Multiple years of teaching experience in elementary and middle schools. Instructional coach and curriculum specialist. Expert in professional development and structured literacy.
Included in this novel unit of The Last Kids On Earth: 50 discussion cards (questions from every chapter, before reading and after reading, high level questions and questions for every level reader)example/possible answers for discussion questionsThe Last Kids on Earth bookmarks10 Different Comprehension activities and worksheets that cover: -setting -sequence of events -theme -character traits -writing long and strong about an idea -vocabula
This is a complete fantasy unit to help you teach fantasy genre with your students. Lead your students as they read fantasy books in clubs with peers. Students will learn about: • Symbolism • fantasy setting • psychological setting • mood • theme • archetypes • vocabulary (greek/latin roots) • character internal and external struggles Included in this 65 page unit are:• 10 complete lesson plans • Prereading activity with student response sheet • 2 pages of pre-unit planning ideas • Unit outlin
Test prep doesn't have to be boring! Play this fun test prep review game with your students to review the following before the big state reading test: text structureauthor's purposeparts of plotthemefigurative languagefact, opinion, generalization, synonym, antonym, homonymCheck out these related products that help make test prep FUN: 3rd and 4th grade jeopardy reviewELA test taking vocabulary cardsState Reading Test Vocabulary Board Game5th grade jeopardy reviewprefix and suffix games6th grade
Celebrate Frances Willard: Women's History & Social Reform Resource PackHonor the legacy of Frances Willard, a trailblazer in the women’s suffrage, temperance, and education reform movements. Perfect for Frances Willard Day on September 28th, this engaging resource can be used any time of year to enrich your social studies, ELA, or women’s history curriculum. This comprehensive, print-and-go packet includes: 📘 A one-page introductory passage on Frances Willard❓ Comprehension questions
Students will sort words into three categories: nouns, verbs or words that can be both (multiple meaning words like brush, kick, and vacation). Included is a sorting activity, two coloring pages for sorting, a student reference sheet (noun vs. verb) and 32 task cards. Examples of challenging nouns like freedom and earthquake are included. These words are more abstract and difficult for students and sometimes not found in other resources. Students need practice with these difficult concepts
If your students love graphic novels, they will love these task cards! Perfect for a literacy center or an engaging way to captivate your readers any time! These task cards help your students learn the vocabulary of graphic novels. Included is a student reference sheet to help them along the way. Included in this resource: 24 Task cardsStudent recording sheetAnswer KeyStudent reference sheet with graphic novel vocabulary terms and definitionsRelated resources: Graphic Novel BundleHow to read
3rd - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Looking for engaging, ready-to-use reading comprehension activities that build background knowledge and support vocabulary development? This Koala-themed literacy resource is perfect for elementary students and packed with high-quality materials to support informational text instruction, science integration, and writing across the curriculum. 🧠 What’s Included:2 Teacher Reference Sheets:Difference between building vs. activating background knowledgeList of effective strategies to build
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Science of Reading, Vocabulary
On this worksheet, students must match the prewritten names of continents and oceans to their location on a world map. Great practice or could be used a quick assessment.
This word search gives students a fun way to practice vocabulary for the different types of triangles: isosceles, equilateral, right, obtuse, scalene, acute
This is a fun, engaging way for your students to practice Greek and Latin roots. Included: 32 task cardsStudent recording sheetAnswer keyStudent study guideDirections for "Silent Seek and Search" game for use of task cardsCheck out these related products: Greek and Latin Root GamesPrefix and Suffix Games
Engaging word search to help students practice vocabulary related to the water cycle: precipitation, condensation, evaporation, solid, liquid, gas, water vapor, clouds, ice
Get students ready for their state standardized assessment by having them practice writing in math class on a regular basis. These journal prompts cover topics in geometry, graphing, decimals, place value and multiplication and division.There are 13 journal prompts. Just print and go! No prep needed! Great if you are using Math Daily 3.
Your students will be completely engaged with these poetry vocabulary task cards. Hide them inside of eggs to increase the engagement! 32 task cardsStudent study guide with all of the terms reviewed on task cardsStudent recording sheet and answer keyIdeas for useVocabulary terms reviewed:alliteration, idiom, hyperbole, personification, metaphor, simile, speaker, theme, author's purpose, mood, symbolism, repetition, stanza, rhyme, rhyming couplet, rhyme scheme, and imagery.
If your students need more practice in identifying the 8 parts of speech, look no farther! These mazes provide fun grammar practice for your students. Great for centers, morning work, extra practice, homework, early finishers and more! Mazes are decorated with fun, fall cuties clipart. There are 8 mazes in all; one of each part of speech: nounpronounverbadverbadjectiveprepositionconjunctioninterjectionOther products you may be interested in:8 parts of speech jeopardyGreek and Latin root, pre
There are 28 task cards to help your students learn the conventions of standard english. Topics included: capitalizationsubject-verb agreementmultiple meaning wordspunctuating dialoguerun-onsending punctuationcompound sentencesspecific detailsThe entire product is visible in the preview.
A great addition to your unit on Ancient Greece. This word search includes: Parthenon, Sparta, Athens, agora, Zeus, Poseidon, democracy and Socrates. This serves as a great review and enforcer of these important vocabulary words.
If your students need more practice with their multiples, look no further. These mazes offer students a fun, engaging way to practice their math facts. Students will get better with their math fact fluency when they color in multiples from start to end to complete a single path on the maze. Included are mazes for multiples of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Other Products You May Enjoy: 4th grade reading jeopardy5th grade reading jeopardy3rd grade math test prep JeopardyHow to Read Graph
This is a fun, engaging way for your students to practice Greek and Latin roots. Included: 32 task cardsStudent recording sheetAnswer keyStudent study guideCheck out these related products: Greek and Latin Roots GamesPrefix and Suffix Games
This is a fun, engaging way for your students to practice Greek and Latin roots. Included: 32 task cardsStudent recording sheetAnswer keyStudent study guideDirections for "Silent Seek and Search" game for use of task cardsCheck out these related products: Greek and Latin Root GamesPrefix and Suffix Games
Multiple years of teaching experience in elementary and middle schools. Instructional coach and curriculum specialist. Expert in professional development and structured literacy.
Teaching style
Every day should include a little play and fun. I enjoy getting students up out of their desks and moving around. Professional development should be practical and immediately useful!
Awards & shining teacher moments
My students are my greatest honor and reward
My own education history
M.Sc. in Elementary Education.
Reading Specialist and Principal certifications.
Additional biographical information
I have my personal zoo: 2 dogs, 2 cats, several fish and a few hermit crabs.
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