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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 5

Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Teachers: Grade 5

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Steve Hiles
This resource includes one full day’s worth of lessons in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies for grade 5 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
Preview of K-2 Sub Plans

K-2 Sub Plans

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Steve Hiles
This resource will enable you to erase the anxiety of writing lesson plans and organizing materials for your sub! This packet includes a week’s worth of lesson plans for your Kindergarten - 2nd grade classroom in addition to over fifteen printable documents to help your substitute be successful. With Lesson Plans for your Substitute Teacher, you will be fully prepared should you need to miss school for a week! Features*One week's worth of lesson plans *20 comprehensive lesson plans *5 lessons ea
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 Math Scrapbook Project

Math Scrapbook Project

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Steve Hiles
This project-based learning project consists of twelve math objectives encompassing number sense, fractions, measurement and geometry.This activity is geared more toward a teacher summative assessment of skills previously taught. The length of time for completing this project runs right at six weeks or so (teacher discretion). Students may choose to complete any of the objectives that they desire. I however, stipulate that a certain amount of objectives must be accomplished by the deadline.  Rig
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 Project-Based Learning Bundle: (Vol.2)

Project-Based Learning Bundle: (Vol.2)

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Steve Hiles
This product provides an ideal way of perfecting children's research, problem solving, and presentation skills. Students will have opportunities to use real world experiences to complete their projects. You will find 4 project-based learning products. Each PBL includes a compiled list of 15 (ideas) activities / assignments that your students will definitely enjoy. This is NOT a series of lesson plans or a unit plan. The purpose here is for children to construct their own learning by dec
Preview of Daily Morning Work Bundle: Fourth Grade

Daily Morning Work Bundle: Fourth Grade

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Steve Hiles
**A Year of Morning Work for Fourth Grade!**This bundled resource contains  250 days worth of morning work activities. Every monthly packet includes four weeks (25 days) of activities that focus on the following: English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Word Analogies, and Character Education. This resource can also be used as center work, independent practice, homework, small / whole group instruction just to name a few. There is a combined total of 210 pages available for student
Preview of Project Based Learning Bundle: Grades 3-5

Project Based Learning Bundle: Grades 3-5

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Steve Hiles
Bonus product: The Math Scrapbook Project (included free!) Here is what's included in the bundle: The Math Scrapbook Project consists of twelve math objectives encompassing number sense, fractions, measurement,and geometry. This activity is geared more toward a teacher summative assessment of skills previously taught. The length of time for completing these project activities is determined by the teacher. Students may choose to complete any of the objectives that they desire. I have always sti
Preview of Error Analysis Math Tasks Bundle

Error Analysis Math Tasks Bundle

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Steve Hiles
Get your students engaged with these problem solving activities. These assessments differ from the typical quiz in that a   "solution" is provided for each problem. Students must check each problem to ensure that the correct solution was given. If the solution provided is incorrect, then the student must rework the problem, show their work, and explain their thinking in writing. Click on the links as indicated below for a preview of each resource included in the bundle. Each product contains the
Preview of Mega Math Activities Bundle (Vol.3)

Mega Math Activities Bundle (Vol.3)

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Steve Hiles
This product contains a total of 6 resources plus a bonus! The products are as follows: (1) Multi-Step Word Problem Task Cards (PDF), (2) Mathematics Assessment -- numbers & operations (PDF), (3) Mental Math Daily Warm-up (PDF), (4) Math Spiral Weekly Matrix (PDF & PPT) versions, (5) Fourth Grade Practice Test (PDF), (6) Find the Error! (B/W & color PDF'S, and (7) The BONUS resource -- The Power of Digital Roots (PDF). Refer to the following links as indicated below. Math Spiral Weekly Ma
Preview of Digital Roots in Math

Digital Roots in Math

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Steve Hiles
This is a mega-set of 240 task cards that will increase your students (Grades 4-6) proficiency in addition and subtraction computation operations. Features120 Addition Digital Root Task Cards 120 Subtraction Digital Root Task Cards Rationale methodology Tip Sheet Teacher Information Sheet Example Sheets Answer Keys Exit Tickets **Print out task cards onto cardstock, laminate, and use again and again in your classroom** This cooperative learning activity will provide opportunities for your stu
Preview of Math Activities & Assessments Bundle

Math Activities & Assessments Bundle

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Steve Hiles
Get your students engaged and challenge them with this bundle of math products. This resource includes a variety of activities including digital roots, error analysis, mental math, multi-step word problems and an assortment of math assessments.
Preview of K-2 Substitute Plans:(2 days)

K-2 Substitute Plans:(2 days)

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Steve Hiles
These lesson Plans for your Substitute Teacher will help erase the anxiety of writing lesson plans and organizing materials for your sub! This packet includes two day’s worth of lesson plans for your Kindergarten - 2nd grade classroom in addition to printable documents to help your substitute be successful. You can rest assured that you will be fully prepared should you need to miss a couple of days of school. Product features: *Two day’s worth of lesson plans *Eight comprehensive lesson plans
Preview of August Morning Work: Fourth Grade

August Morning Work: Fourth Grade

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Steve Hiles
This resource consists of the following areas: English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Analogies, and a Character Education Activity** A great way to get students focused as they come through the door! This resource includes the following: Features*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 tickets. **************************************************
Preview of Mental Math Daily Warm-up

Mental Math Daily Warm-up

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Steve Hiles
Incorporate a great way to practice mental math skills with your students. The types of problems in this set include: Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, elapsed time, fractions and much more. Packet contains 60 days of mental math daily practice (10 problems per day), as well as solutions to the problems. This activity also comes with an 'introduction to Mental Math' and a 'teacher tips' section. ****************************************************************************
Preview of Digital Roots in Math (Bundle)

Digital Roots in Math (Bundle)

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Steve Hiles
This product includes (1) The Power of Digital Roots: Instructional Guide, formatted in both color and black & white versions. (2) Digital Root Task Cards, (3) Digital Root Rap (mp3) and (mp4) presentations. Please refer to the product descriptions listed below for more specifics and previews. The Power of Digital RootsIncrease children's math computation proficiency by introducing digital roots! "The Power of Digital Roots" is a teacher informational guide developed for those who teach uppe
Preview of February Morning Work: Fourth Grade

February Morning Work: Fourth Grade

Created by
Steve Hiles
One month of daily bell-ringer 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 (21 pages student/teacher use.) This resource includes the following:*25 daily activities (2 days on one sheet) *Teacher information sheet *Daily Activity answer keys *Student challenge question/with answ
Preview of Math Choice Boards Grade 4

Math Choice Boards Grade 4

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Steve Hiles
Each choice board has 15 activities from which to choose. Students can work as little or as much as the teacher deems necessary. I have used this activity as independent work, partner-work, centers, daily five or simply in small group instruction. Typically, I have given students a certain number of problems (usually 10) to do within a certain amount of time. Features***There are 36 choice boards focusing on a variety of computation skills.***This resource contains the following topics: *simpli
Preview of Thanksgiving Lessons: Grades (K-2) Bundled

Thanksgiving Lessons: Grades (K-2) Bundled

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Steve Hiles
This bundled resource comes complete with an ELA Reading Lesson: "The First Thanksgiving," (11 slide powerpoint presentation), an ELA Writing Lesson: "What is a Noun?" (18 slide powerpoint presentation), and a Math Lesson: "Thanksgiving Field Trip" (18 slide powerpoint presentation). These lessons are both English/Language Arts and Mathematics, and offer a practical, yet rigorous guide for teachers, while at the same time, offering exciting, yet challenging activities for students. Teac
Preview of E-Book Bundle

E-Book Bundle

Created by
Steve Hiles
This resource includes the following resources: Get Started on the Right Foot (Critical First Days of School), Dog Training 101, A teacher's guide to Digital Roots, and a Guide to creating Mini-Books.
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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.