Stuff and Things
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Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States
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I taught environmental education first, it continues to be a great foundation for my nearly two decades in the classroom.
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It's Not A
A favorite creative thinking activity my students of all ages love! This goes well with the simple book, "It's Not a Box." However, it is not necessary as you can begin this by passing around a simple item and having students think of what else that item could be. I use a stick or a toilet paper tube, depending on the age. The printing format supports many levels K/1: Pages 1-14 It's Not A Box, drawings only. I used this with kindergarten and first in the beginning of the year. K-2: Pages 15-2
K - 5th
General Science, Other (Arts), Other (Science)
Placing the Decimal Multiplication Scoot
Quickly practice or review placing decimals using standard algorithm! Students are given products and have to scoot from desk to desk to figure out where to put the decimal. On the desks they'll read an equation, count the places past the decimal and place it correctly in the product.
Students LOVE scoot, I always play it with music. Dance when the music is on, scoot to a desk when the music is off!
5th - 7th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math
My Sudoku Book
I used this for my 1st graders, but would use it for all grades as a reminder. I printed this on separate pages. I then glued them as the cover and inside cover of a file folder so kids could keep sudokus. Together we filled in the boxes on the inside cover to remind them there can only be one of each in every Column, Row and Box. I use quadrant with 3rd-5th.
1st - 5th
Other (Math), Other (Science)
Estimation with Multiplication Musical Scoot
Students will let loose in between doing some quick reading and estimating of word problems. All problems are one or two step word problems involving multiplication with two or more digits. There are 30 problems, so you can play Scoot for a long time, or use half the set for another time.
5th - 7th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
Energy Conversions Table
This worksheet practices energy conversions which aligns with NC 7th grade science standards. Students are asked to consider every day objects as demonstrating a conversion of energy. For example a blender takes electricity and produces mechanical energy which blends your delicious smoothie. :-)
This sheet can be shrunk for interactive notebooks, or used as an assesment. Two, slightly different levels and an answer key are included.
5th - 8th
Environment, Physical Science, Science
Explaining My Thinking in 3 Steps
Help your students explain their thinking in math. This activity is framed around fifth grade math concepts of multiplying mixed numbers, dividing unit fractions and multiplying whole numbers and fractions. Students will read a sample explanation and color code the three steps:
Process: What are you doing?
Reasoning: Why are you doing it?
Vocabulary: Are you using the correct academic language?
Students are given a notebook page with these three steps and a space for examples. Also, a studen
5th - 7th
Fractions, Math, Other (Math)
Adjective Collector
This adjective collector focus on the five senses and pairs with an activity where students look at pictures through the lens of their senses.
After the adjective collector, there is a short story, written with and without adjectives. Students should highlight the sensory adjectives.
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
Areas of Social Studies Cut and Paste
This activity, good for 4th-7th grades, is used to review the five areas of Social Studies: Culture, History, Economics, Geography and Government. I used this lesson after a jigsaw activity with the whole class on the five areas. Students then worked in groups to figure out this cut and paste activity. Great discussion followed, as a few descriptions can be categorized in different ways. This activity takes 30-60 minute, depending on the debrief and how efficient your students are at cutting and
4th - 7th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
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About the store
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I taught environmental education first, it continues to be a great foundation for my nearly two decades in the classroom.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My school's Teacher of the Year 2015-2016 and 2020-2021
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The name "Stuff and Things," is a tribute to my first 5th grade class. We discussed the need to be more descriptive and avoid saying 'stuff and things' in our writing and speaking and then it became our inside joke. So, since my creations do not fit nicely into one box, they are stuff and things.
I currently teach K-8 STEM, allowing me a great big swath of creative freedom. I've taught middle school science, 5th grade and 2nd grade. I started on TPT when we all only gave each other free resources and I loved the genuine sharing for our students benefits. Message me if price is an issue (it does add up!) and your school will not reimburse.
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