I am a second grade teacher! I have previously worked with the severe special education population for two years and worked in preschools during college. I have been working at a summer camp with various ages for nine years as well.
Description:Enhance your habitat unit with this engaging worksheet pack designed to deepen students' understanding of animal habitats. The worksheet prompts students to examine six different animals and categorize them into their respective habitats, fostering critical thinking and habitat identification skills. After categorizing the animals, students can further engage with the activity by coloring the pictures, adding a creative element to the learning experience. The recent addition of indiv
Description:Elevate your classroom homework routine with this comprehensive Classroom Homework Pack, designed to engage students in weekly math challenges and grade-level questions. This pack includes a series of worksheets featuring a challenge problem per week, along with daily math questions aligned with specific grade levels. In addition to the math worksheets, the pack also contains a homework letter outlining the purpose and structure of the sheets, ensuring clear communication with studen
Description:Dive into a comprehensive 37-page workbook offering a variety of mixed regrouping and non-regrouping addition and subtraction practice pages. This resource is carefully crafted to provide students with a range of problems involving 2-digit, 3-digit, and 4-digit numbers, fostering skill development and mastery in math operations. With operations sorted but regrouping needs mixed, this workbook offers a well-rounded approach to enhance mathematical fluency. Features:Includes mixed regr
Description:Enhance your social studies unit on communities with this 14-page journal designed to complement and enrich classroom learning. Tailored for students exploring different types of communities, this resource features sentence starters for each community type, drawing pages for visual expression, and comparison pages for critical analysis. Whether studying urban, suburban, or rural communities, this journal provides a structured platform for students to engage with the material in a cre
Description:Elevate your unit planning and curriculum enrichment with this comprehensive 39-page journal designed to deepen students' understanding of key social science concepts. Whether used as a foundation for unit planning or to enhance existing units, this journal offers a structured framework for exploring essential topics such as producers, consumers, needs, wants, goods and services, natural resources, and manmade resources. Aligned with all eight Massachusetts state standards for social
Description:Embark on an enriching school-wide STREAMMM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math, Music) project with the specially crafted Unit Journal designed to complement nonfiction reading activities. Tailored for K-2 students, this introductory journal delves into the significance of pollinators without delving deeply into the scientific aspects, aligning with the developmental stage of younger learners. This product is part of a series of unit journals available in the store
Description:Embark on an exciting engineering design journey with this comprehensive Zoo Enclosure Unit, crafted during an Engineering Design process graduate course and tailored for second-grade standards. This versatile project can be easily adapted for other grades, including fourth grade, offering a dynamic STEM experience for students. Inspired by "The One and Only Ivan," this unit challenges students to design a zoo enclosure for a chosen animal, integrating research, creativity, and real-
Description:Enhance map reading and labeling skills aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks with this comprehensive resource, now updated to reflect the new Social Studies standards correlation. Designed to target key concepts such as continents, countries, maps, globes, city and state, and map reading, this journal provides a valuable tool for students to track their learning progress. Whether used to supplement existing units or as a standalone resource, this journal offers a structured appr
Description:Enhance your second-grade curriculum with this tailored journal designed to complement the customs standards in Massachusetts. This journal serves as a valuable resource for introducing students to the concepts of traditions and customs while providing a platform for tracking their personal information. With a focus on simplicity, the journal facilitates discussions about comparisons and family stories, fostering a classroom environment rich in cultural exploration. Aligned with the
Description:Enhance your students' counting to 120 and skip counting to 1,000 skills with this engaging mail-themed worksheet pack! Perfect for lower elementary classrooms, this set of worksheets combines the fun of receiving mail with the educational benefits of skip counting practice. Features:Mail-themed illustrations to captivate young learnersMultiple worksheets covering skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10sAligned with common core standards for easy integration into lesson plansIdeal for in-cla
Description:Enhance your science curriculum with this engaging Solids, Liquids, and Gases Unit Journal, designed to supplement your existing unit or serve as a comprehensive resource for lesson planning. This journal offers tracking pages that can be utilized to structure lessons and activities focused on the fundamental states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. Featuring matching pages for identifying different states of matter, as well as interactive elements like coloring specific objects
Description:Discover a comprehensive 32-page journal tailored to support the new second-grade Massachusetts Social Science Standards, specifically focusing on Topic 4. This resource provides structured pages to serve as a foundation for unit planning aligned with all three standards within the topic. Explore essential concepts such as types of politicians, an overview of government structures, and an introduction to political geography. The journal's format mirrors that of other unit journals av
Description:Enhance students' understanding of repeated addition through engaging task cards aligned with the second-grade standard for arrays. This set of 28 task cards offers a variety of array scenarios, including challenge arrays and opportunities for students to create their own arrays. For added complexity and extension, multiplication sentence versions are included for advanced learners or third-grade readiness. Choose between black and white borders or colorful designs to suit your class
Description:Engage your students in a thrilling STEM challenge with the Water Slide Design Kit, where students are tasked with constructing a safe water slide that eliminates the need for height restrictions or adult supervision at their school. This comprehensive kit features picture vocabulary, worksheets, a grading rubric for evaluating designs, reflection papers, and additional resources to enhance the learning experience. Originally created for second and third graders, this challenge is ad
Description:Delve into a treasure trove of second-grade math materials curated from years of teaching experience in this comprehensive document. Packed with a variety of engaging and educational resources, this collection includes games, worksheets, activities, organizers, and math tools designed to support and enhance math instruction for second graders. Benefit from the wealth of materials crafted with a deep understanding of the second-grade curriculum and pedagogical needs. Enjoy the diverse
Description:Immerse your students in the captivating world of shapes and fractions with this engaging Shape Journal designed to align with MA State Standards for second grade. This resource is crafted to provide a focused and comprehensive exploration of shapes, including fractions, to supplement the existing math curriculum. Perfect for reinforcing shape concepts that may receive less attention during the school year. Features:Aligned with MA State Standards for shapes and fractions in second g
Description:Facilitate effective student conferencing in your classroom with this specially designed document for reading and writing conferences. Featuring sections for each day of the week, this template is tailored for educators who meet with students on a weekly schedule for individual conferences. By providing designated spaces for student names at the top of each page, this document serves as a practical tool for organizing and tracking conference schedules. Educators can easily write stud
Description:Optimize your data analysis process with this comprehensive Running Record Data Analysis Sheet, tailor-made for dissecting running record data and extracting key insights to inform instructional planning. This sheet is meticulously crafted to highlight crucial data points gleaned from running records, facilitating a systematic approach to identifying student progress, strengths, and areas for growth. By utilizing this analysis sheet, educators can efficiently sift through running rec
Description:Empower students with a user-friendly editing checklist designed to assist them in tracking their editing tasks effectively. This simple yet comprehensive checklist is ideal for students who require support in organizing their editing responsibilities. Additionally, the checklist features a customizable section at the bottom for assigning individualized editing tasks to cater to each student's specific needs. Streamline the editing process and promote student accountability with this
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Experience
I am a second grade teacher! I have previously worked with the severe special education population for two years and worked in preschools during college. I have been working at a summer camp with various ages for nine years as well.
Teaching style
I am all about hands-on experiential learning that includes as much STEM as possible. I also believe in the power of play through creative, engaging, enthusiastic, and positive teaching style.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Magna Cum Laude
My own education history
Elementary Education Bachelor's from Westfield State University and Special Education Master's from Framingham State University and working on a STEM education Master's!
Additional biographical information
I am a huge Patriots football fan and I have many items and themes in my classroom that go along with this love of football. So it was only appropriate that my store be called Teaching Touchdowns! I hope you like my store and please leave feedback on any item you download!
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