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Fifth Grade, Northern CA (current) - Tech Start-Up, Onboarding/Customer Support, San Francisco, CA - 3-5th Grade, San Francisco, CA - Fifth Grade, Los Altos, CA - Third Grade, Castro Valley, CA - 6-8th Grade Science and Drama, San Francisco, CA - Fifth Grade, Howell, MI - Third Grade, Plymouth, MI
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Preview of Back to School Welcome Letter Packet-Top Secret! {Editable}

Back to School Welcome Letter Packet-Top Secret! {Editable}

Invite your new round of kiddos to their best school year yet with an air of mystery! This packet will turn your students into investigators before they even walk through the door. It includes: - Welcome Letter Template {Editable} - Information From Previous Students Template {Editable} - ** Grade Rocks! Pop Rocks Template {Editable} - School Again Poem with Growing Capsule Template - 1st Homework Assignment Decoding Game - Writing Paper for 1st Homework Assignment The 1st Homework Assignmen
Preview of Ultimate Back to School Night / Open House Classroom Handbook {Editable}

Ultimate Back to School Night / Open House Classroom Handbook {Editable}

This handbook has every template you could think of! Perfect to pass out to parents at Back to School Night or Open House! Fully editable, it includes: -Introduction letter (2 formats) -Class list (2 formats) -Weekly Schedule -Contact Information -Units of Study -Annual Events -Philosophy of Learning -Scoring/Grading -Family Nights -CCSS Overviews -Homework Policy -Late Work Policy -Growth Mindset Overview -Scholastic Reading Counts/Lexile Chart -Behavior Policy -Engrade -Plagiarism -Birthdays
Preview of Ultimate Back to School Night / Open House Bundle {Editable}

Ultimate Back to School Night / Open House Bundle {Editable}

Looking to throw a meaningful, informative Back to School Night or Open House event for your parents that will leave a positive lasting impression? This bundle has everything you need-check out the preview to get a closer look! It includes: Business Card Magnet Templates {2 Designs, Editable} Event Calendars {2 Designs, Editable} Parent Nametags {2 Designs, Editable} Water Bottle Labels Apple for Teachers Tag Invitations {Editable} Children Are Made Readers Bookmarks 32-Page Classroom Handboo
Preview of Science Writing Paper

Science Writing Paper

Writing in science is SO important! Students need to synthesize what they are seeing, learning and observing. This paper serves as a great template for scientific writing! Looks great in writing portfolios or up on a bulletin board!
Preview of Pen Pal Letter Writing Survival Kit

Pen Pal Letter Writing Survival Kit

Make your pen pal experience enjoyable and easy this year! This kit includes: - Partner List - Brainstorming Graphic Organizer - 23 Themed Writing Pages in 2 Styles {1 page & 2 page formats} Pre-copy all your writing paper for the year, pull it out when you need the kiddos to write their letters, prepare the large envelope with the address written on your list and off they go! Enjoy! **This item is not editable.
Preview of Student Name Tag Labels {Editable}

Student Name Tag Labels {Editable}

Enter student names once into this editable label sheet and print them all year long! Perfect for the first week of school, your sub tub, field trips, labeling student supplies, displays, etc. Prints to any brand that comes 30 labels/sheet. Enjoy!
Preview of Ultimate Back to School Night / Open House Forms to Fill Out {Editable}

Ultimate Back to School Night / Open House Forms to Fill Out {Editable}

This packet has every template you could think of! Perfect to pass out to parents at Back to School Night or Open House! Fully editable, it includes: -Getting to Know Your Child -In A Million Words Or Less -Permission to Publish -Permission to Photograph -Technology Use Contract -Facebook Group Form -Help In Our Classroom -Movie Permission Slip -Behavior Contract -Engrade Form -Plagiarism Form -Form Checklist -Suggestions for school-specific forms Check out the sample in the preview area, grab
Preview of Press Badge Passes

Press Badge Passes

Do you run a classroom newspaper or morning announcements team? Print these handy passes out for your kiddos to wear as they wander the school sniffing out great news stories. You can find the badge holders here: https://amzn.to/2EktAbH Enjoy!
Preview of 2015-16 Pacing Guide Bundle

2015-16 Pacing Guide Bundle

Get your pacing guide for the year DONE! This bundle includes everything you'll need, including pre-made pacing guides for 5th grade. Includes August-June calendars containing: 170+ traditional and unique holidays 260+ author birthdays Editable pacing guide template Pre-made math/ELA/social studies/science pacing guides (5th grade) Check out www.sproutclassrooms.com for in-depth blog posts about how each subject was paced out and the activity suggestions for each unit!
Preview of Flexible Seating-Parent Letter {Editable}

Flexible Seating-Parent Letter {Editable}

This year, we're diving into flexible seating! Because our room looks VERY different than a traditional classroom (armchairs, coffee tables, standing desks, etc.), I knew I needed to prepare parents for what they would see at Back to School Night and communicate the research behind the design. Feel free to use this fully editable letter to communicate the principles behind flexible seating and what their students can expect in the coming year! The article referenced in the letter can be found
Preview of Watercolor Classroom Decor

Watercolor Classroom Decor

Looking to change up your look to a watercolor theme? Grab this bundle for library labels, nametags, classroom labels, agenda strips, homework board headers, calendar pieces and a library event set. Coming later this week: 'I Can' CCSS and NGSS statements for 5th grade! Looking for these pieces individually? Simply click on the 'Watercolor' category to the left!
Preview of Math Binder Covers {Editable}

Math Binder Covers {Editable}

This year, I made a binder for each math chapter. Each binder contains a copy of our workbooks pages, enrichment activities, re-teach/RTI activities, performance tasks, hands-on activities, entrance/exit tickets and assessments. I created these covers to go on the front of the binders, but they could also be used as a first page within the binder. All covers contain the 5th Grade CCSS for the math topics, which are fully editable. Our program is My Math, but your program or grade might be sl
Preview of 2018-19 5th Grade Pacing Guide {Editable}

2018-19 5th Grade Pacing Guide {Editable}

Every year I start with my big picture pacing guide. This puppy has everything on it-my math, social studies, science, ELA, classroom management/social growth and holiday studies. I've offered my pacing guide for you to use as a jumping off point when planning your year. I've paced out the 5th grade Benchmark program, Ready Math (standards based, so it can be applied to most other math programs), social studies standards, STEMScopes (NGSS standards), social skills and holidays I want to teac
Preview of Watercolor Nametags

Watercolor Nametags

My students and classroom need a lot of labels! These are great to use on lockers, backpack hooks, desks, chairs, notebooks, folders, boxes, etc. Choose from 2 styles! This product is fully editable!
Preview of Classroom Nametag Set {Patriotic Theme}

Classroom Nametag Set {Patriotic Theme}

Help students share their names in style! This set of nametags will coordinate all your labeled areas in the classroom and comes fully editable. Print on cardstock using the Powerpoint file, or on labels (3.375" x 2.3125"), 8 per sheet! Nametags included: Desk/chair nametags Parent/child nametags (great for Back to School Night/Open House!) Child nametags Child/number nametags #1-32 nametags (add more numbers if you wish!) Because all labels are fully editable, you can also use these to label
Preview of Watercolor Homework Headers

Watercolor Homework Headers

Helping my students keep track of what homework has been assigned each day is a snap with these homework headers. I stick each day on a magnet and then write the day's assignments next to the magnet. I can easily move the headers up and down for more space between days. Students love being able to clearly see what assignments were assigned on what days, especially if they are absent. Makes filling out homework agendas a snap! This product is not editable.
Preview of You're on a Roll! {Back to School/First Day Welcome Gift}

You're on a Roll! {Back to School/First Day Welcome Gift}

Use these cutie tags with a fruit roll-up for a healthy, fun first day gift for your kiddos! Customized tags for kindergarten-sixth grade! This product is not editable. Enjoy, and good luck on your first day!
Preview of Password Cheat Sheet {Editable}

Password Cheat Sheet {Editable}

Want your students to be able to long on to their classroom websites from home? Sick of looking up passwords in the classroom? Use this password cheat sheet! Fully editable-swap out these sites for your own! Looking for more Back to School help? Look in our Back to School category for more great items!
Preview of Stay Cool for Back to School! {Back to School/First Day Welcome Gift}

Stay Cool for Back to School! {Back to School/First Day Welcome Gift}

Use these cutie tags with a couple of York Peppermint Patties as fun first day gift for your kiddos or back to school pep gift for your staff! This product is not editable. Enjoy, and good luck on your first day! *I used 2 3/16" x 8 1/8" clear cellophane bags and packs of York Peppermint Patties from the Dollar Tree. ;)
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About the store

Experience

Fifth Grade, Northern CA (current) - Tech Start-Up, Onboarding/Customer Support, San Francisco, CA - 3-5th Grade, San Francisco, CA - Fifth Grade, Los Altos, CA - Third Grade, Castro Valley, CA - 6-8th Grade Science and Drama, San Francisco, CA - Fifth Grade, Howell, MI - Third Grade, Plymouth, MI

Teaching style

Classroom Design, Multiple Intelligences, Bloom's Taxonomy/Depth of Knowledge, Reader's and Writer's Workshop, Inquiry-based Lessons, Portfolio-based Assessment, Student-led Conferences and Data Binders, Pacing Guides and Curriculum Mapping, Core Subject Integration, Reggio Emilia, Push-in Special Education/Resource Program, Co-teaching with 4th Grade

Awards & shining teacher moments

Professional Development - Monterey Bay Aquarium Teaching Workshops - Elkhorn Slough Reserve Certified Teacher - Good Teaching Conference - Asilomar Math Conference - California Writing Project - Learn from the Disney Masters: Design Thinking for Educators Workshop - Design Thinking for Educators, Stanford University - The Wonder of Learning (Reggio Emilia Conference & Exhibit) - Big Ideas Fest - Honeywell Space Camp for Educators - TRIBES Training - Kids in the Garden: Using Gardening in the Schools - Cultural Inclusion Accelerates Achievement - Restructuring for Effective Education: Differentiated Instruction - Six Traits Writing Workshop

My own education history

University of Michigan BA, Education 2000 – 2005 - Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education K-8 Self Contained Classroom 6-8th grade Science and Language Arts Endorsement - Science Major, Language Arts Minor - School of Education Perspective Student Panel University of San Diego 2007 -CLAD Certification

Additional biographical information

5th grade Educational Imagineer with a passion for new, creative ideas. I teach a general ed class while co-teaching with our special education teacher, so we have an amazing inclusion/push-in model happening. Read more about what's happening in our room at www.SproutClassrooms.com!