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Over 35 years ago I began this adventure called 'teaching'. I started out with my Special Education credential and began in a small country school (K-8) as a Resource Teacher. It was an amazing introduction to the world of teaching. Crazily, I found myself crying at the end of year one, watching all those buses heading out of our parking lot. After 3 years in resource, I was hired as a bilingual kindergarten teacher (at a larger school district close by). Since that time, I have taught in First, Second, and Third grades. I've served on leadership teams, created curriculum, and helped create (and recreate) benchmark tests for our grade level. Teaching is a wonderful profession'...but also a calling... and a 24/7 way of life! You need a balance, of course, but you will always be accountable for how you 'live' in front of your students. 'You made a difference,' phrase (shared by parents years later) was the best compliment ever! Teachers do make a difference!!!
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Plural Nouns Singular, Plural, and Irregular Nouns
This hands on resource is perfect for t eaching and practicing singular, plural, irregular nouns. There are over 80 picture cards included. There are also rules included on 'heading cards' to be used at centers, pocket charts, or desk top practice ( groups are s, es, ies, ves, & irregular). At a center, students can manipulate the cards on the pocket chart. “Sorts” are another great way for students to practice and reinforce these new skills. Students can use the picture/word cards to matc
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.1.1c
, L.2.1b
, L.3.1b
My Magical Choices
If you are one of the many fans of Becky Cummings...here is a freebie for you. This is a perfect companion for children to use as they think about the power they have to make good choices.
1st - 3rd
Character Education, Reading
Earth Science | How to dig a hole to the other side of the world | Geology
Here is a creative, fun way to learn about the composition of the Earth or basic geology. We start with the book 'How to Dig a Hole to the Other Side of the World'. It's an imaginary journey of what to expect when digging 8,000 miles through the Earth's layers (you can create a poster of the different layers as you share the story). Use the student booklets to record what you find when digging below the Earth's surface. A teacher sample is included for ease of use. What's included:te
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RI.2.6
Attention Getters | Classroom Management | Call and Response
It's fun to change it up and find engaging ways to get our student's attention. These 12 attention grabbing posters are perfect to use when you need a refresh. There are motivational posters & labels that go with each signal. Here is an example of how I use them: For October our signal of the month was ' Hocus Pocus, Everybody Focus'. We hung up our ' All Eyes on Good Behavior' motivational poster and shared with the students what this meant for them. We had a labeled jar filled
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Mother's Day Craft & Writing activity/Editable
Now your students can tweet (on a sweet twitter page) about those special people in their lives. This is the perfect Mother's Day activity for your students to make for their moms, aunts, grandmas, or someone else important in their lives. (This resource is editable and can be changed to fit the men in their lives too). Included is a hand print art activity for students to create a 'tweet' bird ( & embellish) which makes a sweet little personalized gift.What's Included:Graphic organizer
K - 4th
Creative Writing, Visual Arts
Pumpkin and Fall Math Subtraction to 10 Scoot Game
Here is a FUN freebie for your pumpkin & fall math! This subtraction practice game can be played in small groups or whole class. Scoot math just in time for those pumpkin themed activities. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -*FOLLOW ME HERE at Second Grade Cuties. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1st
Math
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
Apple Math Ten Frame Addition Scoot Game
Here is a freebie for apple math fun. This TEN frame addition practice game can be played in small groups or whole class. It comes in a colorful version and black & white. Just in time for those Apple themed activities. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -*FOLLOW ME HERE at Second Grade Cuties. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -*And HERE on INST
K - 2nd
Basic Operations
CCSS
1.NBT.B.2b
Snow Globe Two Step Math Story Problems
This two step math story problem resource will provide your students lots of opportunities to practice this difficult concept. ( addition & subtraction) Anchor Charts and a Blank Master is included in this packet as well. I thought the Snow Globe format would be a great way for students to visualize and gain confidence when mastering this skill! Here are some other Winter Themed Activities you might enjoy:Snow Globe Family Similes, Vocabulary, Descriptive WritingSnow Globe Two Step Math Stor
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Snow Globe Family Similes, Vocabulary, Descriptive Writing
After sharing the story The Snow Globe Family, your students will experience lots of ways to look at vocabulary, context clues and practice their descriptive writing techniques. A print and go resource for vocabulary and descriptive writing to help your students determine the meaning of words in text. Students will also be given a closer look at similes and ways in which they are used. What's Included:♥Vocabulary Practice Pages♥Anchor Chart for Descriptive Writing♥Descriptive Writing Prac
1st - 3rd
Vocabulary
Place Value Scoot for Expanded Form, Base Ten, & Word Form
Here is a freebie for Thanksgiving math fun. This Place Value practice game can be played in small groups or whole class. It covers Base Ten, Expanded Form, & Word Form. It comes in a colorful version and black & white. Just in time for those Thanksgiving theme activities.Other Thanksgiving Resources you may enjoy:Mayflower Reading , Informational text, annotation to show text evidenceHow to FALL writing, connect & order steps in a procedural text - - - - - - - - - - - -
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Place Value
Halloween Math DOUBLE TROUBLE addition group scoot
Here is a FREEBIE for Halloween math fun. This double addition practice game can be played in small groups or whole class. It comes in a colorful version and black & white. Just in time for those Halloween themed activities. Other Halloween theme Resources you may enjoy:Halloween Math DOUBLE TROUBLE addition group scootBoris and Bella Characters, lessons learned, Halloween activitiesBats Close Reading , Informational text, annotation to show text evidenceThe 'Haunted Verbs'....words in
K - 3rd
Basic Operations, Mental Math
Second Grade Back to School Math Review
If you are looking for a meaningful review to begin your school year, this resource is filled with a variety of math games, practice worksheets & activities to cover many first grade concepts. This is perfect for the beginning of the year when you aren't ready to introduce a new concept. Lot's of math resources, games, and editable binder cover to get your school year organized. Back to School...here we go!What’s included: Activities & Practice: Addition Bump Games Spin ‘More or Less’ Game Mi
2nd
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
St. Patrick's Day Freebie
A St. Patrick's Day FREEBIE just for you. Follow the Rainbow Number Task, Antonym Mix-up, & Synonym Match. This is a sample of a larger packet. Here is the rest of the St. Patrick's Day Resource ... activities for a week or day:St. Patrick's Day Activities Reading, Writing, Math, and Craftivity too- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -*FOLLOW ME HERE at Second Grade Cuties. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Informational Text
Reindeer Food tags, recipe, & editable parent note....Class Celebration
We had a ball with this activity in our classroom. There is an editable parent note (just add text box), reindeer food toppers for take home bags, ingredient signs, and (of course) a reindeer food recipe! It can be as easy as pouring each different item into a rolled down brown paper bag...just add a sign & a scoop...and you are all set. The kids love creating their own snack combinations with a reindeer theme...from reindeer noses (whoppers) to reindeer antlers (pretzels). We also liked
PreK - 1st
Multiplication & Division math stories.....A Galactic Adventure
A great way to practice multiplication & division math story problems...with a twist (cue Star Wars music). A power point will set the stage for this adventure & daily math stories to keep your students sharp (covering multiple problem types). This 35 page packet is full of multiplication and division story problems for your students to solve. A common core aligned packet that is great for independent work (just staple the Math Task record forms together), a group project (graphic orga
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
Math Mystery....Snowman Story Problems
Here's a fun 'winter themed' math resource with story problems that include: joining, separating, and comparing. Frosty fun for your students to practice these skills. Each snowman page includes a ‘we do’ and a ‘you do’. Every page has two similar problems to solve. The first problem you work through together as a whole group (we do) . The next problem students work on independently for practice (you do). Students will need to show work and write explanations. I found this most helpful, as
1st - 2nd
Math, Other (Math)
Addition & Subtraction math stories....A Zoo-riffic Adventure
A great way to practice math story problems...with a twist. A power point will set the stage for this adventure & daily math stories to keep your students sharp (covering multiple problem types). This 35 page packet is full of addition and subtraction story problems for your students to solve. A common core aligned packet that is great for independent work (just staple the Math Task record forms together), a group project (graphic organizers to help reinforce various ways of solving math pro
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.OA.A.1
, 2.OA.B.2
Collective Nouns The Thing Version
Help your children learn about collective nouns using anchor charts, graphic organizers, assessments, flip & match activities included in this resource. I think you will love how many different ways you can use this in the classroom by changing up the different components. It works well for independent, small, and ESL groups. They would even work well in Interactive Notebooks or Task Card activities! Common Core's intent is for our students to use and understand new vocabulary. This tool ca
1st - 4th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.2.1a
Collective Nouns The Animal Version
This Collective Nouns unit includes anchor charts, graphic organizers, assessments, flip & match activities and more to help your children learn all about collective nouns. I think you will love how many different ways you can use this in the classroom by changing up the different components. It works well for independent, small, and ESL groups. They would even work well in Interactive Notebooks or Task Card activities! Common Core's intent is for our students to use and understand new vocabu
1st - 4th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.2.1a
Classroom Decor ...ABC pendant for Bulletin Board displays
Here is a FREEBIE for you..... ABC pendant for Bulletin Board displays using chalkboard letters! Guaranteed to add the right amount of 'cuteness' to any class decor! Check out these other fun classroom decor resources .... BUNDLES: Classroom Decor Cactus in Dots BUNDLEDClassroom Decor Cactus Love BUNDLEDClassroom Vintage Organization and Decor- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -*FOLLOW ME HERE at Second Grade Cuties.
PreK - 4th
Spelling, Writing
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Experience
Over 35 years ago I began this adventure called 'teaching'. I started out with my Special Education credential and began in a small country school (K-8) as a Resource Teacher. It was an amazing introduction to the world of teaching. Crazily, I found myself crying at the end of year one, watching all those buses heading out of our parking lot. After 3 years in resource, I was hired as a bilingual kindergarten teacher (at a larger school district close by). Since that time, I have taught in First, Second, and Third grades. I've served on leadership teams, created curriculum, and helped create (and recreate) benchmark tests for our grade level. Teaching is a wonderful profession'...but also a calling... and a 24/7 way of life! You need a balance, of course, but you will always be accountable for how you 'live' in front of your students. 'You made a difference,' phrase (shared by parents years later) was the best compliment ever! Teachers do make a difference!!!
Teaching style
A snapshot of my classroom would have revealed a positive, well disciplined learning environment. I was always ready to learn and willing to implement new teaching strategies. I had high expectations of all my students. We learned together in an environment that encouraged critical thinking and synthesizing of the curriculum.
Awards & shining teacher moments
District Teacher of the Quarter,
Mentor Teacher,
Master Teacher,
Grade Level Chair,
Lead Teacher &
Lead in Curriculum Development
My own education history
I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fresno State and went on to finish my fifth year at Fresno Pacific. I finished with a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential as well as a Learning Handicap Credential. Since that time, I have been trained in Guided Reading, Reciprocal Reading, SB1969 ELD SDAIE, Writers Workshop, EDI, Target Teaching, Close Reading Strategies along with many others too numerous to list. If you teach long enough, you'll be trained in it...lol.
My favorite teaching styles were an inquiry, project-based learning, and always 'trying' to differentiate lessons for students success.
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