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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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I have been teaching first and second grades for the last 4 years. Currently, I am on sabbatical in Spain teaching english, art, and learning Spanish.
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Preview of Animal Research Template

Animal Research Template

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This is a clear and simple way for students to record information about an animal they are researching. Categories Include: - Animal Name - Animal Illustration Box - Animal Classification - Body Covering (skin, fur, feathers, etc.) - Skeleton (vertebrate, invertebrate, exoskeleton) - Food - Adaptation - 3 Interesting Facts Ideally, this should be printed on 11*17 paper, but can be printed on 8.5*11 as well.
Preview of Postcards From Around the World

Postcards From Around the World

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A collection of 20 postcards from countries all over the world. Great to introduce a letter writing project or for learning about different countries and cultures. Postcards include information on geography, continents, capital cities, clothing, transportation, climate, major landmarks, language, religion, food, and more! Perfect for "Global Communities" or "Around the World" units. Countries Included: North America: Canada, Mexico, U.S.A. South America: Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador Eur
Preview of Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers BUNDLE

Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers BUNDLE

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This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. This Bundle contains 5 weeks worth of scripts (25 in total). SAVE 25% by purchasing as a bundle (one and a half weeks are free!) To buy scripts individually, click here: Week One: Mindful ListeningWeek Two: Mindful BreathingWeek Three: Mindful VisualizationsWeek Four: Dealing Mindfully with AngerWeek Five: Dealing Mindfully with WorriesIn addition to the scripts
Preview of Country Report Research Template

Country Report Research Template

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This is a comprehensive template for students to use while researching a country. Includes: - Glossary of important geography terms - Blank dictionary to fill in while researching - Research covers: food, clothing, transportation, shelter, celebrations, traditions, religion, animals, interesting facts If you like are studying countries around the world, be sure to check out: Postcards from Around the World Countries Around the World: Find and Correct the Mistakes **********************
Preview of Suffix Package: s, es, ies Suffixes

Suffix Package: s, es, ies Suffixes

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This packet reviews the rules for adding 's' 'es' or 'ies' to nouns and verbs. Skills are broken down into 5 easy to understand spelling rules. Each rule is accompanied with 2 pages of practise. Skills are revisited and practised so students do not forget rule #1 by the time they complete the next one. Skills include: * Adding -s to nouns and verbs * Adding -es to words ending in s, x, z, ch, and sh * Adding -s or -es to words ending in O * Adding -ies or -s to words ending in Y * Adding -ves
Preview of Duck Hatching Resource and Activity Packet

Duck Hatching Resource and Activity Packet

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This is a packet that guides teachers and students through the duck hatching process. 1- Ducks can, have, are, eat, live 2- Ducks can, have, are 3- Candling eggs guide 4- Candling Eggs benchmark days 5- Candling eggs observation diagrams- 28 days 6- Candling eggs observation diagram with notes- 3 days 7- Duck Life Cycle activity 8- "Egg-Citing" Story - writing prompts 9- Duck Facts 10- Duck Facts 11- Duck Word Search 12- Duck Breed Research Report Template 13- Duck Mad Libs 14- Duck Duty Respo
Preview of Country Research Template

Country Research Template

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This is a clear and simple way for students to record information about a country. Categories Include: - Country Name - Country Flag - Currency - Capital City - Language - Food - Clothing - Animals - Shelter - Interesting Facts Ideally, this should be printed on 11*17 paper, but can be printed on 8.5*11 as well. If you want something more detailed for the students to complete their research report, check out my COUNTRY RESEARCH REPORT TEMPLATE
Preview of Suffix Bundle: Suffixes -ing -ed -s,es,ies

Suffix Bundle: Suffixes -ing -ed -s,es,ies

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This packet combines my -ed, -ing, -s/es/ies suffix packages. Save over 15% by purchasing them together. "ing" suffix skills include: - How to add "ing" to words - Adding 'ing' to words ending in 'e'. - When to double the last letter and add 'ing'. "ed" suffix skills include: - Identifying different sounds for ed endings /d/ /t/ /id/ - Adding 'ed' to words ending in 'e'. - When to double the last letter and add 'ed'. - Changing the 'y' to 'i' then adding 'ed'. - Regular and irregular 'ed' endi
Preview of Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face: Poetry Activities

Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face: Poetry Activities

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Activities and worksheets based on poem, "Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face" By Jack Prelutsky. This is a silly poem about what it would be like if your nose were elsewhere on your body. This is great for practising reading fluency, and discussing how poets create rhythm through word choice. Activities include: - Fill in the missing words - Reading with emotions - Mood - Rhyming Words - Critical thinking questions about the poem - Visualizing Students can work on this in pairs, small groups, or
Preview of Graphic Organizers and Planners: Narrative Writing

Graphic Organizers and Planners: Narrative Writing

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Everything you need to get your students writing well organized, clear narrative pieces. This download includes: - A variety of graphic organizers for narrative writing - Character Development worksheet (internal and external characteristics) - Story Arc Outline - Story Retell graphic organizers - Character and Setting ideas for struggling readers This download is differentiated for varying abilities and can be used across primary grades. If you like this resource check out ED and ING Suffix
Preview of Current Events Templates

Current Events Templates

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13 Printable Current Events printables that promote analysis and critical thinking a. 5 W’s- Version 1 b. 5 W’s- Version 2 c. 5 W’s- Version 3 d. 5 W’s- Version 4 e. Take 5- Determining the most important details of a story. f. Uncovering Bias g. Straight from the text- Using quotes to summarize an article h. Follow up questions- Assuming the role of the journalist and asking further questions i. Making change- analyzing who is affected by the news story j. Current Events- question & answer k
Preview of Countries Around the World: Find and Correct the Mistakes

Countries Around the World: Find and Correct the Mistakes

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This package is a great exercise for editing and revising. Each page iis a paragraph about a different country. Countries covered are Vietnam, Costa Rica, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Italy. Each paragraph has 10-15 errors. Students look for capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors. This can be used as homework, part of a writing centre, or as independent work. ** UPDATED MARCH 1- NOW INCLUDES ANSWER KEY**
Preview of Mindfulness Bundle for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Mindfulness Bundle for Pre-K and Kindergarten

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FINALLY! A Mindfulness program that works with young learners (ages 3-6) This resource is intended for teachers of young students who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. This Bundle contains 3 different ways to introduce mindfulness in a realistic, interactive way. Part One: Mindful Moments- Scripts for teachers to have mindfulness mediations with their young learners. These are not 10 minute meditations, but rather "moments" that focus st
Preview of Biography Report Template

Biography Report Template

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This is a clear and simple way for students to record information based on a biography or autobiography they are reading. Categories Include: - Person's Name - Birth (and Death) - Photo/Illustration - 5 Character Traits - Lessons I've Learned From Him/Her - Best Known For - If I Could Ask the one Thing - 4 Interesting Facts Ideally, this should be printed on 11*17 paper, but can be printed on 8.5*11 as well.
Preview of Rosh Hashanah Activity Packet

Rosh Hashanah Activity Packet

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This is a fun activity packet to help kids learn about the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Included are word searches, colouring pages, word scrambles, letter templates, surveys and more. A great activity package to supplement lessons about Rosh Hashanah. If you like this resource check out Purim Traditions Around the World ***September 2016 UPDATE*** I've added an introduction sheet explaining the holiday and traditions and an answer key.
Preview of All About Hanukah

All About Hanukah

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Everything you need to teach the Jewish holiday Hanukah to your students! This packet includes background information on the holiday, a glossary of important terms, as well as engaging and educational activities for your students to enjoy. 1- Hanukah Information Sheet 2- Interesting Facts About Hanukah 3- Hanukah Dictionary 4- Fill in the Blanks 5- Mad Libs - A Perfect Hanukah Night (American spelling) 6- Mad Libs - A Perfect Hanukah Night (Canadian/UK spelling) 7- Hanukah Math- Problem Solvi
Preview of Suffix Package: ed Suffixes

Suffix Package: ed Suffixes

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This packet reviews the rules for adding 'ed' to verbs. Skills include: - Identifying different sounds for ed endings /d/ /t/ /id/ - Adding 'ed' to words ending in 'e'. - When to double the last letter and add 'ed'. - Changing the 'y' to 'i' then adding 'ed'. - Regular and irregular 'ed' endings. If you like this resource check out ED/ING Suffix BUNDLE-ING SuffixesS/ES/IES suffixes***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT cr
Preview of Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week One)

Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week One)

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This is a set of 5 scripts that all focus on Mindful Listening. This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. The packet includes a Mindfulness 101 info sheet and 5 scripts for guiding your students through a mindfulness meditation. Each script lasts 3-5 minutes, so it will work for all grade levels. In order to use this script you will need a mindfulness bell or a bell sound (there are many free apps you ca
Preview of Chick Hatching Resource and Activity Packet

Chick Hatching Resource and Activity Packet

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This is a packet that guides teachers and students through the chick hatching process. 1- Chicks can, have, are, eat, live 2- Chicks can, have, are 3- Candling eggs guide (3 pages incl. F.A.Q.) 4- Candling eggs observation diagrams- 3 days 5- Candling eggs observation diagrams- 2 days 6- Chicken Life Cycle activity 7- "Egg-Citing" Story writing prompts 8- Chicken Facts (2 pages) 9- Chick Word Search 10- Chicken Breed Research Report Template 11- Chick Observation Sheet (simple) 12- Chick Obse
Preview of Halloween: Origins and Activities

Halloween: Origins and Activities

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Learn all about the origins of Halloween Traditions. - Why do we trick or treat, carve jack-o-lanterns, wear costumes, etc. ? - Learn how customs and traditions change over time. Includes: - Reading passage about Halloween origins (formatted 2 ways to support fluent and struggling readers) - Reading comprehension follow up activity - Halloween story writing prompts - Graphic organizers for story writing (2 versions) - Halloween mad libs - Plan your pumpkin colouring sheet
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About the store

Experience

I have been teaching first and second grades for the last 4 years. Currently, I am on sabbatical in Spain teaching english, art, and learning Spanish.

Teaching style

Interactive, energetic, and creative! I love to incorporate dance, drama, and movement into my teaching as much as I possibly can. Most of my Social Studies lessons have a social justice or global awareness aspect. As well, I practise mindfulness regularly inside and outside of the classroom.

My own education history

Bachelor of Arts in Media, Information, and Technoculture (2007) Masters of Education (2009) Additional Qualifications: Drama, Special Education, Reading

Additional biographical information

www.cherryrubychimes.com