Under the Alphabet Tree
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Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
About the store
I have been teaching since 2009.
In 2013, my school won the Tennessee Score Prize, which recognizes schools and districts that are doing the hard work of improving student achievement and preparing all students for success. Our school was also a Tennessee Reward school in both 2013 and 2014.
From 2015-2019 I taught Pre-K for Metro Nashville Public Schools. While teaching Pre-K in Metro, I was awarded Teacher of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year, served as a Peer Reviewer for the Kindergarten TEAM Portfolio, and was part of the Leadership Team for the Pyramid Equity Project: Preventing Unequal Disciplinary Bias in Pre-K Students. Our school became one of two model schools in the country for this grant. In October 2018, I was given the privilege to speak with the directors of the Pre-K Department at the MNPS Board Meeting on best practices that improve literacy achievement in Pre-K.
Since then, I'm back to teaching Kindergarten (& taught 2nd grade for a year) and currently in my 17th year of teaching in Murfreesboro, TN. I was our Kindergarten ELA lead for 2 years and currently serving my 3rd year as our Math lead. I was recently selected to be a part of the science implementation team for Rutherford County Schools since we adopted a new science curriculum.
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Polka Dot Alphabet Wall Cards
I created these to use in my classroom! If you love polka dots and bright colors, then this set is for you! I have included a wall card for all 26 letters of the alphabet. The vowels are in red, with a picture for both the short and long vowel sound. The words are listed below the corresponding picture. I am sure this will make a great addition to you classroom! The size of these are 8"x11" but you can print 2 to a page (or more if you need them smaller) using adobe! =) Please be sure to ask me
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.1d
, RF.K.3a
Numbers 1-20 Number Sense Journal Pages
I created these number charts to help teach my kindergartners all the different ways to show each number 1-20. After you use these to teach all the numbers using these journal pages, you can have them complete a constructed response assessment in their math journals... such as "Show me five." And then they have to draw as many ways to represent 5 as they can.
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.NBT.A.1
, K.OA.A.3
+1
Sneaker Line Up Spots
If you're a Converse sneaker fan like me, then these line up spots are for you! The colors included in this download: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Teal, Blue, Purple, Pink, Brown, White, Gray, & Black. The rainbow pattern repeats in that same order and shoes are numbered 1-40. How to make your line up spots: I printed the shoes on cardstock, laminated them and then cut them out. I used contact paper on top to tape them to the ground. (I like using contact paper b/c it’s easy to remove and doesn
PreK - K
Math, Numbers
Polka Dot Numbers 0-20 Ten Frame Posters
I created these posters to match my ABC wall cards, behavior chart and word attack posters. Each number card has the numeral, number word and quantity shown on a ten frame. See the preview for a visual of all the number cards.
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.5
5 Star Writing
This would make a great addition to your writing curriculum and writing station! You can post the large posters around the classroom and use them in whole group lessons, and post the small rubric in the writing station and writing journals for simple reminders for your students.
PreK - 2nd
Writing
CCSS
W.K.5
Monthly Binder Spine Labels
Get organized for the school year with these binder spine labels! These are meant to go with my monthly binder covers to help you organize a binder for each month with 5 dividers in each labeled for: *reading *math *writing *unit (science/social studies) *and other! That way you can just get out your monthly binder to plan with and not have to search through a file cabinet for the themed file each week! These spine labels come in sizes for 1", 1.5", 2" and 3" binders. Check out the preview fo
PreK - 1st
Get Organized with Monthly Binder Covers
Get organized for the school year with these binder spine labels! These are meant to go with my monthly binder spine covers to help you organize a binder for each month with 5 dividers in each labeled for: *reading *math *writing *unit (science/social studies) *and other! That way you can just get out your monthly binder to plan with and not have to search through a file cabinet for the themed file each week! The corresponding spine labels come in sizes for 1", 1.5", 2" and 3" binders. Check o
PreK - 1st
Chevron Alphabet Wall Cards
I created these to use in my classroom! If you love chevron and bright colors, then this set is for you! I have included a wall card for all 26 letters of the alphabet. The vowels are in red, with a picture for both the short and long vowel sound. The words are listed below the corresponding picture. I am sure this will make a great addition to you classroom! The size of these are 8"x11" but you can print 2 to a page (or more if you need them smaller) using adobe! =) Please be sure to ask me any
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting
CCSS
RF.K.1d
, RF.K.3a
Monthly Pocket Chart Calendar BUNDLE
{CLICK ON THE PREVIEW BUTTON TO SEE WHAT’S INCLUDED} PURCHASE THE BUNDLE AND SAVE $$$$*Designed to fit into a 3” pocket on calendar pocket chart. *Bilingual- offered in English and Spanish *2 font choices: A clean, kid-friendly font OR a bold, fun font! *Includes the next 10 years from 2020-2030! This bundle includes:*Weather and temperature of the day charts (4 versions) *Months of the Year chart (2 versions) *Days of the week chart (2 versions) *Yesterday was... Today is... Tomorrow will b
PreK - 5th
Math
Addition and Subtraction within 10 Fluency Flashcards
Enjoy this freebie and help your students build their math fluency with this addition and subtraction flash cards! Print off onto thick paper/cardstock and laminate for durability!
PreK - 2nd
Math, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.2
, K.OA.A.5
Chalkboard and Burlap Classroom Decorations and Labels EDITABLE
This 122 page {EDITABLE} PowerPoint file is the perfect way to set up a welcoming and cozy classroom! Included in this product... EDITABLE and Print and Go PowerPoint Resources (16 pages): * Calendar Pieces: Months Years (includes an editable page) Days of the Week (4 versions) Dates (1-31) Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow *Weather Tally Graph *Sharp Pencils and Please Sharpen Pencil Labels *EDITABLE Labels of a variety of shapes and sizes (including squares, rectangles, circles and ovals) *Where Ar
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Chevron Numbers 0-20 Ten Frame Posters
I created these posters to match my ABC wall cards, behavior chart and word attack posters. Each number card has the numeral, number word and quantity shown on a ten frame. See the preview for a visual of all the number cards.
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.5
The Mitten Writing Response
Brainstorm with your students what animals in the story fit inside the mitten. Challenge them to think of other animals they think could fit inside the mitten if they wrote the story. Have them draw and write about it on this writing response sheet!
PreK - K
Reading, Writing
Clip-a-Wheel
I created these "Clip-a-Wheels" for learning center activities to go with the Target dollar spot clothespins (that have the alphabet and numbers on them.) But you can also create your own with some sharpie and wooden clothespins. There are Clip-a-Wheels for the following activities: ELA: Letter SoundsUppercase LettersLowercase LettersMATH: Numbers 0-5Numbers 6-10Numbers 6-12Numbers 0-10Numbers 0-20Quantity 0-10Quantity 11-20
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Math, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
+4
I Have, Who Has? Number Recognition Game (#s 0-20)
This is a fun game I love to play with my students to review number recognition up to 20. You start with the student who has 0. Then they read their card aloud to the class. Everything takes turn reading until you get to 20! =) If you have any questions, please ask! =) You will need 20 students for this game!
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.B.4a
Chevron Behavior Chart with Behavior Calendars (Fully editable)
Please read below before purchasing! {See the preview for a view of the clipart chart and calendars.} Calendars are offered in color and black & white.After reading your feedback and requests, as of the 2024-2025 school year, the dates, phrasing and colors on this chart and calendars can now be EDITED! I have created 3 different versions. The month and clipart cannot be edited. However, in all versions- you can edit the dates each year, add important events and dates and change the color meaning
PreK - 2nd
June Pocket Chart Calendar Cards (in English and Spanish)
{CLICK ON THE PREVIEW BUTTON TO SEE WHAT’S INCLUDED}*Designed to fit into a 3” pocket on calendar pocket chart. *Bilingual- offered in English and Spanish (Months AND days of the week) *2 font choices: A clean, kid-friendly font OR a bold, fun font! *Teach ABC pattern with popsicles, flip flops, and flamingo floaties *Includes the days of the week
PreK - 5th
Math
Also included in: Monthly Pocket Chart Calendar BUNDLE
Monthly 3 drawer Organizers
UPDATED AND INCLUDES ALL 12 MONTHS. (Click on the preview button to see them all!) =) These labels will be a great way to get organized for next school year! All you need to do is print them off and put them in the front of your clear drawers. Keep in mind, they are large- so to save ink and make them fit in Sterilite drawers, I printed mine 2 on a page... (if you have adobe, when you go to print them, there should be an option called "page sizing and handling" and underneath that heading, I cl
PreK - 1st
YELLOW chevron ABC wall cards
This was made for a request. =) If you love yellow chevron, then this Alphabet wall card set is for you! I have included a wall card for all 26 letters of the alphabet. The vowels are in red, with a picture for both the short and long vowel sound. The words are listed below the corresponding picture. I am sure this will make a great addition to you classroom! Please be sure to ask me any questions BEFORE purchasing! Thank you!
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts
January Pocket Chart Calendar Cards (in English and Spanish)
{CLICK ON THE PREVIEW BUTTON TO SEE WHAT’S INCLUDED}*Designed to fit into a 3” pocket on calendar pocket chart. *Bilingual- offered in English and Spanish (Months AND days of the week) *2 font choices: A clean, kid-friendly font OR a bold, fun font! *Teach AABB pattern with snowmen and snowflakes *Includes the days of the week
PreK - 5th
Math
Also included in: Monthly Pocket Chart Calendar BUNDLE
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching since 2009.
In 2013, my school won the Tennessee Score Prize, which recognizes schools and districts that are doing the hard work of improving student achievement and preparing all students for success. Our school was also a Tennessee Reward school in both 2013 and 2014.
From 2015-2019 I taught Pre-K for Metro Nashville Public Schools. While teaching Pre-K in Metro, I was awarded Teacher of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year, served as a Peer Reviewer for the Kindergarten TEAM Portfolio, and was part of the Leadership Team for the Pyramid Equity Project: Preventing Unequal Disciplinary Bias in Pre-K Students. Our school became one of two model schools in the country for this grant. In October 2018, I was given the privilege to speak with the directors of the Pre-K Department at the MNPS Board Meeting on best practices that improve literacy achievement in Pre-K.
Since then, I'm back to teaching Kindergarten (& taught 2nd grade for a year) and currently in my 17th year of teaching in Murfreesboro, TN. I was our Kindergarten ELA lead for 2 years and currently serving my 3rd year as our Math lead. I was recently selected to be a part of the science implementation team for Rutherford County Schools since we adopted a new science curriculum.
Teaching style
Hands on Learning with a focus on the Science of Reading
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year 2018-2019, Cambridge Early Learning Center, Nashville, TN
My own education history
B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Eastern Illinois University and
M.S. from Walden University in Early Childhood Studies.
Additional biographical information
I absolutely love my job and love sharing my ideas! I hope you can see that through my work.
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