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The Brain Tickler

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Granger, Iowa, United States
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I've taught everything from preschool to fifth grade, and now I'm a reading support specialist/interventionist. I have a Master's from Ball State University in Education, Advanced Classroom Practices, and 18 years teaching experience. I aim to create practical teacher tools that are easy-to-use, are organized, and that help complete a task efficiently.
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Preview of Indiana Standards Checklist for ELA & Math First Grade Editable

Indiana Standards Checklist for ELA & Math First Grade Editable

This is a complete set of ELA & Math Standards based upon the 2014 Indiana College & Career Standards which we now use instead of the Common Core. I created this super easy to use checklist. It isn't fancy. It doesn't take a ton of paper to print and store in a binder. IT IS EDITABLE!! It is a great tool to show your administrator that you are in fact teaching & assessing these standards. I love it! It is super easy to use. *One note - On some standards I shortened the verbiage so that i
Preview of LEVELED PROMPTS for Guided reading & more, including Release of Responsibility

LEVELED PROMPTS for Guided reading & more, including Release of Responsibility

This might be one of my favorite tools!! Want prompts to help you scaffold your students at their level? Is your school working toward a release of responsibility to each student? Are you needing a quick reference sheet to keep in your lesson plans or near your small group instruction area? Want to demonstrate and have evidence of responsive teaching? Then you'll LOVE this packet! Whether you are conferring one-to-one, working with small groups, or if you have an aide/assistant who helps o
Preview of Small Group Reading Support Curriculum Guide

Small Group Reading Support Curriculum Guide

Getting started with small group reading instruction can feel daunting! This guide will help eliminate the need to spend hours searching - just place in your lesson plan binder for easy access. I've been cognizant to include concise lists and printable cards that I wished I had as a classroom teacher implementing small groups. Now, I'm a reading support specialist/interventionist and I use these daily. In this set, I've focused on word study, fluency, comprehension, and writing but this
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Experience

I've taught everything from preschool to fifth grade, and now I'm a reading support specialist/interventionist. I have a Master's from Ball State University in Education, Advanced Classroom Practices, and 18 years teaching experience. I aim to create practical teacher tools that are easy-to-use, are organized, and that help complete a task efficiently.

Teaching style

I love hands-on learning, problem solving, real-world learning, and creative, fun, activities that encourage cooperative group work.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I completed two years of action research in using Model Eliciting Activities to teach teach math for K and 1st grade. My work is published in a book chapter, November 2012. Publication: Educ. Forum:Topic - multiage classrooms Publication: Math Journal:Topic - model eliciting activities for K-2 Received grants: ISDA, Pets in the Classroom, WPEF, Power of Education, and SMARTS Disney Teacher of the Year nominee

My own education history

B.A. from Purdue University - Go BOILERS! M.A. from Ball State University - Go CARDS!

Additional biographical information

I LOVE animals and wish I could save them all! I'm a lover of 4 dogs (2 poodles, a puggle, and a golden retriever). I have two horses, and a cat. Truly, I aim to help all living things big and small!