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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
Force,Motion and Energy Grades K-2 Sorts, Experiments, and Vocabulary
Force, Motion and Gravity- the first Science Unit in VA of the school year! This unit is always one I am SEARCHING for resources on that are interactive and bring the concept into bite size pieces. K- Push/Pull definition and drawing Push and pull sort 1st- Types of Motion definition and drawing Types of motion word/picture match x2 Types of motion draw plans for a machine to help the astronauts problem Sound and Vibration lesson 2nd-Hidden forces written response (question before unit) Magneti
K - 2nd
Physics, Science
VA SOL
K.2.c
, 1.2.a
, 2.2.a
 +11
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
The Sun Unit- Sun gives life, energy, and light; movement of sun
The SUN unit! Our favorite star. In this unit there are many resources to teach this topic! 1. Closed reading passages with quick questions to check for understanding on the sun as a life sustainer; energy giver; the movement of the sun. 2. Earths order drawing to see where we are and its importance 3. Benefits of the sun sort 4. My plate of energy- sorting food items provided by the suns energy 5. The sun is moving drawing activity
K - 2nd
Close Reading, Earth Sciences, Science
Earth's Resources & Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
SOL 1.8 & 3.8 ALIGNED Earth's Resources lesson focuses on non-renewable and renewable resources. Begin with vocabulary defining and non-fiction passage reading to understand the content. INFORM Move into an experiment with simple supplies needed that leave a LASTING impact on your students. WHATS HAPPENING. Follow up with a HOW to reduce, reuse and recycle lesson to show your students how to make a positive impact. SUMMARY -vocabulary defining(first and third differentiated) -One coal natura
1st - 3rd
Close Reading, Environment, General Science
VA SOL
1.8.c
, 1.8.a
, 3.8.c
 +4
Chicken Life Cycle: Egg to Adult
SOL 2.4 Life Cycle aligned SOL 3.4 Ecosystem verticle alignment Chicken lifecycle from egg to adult! Show your students the stages of the chicken's life. Define each stage. Explore important key terms. Answer a real world problem to practice critical thinking skill, don't just teach to the test!
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in:Â Life Cycle Bundle: Strawberry and Chicken
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
Farm Animals-Domestic/Tame vs Wild
Science studies PPT on the benefit of domestic or tame animals. This PPT goes over the duties of a farmer, as well as the benefit of each type of livestock. At the end there is a discussion question of "How do domestic animals benefit us?" to bring the lesson to a close.
PreK - 1st
Environment, General Science, Science
VA SOL
1.5.c
, 1.5.a
, K.7.a
 +1
Life Cycle Bundle: Strawberry and Chicken
Strawberry AND Chicken life cycle bundle SOL 2.4 aligned VA SOL 3.4 vertical alignment 2 weeks of content
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
VA SOL
2.4.b
, 2.4.a
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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
Additional biographical information
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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