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HI, I'm Mandy. I have been a teacher for 25 years now and have loved every single minute of it.I
have a passion for making EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS not only academic, but more importantly FUN!
In the last few years my love for SOCIAL EMOTIONAL activities in the classroom have doubled. I truly feel like we as teachers / Mentors have a civic duty to create citizens who understand themselves and how to make the world a better place.
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FREE DIGITAL - Video & Interactive Google Form Quiz - WATER CYCLE - Science
Engaging Holiday Video & Interactive Google Form Quiz – With Enrichment Activity!Make learning about WATER CYCLE engaging and interactive with this video-based lesson and Google Form quiz! This resource is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students, offering a dynamic way to explore . What’s Included?✅ Educational Video – A visually engaging video that introduces key facts about the holiday in an age-appropriate way. ✅ Google Form Quiz – A self-grading quiz that checks for unde
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Science
NGSS
5-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-3
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50% OFF 48 hours GATE icons (fiction and nonfiction) - science- HIBERNATION
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Science
50% OFF 48 hour Dual Passage GATE (fiction and nonfiction) - science- ECOSYSTEMS
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
3rd - 6th
Environment, Science
18 interactive PAIRED READING Passages - fiction and non-fiction - ANIMALS
Transform your reading block with this engaging and interactive Paired Reading Passages resource! Designed to encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and fun, each set of fiction and non-fiction passages features a unique picture connection to help students find their reading partner. From cookies pairing with milk to other creative themes, this activity will bring collaboration and excitement into your classroom! ✨ What’s Included?9 Paired Reading Passages(18 different ones in all): Each pai
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Science
2026 SBAC PARCC STARR GATE Depth and Complexity - BUNDLE - SET TWO- SCIENCE
THIS purchase includes 5 separate GATE and GIFTED lessons using fiction and non-fiction stories as well as 2 ENRICHMENTS activities per theme. The following themes are included in SET ONE- MATTERCELLSAMERICAN REVOLUTIONCHRISTMASHABITATSWhat’s Included:Fiction Passage: A compelling fictional story that brings the theme to life through relatable characters and engaging events. This passage is designed to capture your students' imaginations while tying into the central theme, making it relevant a
Not Specific
Science
Depth and Complexity (fiction and nonfiction) - Science - ANIMAL HABITAT
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Science
Dual Passage GATE (fiction and nonfiction) - science- PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
Not Specific
Biology, Other (Science), Science
Depth and Complexity (fiction and non-fiction) - Science - MATTER
Looking for a thematic reading resource that combines fiction and non-fiction passages, critical thinking, and engaging activities? This resource features two themed passages—one fiction and one non-fiction—designed to enhance your students' comprehension while exploring a central theme. Each passage includes Depth and Complexity questions to encourage deeper understanding, making it perfect for 4th-grade literacy lessons, homework, or independent reading tasks. What’s Included:Fiction Passage
Not Specific
Biology, Physical Science, Science
Depth and Complexity (fiction and non-fiction) - Space
Do you need a fun way to help your students take their learning/comprehension to the next the level?
The Depth and Complexity Icons are visual prompts designed to help students go beyond surface level understanding of a concept and enhance their ability to think critically. These critical thinking tools help students dig deeper into a concept (depth) and understand that concept with greater complexity.
This packet contains :
2 passages (one FICTION and one NON-fiction) about SPACE
2 separate w
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Science
Also included in: GIFTED and TALENTED depth and complexity activities and enrichment
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HI, I'm Mandy. I have been a teacher for 25 years now and have loved every single minute of it.I
have a passion for making EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS not only academic, but more importantly FUN!
In the last few years my love for SOCIAL EMOTIONAL activities in the classroom have doubled. I truly feel like we as teachers / Mentors have a civic duty to create citizens who understand themselves and how to make the world a better place.
Teaching style
My teaching style is very simple: RELATIONSHIPS FIRST.....everything else will come easier if that is done immediately. My classroom kiddos are a part of my OHANA (family) that academic year and for years afterward.
My own education history
I went to the University of San Diego many years ago and majored in Political Science. I love politics and history. I wanted to go into government to make a difference but found myself with a job opportunity in teaching little ones and realized in the class is where I can make a difference in kiddos’ lives.
I have a Master's degree in elementary education , certification in the area of Gifted and Talented and am in the middle of finishing a certificate program in the area of CHARACTER EDUCATION/SEL for all grade level students. Very fascinating area!
Additional biographical information
I was born and raised in Southern California and love spending time at the beach, mountains, and everywhere in between.
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