TechieSandy
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Irvine, California, United States
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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 (pre-2021 version) Bundle for Second Grade
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
2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
Weather Unit for Kindergarten (NGSS)
This compressed file contains a PowerPoint/Google Slides and a SmartBoard version of a presentation that teaches the basic concepts of weather and seasons that are appropriate for kindergarten children. The preview will show you exactly what the file contains. Included are worksheets for teaching and assessing learning. Also included are pages that could be included in a Kindergarten Weather Journal. Additional TechieSandy Science Units for Kindergarten ****************************************
Kindergarten
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS2-2
Benchmark Advance (pre-2021 version) Bundle for Third Grade
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
3rd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
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
Plants and Animals Unit for Kindergarten (NGSS)
This compressed file contains both PowerPoint and SmartBoard presentations that teach the basic concepts of animals & plants and conservation that are appropriate for kindergarten children. There are eight separate presentations: NGSS standards for plants and animals; NGSS standards for conservation; and six separate presentations on 6 different habitats (polar, ocean, desert, forest, rainforest, and wetlands). The preview will show you what the files contain. Included are worksheets for teac
K - 1st
Biology, General Science, Science
Benchmark Advance, 2nd Grade, Unit 7
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 Products for Second Grade All presentations include both the National and California versions of the presentations. ************************************************************************************************************* Benchmark Advance Spelling Worksheets Units 1-10 (2nd Grade)Review of First Grade Phonic Lessons Benchmark Adv
2nd
Reading, Spelling, Writing
Also included in: Benchmark Advance (pre-2021 version) Bundle for Second Grade
Eight Parts of Speech Unit (Presentation & Worksheets)
Language Arts Units ************************************************************* Figurative Language Genres and Types of WritingUser Friendly Graphic Organizers************************************************************* This compressed file contains a presentation on the eight parts of speech. The presentation comes in both a PowerPoint/Google Slides version and a SmartBoard Notebook presentation. The file also contains 27 worksheets on the parts of speech in PDF format. The answer key for th
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.4.1
, L.4.1a
, L.4.1b
+15
Ecosystems (Habitats) Unit for Second Grade (NGSS)
This compressed file contains both PowerPoint/Google Slides and SmartBoard presentations that teach the basic concepts of ecosystems that are appropriate for second grade students. There are slides in the presentations with links to YouTube videos for each NGSS standard. (The preview will show you much more about what the files contain.) Included are 15 worksheets for teaching and assessing learning along with the answer key. There are suggestions for7 possible experiments/activities you can do
2nd
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Student Art Lessons on Famous Artists (Discount Bundle for SmartBoards)
Note: These lessons are also available separately in PowerPoint/Google Slides format.These SmartBoard student art lessons begin with a biography of the artist. They then give step-by-step directions for a lesson based on one of the artist’s paintings or prints. To enhance the nine lessons, teachers may want to use a monthly Artist of the Month bulletin board to display the student work. Look closely at each preview to see what you would be purchasing. These were the very first products I posted
3rd - 5th
Art History, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Earth's Systems Unit for Second Grade (NGSS)
This compressed file contains a PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation that teaches the basic concepts of earth's systems that are aligned with the NGSS standards and appropriate for second grade students. (Included is a SmartBoard version of the same presentation.) The preview will show you exactly what the files contain. Included are worksheets for teaching and assessing learning. There are suggestions for possible experiments you can do with your students. Also included is a booklet that stud
2nd
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
2-ESS2-3
, 2-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-2
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
Student Art Lesson Vincent van Gogh (SmartBoard)
This Smart Notebook art lesson begins with a biography of Vincent van Gogh. Student samples are given for the lesson. Then step-by-step directions are given for the students to make their own pastel drawing of Starry Night. 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. Look carefully at the preview to see exactly what you would be receiving. My O
3rd - 6th
Art History, Graphic Arts
Also included in: Student Art Lessons on Famous Artists (Discount Bundle for SmartBoards)
Student Art Lesson Georges Seurat (Smartboard)
This Smart Notebook student art lesson begins with a biography of the artist, Georges Seurat. It then gives step-by-step directions for a lesson on pointillism. The students will create their own version of The Seine at Le Grande Jatte, one of Seurat's most famous paintings. They will use paper plates as palettes and Q-tips as brushes. 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
3rd - 6th
Art History, Graphic Arts
Also included in: Student Art Lessons on Famous Artists (Discount Bundle for SmartBoards)
Student Art Lesson M. C. Escher (SmartBoard)
This Smart Notebook student art lesson first presents a biography of Maurits Cornelis Escher and 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 lesson 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 have a mont
3rd - 6th
Art History, Geometry, Visual Arts
Also included in: Student Art Lessons on Famous Artists (Discount Bundle for SmartBoards)
Student Art Lesson Pierre-Auguste Renoir (SmartBoard)
This student Smart Notebook art lesson first presents a biography of Pierre-Auguste Renoir and includes slides of his work. Then step-by-step directions show students how to create their own version of Renoir’s Bouquet of Spring Flowers. 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 be purchasing, look
3rd - 6th
Art History, Graphic Arts
Also included in: Student Art Lessons on Famous Artists (Discount Bundle for SmartBoards)
Student Art Lesson Joan Miró (SmartBoard)
This student SmartBoard 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 Miro’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 a complete picture of what you would be purchasing, look carefull
3rd - 6th
Art History, Visual Arts
Also included in: Student Art Lessons on Famous Artists (Discount Bundle for SmartBoards)
Student Art Lesson Paul Cézanne (SmartBoard)
This student Smart Notebook 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 work 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 Artist of the Month
3rd - 6th
Art History, Visual Arts
Also included in: Student Art Lessons on Famous Artists (Discount Bundle for SmartBoards)
2041-2051 SmartBoard Daily Calendar for Kindergarten (Interactive)
(You must have SmartBoard Notebook software installed to use this product.) This series of Notebook lessons incorporate Math Their Way concepts into a set of Notebook lessons for each month from July 2041 through June 2051. The daily calendar for each month is a separate presentation. There are separate folders for the calendar and daily math exercises. Every calendar lesson will include: · Today’s Date– click on gray square to open or close cell to display · Weather – move weather word to se
PreK - 1st
Math, Measurement, Numbers
Student Art Lesson Claude Monet (SmartBoard)
This Smart Notebook 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 be purchasing, look ca
3rd - 6th
Art History, Visual Arts
Also included in: Student Art Lessons on Famous Artists (Discount Bundle for SmartBoards)
Graphic Organizers (Sequencing)
This compressed file contains graphic organizers for teaching sequence to early primary students. The sequence words used are first, next, then, after that, and last. There is a 12 page PDF document with graphic organizers for 3, 4, or 5 sequences. The first 3 pages supply the sequence words within the boxes. The next 3 provide words in a word bank. The next 3 have no words provided, and the last 3 also provide lines within the boxes to encourage neatness when writing.
1st - 2nd
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.1.3
, W.1.7
, W.2.3
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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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