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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iReady Vocabulary - Ready LAFS 5th Grade
If you or your school has purchase the Ready LAFS curriculum, you may have noticed that there is one huge piece of instruction missing - vocabulary! Yes, each lesson notes the vocabulary terms to focus on, but there are no pages that give you the definitions for each lesson and/or a way to instruct and assess them. This product gives you that! Included in the iReady Vocabulary - Ready LAFS 5th Grade you will find: - A Vocabulary Instruction Plan that can be used each week to teach the words. Thi
5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
Word Study Bundle - Class Work, Homework, Assessment - for Words Their Way
Do you like Words Their Way but want to be more organized with your class work, homework, and assessment routines? Do you struggle to find a variety of word sort activities to use weekly? Do you want to do a better job of organizing and streamlining your Word Study routine? Then this Word Study Bundle is for you! IT INCLUDES:Word Study Class Work Set- Detailed instructions on how to implement the Words Their Way style spelling lists (lists that focus on sorting specific phonetic patterns weekly)
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
"Get to the Root of It" Work Set - Greek and Latin Roots
Need an easy to implement, root word routine? Here it is! Includes 60 Greek and Latin root words, definitions, and example sentences, plus 5 weekly work pages to allow your students to work with a few roots at a time. Easily added as a center activity, but can also be done as seat work or whole group. Use it for a quarter or work it into your weekly routine like I do and use it all year! Boost your students vocabulary, decoding, and comprehension skills by teaching them Greek and Latin and getti
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
iReady Vocabulary - Ready LAFS 4th Grade
If you or your school has purchase the Ready LAFS curriculum, you may have noticed that there is one huge piece of instruction missing - vocabulary! Yes, each lesson notes the vocabulary terms to focus on, but there are no pages that give you the definitions for each lesson and/or a way to instruct and assess them. This product gives you that! Included in the iReady Vocabulary - Ready LAFS 4th Grade you will find: - A Vocabulary Instruction Plan that can be used each week to teach the words. Thi
4th
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
EDITABLE Back to School Night Parent Flip Book - Meet the Teacher
This is a low-paper, high-information flip book to give to parents on meet the teacher night and - best part- requires no cutting! It includes sections for: communication, expectations, curriculum, birthdays, snack, and homework. It comes in 2 design choices and is 100% editable - I even specify the font and size I use on the cover page if you want it to look like mine!
My example is printed on white, but I plan to print on astrobrights or patterned paper when I make them for school this year.
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For All Subjects
Poetry Analysis Year Set with Poetry Notebook Reference Pages, Digital or Print
Poetry Analysis is a skill that is often brushed over in school. We do a little something during poetry month, but that it is. This Poetry Analysis Year Set allows you to incorporate poetry into your weekly ELA routine for the year, giving your students the opportunity to know and understand the beauty and benefits of poetry in an easy to implement way. It includes a set of POETRY REFERENCE PAGES to use to teach the basics of poetry before getting into analysis. It includes 25 POEMS for analysis
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading Strategies
Voice Volume Scale - Classroom Management
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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Classroom Community, For All Subjects
EDITABLE Reading Notebook Tabs
Starting the year of organized and maintaining that is the key to keeping your ELA routines running smoothly. These EDITABLE Reading Notebook Tabs are designed to help you do just that.
Included are tabs for the standards and bonus tabs for book logs, word work, vocabulary, thinking stems, Greek and Latin roots, and vocabulary. It also includes a table of contents to help you and your students stay organized all year long!
They are designed to print on colored cardstock so you can color coordi
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English Language Arts, Reading
FREEBIE Editable Writer's Notebook Tabs
I love a good organized student notebook. Quite honestly, who doesn't?
These are my FREE editable writer's notebooks tabs that coordinate with my reading notebook tabs on my TpT store.
They include the 3 areas of writing (expository, persuasive, narrative), poetry, the writing process, and a blank tab that you can add anything you might need to.
They are designed to print on colored cardstock for durability and color cooridnation (i just love coordinating, don't you?)
Be sure to check out my E
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English Language Arts, Poetry, Writing
*Freebie* "Get to the Root of It" List - Greek and Latin Roots
This list includes 60 Greek and Latin roots with definitions. It is a list that can be used for a unit or a year, depending on how you choose to teach roots. It can be used for seat work, whole group work, or centers. Need a way to teach it? Get my "Get to the Root of It" WORK SET which includes example sentences with each root and definition along with easy to implement, weekly work pages. Need a nice display? Get me "Get to the Root of it" WORD WALL which includes a print, cut, laminate, and h
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
Word Study Class Work Set Words Their Way (EDITABLE templates included)
Do you like Words Their Way but want to find a organized way to implement it? Or do you have weekly spelling lists and want to find a more hands on way for kids to work with their words? Then this Word Study Class Work Set is for you! IT INCLUDES:- Detailed instructions on how to implement the Words Their Way style spelling lists (lists that focus on sorting specific phonetic patterns weekly) - Instructions broken down into 3 manageable parts: - Before Teaching - During Teaching
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
Also included in:Â Word Study Bundle - Class Work, Homework, Assessment - for Words Their Way
Word Study Homework Set Words Their Way (EDITABLE pages included!)
Do you like Words Their Way but need to find an accountable way for your kids to practice the word sorts at home? Or do you have weekly spelling lists and want to find a more hands on way for kids to practice with their words at home? Then this Word Study Homework Set is for you! IT INCLUDES:- Detailed instructions on how to implement the homework routine successfully. The goal is to use the same activities with different word lists or a rotational basis. This allows students hands-on time with
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
Also included in:Â Word Study Bundle - Class Work, Homework, Assessment - for Words Their Way
Poetry Analysis Month 1 with Poetry Resource Pages, Digital or Print
Poetry Analysis is a skill that is often brushed over in school. We do a little something during poetry month, but that it is. This Poetry Analysis Month 1 Set allows you to incorporate poetry into your weekly ELA routine, giving your students the opportunity to know and understand the beauty and benefits of poetry in an easy to implement way. It includes a set of POETRY REFERENCE PAGES to use to teach the basics of poetry before getting into analysis. It includes 5 POEMS (1 for model, 1 for eac
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading Strategies
Editable First Day Stations for ELA/Reading
Want a fun way to start the year in your ELA class? Then this product is for you!
It includes 5 editable stations for your first day including: Classroom Scavenger Hunt, Reading Survey, Goal Setting, Book Tasting, and Class Story Write.
Each station is designed to take about 15 minutes to complete which makes it perfect for a 90 minute block.
It allows your students the opportunity for movement and collaboration while getting to know your room and gives you the opportunity to get to know them a
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading
5th Grade CCSS Writing Rubrics Opinion Expository Narrative
Assess student writing and know that you are perfectly aligned to CCSS!
These rubrics cover the 3 types of writing - Narrative, Opinion, and Expository.
The rubrics are based on CCSS writing standards, along with language/grammar standards that are important for 5th grade.
Each section of the rubric denotes which standard it addresses, making it easy to ensure you have covered the necessary standards in teaching and assessing student writing.
Instead of specifying what each level looks like fo
5th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
Growth Mindset Display
Change Your Words...Change Your Mindset! Encourage a growth mindset in your classroom with this visual display. All fixed mindset phrases are in gray and growth mindset phrases are in 4 color choices: Teal, Pink, Purple, or Blue to coordinate with any room. Background is a glitter theme, but not overly flashy for a clean look. The display can easily be placed on a wall and fits nicely on a standard bulletin board. Like this product? Check out my store - Simply Structured - on TpT to see my other
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Character Education, For All Subjects
Shabby Chic Supply Labels with EDITABLE pages
Want a stylish, uniformed way to label your supplies around your room? These supply labels are perfect!
They come in 2 design choices and I pre-filled in 36 tags just for you! I even left a page in each design as editable so you can add the ever important items in your room that MUST be labeled that I may not have thought of. :) I also made note of the font and size I used if you are like me and want everything to match and coordinate.
Speaking of coordinate, these go perfectly with my FREE Sha
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Classroom Community
Poetry Analysis Month 5 and Poetry Reference Pages, Digital or Print
Poetry Analysis is a skill that is often brushed over in school. We do a little something during poetry month, but that it is. This Poetry Analysis Month 5 Set allows you to incorporate poetry into your weekly ELA routine, giving your students the opportunity to know and understand the beauty and benefits of poetry in an easy to implement way. It is designed to follow sets 1, 2, 3, and 4, but can be used on it's own. It includes a set of POETRY REFERENCE PAGES to use to teach the basics of poetr
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading Strategies
Poetry Analysis Month 4 and Poetry Reference Pages, Digital or Print
Poetry Analysis is a skill that is often brushed over in school. We do a little something during poetry month, but that it is. This Poetry Analysis Month 4 Set allows you to incorporate poetry into your weekly ELA routine, giving your students the opportunity to know and understand the beauty and benefits of poetry in an easy to implement way. It is designed to follow set 1, 2, and 3, but can be used on it's own. It includes a set of POETRY REFERENCE PAGES to use to teach the basics of poetry be
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading Strategies
Poetry Analysis Month 3 and Poetry Reference Pages, Digital or Print
Poetry Analysis is a skill that is often brushed over in school. We do a little something during poetry month, but that it is. This Poetry Analysis Month 3 Set allows you to incorporate poetry into your weekly ELA routine, giving your students the opportunity to know and understand the beauty and benefits of poetry in an easy to implement way. It is designed to follow sets 1 and 2, but can be used on it's own. It includes a set of POETRY REFERENCE PAGES to use to teach the basics of poetry befor
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading Strategies
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About the store
Experience
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!
Teaching style
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.
Additional biographical information
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!
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