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SimplyLauraDee

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Colorado, United States
About the store
I have 10 years of classroom teaching experience, 8 years of freelance curriculum development experience and am now a homeschool mom! I've taught Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 7th grade. As a Literacy Specialist, I'm highly trained in developing rigorous instructional tools for your classroom. I specialize in elementary literacy and gifted and talented education.
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Preview of Whiz Kid ENRICHMENT | December Early Finisher Project | Santa's Route Challenge

Whiz Kid ENRICHMENT | December Early Finisher Project | Santa's Route Challenge

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SimplyLauraDee
Are you searching for a challenging project that will engage and challenge your early finishers, gifted students or to just use for fun? This bundle includes a two part research project to engage your students in creative and critical thinking. Activities are cross-curricular, including challenges related to math, art, reading, and science! Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. •
Preview of Whiz Kid ENRICHMENT | November Early Finisher Project | Engineering Challenge

Whiz Kid ENRICHMENT | November Early Finisher Project | Engineering Challenge

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Are you searching for a challenging project that will engage and challenge your early finishers, gifted students or to just use for fun? This bundle includes a three part engineering project to engage your students in creative and critical thinking. Activities are cross-curricular, including challenges related to math, art, reading, and science! Requirements:• Files come in pdf format. You will need software that supports the use of PDF files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your o
Preview of Unit of Study: Plate Tectonics | Continental Divide | Ring of Fire | Volcanoes

Unit of Study: Plate Tectonics | Continental Divide | Ring of Fire | Volcanoes

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SimplyLauraDee
Through the interactive unit of study, students will investigate the Theory of Continental Drift, Pangaea the Supercontinent, Dr. Alfred Wegener and Harry Hess, Plate Movement, the Ring of Fire and Earthquakes. Throughout the unit, students will practice the scientific method through hands on investigations. This unit of study is designed to challenge your gifted and advanced learners. This unit contains 6 ready to go lessons that can be implemented over several weeks in a pull out program or o
Preview of Unit of Study: Mathematics in Nature | Tessellations | The Golden Rectangle | Pi

Unit of Study: Mathematics in Nature | Tessellations | The Golden Rectangle | Pi

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SimplyLauraDee
The goal of the Unit of Study: Mathematics in Nature is to allow students to create professional quality work at an independent level. Through this project, students will explore tessellations, the Fibonacci sequence, the golden rectangle/ratio and pi. Students will discover mathematical patterns and relate them to nature through independent research and real world application. This unit of study is designed to challenge your gifted and advanced learners. This unit contains 6 ready to go less
Preview of Depth and Complexity Posters | Gifted and Talented

Depth and Complexity Posters | Gifted and Talented

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SimplyLauraDee
This set of Depth and Complexity posters includes the 16 aspects of Depth and Complexity: - Language of the Disciplines - Details - Patterns - Unanswered Questions - Rules - Trends - Ethics - Big Ideas - Across the Disciplines - Changes Over Time - Multiple Perspectives - Contribution - Origin - Parallels - Paradox - Convergence Depth and Complexity is a wonderful tool to use to dig deeper with your Gifted and Talented students, but can be used with ANY student. They help you to easily dig deep
Preview of Depth and Complexity Small Icons | Gifted and Talented | Magnets

Depth and Complexity Small Icons | Gifted and Talented | Magnets

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SimplyLauraDee
This set of small Depth and Complexity icons includes the sixteen aspects of Depth & Complexity: - Language of the Disciplines - Details - Patterns - Unanswered Questions - Rules - Trends - Ethics - Big Ideas - Across the Disciplines - Changes Over Time - Multiple Perspectives - Contribution - Origin - Parallels - Paradox - Convergence Depth and Complexity is a wonderful tool to use to dig deeper with your Gifted and Talented students, but can be used with ANY student. They help you to easily d
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Experience

I have 10 years of classroom teaching experience, 8 years of freelance curriculum development experience and am now a homeschool mom! I've taught Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 7th grade. As a Literacy Specialist, I'm highly trained in developing rigorous instructional tools for your classroom. I specialize in elementary literacy and gifted and talented education.

Teaching style

The goal in my classroom is to meet a student where he/she is at and create opportunities for student-centered learning through exploration, technology and investigation. I love seeing students challenged and pushed beyond what they thought they were capable of.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012

My own education history

I have a Bachelor's Degree from Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX in Biblical Studies and hold a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Additional biographical information

I've been married for 10 years to the love of my life, Sean. We have two boys and have built a wonderful life in Colorado.