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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 WINTER Themed Scavenger Hunts

WINTER Themed Scavenger Hunts

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SimplyLauraDee
Be a detective this Winter! The winter scavenger hunt includes 4 hunts that are ready to print and use. 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in freebies. • You are responsible for having the proper software to download and use these files. Don’t miss out on freebies, flash sales, m
Preview of SPRING Themed Scavenger Hunts

SPRING Themed Scavenger Hunts

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SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of FEBRUARY Count and Color I SPY Activity | Valentine Themed

FEBRUARY Count and Color I SPY Activity | Valentine Themed

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SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of WINTER Snowman Glyph | No Prep Craft and Bulletin Board Activity

WINTER Snowman Glyph | No Prep Craft and Bulletin Board Activity

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SimplyLauraDee
Are you looking for an engaging snowman craft for the winter season? This Snowman Glyph activity is a fun way to incorporate math and literacy skills in your classroom, while students think they are just doing a fun craft! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in freebies. • You a
Preview of DECEMBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Christmas Themed

DECEMBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Christmas Themed

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of NOVEMBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Thanksgiving Themed

NOVEMBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Thanksgiving Themed

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SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of FALL Themed Scavenger Hunts

FALL Themed Scavenger Hunts

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SimplyLauraDee
Be a detective this Fall! The fall scavenger hunt includes 4 hunts that are ready to print and use. 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in freebies. • You are responsible for having the proper software to download and use these files. Don’t miss out on freebies, flash sales, my VI
Preview of OCTOBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Halloween Themed

OCTOBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Halloween Themed

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of Unit of Study: Geology | Rock Cycle | Rocks and Minerals

Unit of Study: Geology | Rock Cycle | Rocks and Minerals

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Students will discover the job of a geologist, the rock cycle and the job minerals play in our everyday life through interactive classroom discovery and labs. This unit of study was originally developed and implemented in a gifted and talented pull out program, however it can easily be used in a traditional classroom or as an independent research study. Each lesson plan follows a 6E model of teaching: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate and Extend. Included in the Unit of Study:•6 No
Preview of SEPTEMBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Fall Themed

SEPTEMBER Count and Color I SPY Activity | Fall Themed

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of Unit of Study: Animal Nation | Animal Research Project

Unit of Study: Animal Nation | Animal Research Project

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SimplyLauraDee
Students will study study different animals to learn about their basic needs and ecosystems in which they live. They will choose an animal to observe, describe and research, determining its basic needs and how they are met and will create an animal report in which they will predict the animals’ future if their needs are not met and present predictions to the class. This unit of study was originally developed and implemented in a gifted and talented pull out program, however it can easily be used
Preview of AUGUST Count and Color I SPY Activity | Back to School Theme

AUGUST Count and Color I SPY Activity | Back to School Theme

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of JULY Themed Count and Color | I SPY Activity

JULY Themed Count and Color | I SPY Activity

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of SUMMER Themed Scavenger Hunts

SUMMER Themed Scavenger Hunts

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Be a detective this summer while you are exploring your neighborhood or you are on family vacation! The summer scavenger hunt includes 4 hunts that are ready to print and use. 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in freebies. • You are responsible for having the proper software to
Preview of PRE-K | Color Identification Coloring Pages

PRE-K | Color Identification Coloring Pages

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SimplyLauraDee
Practicing color identification is a breeze with these coloring pages! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in freebies. • You are responsible for having the proper software to download and use these files. Don’t miss out on freebies, flash sales, my VIP Pass and more!• Follow Sim
Preview of MAY Themed Count and Color I SPY Activity

MAY Themed Count and Color I SPY Activity

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of JUNE Themed Count and Color | I SPY Activity

JUNE Themed Count and Color | I SPY Activity

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Count and Color I Spy is a fun way to help your students practice one-to-one correspondence. These Count and Color I Spy pages are great to use for literacy centers and small group activities. Your kids will love being number detectives! 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. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. • Do not resell these files, share them or use them in free
Preview of Unit of Study: Science Detectives | Strange Weather | Moons and Tides

Unit of Study: Science Detectives | Strange Weather | Moons and Tides

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Students will use their detective skills to investigate strange weather phenomena and tides. They will learn that there are scientific explanations for events that may seem unexplainable and use experiments to find scientific explanations for these phenomenon. This unit of study was originally developed and implemented in a gifted and talented pull out program, however it can easily be used in a traditional classroom or as an independent research study. Each lesson plan follows a 6E model of tea
Preview of Unit of Study: Earth Scientists | Barnum Brown | Neil Armstrong | Jean Lafitte

Unit of Study: Earth Scientists | Barnum Brown | Neil Armstrong | Jean Lafitte

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Students will study about 3 Earth Scientists - each with very different interests! They will learn about Barnum Brown and his work with fossils, Neil Armstrong and his passion for space and Jean Lafitte and his interest in discovery of new lands. This unit of study was originally developed and implemented in a gifted and talented pull out program, however it can easily be used in a traditional classroom or as an independent research study. Each lesson plan follows a 6E model of teaching: Eng
Preview of Classroom Management - Reward Punch Card {EDITABLE}

Classroom Management - Reward Punch Card {EDITABLE}

Created by
SimplyLauraDee
Our classroom management/reward punch card is a great tool to use for incentives and goals in the classroom. What's Included:1 PDF with 3 punch cards1 PowerPoint with 3 punch cards to add your own textRequirements:• Files come in zip format. You must know how to unzip files on your PC/Mac to retrieve them. • You will need software that supports the use of PDF and Microsoft PowerPoint files. Usage:• Please do not claim these designs as your own. • Design copyright remains with SimplyLauraDee. •
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About the store

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.