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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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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)
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
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
Number Bonds A FREEBIE for YOU
Here is a simple, but powerful, math game you can use for independent practice, whole group or remediation. All you need are crayons and dice! Great visual for related facts. I have also added an anchor chart that I hope you find helpful! Also, make sure to check out these Mystery Math items for your students to solve: Mystery Math Numbers Bundled- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -*FOLLOW ME HERE at Second Grade C
K - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
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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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