The Rainforest Room
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Decatur, Georgia, United States
About the store
I am about to enter into my 9th!! year of teaching! This will be my fifth year teaching in Georgia to a wonderfully diverse group of second graders including ESOL students from countries all over the world including India, Finland, China, Columbia, and so many more amazing places! I also teach split grade level math classes meaning half of my students are placed a full semester ahead. I started out in gifted math and science, then taught in the wonderful world of first grade, and spent two years back in the departmentalized second grade math and science. I absolutely love learning from my students and am so happy to have found my calling!
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Oil Lava Lamp Experiment
This fun, yet simple experiment will be sure to have your little scientists in awe!
You can use this experiment and lab report to teach about the scientific method, states of matter, and detailed observations and written expressions.
If you have not seen this experiment in action, check it out on Steve Spangler:
Lava Lamp Experiments
Not Specific
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
3 Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf STEM Challenge
Think you have what it takes to beat the big bad wolf?
This STEM challenge will have your kiddos working together to build a house to withstand the big bad wolf from the three little pigs!! This challenge works perfectly in coordination with your fairy tale and fable units after studying the many versions of the three little pigs!
This challenge comes with a list of supplies, jobs needed, a space for blueprint designs, and real engineering concepts to push your little engineers thinking!
Afte
1st - 5th
Engineering, Writing
Comparison Measurement Word Problem- Task Cards
Get these brightly colored measurement task cards that are perfect for your second graders!
You will get:
24 task cards covering a variety of whole measurement comparison problems
QR codes to attach on the back or store on a binder ring
A recording page
These cards cover a variety of whole measurement comparison based word problems for subjects such as
How much longer is _____ than ______ or how much more does _____ need to grow to be the same height as __________.
These style problems tend
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.MD.A.4
Elephant Toothpaste
Have you heard of Elephant Toothpaste???
If not, head over to Steve Spangler Science or Science Bob and check it out RIGHT AWAY!
This is such a wonderful, exciting experiment to allow your learners to explore states of matter, the scientific method, observations, and so much more!!
In this lab report, your mini scientists will work through the scientific method as they study a question, create a hypothesis (written or drawing space), check over their list of materials, and work through a pro
K - 6th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Goldilocks STEM Challenge
Poor little Goldilocks! She's just trying to look for a bed to take a nap in! Do your students think they can help her out?
This STEM challenge will have your kiddos working together to build a bed just for Goldilocks! This challenge works perfectly in coordination with your fairy tale and fable units after studying the many versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
This challenge comes with a list of supplies, jobs needed, a space for blueprint designs, and real engineering concepts to push
Not Specific
Engineering, Literature, Measurement
STEM Boat Challenge
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Use this exciting STEM design challenge to get your students thinking critically about their choices. I often encourage the use of these challenges in groups to also allow for appropriate conflict resolution skills to be built. You may choose to lay out the materials for students to gather on their own or you may choose to put together a bag of all needed supplies to cut down on time. At the end of time call all students over to observe each designs su
K - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Woodland Creatures Classroom Decor (Growing Bundle)
Currently in this growing set you will receive over 330 pages of content!
Name Tags (fully editable)
Monthly Display (with numbers 1-32)
Happy Birthday Display
Days of the Week
Weather Cards
Class jobs (editable!)
Ten Frame Numbers
Alphabet Posters (with woodland creatures or matching letter sounds)
Schedule Cards (editable)
Subject Headers (editable)
Editable Banners
Editable Blank Slides for true customization
More to come!
Have suggestions or requests! I'd love to hear your ideas! :)
Not Specific
Classroom Community
Changing States of Matter
States of Matter is such an exciting unit for all little scientists! Changing states of matter is a standard that is best observed by doing. Use these open ended handouts to work on your scientific method and observation skills! You will receive 3 open ended handouts to be used with your activity of choice! 1-- > Change a solid into a liquid Ideas might be: melt a crayon, hold an ice cube, etc. 2-- > Change a liquid into a gas Ideas might be: use a
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Science
Wooden Library Labels feat. Melonheadz with corresponding stickers
Use this wooden set to refresh your growing library for your adorable camping or forest themes! These labels with adorable Melonheadz clipart will be sure to entice your little readers!
The library labels of your shiplap loving dreams! These labels with adorable Melonheadz clipart will be sure to entice your little readers!
In this set you will receive over 200 topics, themes, and genres to choose from. You will receive
A PDF featuring over 200 labels in a convenient 3.5 X 3.5 inch size
An edi
Not Specific
Library Skills, Literature, Reading
Tropical/Jungle Library Labels featuring Melonheadz with corresponding stickers
Use this tropical set to refresh your growing library! These labels with adorable Melonheadz clipart will be sure to entice your little readers!
In this set you will receive over 180 topics, themes, and genres to choose from.
Please download the preview for a complete list of all categories! You will also receive corresponding sticker labels to make organizing and maintaining easy for your little readers!
Some label topics include:
-Genres
-School Subjects
-Seasons
-Holidays
-Topics (apples,
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading
Chalkboard Library Labels feat. Melonheadz with corresponding stickers
Use this classic chalkboard set to refresh your growing library! These labels with adorable Melonheadz clipart will be sure to entice your little readers!
In this set you will receive over 200 topics, themes, and genres to choose from. You will receive
A PDF featuring over 200 labels in a convenient 3.5 X 3.5 inch size
An editable powerpoint featuring 3.5 X 3.5 inch Labels
A PDF featuring a NEW larger size of 5 x 5 inch labels
An editable powerpoint featuring 5 X 5 inch Labels
All matching la
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading
Growth Mindset: Power of Yet Bulletin Board Display
The power of ...YET
We don't realize how important this is to teach our littles. Use this bulletin board display to remind your kiddos just how incredible the power of yet can be!
You will get:
Letters to print and cut (both outlined for astrobright printing, and solid black)
Letters reversed for flip cutting (so the lines you miss aren't shown)
30 different yet bubbles featuring all the best fonts for your kiddos to color
30 different filled in bright color yet bubbles
Not Specific
Classroom Community
Woodland Creatures Alphabet and Ten Frames
Use these adorable woodland creatures to complete your classroom theme!
You will receive:
Alphabet letters with Kenna Sato woodland clipart
Alphabet letters with Educlips corresponding sound clipart
Ten Frame #s 0-10
All set with either a wood background or beautiful aqua quatrefoil.
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Check out corresponding sets including the bundle here!
Woodland Creatures Job Sett
Woodland Creatures Calendar Set
Woodland Creatures Name Tags/a&
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Numbers, Writing
Shiplap Library Labels Featuring Melonheadz
The library labels of your shiplap loving dreams! These labels with adorable Melonheadz clipart will be sure to entice your little readers!
In this set you will receive over 200 topics, themes, and genres to choose from. You will receive
A PDF featuring over 200 labels in a convenient 3.5 X 3.5 inch size
An editable powerpoint featuring 3.5 X 3.5 inch Labels
A PDF featuring a NEW larger size of 5 x 5 inch labels
An editable powerpoint featuring 5 X 5 inch Labels
All matching label stickers to
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading
Ocean Blue Library Labels feat. Melonheadz w/ corresponding stickers
This is a growing bundle with corresponding mini labels to be added soon!
Use this ocean blues set to refresh your growing library! These labels with adorable Melonheadz clipart will be sure to entice your little readers!
In this set you will receive over 180 topics, themes, and genres to choose from.
Please download the preview for a complete list of all categories! PDF and editable PPT included! You will also receive corresponding sticker labels to help your littles keep your library nice a
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading
STEM Marshmallow Challenge
The Marshmallow Challenge is an exciting STEM design challenge that will push your students to think like an engineer, problem solve, and collaborate with their peers. Students will have to manipulate limited materials to make sure they can successfully build a structure to support a marshmallow!
The Marshmallow Challenge has been used by teachers and developers alike in classrooms, professional development meetings, on business retreats and so much more. To learn more about The Marshmallow C
K - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Science
Binder Cover Page
Use this fun coloring page as a binder cover or folder cover! Our kiddos use Nicky's Folders which are super durable and last all year! This cover page allows them to add their own touches to their folders by coloring the adorable Melonheadz clipart!
Included you'll receive a PDF to print and go for grades K-5 or a PPT where you can edit the text AND add students names!
Fonts used:
KG Second Chances Sketch
KG Second Chances Solid
Clipart by:
Melonheadz
Doodle Border by:
Chirp Graphics
K - 5th
For All Subjects
Rainbow Library Labels feat. Melonheadz with corresponding stickers
Use this brightly colored rainbow set to refresh your growing library! These labels with adorable Melonheadz clipart will be sure to entice your little readers!
In this set you will receive over 180 topics, themes, and genres to choose from.
Please download the preview for a complete list of all categories! PDF and editable PPT included! You will also receive sticker labels that correspond to keep organizing your library a breeze for your little readers!
Some label topics include:
-Genres
-Sc
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading
Classic Solid Library Labels feat. Melonheadz with corresponding stickers
Use this classic solid set to refresh your growing library! These labels with adorable Melonheadz clipart will be sure to entice your little readers!
In this set you will receive over 200 topics, themes, and genres to choose from. You will receive 6 complete sets in classic school colors.
Please download the preview for a complete list of all categories! You will also receive corresponding sticker labels to make organizing and maintaining easy for your little readers!
Some label topics include
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading
November 2 Digit Story Problems
This fun November slideshow is perfect for second graders solving addition and subtraction based word problems!
This file comes in both PDF format as well as an editable PPT file to differentiate or edit as needed!
These November themed problems cover a wide range of topics including:
All two digit problems
Regrouping and Non Regrouping
Missing Totals
Missing Addends
Missing Starts
Take away
Adding three two-digit numbers
and more!
Just project a new problem each day for your whole group to so
1st - 3rd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.OA.A.1
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About the store
Experience
I am about to enter into my 9th!! year of teaching! This will be my fifth year teaching in Georgia to a wonderfully diverse group of second graders including ESOL students from countries all over the world including India, Finland, China, Columbia, and so many more amazing places! I also teach split grade level math classes meaning half of my students are placed a full semester ahead. I started out in gifted math and science, then taught in the wonderful world of first grade, and spent two years back in the departmentalized second grade math and science. I absolutely love learning from my students and am so happy to have found my calling!
Teaching style
I value each and every child's unique qualities and differences and work hard to reach each and every student each and every day. My classroom is student led and filled with discovery. We admire and appreciate our cultures and differences. We celebrate each other and work super hard to learn from our behaviors and mistakes, myself included.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was on a team that won a Bill and Melinda Gates Grant for funding to start our own summer reading program.
Vanguard educator through Fulton County Schools to help further the implementation of appropriate, engaging, and creative technology tools.
Seesaw Ambassador
Apple Certified Educator 2016
Nearpod Certified Educator
Microsoft Educator In Training
My own education history
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from LSU
Additional biographical information
Follow me on Instagram @Second_Silhouettes
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