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Greetings! My name is Morgan, and I have been in the field of education for 12+ years. I have worked with PK-1st grade students for most of my time over the past twelve years. I have been lucky to have taught in multiple settings, gaining experience from each place I have been. I started as a teacher's aide in a private preschool while in college, obtaining my degree in Elementary Education and certification for the state of Virginia. I then joined a local private school and taught first grade as a lead teacher. This particular school also had us assess and develop a curriculum monthly. I was lucky enough to serve under a principal there who had instructed at the University of Virginia in the area of Word Journeys and DSA instruction. I learned so much from her! I later ventured to the public school realm, landing at a Title I school that lost its accreditation. I learned so much about students with learning differences and financial difficulties. This school struggled academically, but there were so many amazing, resilient students and staff members. Lastly, I have become a Director of Education at a learning center, overseeing 150 students' reading success. I am the center's assessor, learning plan creator, and consultant. I work with grades PK-12 and have seen the full scope of how students learn to read. I look forward to supporting you on your journey this year, whatever it may be! As we all learn to become better educators, collaboration is key!
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Natural Resources PLANTS, plants as food, as shelter, erosion stoppers
Plants as food providers, shelter, erosion stoppers and so much more! Real life examples and activities to have students apply their knowledge. One week of lessons provided for you perfectly aligned with the standards of learning. 5 DAYS of content Virginia SOL 2.8 aligned 2.8 The student will investigate and understand that plants are important natural resources. Key ideas include a) the availability of plant products affects the development of a geographic area; b) plants provide oxygen, ho
1st - 4th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
VA SOL
2.8.b
, 2.8.c
, 2.8.a
Jamestown Va Studies: Newport, Smith, Pocahontas,Powhatan
Jamestown unit! We cover the historic figures you must cover in the VA SOL standards, as well as core themes and lessons from this historic time. Christopher Newport John Smith Pocahontas Chief Powhatan Students will begin by tracing the voyage from England to North America on a map to see what it entailed. Then learned about early days and the leadership of Newport and Smith. Students will then learn about the crucial grace given by the Powhatan tribe and the bravery of Pocahontas that spared
1st - 4th
Informational Text, Social Studies
Adjectives Monster Drawing- Parts of Speech, Grammar, Draw
My students love a good drawing activity and this one always makes us laugh. It shows the importance of details and adjectives. After several days of modeling, release your students and let them try using adjectives to get classmates to draw the "monster" they envision! So much fun!
1st - 4th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Grammar
Weather Types and Tracking Instruments Unit (over a week of content)
Virginia SOL 2.6 Aligned Weather Unit Weather types and tracking tools, key vocabulary- extreme weather, hurricane, tornado, flooding, drought, thermometer, weather vane, rain gauge, doppler, radar Teach through non-fiction newspaper articles for a closed read. Your students will take the information and then create their own News to share with classmates on extreme weather. Write definitions of common weather like rain, sleet, snow and hail. Learn about key weather reading instrument. Track we
2nd - 4th
Close Reading, Earth Sciences, Science
VA SOL
2.6.c
, 2.6.b
, 2.6.a
Strawberry Life Cycle: Germination to Fruit
SOL 2.4 aligned VA Standards Vertical Alignment 3.4 SOL Explore the life cycle of a Strawberry from germination to fruit. Teach your students the step-by-step process and the importance of each stage. Define key vocabulary words to bolster their developing knowledge. Included is a real world high-level reasoning question for students to answer. We don't just want to teach TO THE TEST, but develop critical thinkers.
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Also included in:Â Life Cycle Bundle: Strawberry and Chicken
Subject Vs Verb Lesson/Game Powerpoint
Do you need to get through another standard, but your class has other plans? Here is a compromise! This lesson allows you to directly introduce Subjects and Verbs while including a quick stand up-sit down style game for your class.
1st - 4th
Grammar, Reading, Writing
VA SOL
W.3.9.c
, R.1.7.h
, R.2.5.b
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Greetings! My name is Morgan, and I have been in the field of education for 12+ years. I have worked with PK-1st grade students for most of my time over the past twelve years. I have been lucky to have taught in multiple settings, gaining experience from each place I have been. I started as a teacher's aide in a private preschool while in college, obtaining my degree in Elementary Education and certification for the state of Virginia. I then joined a local private school and taught first grade as a lead teacher. This particular school also had us assess and develop a curriculum monthly. I was lucky enough to serve under a principal there who had instructed at the University of Virginia in the area of Word Journeys and DSA instruction. I learned so much from her! I later ventured to the public school realm, landing at a Title I school that lost its accreditation. I learned so much about students with learning differences and financial difficulties. This school struggled academically, but there were so many amazing, resilient students and staff members. Lastly, I have become a Director of Education at a learning center, overseeing 150 students' reading success. I am the center's assessor, learning plan creator, and consultant. I work with grades PK-12 and have seen the full scope of how students learn to read. I look forward to supporting you on your journey this year, whatever it may be! As we all learn to become better educators, collaboration is key!
Teaching style
exploratory, hands on, game style
My own education history
Regent University BS Elementary Education
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Hello,
My name is Morgan. I reside in Chesapeake, VA, and have been a Hampton Roads native my whole life. I live here with my husband and two dogs. When I am not working on creating new educational resources or working at my Director of Education career, I have several fun hobbies. I enjoy cooking, gardening, boating, and lying in my hammock.
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