NGSS 3-5-ETS1-2
Inspire future Engineers and Independent Thinkers with this fun Bridge Lab. NGSS Engineering Performance Expectation Aligned and follows the Engineering Design Process. This resource includes:- Teacher Directions - Engineering Design Process Packet for Students (Color) - Engineering Design Process Packet for Students (B/W) You will need the following materials: • Popsicle Sticks • Clothes Pins • Binder Clips • Text Books or blocks to test each bridge’s capacity THANK YOU for considering this re
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Science BUNDLE
Science Grade Book- Editable (3rd-5th Grade)
This NGSS Grade Book is complete with space for 30 student names and covers ALL of the NGSS Performance Expectations for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade. Each grade is color coded and organized by Standards and Performance Expectations. This is an Excel document, thus allowing you to customize with students names, widen columns to take notes and adjust in a way that works for you. I hope this helps you stay organized as you get to know these very important Science Standards. Check out my other fun scie
3rd - 5th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Candy Experiment, Floating M Candy Science, Halloween Candy Activities
Add this chocolate candy experiment to your Halloween candy activities this year. Students will explore how and why the floating m occurs when placing m & ms into water. This candy science activity guides students through creating hypotheses, observations and conclusions. This Engaging Experiment Includes- Teacher Lesson Plans - 2 Student Pages - Math Extension - STEM Extension The Best Part? All you have to do is provide cups, water and the candy! Everything else is no prep! Check out the PREV
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Math, Science
4th Grade Circuit Lab NGSS 4-PS3-2, 4-PS3-4
Driving Question: How can we use electric energy to get the light bulb to light? Let your students investigate simple circuits with this great lab! You will need the appropriate circuit materials to complete this lab (Based on class of 20 students): · 10 insulated wires (with ends stripped to expose wire)· 10 Batteries · 10 battery holders· 10 bulb holders· 10 light bulbsThis product includes:- Teacher Directions- Circuit Model Page for students to draw the circuit they created to light the li
4th
Physical Science, Science, Writing
Erosion Lab- 2nd Grade Earth Science (NGSS: 2-ESS1-1), Observation Sheet
This Erosion Lab is part of our 2nd Grade Earth Science exploration and is aligned to the NGSS Performance Standard 2-ESS1-1. This 3-page download consists of a cover page overview of the lab, an observation sheet for students and an assessment. What You Will Get- Introduction Overview of Lab - 2 Student Observation Sheets (One with room to draw observations) - 2 Assessment Forms *Color and Black/White for easy printing. NOTE: For this lab, you will need access to sand, water and bins to hold
2nd - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
3-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS1-1
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I'm Jen and I love creating engaging, easy prep resources for PreK - 3rd grade students. In my store, you will find hundreds of resources that are play based (i.e. puzzles, crafts, etc.), support teachers in differentiating for a wide variety of students and promote positive and effective classroom management. Click the STAR under my store name to grab 50% off new products.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jen spent 11 years as an elementary school teacher in the Chicagoland area and now create resources for teachers all over the country. As a busy mom of three (4yo, 6yo and 7yo), she loves hands on activities that teachers can differentiate for multiple needs, helping all teachers and students learn at their highest potential.
In addition to being a classroom teacher, Jen has also had the privilege of teaching as an adjunct professor and student teacher supervisor at a local university.
She is so happy you are here. Jen says, "It is an honor to support you and appreciate everything you do for your students, including my own children."
Teaching style
My teaching style is student centered. I want my students excited, engaged and challenged. While my classroom is definitely structured and organized, I strive to make learning natural and fun! Hands on learning and play based experiences are at the center of hundreds of the resources you will find in my store.
My own education history
University of Iowa (BA Elementary Education)
DePaul University (MA Educational Leadership)
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