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Past K-8 Curriculum Director & Principal (2014-2017) K-12 Instructional Coach (Differentiation & RtI) - 2008-2014 Middle School Math, Science & Language Arts Teacher (1994-2008)
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Preview of Ancient Egypt Differentiated Web Quest

Ancient Egypt Differentiated Web Quest

This Web Quest was created on the foundation of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and Differentiation. It contains activities in math, reading,writing, building, creating, etc... as well as the option to change "token" values that students need to accumulate based upon ability levels. Please feel free to check out the website and the types of activities students can complete. https://sites.google.com/a/stretchinstructor.com/ancient-egypt-webquest/ All the activities and links can be used by
Preview of Learning Targets 5th grade CCSS - Math

Learning Targets 5th grade CCSS - Math

These learning targets are written in "I can..." statements. They are directly aligned to the Common Core State Standards in math.Over 12 hours to complete and the most comprehensive list of learning targets created. See: www.stretchinstructor.com - Learning Targets to learn more! This set ALSO includes a full set of learning target posters that can be used with students. Print them out or laminate to use year after year. Laminate and put magnetic strips on the back and you are ready to go! Th
Preview of Learning Targets - 4th grade CCSS in math

Learning Targets - 4th grade CCSS in math

These learning targets are written in "I can..." statements. They are directly aligned to the Common Core State Standards in math.Over 12 hours to complete and the most comprehensive list of learning targets created. See: www.stretchinstructor.com - Learning Targets to learn more! The learning target set comes with a full size (11" x 8 1/2") sheet that can be displayed on a projector or document camera. Each sheet contains the CCSS listed, with the learning target "I can..." statement below.
Preview of Learning Targets 1st grade CCSS- Math

Learning Targets 1st grade CCSS- Math

These learning targets are written in "I can..." statements. They are directly aligned to the Common Core State Standards in math. Over 12 hours to complete and the most comprehensive list of learning targets created. See: www.stretchinstructor.com - Learning Targets to learn more! The learning target set comes with a full size (11" x 8 1/2") sheet that can be displayed on a projector or document camera. Each sheet contains the CCSS listed, with the learning target "I can..." statement below.
Preview of Math Expressions- Writing Prompts - 3rd grade: Unit 1 lessons (1-10)

Math Expressions- Writing Prompts - 3rd grade: Unit 1 lessons (1-10)

These graphic organizers help structure student thinking around the differentiated (Intervention, On Level and Challenge) Writing Prompts found in Math Expressions! This packet covers Unit 1 - lessons 1 through 10. If you are using Math Expression and are looking for a way to incorporate 'Guided Math" stations and Gamification, then you have found the right place! Check out my blog at: http://gamifiedguidedmath.blogspot.com/ My blog is a journey toward guided math using the Math Expressions
Preview of Learning Targets 2nd grade CCSS- Math

Learning Targets 2nd grade CCSS- Math

These learning targets are written in "I can..." statements. They are directly aligned to the Common Core State Standards in math. Over 12 hours to complete and the most comprehensive list of learning targets created. See: www.stretchinstructor.com - Learning Targets to learn more! The learning target set comes with a full size (11" x 8 1/2") sheet that can be displayed on a projector or document camera. Each sheet contains the CCSS listed, with the learning target "I can..." statement below.
Preview of Constructed Response - 4th grade Math Expressions

Constructed Response - 4th grade Math Expressions

If you are currently using Math Expressions K-5 curriculum, this will be a huge time saver! All of the Formative Assessments - Check for Understanding - have been put into student friendly graphic organizers that can be used as an Exit Ticket to see if students have "hit their learning target." There is an Exit Ticket for every lesson in Math Expressions that contains a Formative Assessment. These can also be used in the "I GOPHER Math" workshop model of instruction. To learn more see: http://g
Preview of Learning Targets 3rd grade CCSS- Math

Learning Targets 3rd grade CCSS- Math

These learning targets are written in "I can..." statements. They are directly aligned to the Common Core State Standards in math. Over 12 hours to complete and the most comprehensive list of learning targets created. See: www.stretchinstructor.com - Learning Targets to learn more! The learning target set comes with a full size (11" x 8 1/2") sheet that can be displayed on a projector or document camera. Each sheet contains the CCSS listed, with the learning target "I can..." statement below.
Preview of Kindergarten Math Expressions - Learning Targets

Kindergarten Math Expressions - Learning Targets

All of the core objectives of Math Expressions - Common Core Edition are written in I can... learning target statements.
Preview of Math Expressions- Writing Prompts - 3rd grade: Unit 1 lessons (11-19)

Math Expressions- Writing Prompts - 3rd grade: Unit 1 lessons (11-19)

These graphic organizers help structure student thinking around the differentiated (Intervention, On Level and Challenge) Writing Prompts found in Math Expressions! This packet covers Unit 1 - lessons 11 through 19. If you are using Math Expression and are looking for a way to incorporate 'Guided Math" stations and Gamification, then you have found the right place! Check out my blog at: http://gamifiedguidedmath.blogspot.com/ My blog is a journey toward guided math using the Math Expressions
Preview of Digital Storytelling with Scratch

Digital Storytelling with Scratch

Students love to PLAY video games, so why not let them CREATE their own video game (digital story)! This highly ENGAGING activity can be used for enrichment, RtI time, or as a classroom. Free resources are available here: http://goo.gl/3S4gf This file contains a set of teacher directions, as well as K-2 friendly student directions and rubric for evaluation of the activity. This activity is also appropriate for grade 3-4 with no programming experience. The file is a .docx so that you can mod
Preview of Learning Targets 2nd grade CCSS- Math student labels

Learning Targets 2nd grade CCSS- Math student labels

These learning targets are formatted to print out on Avery 3484 labels. Teachers can stick these right into their students' math journals! They come with girl and boy archers who are trying to hit their learning target! They work directly with the Learning Targets 2nd grade CCSS-Math. The Common Core Standards were developed and written by the NGA.© Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.
Preview of Coding INTO the Curriculum -  CCSS 4.OA.3 - Go Bananas

Coding INTO the Curriculum - CCSS 4.OA.3 - Go Bananas

Looking for an easy way to integrate ‘Coding INTO the Curriculum’? This lesson plan covers Math CCSS 4.OA.3. It includes an easy to follow teacher guide, as well as student worksheets that explore the concepts of how the variables (# of items, amount of time, and range of acceptable answers) affect one’s ability to successfully estimate the correct number of ‘bunches’ of bananas. Students use Scratch (www.scratch.mit.edu), a block-based programming language to engage students and have the
Preview of Scratch Computer Programming CCSS 4.OA.5 - Count with Me!

Scratch Computer Programming CCSS 4.OA.5 - Count with Me!

Use Scratch computer programming to engage students and have them apply math skills that can be seen and manipulated! Download Scratch from MIT - www.scratch.mit.edu FREE - OPEN Source! See the game in action at: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Bayside_STRETCh/2943595 This unit covers CCSS 4.OA.5 and can be used with grades 4-8. Teacher and student worksheets are apart of this file! Students will see the programming blocks that make the numbers count from 1-5 automatically. They will then be
Preview of 5th Grade Math Expressions Learning Targets

5th Grade Math Expressions Learning Targets

Math Expressions for the 5th Grade.
Preview of Learning Targets 1st grade CCSS- Math student labels

Learning Targets 1st grade CCSS- Math student labels

These learning targets are formatted to print out on Avery 3484 labels. Teachers can stick these right into their students' math journals! They come with girl and boy archers who are trying to hit their learning target! They work directly with the Learning Targets 1st grade CCSS-Math. The Common Core Standards were developed and written by the NGA.© Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.
Preview of 1st grade Math Expressions Learning Targets

1st grade Math Expressions Learning Targets

Math Expressions learning objects for each unit are written in I can... statements. These learning targets are all about "hitting the target!"
Preview of Ancient Egypt Differentiated Web Quest Introduction

Ancient Egypt Differentiated Web Quest Introduction

Founded on the principals of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, this two to three week Quest has something for reading, writing, building, creating, math, science, etc... https://sites.google.com/a/stretchinstructor.com/ancient-egypt-webquest/ All Web Quests have structured thinking activities and rubrics to go along with them. The 8 token projects are created for your advanced learners in order to STRETCh their thinking. For more differentiated projects and to learn about the growth min
Preview of 3rd Grade Math Expressions Learning Targets

3rd Grade Math Expressions Learning Targets

Math Expressions for the 3rd Grade.
Preview of Learning Targets K5 CCSS- Math

Learning Targets K5 CCSS- Math

These learning targets are written in "I can..." statements. They are directly aligned to the Common Core State Standards in math. Over 12 hours and five different resources were used in creating these. The most comprehensive list available! See: www.stretchinstructor.com - Learning Targets for more information. The learning target set comes with a full size (11" x 8 1/2") sheet that can be displayed on a projector or document camera. Each sheet contains the CCSS listed, with the learning targ
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About the store

Experience

Past K-8 Curriculum Director & Principal (2014-2017) K-12 Instructional Coach (Differentiation & RtI) - 2008-2014 Middle School Math, Science & Language Arts Teacher (1994-2008)

Teaching style

I believe in differentiation and meeting the needs of all learners!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Author of "No Fear Coding" ISTE SIG-CT board member Teacher of the Year Nominee Germantown School District 2007 Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Member

My own education history

M.S., Curriculum & Instruction - 2006 Walden University - 4.0/4.0 GPA B.S., Elementary Education (1-9); Spanish minor - 1989 University of Wisconsin - Platteville 3.7/3.9 GPA Mentoring Certificate - Cardinal Stritch 2007 On-line teaching Certificate - UW Madison 2009

Additional biographical information

www.stretchinstructor.com http://nofearcoding.org