The Chalk
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Valley Stream, New York, United States
About the store
• Elementary School Educator with 18 years of professional experience
• Strength in Differentiated Instruction, ReadyGEN, DIBELS, Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment, Math in Focus, FUNdations, visual arts, and classroom management
• Skilled in adapting to students’ diverse learning styles
• Extensive background working with multicultural students and their families
• Six years of experience as a mentor teacher
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and project-management skills
• Inquiry team member
• Grant writer and member of the school sustainability team
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Number Bond Templates
Number bonds help students understand that numbers can be broken into parts to make addition easier. One of the benefits of using number bonds is that students will learn multiple ways of decomposing the same number. Students will also recognize how numbers are related through written models. This 5 page pack includes 3 number bond templates.
Contents
1 - Cover Page
2 - One Number Bond Template
3 - Two Number Bond Templates
4 - Four Number Bond Templates
5 - Credits Page
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
Primary Handwriting Paper - Landscape
This horizontal dotted line primary handwriting paper is perfect for emergent writers. Prekindergarten through grade two teachers will find endless uses for this paper.
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Contents:
1. Cover
2. Landscape Writing Template
3. Credits
Enjoy!
PreK - 2nd
Handwriting
Autism Awareness Activities and Posters
Light It Up Blue! April is National Autism Awareness Month. These posters and activities are a perfect way to promote Autism Awareness and begin the dialogue with young children.
Contents:
1. Cover Page
2. Autism Awareness Header
3. Until All the Pieces Fit Poster
4. Heart Poster
5. Girl Puzzle Poster
6. Boy Puzzle Poster
7. Girl Puzzle with Ribbon Poster
8. Autism Awareness Coloring Page
9. Until All the Pieces Fit Coloring Page
10. Heart Puzzle Coloring Page
11. Girl Puzzle Coloring Page
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PreK - 3rd
Character Education, Writing
Days of the Week and Months of the Year Labels - Rainbow Theme
These colorful labels can be used to teach the days of the week and the months of the year. Great for calendars, posters and flash cards. Students can put the days of the week and months in order. Laminate these labels for durability and use Velcro or magnets for flexibility.
Contents:
1. Cover
2. Large Days of the Week
3. Small Days of the Week and Sunday
4. Monday, Tuesday
5. Wednesday, Thursday
6. Friday, Saturday
7. Large Months of the Year
8. Small Months of the Year and January
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PreK - 2nd
Math
ReadyGEN Lesson Plan Template - NYC Edition
This two page lesson plan template contains all of the components included in the ReadyGEN literacy block. The template is divided into three major sections, whole group reading, scaffolded instruction for small group/independent reading, and whole group writing. The small group section has an area to list names of those needing support.
Please note, this template has been revised based on the 2014/2015 New York City edition of ReadyGEN.
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Enjoy!
K - 5th
English Language Arts
Month-by-Month Reading Logs
Help your students keep track of their reading with these monthly reading logs. The more opportunities students have to practice the skill of reading, the better readers they become! Each monthly log has space for 20 entries and can be copied back to back for additional logging. Students can record the date, book title, minutes read, and there is an area for parent initials. The writing area is large enough for K-3 students to fit the necessary information in the space provided. Reading logs
K - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading
Martin Luther King, Jr. Activity Pack
Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with this early childhood activity pack. These activities are a perfect follow up after reading about Dr. King. Included are a variety of simple coloring pages and writing templates with spaces large enough for little hands to experience success.
Contents:
1. Cover Page
2. Coloring Page 1
3. Writing Template 1
4. Facts About MKL Graphic Organizer
5. Coloring Page 2
6. Writing Template 2
7. MLK Web
8. Coloring Page 3
9. Writing Template
PreK - 2nd
Selfie-Portrait Bulletin Board Set
Let’s get our students drawing with an awesome back to school activity! Selfies are typically taken with a camera or camera phone. This Selfie-Portrait Set is intended as a fun and relaxing drawing activity just perfect for a bulletin board display. This activity can be used at the beginning of the year or on an ongoing basis. Students might enjoy drawing monthly self-portraits. Their portraits alone, or combined with writing, can be compiled to create an All About Me book that can be sent
PreK - 5th
Visual Arts, Writing
ReadyGEN First Grade Common Core Checklist Bundle Units 1-6
Build strong readers and writers by using these checklists to record observations during whole class reading instruction. This Common Core Checklist Bundle includes the standards covered in the Ready Gen reading program for grade one. This twenty-six page bundle includes a two page checklist for each of the twelve modules with Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening Standards. There are columns to indicate mastery and an area to record observations and/or next steps. Print copies for each s
1st
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
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Primary Handwriting Paper Pack - Landscape
This horizontal dotted line primary handwriting paper is perfect for emergent writers. There are 3 different sizes included in this pack. Prekindergarten through grade two teachers will find endless uses for this paper.
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Enjoy!
PreK - 2nd
Handwriting
ReadyGEN Second Grade Common Core Checklist Bundle Units 1-6
Build strong readers and writers by using these checklists to record observations during whole class reading instruction. This Common Core Checklist Bundle includes the standards covered in the Ready Gen reading program for grade two. This twenty-six page bundle includes a two page checklist for each of the twelve modules with Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening standards. There are columns to indicate mastery and an area to record observations and/or next steps. Print copies for each stu
2nd
English Language Arts
Thanksgiving Color by Number and Sight Word
Time for a little Thanksgiving fun. Keep early childhood students busy with these simple color by number and color by sight word activities. The spaces are large enough for little hands to experience success.
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!
Contents:
1. Cover
2. Turkey Color by Number
3. Turkey Color by Number Answer Key
4. Turkey Color by Sight Word (and, the, but, was)
5. Turkey Color by Sight Word Answer Key
6. Turkey Coloring Page
7. Credits
K - 1st
ReadyGEN First Grade Performance-Based Assessment Class Summary Bundle
Every ReadyGen module has a Performance-Based Assessment that can be used to measure mastery of standards. Stay organized with this First Grade PBA Class Summary Bundle. Record data for each of the 12 end-of-module writing assessments covered in units 1-6. There are columns to record focus, organization, development, language and vocabulary, and conventions based on the ReadyGEN writing rubric. I have included an additional column for a final score. Enjoy!
The bundle includes the following pag
1st
English Language Arts, Writing
ReadyGen Second Grade Unit 1 Module A Posters
NYC second grade teachers implementing the Ready Gen curriculum will find these posters to be a great resource. I have included the unit theme, big ideas, enduring understandings, essential questions, module goals, lesson objectives, reading objectives, writing objectives and the Common Core State Standards for Unit 1, Module A. These posters are based on the NEW TEACHER GUIDES. The standards are now listed with the lesson objectives.
Enjoy!
2nd
English Language Arts
ReadyGen Second Grade Writing Portfolio Cover Sheet
This 1 page cover sheet lists the unit themes, modules, genres, performance based assessment tasks and standards for the Ready Gen second grade program. I staple this cover sheet to my writing folders and check off each task upon completion. Enjoy!
2nd
Writing
CCSS
W.2.1
, W.2.2
, W.2.3
ReadyGEN Kindergarten Common Core Checklist Bundle Units 1-6
Build strong readers and writers by using these checklists to record observations during whole class reading instruction. This Common Core Checklist Bundle includes the standards covered in the Ready Gen reading program for kindergarten. This twenty-six page bundle includes a two page checklist for each of the twelve modules with Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening Standards. There are columns to indicate mastery and an area to record observations and/or next steps. Print copies for each
Kindergarten
English Language Arts
ReadyGEN Kindergarten Posters Unit 1 Module A
NYC Kindergarten teachers implementing the ReadyGEN curriculum will find these posters to be a great resource. I have included the unit theme, big ideas, enduring understandings, essential questions, module goals, lesson objectives, reading objectives, writing objectives and the Common Core State Standards for Unit 1, Module A.
This is the NEW 2014/2015 edition. If you would like the 2013/2014 edition, please contact me in the Q & A section.
Contents:
1. Cover Page
2. Unit 1 Theme
3. Big Id
Kindergarten
English Language Arts
ReadyGEN Second Grade Performance-Based Assessment Class Summary Bundle
Every ReadyGen module has a Performance-Based Assessment that can be used to measure mastery of standards. Stay organized with this Second Grade PBA Class Summary Bundle. Record data for each of the 12 end-of-module writing assessments covered in units 1-6. There are columns to record focus, organization, development, language and vocabulary, and conventions based on the ReadyGEN writing rubric. I have included an additional column for a final score. Enjoy!
The bundle includes the following pa
2nd
English Language Arts, Writing
ReadyGen Common Core Learning Standards Alignment - Grade K
NYC Kindergarten teachers implementing the Ready Gen program will find this 12 page document helpful when writing lesson plans. Units 1-6 have been aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards for your convenience. Enjoy!
Kindergarten
English Language Arts
ReadyGEN Kindergarten Posters Unit 1 Module B
NYC Kindergarten teachers implementing the ReadyGEN curriculum will find these posters to be a great resource. I have included the unit theme, big ideas, enduring understandings, essential questions, goals, lesson objectives, reading objectives and the Common Core State Standards for Unit 1, Module B.
This is the NEW 2014/2015 edition. If you would like the 2013/2014 edition, please contact me in the Q & A section.
Contents:
1. Cover Page
2. Unit 1 Theme
3. Big Ideas
4. Enduring Understan
Kindergarten
English Language Arts
CCSS
RI.K.1
, RI.K.2
, RI.K.3
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About the store
Experience
• Elementary School Educator with 18 years of professional experience
• Strength in Differentiated Instruction, ReadyGEN, DIBELS, Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment, Math in Focus, FUNdations, visual arts, and classroom management
• Skilled in adapting to students’ diverse learning styles
• Extensive background working with multicultural students and their families
• Six years of experience as a mentor teacher
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and project-management skills
• Inquiry team member
• Grant writer and member of the school sustainability team
Teaching style
Inquiry-based learning is a teaching method that focuses on student investigation and hands-on learning. I believe my primary role is that of a facilitator, providing guidance and support for students through the learning process.
Awards & shining teacher moments
New York State Assembly Citation for
Outstanding Leadership & Commitment, May 2011.
I have been featured in the following publications:
The Arts in Education Project,” Annenberg CBP Channel, Spring 2005.
“Inspiration” WFUV, 40.7 FM, April 11, 2004.
“News from The Waverly School of the Arts,” Project Arts Newsletter, pp8, 2004.
“The Arts in Education Project,” Annenberg CPB Channel, Spring 2003.
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education,
N-6,
Masters of Science in Education in Literacy,
Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6,
Teaching Certificate
New York State Public School Teacher
Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6.
Additional biographical information
Please visit my blog http://jecklesthechalk.blogspot.com/ and my website http://thechalkofnyc.com/ for quality educational resources.
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