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As I've worked as a tutor, classroom teacher, librarian, and now as a homeschool mom, I’ve enjoyed seeing what brings light and excitement to the eyes of individual children. It’s always been a dream of mine to create a curriculum that ignites those passions and embraces the individuality of each unique learner. I’m Laura, homeschooling mom of three and creator of Ticket to Learning (tickettolearning.com). I’m a dreamer with a mind that never seems to stop asking questions and seeing connections in the world around me.
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*MEGA BUDLE* for Light Comes to Shadow Mountain by Toni Buzzeo Novel Study
Bring Light Comes to Shadow Mountain by Toni Buzzeo alive as your incorporate Language Arts, History, Science, Math, Social Emotional Learning, and more in this epic mega bundle filled with hands-on activities, projects, and worksheets. This is a combination of the Activity Bundle, Language Guide, and Vocabulary Cards. Language GuidePack a powerful punch with this language guide that includes vocabulary, spelling, grammar, comprehension, and handwriting. Vocabulary Game CardsGet more out of you
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Appalachian Herbal Medicine and Guide | Botany Nature Studies
This Appalachian Herb Guide includes 12 herbs from the Southern Appalachian Region. This particular selection of Herbs is inspired by the herbs Cora Tipton's mother uses in the book Light Comes to Shadow Mountain by Toni Buzzeo. The beginning of the book includes a resource about various herbal preparations. Each herb features: - A Colorful Image with Labeled Parts - Common and Scientific Names - List of Usable Parts - List of Common uses - Where to Find the Herb Growing - A QR Code Linking to
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Biology, Health
Novel Study, Hands On Literature activities, Light Comes to Shadow Mountain
This bundle is packed with activities that pair with the book Light Comes to Shadow Mountain by Toni Buzzeo. Activities often offer multiple levels of engagement and include social emotional learning, language arts, science, history, social studies, and math. Bring the story alive through the following activities: Mental Health PackThis activity pack is filled with resources to help build strong mental health habits in elementary-aged students. Activities are scaffolded to accommodate various s
3rd - 6th
Decimals, Earth Sciences, English Language Arts
The Great Depression Picture Study: Higher Order Thinking, Primary Sources
This picture study contains photographs that were all taken during the Great Depression by photographers employed by the Federal Government in an effort to visually share with US Citizens the need of the programs FDR was offering. Each photograph includes background information about what you are looking at as well as questions to encourage critical thinking. These questions are meant for discussion, not as written response, but you can adapt to your needs. Includes 9 photos. This resource is
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Art History, Social Studies, U.S. History
Light Comes to Shadow Mountain , Novel Study, Book Companion Activities
Pack a powerful language arts punch while reading Toni Buzzer's Light Comes to Shadow Mountain. Filled with comprehension questions, vocabulary, spelling, handwriting activities, and more, this guide will help you take your language arts instruction to the next level. Reading Comprehension Pages: If you’re assigning Light Comes to Shadow Mountain as an independent reader, these pages will help make sure your student understands the content. Vocabulary Worksheet A: Includes all the vocabulary w
3rd - 6th
Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension Guide for Light Comes to Shadow Mountain by Toni Buzzeo
**This item is included in the Light Comes to Shadow Mountain Language Guide. Do not purchase this if you already purchased that resource.* The Reading Comprehension Guide for Light Comes to Shadow Mountain by Toni Buzzeo is a great way to build reading comprehension and deeper learning through reading. This guide comes with a suggested reading schedule along with at least three questions from each lesson. This is perfect for assigning independent reading. An answer key is provided. This
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Constellation Flashcards: Night Sky, Astronomy, Stars, Identification
These cards are intended to be printed front and back, but can also be printed one sided and used as a matching type activity. One side of the cards includes eleven constellations as they look in the sky. The other side gives some information about the constellation and shows the stars inside a silhouette of the image traditionally associated with those stars. The final card also includes a QR code for star finder apps for both android and apple devices. Included Constellations: - Andromeda - Aq
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Astronomy, Science
Vocabulary Game Cards for Light Comes to Shadow Mountain by Toni Buzzeo
The Vocabulary Game Card Pack provides many opportunities to learn and review key words from Toni Buzzer's Light Comes to Shadow Mountain. The download includes eight different game ideas, but feel free to add your own spin on things and use the cards in other creative ways as well. Each word includes the following cards: Picture - a visual cue for the meaning of each wordDefinition - when words have multiple definitions, this card displays how it is used in contextWord - simply contains the
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
Mental Health Awareness Social Emotional Learning Check Ins, Activities, Posters
This activity pack is filled with resources to help build strong mental health habits in elementary-aged students. Activities are scaffolded to accommodate various skill levels. This pack includes: - Feelings Check-In Worksheet (3 levels) - Guide for Building a Mental Health Toolbox - Daily Affirmations Cards - What to Do When I'm Angry Poster - Is it Scary Worksheets - provides a way for students to make an action plan for things that scare them and builds confidence with things that are not sc
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Social Emotional Learning
Storytelling Cards: Traditional Appalachian Jack Tales
Jack Tales are Appalachian fairy tales that have been passed down by generations through oral storytelling. All of the stories are about a main character named Jack. Like most fairy tales, they’re filled with adventure, magic, and moral lessons. Gather around and listen to some of these traditional stories. In this fun card game, players can work together or compete to tell the most exciting Jack Tale ever! All cards contain an image on one side and the card type on the other. Deck includes the
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Literature, Writing
FREE The Lions of Little Rock | Civil Rights | Literature Novel Study Guide
This free download contains 9 activities to go along with the book, The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine, as well as a book list and more resources. Activities include: Little Rock, Arkansas (Geography)Creative Drink Menu (Arts and Crafts)The Life and Music of Buddy Holly (Arts and Culture)Hard History (The Civil Rights movement as it relates to current events)The Little Rock Nine (History)Magic Squares (Math)Selective Mutism (Social and Emotional Learning)STEM Space Pioneers (Science)Wr
5th - 8th
Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History
Pole Setting Activity Worksheets: Using Percents and Decimals in the Real World
Work with decimals and percents in real world math! This would go well with studies on electricity or engineering. While pole setting, line technicians have to make sure they dig their holes deep enough to securely hold the pole, even in inclimate weather. To calculate depth, they take the total height of the pole and multiply that by 10%. Then they add 2 feet onto that. This packet helps to break down the math into bite-size pieces. - Provides studies with a formula as well as a visual represen
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Decimals, Math
Simile Game Activity: No Prep Mad Libs Style Game, Single or Multi Player
All you need is a single die for this fun simile building game. Students will roll the die to discover what comes next in the simile formula. Students can take turns, or this can be a fun single-player game. Either way, be prepared for lots of laughs. Students may extend the game by coming up with their own similes. This resource is taken from the larger Light Comes to Shadow Mountain unit, created by Ticket to Learning. The original unit is a complete, cross-curricular novel study that is buil
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading
Fallout by Steve Shenkin Book Companion, Activity Guide, Cold War, FREE
This free download contains 8 activities to go along with the book, Fallout by Steve Sheinkin, as well as a book list and more resources. Activities include: Communism Versus Democracy (History)Nuclear Fusion in Space (Science)Top Secret CIA Museum (Current Events)The One-Time Pad (Math)The United Nations (Current Events)Launch of Sputnik (History)Sinews of Peace (History)Timeline Binder SuggestionsVisit the tiny URL on the PDF for easy clickable links.
6th - 10th
Literature, Social Studies, U.S. History
Saving Electricity: Reminder Cards and Checklist
This free download includes a two-page checklist of easy ways to save electricity at home. It also includes cards that can be cut out and colored, then placed around the house as a reminder to save electricity. There are also some blank cards included.
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Environment, Physical Science, Science
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Experience
As I've worked as a tutor, classroom teacher, librarian, and now as a homeschool mom, I’ve enjoyed seeing what brings light and excitement to the eyes of individual children. It’s always been a dream of mine to create a curriculum that ignites those passions and embraces the individuality of each unique learner. I’m Laura, homeschooling mom of three and creator of Ticket to Learning (tickettolearning.com). I’m a dreamer with a mind that never seems to stop asking questions and seeing connections in the world around me.
Teaching style
I like to stay up-do-date on the latest educational research and pull from methods and philosophies old and new to teach the child in front of me. Everyone learns a bit differently and education is about helping each child learn and thrive in the ways that work for them.
Awards & shining teacher moments
While in college, I was the head tutor at my university's Learning Success Services. Upon graduation, I stayed on as head tutor and taught study skills classes (with an emphasis on Cornell style note taking) to students struggling to maintain a passable GPA.
I helped develop a Kindergarten program in a small, rural school that previously only offered classes for first through 8th grade. While teaching in the K-2 classroom there, I received recognition for scaffolding and individualized instruction for each student.
My own education history
I have a B.A. in Religious Studies with a minor in family studies. I have taken additional education courses and certifications at both the graduate and undergraduate level. I have also completed an array of literacy development training courses including the Ready! for Kindergarten program through the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children.
Additional biographical information
I live in Idaho and spend my days homeschooling my children and writing curriculum. On the weekends we enjoy spending time in the beautiful outdoors. I especially love kayaking down the river with my family. I also enjoy serving as an assistant director in the local public school's theater program as well as being an educator for our local Future City team.
I recently launched a literature-based unit study curriculum for homeschool families. I draw all of the materials I share here on TPT from that larger curriculum. You can find out more about it at tickettolearning.com.
Some other things I love: being married to my best friend, dark chocolate, creating art (my favorite mediums are watercolor or alcohol markers with colored pencil detailing), books, and board games. I'm also usually up for a good adventure.
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