Simply Structured

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Sarasota, Florida, United States

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I am in my twelfth year of teaching this year. I started out in special education where I taught elementary full inclusion in Wisconsin for 9 years, switched to a self-contained middle school classroom when I moved to Florida, switched to self-contained elementary and now am switching to general education with my favorite grade - 5th!

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Voice Volume Scale - Classroom Management

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Want an easy way to implement class volume control? Use this Voice Volume Scale! Simply introduce at the beginning of the year and refer to it as needed. Comes in 2 styles to print and 3 size options: full page, small group sized, and individual size for desk or pockets. (Works great for that one student who can't seem to recognize when his voice is too loud - we have all had one!) Make it interactive by adding a clip to show students where the volume level should be or as a way to show the cla

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FREEBIE Padlet Informational Page and Permission Form

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Do you use Padlet in the classroom? (If not, I highly suggest it!). Even though our parents fill out a district form for technology permission, I like to cover my bases in each area. This form is great because it gets permission and gives parents peace of mind in knowing what their child will be doing with Padlet. There are a variety of design options and this product coordinates with my other MEET THE TEACHER PRODUCTS on my TpT store - Simply Structured. Check them all out for a smooth start th

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FREEBIE Home Folder Labels Back to School

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Get these FREE take home folder or binder labels and help you students stay organized! Option to print in color or black and white. Simple, yet cute, design is great for elementary or middle school. Don't forget to leave feedback - please and thank you! :)

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I am a highly structured and organized teacher, probably due to my background in special education (not my OCD tendencies, really). I work hard to personalize my learning and ensure that no matter ability level, students are given high (attainable) expectations. Structure does not mean there is not student driven learning, though! I find that the more clear and concise my rules and routines have become over the years, the more easily the learning can shift to student driven. We do a lot of differentiation in my room and a lot of stations and movement.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Every day that I get to walk in the room and see my students' faces is a shining moment!

My own education history

I moved to Wisconsin from Minnesota in 5th grade. I graduated from a small Christian high school and went on to a small liberal arts college in Milwaukee, WI where I got a BA in psychology. I then discovered that there is not much to do with a BA in psychology and was working as an educational assistant in a special education classroom and fell in love with teaching. I went on the get my special education certification through a liberal arts college in Kenosha, WI, where I also got my master's degree in Education. Upon moving to FL I became certified in General and Special Education and get to teach in the best district in FL - Sarasota.

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I have a wonderful husband and three beautiful children ages 10, 8, and 4. I love camping and hiking and if you ever can't find me I am either at the beach, reading a book, or both!