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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
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
Being verbs vs Action Verbs lesson- Introduction, note taking and sort!
Get your kids excited about this bee themed Being verb lesson comparing being verbs to action verbs! This lesson goes from introduction, to simple application by writing examples, to sorting being vs action verbs. It will leave your students with a great understanding of the difference! CHECK OUT our PPT to support the lesson, sold for only $1! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Being-Verbs-PPT-Lesson-11661571?st=87529f7a8bede4aff7da798d9a7f1013
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
VA SOL
W.2.11.j
, R.1.7.h
, R.K.7.h
Also included in:Â Being Very Buzz-dle (bundle) one week of content, no prep!
Thanksgiving Dinner Cooking Contest!
Let your students have a "cook-off" to see who can create the best Thanksgiving plate. They will use the bottom to write about their creation, of course, the more description, the better!
Not Specific
Balanced Literacy, Classroom Community, Creative Writing
Place Value Easter Egg Hunt Game ( and drawing contest!)
Who doesn't love a good walk around the room hunting style game? Let your students go on a learning and principal-walk-in approved Easter Egg Hunt! They will review place value with is crucial to math development, both in writing the numerals and drawing the blocks, 24 "eggs" included and labeled for easy grading. BONUS have your students decorate paper easter eggs, and SUBMIT your best 3 pictures to my IG account :teacherdietz for a chance at winning a free item of your picking from my TPT! Goo
1st - 3rd
Math, Place Value
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
Maggie Walker and Arthur Ashe History Unit
Social Studies VA unit on Maggie Walker and Arthur Ashe. Each historic icon has a page for note taking with answers for the teacher. Then a coloring sheet to help students remember significance. They then have a paragraph to read and write a reflection on about the importance of learning about the figure. Followed by a sort with pictures and sentences to help low level readers. Days of activities guaranteed to ensure your students learn the importance of these key figures.
K - 2nd
Informational Text, Social Studies
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
Syntax/Grammar subject and verb identification practice
Struggling to get your students to write complete sentences? Struggling to get your student to understand each sentence truly is composed of a subject and verb? Look no further! Practice underlining subjects and verbs ( both action and being verbs) in sentences. Then the student will practice copying them for letter formation practice. This packet includes 7 days of practice.
1st - 3rd
Grammar, Handwriting, Writing
VA SOL
W.2.11.a
, W.1.13.a
, R.1.7.g
 +3
Decodable CVC passages and comprehension questions
CVC is the foundation of reading success, make sure your students are reading out loud daily with our reading passages. Looking for more? Get our ENTIRE CVC bundle that will last you two weeks or more for $8.00!! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Discounted-BUNDLE-CVC-Complete-Introduction-Blending-Encoding-Passages-12901523
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Virginia Our Home State- Bird, tree, flag, capital- presentation
Learn about the state of Virginia with easy to follow slides, a game to split the room and get the students moving and beautiful graphics. Included is a fun facts slide! Try pairing it with our printable ALL ABOUT VA writing handouts
K - 2nd
Geography, Social Studies
Parts of Speech Grammar powerpoint Lesson: Definitions, identification, practice
Teaching Grammar can be hard, this lesson starts with defining the terms, giving examples and immediately has students applying the skills. Adjectives Adverbs Nouns (Common vs Proper) Verbs (Being vs Action)
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
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
Holiday Survival Plans: phonics feature sorts, sentence writing/editing + crafts
Holidays coming up and we are almost in the single digits till departure! I know your feet are tired, your lunch is barely packed, and your room is possibly glitter covered. Time to give yourself a break.- I have created enough to review phonics from CVC-to digraphs for several days of sorting, in addition students are asked to use these words in sentences on a fun holiday paper. This will give you maybe 30-45 minutes of peace each day as they spiral review crucial foundational skills. 8 DAYS o
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Versatile Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizer K-5
Looking for the PERFECT graphic organizer you can use OVER AND OVER on every story or chapter in your classroom? Look no further! This packet includes primary level- just drawing beginning, middle and end primary.2 level-drawing BME and writing a setence middle elementary- drawing BME, drawing setting, writing and drawing characters, and summarizing plot End of elementary- Supporting detail/main idea End of elementary- main idea, vocabulary, supporting quote, question creating
Not Specific
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
VA SOL
R.5.4.f
, R.5.4.e
, R.3.6.e
 +20
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
Simple Sentence writing with Blends
Writing can be the worst to teach, but make it easier by following a scaffolded approach and matching it with the phonics level your student is at. - included is 4 days of simple sentence writing using blends
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling, Writing
Fine Rhyme- rhyming words, onset and rime practice
This is an entire unit on rhyming! It has 3 pages of writing the rimes so that students recognize the patterns. Then 3 pages of line matching picture rhymes. Afterwards you are supplied with a rhyming sort with simple words in LARGE print. Also included are two crafts, the "-at rat" and the "-og dog" where students will record words that have similar rimes, perfect for center review! 6 total activities- hours of learning!
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Spelling
VA SOL
R.1.3.c
, R.1.5.e
, R.K.3.b
 +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
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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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