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I have taught for 20 years in the public school system. I began my teaching career in Maysville, Kentucky instructing High School JROTC students. After which, I taught 5th graders at Gray's Creek Elementary School in Hope Mills, North Carolina for 4 years before departing for Nashville, Tennessee. Since arriving in Nashville, I have taught both 4th and 5th grades.
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Preview of Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Teachers: Grade 6

Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Teachers: Grade 6

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Steve Hiles
This resource includes a full day’s worth of lessons in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies for grade 6 only. The lessons are self-contained and ready to use without any preparation. Leave a copy of these sub plans in your classroom, and be confident that, on that rare day that you can’t make it to school, there is a complete day’s worth of meaningful, Common Core aligned lessons that any substitute can use, and all your students can learn from. Features*One day's worth of lesson plans Gr 6
Preview of Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Teachers: Grade 7

Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Teachers: Grade 7

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Steve Hiles
This resource includes a full day’s worth of lessons in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies (U.S. Westward Expansion & The Desertification of Africa) for grade 7 only. The lessons are self-contained and ready to use without any preparation. Leave a copy of these sub plans in your classroom, and be confident that, on that rare day that you can’t make it to school, there is a complete day’s worth of meaningful, Common Core aligned lessons that any substitute can use, and all your students c
Preview of Emergency Sub Plans

Emergency Sub Plans

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Steve Hiles
This free resource is a sampling of the lessons that you will find in the complete version of Emergency Sub Plans for the Week! Gr 3-5.This resource contains one day's worth of ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies lesson plans. Please click on the link below to preview the complete version of the product. **************************************************************************** You May Like: Emergency Sub Plans for the Week: Gr 3-5 ********************************************************
Preview of K-5 Substitute Plans: BUNDLE

K-5 Substitute Plans: BUNDLE

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Steve Hiles
This product Bundle includes Lesson Plans for your Substitute Teacher! Grades K-2 and Emergency Sub Plans for the Week! Grades 3-5. Please refer to the product descriptions below: Lesson Plans for your Substitute Teacher!Grades K-2Preparing materials for a substitute teacher can be time consuming and frustrating. With Lesson Plans for your Substitute Teacher, you will be able to erase the anxiety of writing lesson plans and organizing materials for your sub! This packet includes a week’s worth
Preview of 5th Grade Math Substitute Plans

5th Grade Math Substitute Plans

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Steve Hiles
You can be sure that with this resource, all of your math classes will be covered for an entire week of school! Preparing for a substitute teacher is both time consuming and difficult to organize, especially when your absence from school is unexpected. This packet will erase that anxiety as the lessons are already planned and the handouts are already made. All you have to do is print & go! Features*5 Common Core aligned Math lesson plans *Step-by-step instructions *Combined total of 12 math
Preview of Emergency Sub Plans Gr 3-5

Emergency Sub Plans Gr 3-5

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Steve Hiles
Your classes will be covered for two full days of lessons that includes ELA, math, science, and social studies. Preparing for a substitute teacher is time consuming and difficult to organize, especially when your absence from school is unexpected. This packet will erase that anxiety as the lessons are already planned and the handouts are already made. Features*Two full day's of lesson plans *8 comprehensive lessons *50 minute lessons in ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies *Promotes collaborati
Preview of Seasonal Activities Bundle

Seasonal Activities Bundle

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Steve Hiles
This packet includes year-round engaging activities that will pique student interest and enhance creativity. These materials would be perfect for project-based-learning, early finishers, centers, cooperative learning or for those specific occasions. Students will find these activities both challenging and fun!
Preview of 4th & 5th Grade Paired-Reading Passages (Bundle)

4th & 5th Grade Paired-Reading Passages (Bundle)

Created by
Steve Hiles
This resource will promote reading and comprehension of nonfiction texts among 4th & 5th grade students.  Read! Coach! Read! (TM) strategies provide for a paired reading experience whereby students are paired according to reading proficiency and have assigned responsibilities.  This resource details several stages including the reversal of roles, an opening activity, questions, and a closure activity. Question probes are provided for whole group instruction as well. Text selections can be used
Preview of 5th Grade 3-Day ELA Substitute Plans

5th Grade 3-Day ELA Substitute Plans

Created by
Steve Hiles
You can be sure that with this resource, all of your English Language Arts classes will be covered for an entire 3 days of school! Preparing for a substitute teacher is both time consuming and difficult to organize, especially when your absence from school is unexpected. This packet will erase that anxiety as the lessons are already planned and the handouts are already made. All you have to do is print & go! Features*Editable teacher templates *Three Common Core aligned ELA lesson plans *Step-
Preview of 4th & 5th Grade Paired-Reading Passages

4th & 5th Grade Paired-Reading Passages

Created by
Steve Hiles
These informational paired reading passages will promote reading and comprehension of nonfiction texts among 4th & 5th grade students. Read! Coach! Read! strategies provide for a paired reading experience whereby students are paired according to reading proficiency and have assigned responsibilities. This resource details several stages including the reversal of roles, an opening activity, questions, and a closure activity. Question probes are provided for whole group instruction as well.
Preview of Memorial Day Activities Packet

Memorial Day Activities Packet

Created by
Steve Hiles
Get your students engaged in learning why we celebrate Memorial Day. Your kiddos will certainly enjoy completing these fun-filled activities. Features• Why Do We Celebrate Memorial Day? (text: 379 word count) • Why Do We Celebrate Memorial Day Questions (6) • Answer Key • Word Search Activity • Coloring Activity • Exit Ticket • Includes both color/black & white PDF product versions ************************************************************************************************ You May Also Li
Preview of 5th Grade Weekly ELA Substitute Plans

5th Grade Weekly ELA Substitute Plans

Created by
Steve Hiles
You can be sure that with this resource, all of your English Language Arts classes will be covered for an entire week of school! Preparing for a substitute teacher is both time consuming and difficult to organize, especially when your absence from school is unexpected. This packet will erase that anxiety as the lessons are already planned and the handouts are already made. All you have to do is print & go! Features*Editable teacher templates *Five Common Core aligned ELA lesson plans *Step-b
Preview of Project-Based Learning: Make a Simple Machine

Project-Based Learning: Make a Simple Machine

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Steve Hiles
Introduce your 3rd grade students to the six simple machines through age-appropriate descriptions, images, and hands-on projects. Your students will be able to identify various simple machines that are used around them every day and understand how they work! This packet includes student handouts for each of the six simple machines, project outlines and comprehension questions for each simple machine, teacher lesson plans, and additional student challenges. Let your students explore, create, and
Preview of Elements of Literature: 3-5

Elements of Literature: 3-5

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Steve Hiles
This resource will make a handy instructional guide for teachers explaining the elements of story, as well as providing fun and engaging activities that your kiddos will certainly enjoy. Teacher answer keys are included in this packet. This resource consists of everything that students will need to learn all about story elements. Targeted topics include: theme, main idea/topic, plot, setting, conflict, point of view and characterization. This is one resource that you will use year after year
Preview of 4th grade Summer Activities packet

4th grade Summer Activities packet

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Steve Hiles
Your students will enjoy these fun-filled summer-themed activities. These activities make reviewing math and language skills engaging for students. This packet includes six language arts activities and six math activities. Features*Six Language Arts Activities *Six Math Activities *Answer Keys included *Black & White/Color PDF’s included ************************************************************************************************ *** NoteThis product download is a Zip File that contains a
Preview of The Desertification of Africa

The Desertification of Africa

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Steve Hiles
This geographical lesson teaches 7th grade students what is desertification, how desertification occurs, causes of desertification, and ultimately the impacts of desertification. Provides opportunities not only for cooperative learning/partner interaction, but acts as a segue for thought provoking discussions. Features*Editable PowerPoint *Teaching text for PowerPoint (PDF) *Desertification of Africa lesson plan (PDF) *Student handouts / printables (PDF) *Credit, Contact info & TOU *Teacher
Preview of Easter Activities Packet

Easter Activities Packet

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Steve Hiles
This resource contains four fun-filled and engaging math & language arts activities that I am sure your elementary students will find enjoyable! Some uses for this resource would include partner/small group or center work. Features*Math problems w/answer key *Easter play! (5 speaking parts) *Easter word search activity *Fact or opinion activity w/answer key *Includes black & white/color PDF versions *** NoteThis product download is a Zip File that contains a folder with two PDF files: One is
Preview of November Morning Work: Fourth Grade

November Morning Work: Fourth Grade

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Steve Hiles
A month of daily activities that includes Literacy, Math, Social Studies, Science, Analogies and a Character Education activity. They can be used as independent practice sheets for morning work, review work, homework, centers and more. This packet includes four weeks of activities. This resource includes the following:*25 daily activities (2 days on one sheet) *Teacher information sheet *Daily Activity answer keys *Student challenge question w/answer key *ELA quiz *Quiz answer key *Exit ticket
Preview of Peaceful Conflict Resolution and Standing Up to Bullying

Peaceful Conflict Resolution and Standing Up to Bullying

Created by
Steve Hiles
Students will learn how to appropriately identify and address bullies. They will learn to use conflict resolution and other strategies to handle being bullied. In addition, students will learn how to avoid using and accepting bully-types of behavior. Students will be taught the message of peace through self-esteem and respect. Features:*Teacher Information Sheet *Open-ended Discussion Questions *Bully Information Sheets (5 specific topics) *Vocabulary Cluster Sheet *5 Quick Student Skits *Skit A
Preview of Father's Day Activities Packet

Father's Day Activities Packet

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Steve Hiles
Get your students engaged in showing appreciation for dad! These activities will foster their creativity by creating a super cute flip book and more. Your students will certainly enjoy these fun-filled activities. Features*Flip Book Teacher Instructions *Six-Page Student Flip Book *Word Search Activity *Acrostic Poem Activity *Cut, paste & color Activity *Includes Black & White/Color PDF Versions NOTE: This product download is a Zip file that will extract a folder that contains both a black
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About the store

Experience

I have taught for 20 years in the public school system. I began my teaching career in Maysville, Kentucky instructing High School JROTC students. After which, I taught 5th graders at Gray's Creek Elementary School in Hope Mills, North Carolina for 4 years before departing for Nashville, Tennessee. Since arriving in Nashville, I have taught both 4th and 5th grades.

Teaching style

I incorporate lots of cooperative learning strategies into my lessons. I feel it's so important to get all students actively engaged in the learning process. I strive to know what motivates my students. Regarding my classroom management style it's structured and I strive for high time on task. My motto is "All the children, all the time."

Awards & shining teacher moments

Awarded Lakeview Design Center's Teacher of the Year (2011) -- Nashville, Tennessee.

My own education history

I earned my Associates Degree in Management Studies while serving in the United States Army. After I retired, enrolled in Fayetteville State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a minor in history. Shortly after my arrival in Nashville, Tennessee, I earned a M.E.D. in school administration through Trevecca Nazarene University.

Additional biographical information

Served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army. Currently, I am retired from Davidson County Schools, after serving 20 years in public education. Enjoy reading, writing, exercising, and playing the guitar. I am also a songwriter, entrepreneur, and reside in Spencer, Tennessee.