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The Exploring Educator’s journey in education is truly full-circle! She currently teaches at the same elementary school she attended as a student—where she first dreamed of one day returning as a teacher! Through dedication and hard work, the dream became a reality. She is currently in her eighth year of teaching—where she has spent seven years in third grade and one year in fourth grade.
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Halloween Geometry Haunted House
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Are you also in a geometry unit right now? Check out this halloween and geometry mash up! Builders (The students) are given building regulations they must obey in order to create their house. The building regulations include shape names and shape attributes. (Ex: The front door has to have one set of parallel sides). INCLUDED:Directions ("building regulations")Presentation/final product sheet for students to glue their shapes onLOOKING FOR A DIGITAL VERSION? Click here to se
2nd - 5th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
2.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.1
+2
Geometry Gingerbread House
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Are you also in a geometry unit right now? Check out this holiday theme and geometry mash up! Builders (The students) are given building regulations they must obey in order to create their gingerbread house. The building regulations include shape names and shape attributes. (Ex: The front door has to have one set of parallel sides). INCLUDED:Directions ("building regulations")Presentation/final product sheet for students to draw or cut & glue their shapes onQUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
2nd - 5th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
2.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
Estimating Sums & Differences - Word Problem Task Cards
Estimating Differences and Sums Word Problems is fun with a game of SCOOT! This game is perfect for practicing and reviewing estimating and word problems. Use the cards in whole group, small group, and/or math centers! Have your students practice their " math talk" by talking about how there are multiple answers to estimation problems. Easy prep for teachers and loads of fun for kids! What's Included:24 SCOOT! cardsAnswer sheetAnswer key1 page of 4 Blank SCOOT! cards2 numbered, but blank, SCO
2nd - 4th
Math, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.8
, 3.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.3
Mixed Operation, Multi-Step Word Problems - 4 Google Forms! *Distance Learning*
Are you looking to get more technology friendly during math workshop? These Google Form™ activity is specifically made for teachers who want to monitor student growth (with some data!). Students will be practicing and showing what they know about solving mixed operations (multiplication, division, subtraction, and addition), and multi-step word problems. INCLUDED:- Links to copy all 4 Google Forms™ -20 questions total with answers - 5 questions per Google Form™ WHY PURCHASE?-Test your students
2nd - 4th
Applied Math, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.D.8
Book Club Discussion Starters
Managing book clubs has never ran more smoothly! Help facilitate communication in student book clubs by using these task card book questions. Easy prep for teachers and fun for kids! What's Included:28 deep thinking questions (Sorted from ~F&P level L to O)Don't forget to leave feedback and earn credits toward FREE TPT purchases. I love reading your feedback! Want to be notified when new products are posted? Hit the FOLLOW Button above! Please let me know if you have any questions about my
2nd - 5th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Back to School Word Search
Need a quiet activity for students to do on the first day of school? This no prep word search is perfect for your students to start the day when they are a bit shy and quiet walking in. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:Don't forget to leave feedback and earn credits toward FREE TPT purchases. I love reading your feedback! Want to be notified when new products are posted? Hit the FOLLOW Button above! Please let me know if you have any questions about my products. Thanks so much and enjoy! Rose
K - 6th
ALL My 3rd Grade Math Google Classroom Activities (*Distance Learning*)
------- Right Now: **Save $60 with this bundle!**-------Are you looking to get more technology friendly during math workshop? Save time and start implementing these Google Slides and Forms now. This 3rd Grade Math Google Classroom Bundle with comes with every current and FUTURE Google Classroom resource from The Exploring Educator. Get it now before more resources are added and the price goes up! INCLUDED:A Google Drive folder with links to all my Google Slides Measuring Weight on a ScaleComp
3rd
Applied Math, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+42
Area & Perimeter Gingerbread House
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Are you also in a geometry unit right now? Check out this holiday theme project, with an area & perimeter mash up! Builders (The students) are given building regulations they must obey in order to create their gingerbread house. The building regulations include area and perimeter. (Ex: The bedroom must be 50 units²) INCLUDED:Directions ("building regulations")Street view pageGrid paper ("blue plans") for floors 1 & 2QUESTIONS/COMMENTS: Don't forget to leave feedback and earn c
2nd - 5th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.3
, 3.G.A.1
CUBES Problem Solving Organizer
Perfect for helping students break down those tricky word problems! CUBES is a strategy for solving math word problems. You can use these cards as reminders, an anchor chart, or math journal references. INCLUDED:A page of 3 "book marks" QUESTIONS/COMMENTS: Don't forget to leave feedback and earn credits toward FREE TPT purchases. I love reading your feedback! Want to be notified when new products are posted? Hit the FOLLOW Button above! Please let me know if you have any questions about my
K - 10th
Applied Math, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 2.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.D.8
+1
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then... Retelling Graphic Organizer!
INCLUDED:Vertical and horizontal graphic organziers for reading notebooksQUESTIONS/COMMENTS: Don't forget to leave feedback and earn credits toward FREE TPT purchases. I love reading your feedback! Want to be notified when new products are posted? Hit the FOLLOW Button above! Please let me know if you have any questions about my products. I hope you and your readers love this reference as much as mine! Thanks so much! Rose
1st - 6th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.4a
, RF.2.4a
, RF.3.4a
+2
Jackie Robinson Timeline
Pair this timeline up with any Jackie Robinson read aloud! It is a great way to practice sequencing of events. Each base of the baseball field is an event in Jackie Robinson's life. There are lines, transition word starters, and arrows to keep events flowing in order. The timeline works nicely with Common Core Standard R.I.3.3! CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.3: Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, usin
K - 5th
Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.3.3
Summer Writing Menus (*Distance Learning*)
WHAT TIME IS IT? SUMMER TIME!As the school year winds down, I get asked a million times if I have any resources to share with parents over the summer. I dislike summer review packets, but I do like challenging my students to keep their writing stamina up over the break. WHAT'S INCLUDED:This resource includes 9 writing prompts to pick from for each summer month. The prompts cover the months of May, June, July & August - depending on your school schedule! These writing prompts are silly and engag
K - 3rd
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.K.2
, W.K.3
+38
Comparing Fractions with Common Numerators & Denominators
Comparing fractions is fun with a game of SCOOT! This game is perfect for practicing and reviewing fractions which have common denominators or numerators. Use the cards in whole group, small group, and math centers! Easy prep for teachers and loads of fun for kids! What's Included:20 SCOOT! cardsAnswer sheetAnswer keyBlank SCOOT! cards Don't forget to leave feedback and earn credits toward FREE TPT purchases. I love reading your feedback! Want to be notified when new products are posted? Hi
2nd - 4th
Applied Math, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.3a
, 3.NF.A.3d
Non Fiction Text Book Club Conversation Starters
Managing book clubs has never ran more smoothly! Help facilitate communication in student book clubs by using these task card book questions. Easy prep for teachers and fun for kids! What's Included:28 deep thinking questions for non fiction texts (Sorted from ~F&P level A to T)Don't forget to leave feedback and earn credits toward FREE TPT purchases. I love reading your feedback! Want to be notified when new products are posted? Hit the FOLLOW Button above! Please let me know if you have
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Multiplication on a Number Line
Reading Number Line Multiplication Models is fun with a game of SCOOT! This game is perfect for practicing and reviewing number line multiplication models. Use the cards in whole group, small group, and math centers! Easy prep for teachers and loads of fun for kids! What's Included:24 SCOOT! cardsAnswer sheetAnswer keyDon't forget to leave feedback and earn credits toward FREE TPT purchases. I love reading your feedback! Want to be notified when new products are posted? Hit the FOLLOW Button
2nd - 5th
Applied Math, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
Power of Yet Poster & Activity - Plant Themed
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference” — Winston Churchill.No matter what time of year, it is always a great time to talk about positive mindsets. What is better than using the magical word, "yet?" This is a great activity for the first few weeks of school, or for when your class needs a little reminder about positive affirmations. I highly recommend using the read alouds The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi or Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae to talk about and introduce
1st - 5th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Reading
Adding & Subtracting Money I Have/Who Has?
Adding and subtracting money is fun with I Have, Who Has! This game is perfect for practicing and reviewing addition and subtraction skills. Use the cards in whole group, small group, and math centers! Easy prep for teachers and loads of fun for kids! What's Included:Directions for Use30 color cardsBlank cards Don't forget to leave feedback and earn credits toward FREE TPT purchases. I love reading your feedback! Want to be notified when new products are posted? Hit the FOLLOW Button above!
3rd - 4th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
Addition Word Problems (With Regrouping!) - Task Cards
Addition word problems is fun with a game of SCOOT! This game is perfect for practicing and reviewing addition problems which require regrouping to solve. These cards also help students practice real world problems through word problems. Use the cards in whole group, small group, and math centers! Easy prep for teachers and loads of fun for kids! INCLUDED:24 SCOOT! cards (in black and white & color!)4 blank Scoot! cards (in black and white & color!)Student answer sheetAnswer key***QUESTIONS/CO
2nd - 5th
Math, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.7
, 2.NBT.B.8
+3
Class Expectations Posters
This class expectations poster set is 6 pages long and every page includes nautical themed watercolor images, a lined paper background, and navy blue script and bold fonts. There are 5 pages of classroom expectations and 1 page as a poster header. Below are the very simple class expectations: Lean Into StruggleOwn Your EducationBe a Learner, Not a FinisherHave a VisionFeed Your PassionOne of my FAVORITE ways to introduce the expectations to my students is to break them into equal groups and int
K - 12th
Classroom Community
Mixed Operation Word Problems
Mixed operation word problems are fun with a game of SCOOT! This game is perfect for practicing and reviewing single and multi-step word problems which require addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Incorporate multiplying and dividing by multiples of 10 as well! Help students practice real world problems. Use the cards in whole group, small group, and math centers! Easy prep for teachers and loads of fun for kids! INCLUDED:24 SCOOT! cards 8 extra labeled Scoot! cards4 completel
2nd - 5th
Math, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.D.8
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About the store
Experience
The Exploring Educator’s journey in education is truly full-circle! She currently teaches at the same elementary school she attended as a student—where she first dreamed of one day returning as a teacher! Through dedication and hard work, the dream became a reality. She is currently in her eighth year of teaching—where she has spent seven years in third grade and one year in fourth grade.
Teaching style
I believe in a UDL (Universal Design for Learning) approach in my classroom. Differentiation is key to all learners' success academically, emotionally, and socially.
Sorry for the laughter, volume, chaos, and/or mess... we are learning in my classroom!
Awards & shining teacher moments
- Nova Southeastern University's 2023-2024 Dr. Charles L. Faires Outstanding Doctoral Research Award
- Rider University's 2018 Excellence in Special Education Award
My own education history
The Exploring Educator earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Communications, and Special Education from Rider University. During her undergrad at Rider University, she also received her Certificate in Educational Technology. She continued at Rider to complete her Master of Arts in Special Education, where she was honored with the 2018 Excellence in Special Education Award. In 2023, she achieved her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Her doctoral research focused on special education, educator collaboration, and the implementation of Quality Teaching Rounds (QTRs), earning her the prestigious Dr. Charles L. Faires Outstanding Doctoral Research Award for the 2023–2024 academic year. The Exploring Educator has also obtained her Supervisor, Principal, and District Administration certifications for New Jersey, through Montclair State University.
Additional biographical information
One of my favorite hobbies is to travel. My favorite board game is Monopoly. The team I route for in major league baseball is the New York Mets! I love dolphins, owls, and Alaskan huskies!
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