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The Essentials

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Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, United States
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I have been teaching 5th grade for the past 18 years in the New Jersey public school system. I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree with a Reading Specialist certification. I have earned 15 graduate credits thus far.
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Preview of FOSS Grade 5 Unit 2 Mixtures & Solutions Google Forms

FOSS Grade 5 Unit 2 Mixtures & Solutions Google Forms

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You get 4 different Google forms of 10 questions each that are grade level appropriate and MPC!!! The Google forms are not simply guided reading fill in the blanks but thoughtful questions that are not too easy nor too hard. They can be used as a classwork grade or quiz grade. This product is a lifesaver! My struggle with FOSS, even as an 18 year veteran teacher and science degree holder, was there was nothing to get grades from! The I-checks are really tough and the notebook is too subjective
Preview of Greek and Latin Root Slideshow containing direct explicit instruction

Greek and Latin Root Slideshow containing direct explicit instruction

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This is a 16 page colorful, fun Google slide show that offers direct and explicit instruction on Greek and Latin roots. It covers what a root is, why we learn it and how to use them with specific examples. It hits all the checkboxes for a Marzano observation with innovating marks. It uses whole-brain strategies and I paired it with the task cards by the Literacy loft. The last slide explains how I transformed my room into Ancient Greece and the extra things I did to take this lesson over the top
Preview of The Good Morning Project: Positive Postcards

The Good Morning Project: Positive Postcards

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Are you looking for a powerful lesson on the importance of students saying "Good Morning" to each other & staff? This is it!! This is a 7-page engaging slide show that drives home this message. Three additional slides give you a script of exactly what to say while presenting and a special school-wide/classroom project (your choice) that wows with very little effort is also included! I presented this to my entire school and it completely changed the climate. Teachers hugged me afterwards saying
Preview of Google Meet Guidelines for Students

Google Meet Guidelines for Students

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These guidelines will help your online class, using Google Meets, go seamlessly. I recommend presenting this slide at your 1st Google Meet. A good resource for adults using Google Meet for the 1st time as well!
Preview of Marking period self reflection project: Google slide show or just answer

Marking period self reflection project: Google slide show or just answer

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This is a Google Slide show (or) Power point "End of the Marking Period" project. You can also just have students answer the posed questions and not do a Google slide/powerpoint. This 2 page packet includes guided questions that have students reflect on their learning. It is meant for teachers who teach ALL subjects. It is appropriate for 4th grade and up. Any younger might find it too difficult. My students LOVE creating Google slide shows. This is a packet that you can just hand them and have
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About the store

Experience

I have been teaching 5th grade for the past 18 years in the New Jersey public school system. I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree with a Reading Specialist certification. I have earned 15 graduate credits thus far.

Teaching style

Structured but fun. Making sure every kid gets it!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Graduated Sum Cum Laude from college.

My own education history

I have a Biology degree and I am K-8 certified through Stockton University. I am in process of earning my MA in Language Arts.

Additional biographical information

I have a 21-year-old son and 2 dogs; I am completely dedicated to my family and this career that I love!