Schmidti's School
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Oceano, California, United States
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I've been teaching for 13 years. Five of those years were in a Montessori (1st-3rd grade) classroom in our newly-founded public school Montessori setting. Now I teach third grade (the best grade to teach, in my opinion)!
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Hieroglyphic Math or Ancient Egyptian Numbers Fun
These activities can be used to reinforce the concept of place value, as enrichment, or to enhance an Egyptian or other ancient number study, hieroglyphics, or even a fun number exploration. All five student pages are no-prep, ready to print!
2nd - 6th
Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
3.OA.D.8
, MP1
, MP2
+3
Six Traits Bundle
These 6 PowerPoints include lots of suggestions for activities, lessons, and games for teaching the Traits. Each PowerPoint focuses on one particular trait, so you can teach them isolated or mix them up. The documents are intended to support you through lessons and the student activities help drive these concepts home. Some slides give background information to the instructor and include PDF attachments, as needed. No prep needed, aside from printing a page or pages for students to complete. Exa
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
L.3.1i
, L.3.2a
, L.3.2b
+28
6 Traits Organization Six Traits Lesson and Activities
This PowerPoint includes lots of suggestions for teaching the ORGANIZATION Trait. The document is intended to support you through lessons and student activities to help drive this concept home. Some slides give background information to the instructor and include PDF attachments. Slides 1-4: Title page, Table of Contents, and Introduction to Teacher Slides 5-7: Review from 6 Traits Introduction Slides 8-10: Organization Key Lesson Slides 11-12: Anticipatory Set Options Slides 13-14: “Good” an
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.5.2d
, W.5.2e
, W.5.3c
+9
Also included in: Six Traits Bundle
6 Traits Ideas Six Traits Lesson and Activities
This PowerPoint includes lots of suggestions for teaching the IDEAS Trait. The document is intended to support you through lessons and student activities to help drive this concept home. Some slides give background information to the instructor and include PDF attachments. Slides 1-4: Title page, Table of Contents, and Introduction to Teacher Slides 5-7: Review from 6 Traits Introduction Slide 8: Ideas Key Lesson Slides 9-11: Anticipatory Set Options Slides 12-13: “Good” and “Bad” Examples of
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.4.4
, W.4.5
, W.4.10
+6
Also included in: Six Traits Bundle
6 Traits Voice Six Traits Lesson and Activities
This PowerPoint includes lots of suggestions for teaching the VOICE Trait. The document is intended to support you through lessons and student activities to help drive home this concept. Some slides give background information to the instructor and include PDF attachments. Slides 1-4: Title page, Table of Contents, and Introduction to Teacher Slides 5-7: Review from 6 Traits Introduction Slide 8: Voice Key Lesson Slides 9-11: Anticipatory Set Options Slides 12-13: “Good” and “Bad” Examples of
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.3.1
, W.3.3
, W.3.4
+9
Also included in: Six Traits Bundle
Ending Blends Phonics
This can be one or two centers/activities. Focus is on the ending blends of nt, nk, mp, st, lf, lt, ft, and sk. Students can work on this independently, in pairs or small groups, or as a whole class. It could also be a home project or with an adult if child needs assistance. Students can sort these and the cards can be reused or they can cut and paste the cards into a notebook.
K - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.2.4
, L.3.4
, CCRA.L.4
5-paragraph essay lesson day 2 Hamburger writing
This lesson is a follow-up to the first Hamburger style writing lesson on writing a 5-paragraph essay. It is possible to just download this lesson, but there will be some missed gems, so it's best to start with day 1 ( Organizational Strategy & Lesson for teaching paragraphs or 5-paragraph essay).
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.5.1d
, W.5.2
, W.5.2e
+9
6 Traits Sentence Fluency Six Traits Lesson and Activities
This PowerPoint includes lots of suggestions for teaching the SENTENCE FLUENCY Trait. The document is intended to support you through lessons and student activities to help drive this concept home. Some slides give background information to the instructor and include PDF attachments. Slides 1-4: Title page, Table of Contents, and Introduction to Teacher Slides 5-7: Review from 6 Traits Introduction Slide 8: Fluency Key Lesson Slides 9-12: Anticipatory Set Options Slides 13-15: “Good” and “Bad
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.5.2
, W.5.2d
, W.5.2e
+11
Also included in: Six Traits Bundle
6 Traits Word Choice Six Traits Lesson and Activities
This PowerPoint includes lots of suggestions for teaching the WORD CHOICE Trait. The document is intended to support you through lessons and student activities to help drive this concept home. Some slides give background information to the instructor and include PDF attachments. Slides 1-4: Title page, Table of Contents, and Introduction to Teacher Slides 5-7: Review from 6 Traits Introduction Slide 8: Word Choice Key Lesson Slide 9: Anticipatory Set Slides 10-11: “Good” and “Bad” Examples of
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.6.4
, W.6.10
, W.7.10
+4
Also included in: Six Traits Bundle
Parts of a Volcano
These cards are great for a rock, Earth Science, or volcano unit. This activity can be done individually, in small groups, or as a class. Updated to include a full page of the blank volcano.
1st - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
5-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Total in All Math Problem Solving
This engaging activity allows the teacher to decide how much support the students need. It can be a completely independent task, sent as homework, completed at a center, or done as a class. Students can work in pairs or groups to problem solve and stretch their math minds. Students who enjoy drawing or thinking creatively will fully embrace this activity!
K - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.NBT.C.4
, 1.NBT.C.6
, 2.NBT.B.5
+3
Fruit Themed Match the Numbers
This 'very little prep' activity can be done independently without adult guidance. Students can work alone, in pairs, or in groups. For children who need practice in matching numbers to objects or with counting. Great activity for hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills! *Note: You will need 10 clothespins or other clips for your students to complete the activity.
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
+1
Blends, Digraphs, and Diphthongs
These 10 interactive slides allow students to work with words and come to understand patterns and tricks, making fluency and comprehension fun and more attainable. You can share them all with your students or just share pieces lesson by lesson or week by week.
K - 3rd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.1.2a
, RF.1.2b
, RF.1.2c
+11
6 Traits Conventions Six Traits Lesson and Activities
This PowerPoint includes lots of suggestions for teaching the CONVENTIONS Trait. The document is intended to support you through lessons and student activities to help drive this concept home. Some slides give background information to the instructor and include PDF attachments. Slides 1-4: Title page, Table of Contents, and Introduction to Teacher Slides 4-7: Review from 6 Traits Introduction Slide 8: Conventions Key Lesson Slides 9-10: Anticipatory Set Options Slides 11-12: “Good” and “Bad”
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.4.3
, W.5.3c
, W.5.3d
+8
Also included in: Six Traits Bundle
Even Odd Forest
This activity comes with built-in differentiation. It can be a review for students who may have been exposed to even/odd before. It can also be practice for younger students who are just learning about even and odd numbers. After printing and cutting (and laminating if possible), this activity becomes an instant center or group activity. It can also fit into a themed forest unit.
PreK - 3rd
Arithmetic, Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, 1.NBT.B.2a
, 1.NBT.B.3
+3
Number Sense Game
This is a game children can play together and/or with adults. It will help those young minds think about number sense and general estimates for measurements while having fun doing so. Just print and you're ready to go!
PreK - 2nd
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.5
, 1.NBT.B.2
+2
Beginning Sounds Alphabet Matching
This is a great activity for students who are learning their letter sounds or a review for those who might need it. It can be made into a reusable activity or each student can have a copy to use and keep. It's a flexible project, meaning students can work on it in small groups, as a class, or individually with an adult or peer who has mastered the material. It could also be sent home as homework.
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.K.1d
, RF.K.3
, RF.K.3a
+4
Square of a Binomial and Trinomial
These are cards that can be printed on cardstock, then cut out and used with these lessons. They're in very simple format.
2nd - 5th
Algebra, Applied Math, Geometry
Fractions Practice
This is a weeklong interactive practice for students who need review or re-introduction to the concept of fractions. There are approximately 4 or more activities for students to perform each day or session. There are a total of 5 days or 5 sessions.
2nd - 5th
Fractions, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.3
, 3.NF.A.3a
+6
Multiplication and Division Practice
This is a weeklong interactive practice for students who need review or re-introduction to the concepts of multiplying and dividing. There are approximately 4 or more activities for students to perform each day or session. There are a total of 5 days or 5 sessions.
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
+2
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About the store
Experience
I've been teaching for 13 years. Five of those years were in a Montessori (1st-3rd grade) classroom in our newly-founded public school Montessori setting. Now I teach third grade (the best grade to teach, in my opinion)!
Teaching style
I honor student input and find value in students' ideas. My classroom is rarely filled with the teacher doing a bunch of lecturing. I have recently become interested in Whole Brain Teaching (check it out on YouTube).
Awards & shining teacher moments
Okemos Commitment to Excellence award, Extraordinary Science Curriculum award, Technology Guru plaque
My own education history
I bleed green and white, for Michigan State University, of course! It's nice living in (or near) a college town. There are so many resources that my students and I benefit from, such as the planetarium, dairy store (how to make ice cream), the Children's 4-H Gardens, Wharton (center for performing arts), and so much more! Plus, we teachers have access to professors and they are often willing to come into the classroom to enrich our lives more! I earned both my bachelor's and master's degrees from MSU. The College of Education has earned many honors too. It's a pedagogical mecca!
Additional biographical information
I have the most wonderful husband and a most amazing son and daughter. My son is in seventh grade and my daughter is in fourth. Life is good!
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