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Nicolette is a Chicago teacher who has switched grades almost every year she taught. She's taught 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 4 year old preschool, 3rd/4th Remedial Reading, and K-8 art. Her heart lives in the primary grades. She now homeschools her sons, ages 5 and 7. Karen Whiteside is a Chicago K-12 art teacher who also holds her master's degree in administration. She is a mom to two children.
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Preview of Plant Unit Activity: The Life Cycle of a Sunflower Science Craft

Plant Unit Activity: The Life Cycle of a Sunflower Science Craft

Spring is a perfect time to dive into our plant and flower units! We've created an engaging, hands-on, and graphic plant unit activity that is perfect for first, second grade and third grade. This plant/flower unit activity includes: (all in black and white) -sunflower life cycle activity -2 writing prompt -Describe the steps of photosynthesis. -What are plants used for besides food? -researching sunflower facts -basic flower labeling This would be a great culminating activity for yo
Preview of Binder Clip Labels: Star Theme (Editable)

Binder Clip Labels: Star Theme (Editable)

Organize your classrooms with our editable binder clip labels! We've included over 350 (100+ in each size) preprinted labels to get your started. You don't need special labels, simply print them on cardstock, laminate and go! Or, skip the lamination and keep them on the clips with clear packing tape! psst: Download the preview. There's some secret freebies of ALL three of our themes. The theme of these labels are 80s star labels! p.s. We also have BRAND NEW patterned themes!: ❤❤❤ Waterc
Preview of Name Tags & Locker Labels (Editable)

Name Tags & Locker Labels (Editable)

Name Tags - Back To School Theme: These fun pencil, apple, and school bus name tags and labels will look fantastic on lockers, cubbies, or on bulletin boards! You could even use them for student numbers as well. Available in color and in black and white. Here's what is included in this pack: - editable pencil labels in two sizes, color and black & white - editable apple labels in two sizes, color and black & white - editable school bus labels in two sizes, color and black & white This is par
Preview of Poem of the Week for the Whole School Year BUNDLE

Poem of the Week for the Whole School Year BUNDLE

This Poem of the Week Bundle is loaded with everything you need for literacy this school year. You will save 30% by buying this bundle rather than each unit individually! This BUNDLE includes our following poetry units: -Spring Poem of the Week Unit -Summer Poem of the Week Unit -Autumn Poem of the Week Unit -Winter Poem of the Week Unit This poem of the week bundle features 35 original poems with 9 literacy centers/activities each! There are 10 poems for autumn, 10 for winter, 10 for spring
Preview of Christmas Literacy Center: Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Christmas Literacy Center: Christmas Scavenger Hunt

With classroom Christmas parties a few weeks away, we thought we'd share a fun and inexpensive idea for a class scavenger hunt! You could have students search for these items on bulletin boards around the school, or have this scavenger hunt be a fun center at your holiday party. Simply place all of your holiday picture books at the center and have your students search for matches to these images! *Save BIG and grab our Scavenger Hunt BUNDLE* This pack includes 18 images: -a Christmas Scave
Preview of Polar Bear Activity and Craft: Science, Life Cycle, Writing, Art

Polar Bear Activity and Craft: Science, Life Cycle, Writing, Art

Need a fun polar bear activity that is cross-curricular this winter? We have the perfect polar bear craftivity as a supplement for your polar bear units! This polar bear activity includes: -a cut and paste life cycle of the polar bear -draw in the polar bear's diet (mouth flap) -4 writing prompts in the feet -can, have, are Color, cut, and assemble. Display them on bulletin boards or around your room. Have fun with it! **************************************************************************
Preview of Snowflake Science Activity with Snow Life Cycle, Craft, and Writing Activity.

Snowflake Science Activity with Snow Life Cycle, Craft, and Writing Activity.

Create this winter Snowflake Science activity for your bulletin boards! There are many writing prompts and a drawing activity. Separate editable powerpoint file included. flippable pages -one flap is labeling an illustration of the snow life cycle -second flap, writing the stages of the snow life cycle (two different circle sizes for ample writing) All writing prompts are editable -Why is snow white? -Why are all snowflakes different? -How do animals adapt to the snow? -How are snowflakes
Preview of Fall Poem of the Week

Fall Poem of the Week

This Autumn Poem of the Week Unit is loaded with everything you need for literacy this fall. This fall poetry pack features 10 original autumn poems with 9 literacy centers/activities each! Save 30% with our Poem of the Week BUNDLE for the whole school year! Each poem is perfect for K-2 : there are two stanzas each loaded with rhythm and rhyme. Students will commit these to memory in no time. Plus, you'll cover a boatload of skills! (psssst: you can test drive a week of this unit by dow
Preview of Snowman Activity and Craft: Life Cycle, Writing, Language Arts, and Art

Snowman Activity and Craft: Life Cycle, Writing, Language Arts, and Art

Need a fun snowman activity this winter for your snowman units or winter art projects? This snowman craftivity incorporates hands-on fun with art, writing, and science. BUNDLE UP FOR WINTER WITH ALL 4 ACTIVITIES HERE! This snowman activity includes: -a cut and paste life cycle of the snowman -snowman poem -parts of speech brainstorm activity for snowman verbs and adjectives -Rhyme words with snow, white, man,sun, round -Draw your favorite part of a snowman picture book -draw in the snowman's f
Preview of Winter Poem of the Week

Winter Poem of the Week

This Winter Poem of the Week Unit is loaded with everything you need for literacy this winter. This winter poetry pack features 10 original winter poems with 9 literacy centers/activities each! **Save 30% with our Poem of the Week BUNDLE for the whole school year! Each poem is perfect for K-2 : there are two stanzas each loaded with rhythm and rhyme. Students will commit these to memory in no time. Plus, you'll cover a boatload of skills! DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW! You can test drive a week
Preview of FREE Ice Cream Number Match File Folder Game

FREE Ice Cream Number Match File Folder Game

We've created an ice cream math file folder game that focuses one-to-one correspondence of numbers from 0-10. This file folder game is perfect for homeschoolers, preschool, kindergartens, and special needs classrooms. This ice cream cone freebie could be used as a simple file folder game or an all-year math center for preschool and kindergarten. These type of games are also used a great deal in early childhood special education classes. Simply laminate, add velcro, and practice those mat
Preview of Zoo Animal Scavenger Hunt (Color and B/W)

Zoo Animal Scavenger Hunt (Color and B/W)

Whether your class is taking a field trip to the local zoo, or if you simply use this scavenger hunt as a means of building animal vocabulary, this zoo animal scavenger hunt is a great supplement to your zoo unit! Extend this scavenger hunt into your literacy centers with our coordinating Zoo Animal Word Wall and Literacy Center In addition to school field trips, I also like to use this zoo scavenger hunts in literacy centers with a pile of relevant picture books or magazines. This pack i
Preview of Back To School Open House/Parents' Night Activities {Apple Themed- Editable}

Back To School Open House/Parents' Night Activities {Apple Themed- Editable}

Are you ready to host Parents' Night? Let us help you get started with this adorable apple themed packet full of back to school open house activities, printables, and more! Included in this open house pack: -Open House parent sign-in sheet -Volunteer sign-in sheet -Classroom supply sign available (color and b/w) -Classroom supplies donation requests (color & b/w) -EDITABLE supplies page in the shape of apples -Donation sign for the classroom supplies printables -Guess who self portrait page
Preview of Binder Clip Labels:  Watercolor Theme (Editable)

Binder Clip Labels: Watercolor Theme (Editable)

Organize your classrooms with our fun watercolor binder clip labels! Best of all they are EDITABLE! We've included over 350 (100+ in each size) preprinted labels to get your started. You don't need special labels, simply print them on cardstock, laminate and go! Or, skip the lamination and keep them on the clips with clear packing tape! psst: Download the preview for a tasty sample of all three binder clip label packs. Want to see our other themes? We also have BRAND NEW patterns!: ❤❤❤ Ani
Preview of Reindeer Craft: Science,Language Arts,Editable Writing Prompts

Reindeer Craft: Science,Language Arts,Editable Writing Prompts

This winter create a reindeer activity for Christmas that intergrates science and language arts! Once your students have read and researched about reindeer, create our activity to make the perfect bulletin board display! There are several individual and group activities for students to complete. This pack includes: Science Activities (editable pages included in powerpoint): -a KWL -Can, Have, Are -Reindeer Life Cycle (differentiated) -List reindeer myth and facts. -List different types of re
Preview of Classroom Jobs (Editable)

Classroom Jobs (Editable)

Classroom jobs are the perfect way to manage our classrooms and teach our children responsibility. Download the preview so you can see photos of the displays! WE UPDATED THIS PACK! MORE JOBS, EDITABLE FILES, ROSTERS, AND MUCH MORE! Keep your classroom clean, organized, and running smoothly with our newly updated pack! SAVE MONEY by grabbing more organization resources in our bundle: ★Classroom Organization Bundle★ Included in the pack are 45 jobs with job descriptions -Differentiated jo
Preview of Back To School Open House/Parents' Night Activities & Printables

Back To School Open House/Parents' Night Activities & Printables

Are you ready to host Parents' Night? Let us help you get started with this adorable pencil themed packet full of back to school open house activities, printables, and more! Included in this open house pack: -Open House parent sign-in sheet -Volunteer sign-in sheet -Classroom supply sign available (color and b/w) -Classroom supplies donation requests (color & b/w) -Editable PDF format supplies page (you will need Acrobat Pro) -Donation sign for the classroom supplies printables -Guess who se
Preview of Spring Poem of the Week

Spring Poem of the Week

This Spring Poem of the Week Unit is loaded with everything you need for literacy this spring. This poetry pack features 10 original poems with 9 literacy centers/activities each! Save 30% with our Poem of the Week BUNDLE for the whole school year! Each poem is perfect for K-2 : there are two stanzas each loaded with rhythm and rhyme. Students will commit these to memory in no time. Plus, you'll cover a boatload of skills! Here are the 9 NO PREP skill-based literacy centers: 1.) Pocket
Preview of 4th Grade Beginning of the Year Writing Activities {Spy Theme & Editable}

4th Grade Beginning of the Year Writing Activities {Spy Theme & Editable}

Welcome back 4th grade teachers! We have the PERFECT all about me writing and art activities for you to kickstart the new school year! Call all your fourth grade spies back to school with these fun writing, art, and getting to know you activities! British English version available. This adorable about me Mission: 4th Grade book includes: ALL ABOUT ME and ICE BREAKERS: - Spy Favorites: 4th grade favorites - Train a double agent to act just like you! Write 5 or 10 things about me page (varied
Preview of Fun Pirate Sight Word Game: Walk the Plank! (Fry Word List 1-100)

Fun Pirate Sight Word Game: Walk the Plank! (Fry Word List 1-100)

Engage your pirate-obsessed students with our Walk the Plank sight word game! We've included 100 sight word cards and an assessment sheet for you to pretest your kids and track progress. This sight word game would also be useful for RTI students. Every primary grade teacher knows that sight words are the key to strong fluency. After all, all words become "sight words" once we are exposed to them enough! Download the preview to snag our assessment sheet for the first 100 Fry words free! Simply
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Experience

Nicolette is a Chicago teacher who has switched grades almost every year she taught. She's taught 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 4 year old preschool, 3rd/4th Remedial Reading, and K-8 art. Her heart lives in the primary grades. She now homeschools her sons, ages 5 and 7. Karen Whiteside is a Chicago K-12 art teacher who also holds her master's degree in administration. She is a mom to two children.

Teaching style

Centers-based. Child-led. Inquiry method. (Increasing interest in the Montessori approach)

Awards & shining teacher moments

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My own education history

Nicolette holds a bachelor's degree in Advertising from The University of Illinois at Urbana and master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Illinois at Chicago. Karen holds a master's degree in Art Education from the Art Institute of Chicago and master's degree in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University.