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I taught all levels in elementary education for 35 years and instructional technology for 6 years. I started out teaching in Florida, moved to Washington State, and taught in the same district in California for my last 36 years. After retiring ten years ago, I did some consulting and taught educational technology classes for the Orange County Department of Education. I volunteer at my local elementary school and continue to make educational materials for friends in my old district and help them with writing grants.
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Benchmark Advance, 2nd Grade, Unit 4
Warning: All of my Benchmark products are for the pre-2021 version of the program. Compare your teacher's edition to the preview before purchase!Benchmark Advance for Second Grade All presentations include both the National and California versions of the presentations. ************************************************************* Review of First Grade Phonics LessonsSpelling Worksheets, Units 1 to 10Benchmark Advance, Second Grade, Review and RoutinesBenchmark Advance, Second Grade, Unit 1Benchm
2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Writing
Also included in: Benchmark Advance (pre-2021 version) Bundle for Second Grade
Benchmark Advance (pre-2021 version) Bundle for Kindergarten
There are 15 different PowerPoint/Google Slides presentations (one for each day of the three weeks) in each unit. There is also an equivalent SmartBoard version of each presentation in the compressed file. Separate folders contain presentations for both the California and National versions of the lessons. Additional worksheets for writing are included. I spent three years and hundreds of hours finetuning these National and California version lessons so that you won’t have to waste any of your v
Kindergarten
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
Benchmark Advance for First Grade Unit 7 (Pre-2021 Version)
Warning: All of my Benchmark products are for the pre-2021 version of the program. Compare your teacher's edition to the preview before purchase!My Other Benchmark Products for First GradeIncludes both California and National Versions************************************************************* Benchmark Review and Routines – Days 1 to 20Phonics Blending for First GradeBenchmark Spelling Worksheets for First GradeBenchmark Advance for First Grade Unit 1Benchmark Advance for First Grade Unit 2Ben
1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
+2
Also included in: Benchmark Advance (pre-2021 version) Bundle for First Grade
Benchmark Advance, 2nd Grade, Year-End Review
Note: All of my Benchmark products are for the pre-2021 version of the program.These PowerPoint/Google Slides lessons consist of ten review lessons for the end of the year (or each unit) for the Benchmark Advance Second Grade reading program. Each day’s lessons are based on the skills taught in one of the ten units. Lesson 1 covers the skills taught in Unit 1, Lesson 2 covers the skills taught in Unit 2, etc. Each lesson starts with a review of the phonics skills, followed by a review of writing
2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Common Core Mathematics Standards for Kindergarten (Bundle)
This is a collection of all five of my presentations for Common Core math standards for kindergarten. By buying the presentations in a discount bundle, you can enjoy a savings of $3.00 over buying each set individually! · Counting and Cardinality ($3.00 value)· Measurement and Data ($3.00 value)· Geometry ($3.00 value)· Number and Operations in Base 10 ($2.50 value)· Operations and Algebraic Thinking ($4.00 value) This series of lessons cover all the standards for kindergarten Common Core
K - 1st
Basic Operations, Geometry, Math
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+22
Student Art Lesson Claude Monet (PowerPoint)
This PowerPoint/Google Slides student art lesson begins with a biography of Claude Monet. Then step-by-step directions are given for the students to make their own version of Monet’s The Water Lilies using tissue paper, starch, and watercolors. This lesson is one in a series of nine lessons focusing on great artists. To enhance this lesson, teachers may want to have a monthly Artist of the Month bulletin board to display the student work. To get a complete picture of what you would pe purchasing
3rd - 6th
Art History, Visual Arts
Student Art Lesson Joan Miró (PowerPoint)
This student PowerPoint/Google Slides art lesson first presents a biography of Joan Miró and includes slides of his work. Then step-by-step directions show students how to create their own version of Miró’s Figures and Dog in Front of the Sun. This lesson is one in a series of nine lessons focusing on great artists. To enhance this lesson, teachers may want to have a monthly Artist of the Month bulletin board to display the student work. To get the complete picture of what you would be purchasi
3rd - 6th
Art History, Visual Arts
Common Core Mathematics Standards for First Grade (Bundle)
This is a collection of all four of my presentations for Common Core math standards for first grade. By buying the presentations in a discount bundle, you can enjoy a savings of $3.00 over buying each set individually! · Measurement and Data ($3.00 value)· Geometry ($3.00 value)· Number and Operations in Base 10 ($3.00 value)· Operations and Algebraic Thinking ($3.00 value) This series of lessons cover all the standards for first grade Common Core mathematics. The lessons can be used to int
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Geometry, Math
CCSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.B.3
+21
The Story of Tan - Geometry with Tangrams
Tangrams are a very useful tool when teaching students about geometric shapes in an entertaining way. This presentation uses the shapes of the 7 different pieces to teach about geometric concepts such as similarity, congruency, and area. The presentation is in PowerPoint/Google Slides and SmartBoard Notebook formats. If your school has an Ellison die cut for tangrams, you can give each child a set to use throughout this lesson. Your school may also have a complete class set to use. If not, a pat
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
, 5.G.B.3
+1
Student Art Lesson Paul Cézanne (PowerPoint)
This PowerPoint/Google Slides art lesson first presents a biography of Paul Cézanne and includes slides of his work. Then step-by-step directions show students how to create their own version of Cézanne’s Apples, Peaches, Pears, and Grapes. Several samples of student examples are shown. After the lesson, you may want to add samples of your own student work. This lesson is one in a series of nine lessons focusing on great artists. To enhance this lesson, teachers may want to have a monthly Artis
3rd - 6th
Art History, Visual Arts
1st 10 Days of 1st Grade (Kindergarten Review)
This presentation is designed for instruction during the first ten days of first grade. It would also be a great review in kindergarten at the end of the year. The presentation reviews the formation of alphabet letters and includes an introduction to phonics and the writing process. There are PDF step-by-step directions for Days 1-10 for each slide that will guide you through the presentation. Included are two different formats for the presentations. A few slides (pages) will be the same for eac
K - 1st
Reading, Writing
Student Art Lesson M. C. Escher (PowerPoint)
This PowerPoint/Google Slides art lesson first presents a biography of Maurits Cornelis Escher that includes slides of his work. Then step-by-step directions show students how to create their own version of Escher’s Drawing Hands. This lesson also includes a math enrichment presentation on Möbius strips. After the lesson, you may want to add samples of your own student work. This lesson is one in a series of nine lessons focusing on great artists. To enhance this lesson, teachers may want to ha
3rd - 6th
Art History, Geometry, Visual Arts
Daily Language Practice for Primary Students (PowerPoint/Google Slides version)
Looking for a colorful, high-interest spark for your morning language review? These 200 language PowerPoint/Google Slides exercises are designed to be used daily or as an end-of-week review. The lessons are ideal for first grade or special needs students. They will also work well as a review at the beginning of the year for second grade. You could also use the slides to review language concepts during the last few months of school. Look at the preview to see a complete picture of what you would
1st - 2nd
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
Benchmark Advance, 3rd Grade, Year-End Review
GREAT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING! These PowerPoint/Google Slides lessons consist of ten review lessons for the end of the year (or after each unit) for the Benchmark Advance Third Grade reading program. The presentations would also be useful for fourth grade teachers at the beginning of the year. Each day’s lessons are based on the skills taught in one of the ten units. Lesson 1 covers the skills taught in Unit 1, Lesson 2 covers the skills taught in Unit 2, etc. Each lesson starts with a review of
3rd - 4th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Presidents Day Presentations and Student Readers
This compressed file contains: • PowerPoint/Google Slides and SmartBoard Notebook presentation on George Washington (with Internet and YouTube links) • PowerPoint/Google Slides and SmartBoard Notebook presentation on Abraham Lincoln (with Internet and YouTube links) • Student readers on George Washington • Student readers on Abraham Lincoln The teacher can show the presentation on either president and have students illustrate and assemble their take-home readers. Look a
1st - 3rd
Informational Text, Literature
CCSS
RI.1.7
, RI.2.3
, RI.2.10
+2
Figurative Language (Presentation & Worksheets)
Language Arts Units ************************************************************* Eight Parts of SpeechGenres and Types of WritingUser Friendly Graphic Organizers************************************************************* Figurative Language (Presentation & Worksheets) This compressed file contains a 126-slide PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation on Figurative Language interactive for each of the concepts listed below. The unit also includes a version in the SmartBoard Notebook format for t
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.5.5
, W.6.5
, W.7.5
+1
Christmas Writing Lesson - Building a Gingerbread House
NO PREP! Save time during that busy month of December by using either of two possible storyboards for a short story about two girls building a gingerbread house. It includes two possible PowerPoint/Google Slides presentations to introduce the lesson. You may choose to focus on teaching sequence or on teaching dialogue. There are four different versions of a booklet that is most appropriate to use with K-1 students. Also included are possible PDFs for a final copy of the story. Step-by-step dir
K - 3rd
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
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About the store
Experience
I taught all levels in elementary education for 35 years and instructional technology for 6 years. I started out teaching in Florida, moved to Washington State, and taught in the same district in California for my last 36 years. After retiring ten years ago, I did some consulting and taught educational technology classes for the Orange County Department of Education. I volunteer at my local elementary school and continue to make educational materials for friends in my old district and help them with writing grants.
Teaching style
I always believed in a student-centered classroom with lots of cooperative learning. I started using computers in the classroom about 1977 and never looked back. Technology became one of my strongest teaching tools.
Awards & shining teacher moments
District Technology Staff Developer (TOSA);
District Mentor in GATE, Kindergarten, Fine Arts, and Technology
My own education history
B.A. In Social Science and Elementary Education from the University of Washington
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