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Upper Elementary Utopia

Rated 4.68 out of 5, based on 76 reviews
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New York, United States
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I had a long-term substitute positions in 2nd grade and Kindergarten during the 2016-2017 school year. I was then hired at the same school for the 2017-2018 school year as a 5th grade teacher - which is what I'm happily doing now!
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Preview of K-6 NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist w/DOLCH Lists

K-6 NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist w/DOLCH Lists

I use this product in my classroom because every year, I worry that I may miss teaching some standards among the many things I teach. My state will be implementing the Next Generation Math and ELA standards next school year, and I wanted to get ahead of the game and create these checklists now! I have this product in my store for individual grade levels, but this bundle has all of my Next Generation lists in one place! I've added a BONUS file - the DOLCH word lists are all in one file for easy
Preview of 5th Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

5th Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

I use this product in my classroom because every year, I worry that I miss teaching standards among the many things I teach. New York is moving to the Next Generation Standards. I’m not sure if any other states are jumping on the Next Gen train, but if I hear of some, I’ll change the product to reflect that. This product offers both Math and ELA Next Generation standards for 5th grade. Each page offers two columns to write down assignments that cover standards taught. In the first column, I w
Preview of 3rd Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

3rd Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

I use this product in my classroom because every year, I worry that I miss teaching standards among the many things I teach (well, I use my 5th grade version!). New York is moving to the Next Generation Standards. I’m not sure if any other states are jumping on the Next Gen train, but if I hear of some, I’ll change the product to reflect that. This product offers both Math and ELA Next Generation standards for third grade. Each page offers two columns to write down assignments that cover stan
Preview of 2nd Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

2nd Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

I use this product in my classroom because every year, I worry that I miss teaching standards among the many things I teach (well, I use my 5th grade version!). New York is moving to the Next Generation Standards. I’m not sure if any other states are jumping on the Next Gen train, but if I hear of some, I’ll change the product to reflect that. This product offers both Math and ELA Next Generation standards for second grade. Each page offers two columns to write down assignments that cover sta
Preview of Kindergarten NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

Kindergarten NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

I use this product in my classroom because every year, I worry that I miss teaching standards among the many things I teach (well, I use my 5th grade version!). New York is moving to the Next Generation Standards. I’m not sure if any other states are jumping on the Next Gen train, but if I hear of some, I’ll change the product to reflect that. This product offers both Math and ELA Next Generation standards for Kindergarten. Each page offers two columns to write down assignments that cover sta
Preview of 4th Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

4th Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

I use this product in my classroom because every year, I worry that I miss teaching standards among the many things I teach (well, I use my 5th grade version!). New York is moving to the Next Generation Standards. I’m not sure if any other states are jumping on the Next Gen train, but if I hear of some, I’ll change the product to reflect that. This product offers both Math and ELA Next Generation standards for fourth grade. Each page offers two columns to write down assignments that cover sta
Preview of 1st Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

1st Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

I use this product in my classroom because every year, I worry that I miss teaching standards among the many things I teach (well, I use my 5th grade version!). New York is moving to the Next Generation Standards. I’m not sure if any other states are jumping on the Next Gen train, but if I hear of some, I’ll change the product to reflect that. This product offers both Math and ELA Next Generation standards for first grade. Each page offers two columns to write down assignments that cover stan
Preview of Figurative Language Turkey

Figurative Language Turkey

Most, if not all of us, know of the classic fall activity where we ask students to disguise a turkey in hopes that it won’t be eaten for Thanksgiving dinner. This resource takes the fun and creativity from the classic activity and puts an upper elementary twist on it! Students will be challenged (appropriately) to use figurative language while either providing background for the turkey to tell why they are disguised as they are or convincing the reader the turkey is not in fact a turkey. I
Preview of 6th Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

6th Grade NYS Next Generation Math and ELA Standards Planning Checklist

I use this product in my classroom because every year, I worry that I miss teaching standards among the many things I teach (well, I use my 5th grade version!). New York is moving to the Next Generation Standards. I’m not sure if any other states are jumping on the Next Gen train, but if I hear of some, I’ll change the product to reflect that. This product offers both Math and ELA Next Generation standards for sixth grade. Each page offers two columns to write down assignments that cover stan
Preview of Reading Logs for Parent Engagement *FULL Product*

Reading Logs for Parent Engagement *FULL Product*

Reading logs are used for man reasons - motivation to read, monitoring reading trends, etc. This reading log helps get parents involved in your students' at home reading habits. Each month is filled with helpful information for parents to become more involved in the at home reading practice, or questions to meaningfully engage in a conversation with their child about the book they're reading. This product offers logs the following months and topics: - September: Why Read at Home/How Can Parent
Preview of Reading Logs for Parent Engagement *SAMPLE*

Reading Logs for Parent Engagement *SAMPLE*

Reading logs are used for man reasons - motivation to read, monitoring reading trends, etc. This reading log helps get parents involved in your students' at home reading habits. Each month is filled with helpful information for parents to become more involved in the at home reading practice, or questions to meaningfully engage in a conversation with their child about the book they're reading. This sample offers logs the following months and topics: - October: Choosing "Just Right" Books - Nove
Preview of FREE Back to School - Getting to Know You

FREE Back to School - Getting to Know You

This free resource is a great way to get to know your students on day one! It's the first step to learning about your kiddos, helping them reflect on what they do well, and what they'd like to work on this school year. This resource will also help you take the first step in building your stellar classroom community! Enjoy!
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About the store

Experience

I had a long-term substitute positions in 2nd grade and Kindergarten during the 2016-2017 school year. I was then hired at the same school for the 2017-2018 school year as a 5th grade teacher - which is what I'm happily doing now!

Awards & shining teacher moments

I received a local award following my student teaching experience: Doris Bovee Outstanding Student Teacher Award through Delta Kappa Gamma

My own education history

I've earned by Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Corning Community College in New York, my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Education from SUNY Cortland, and I recently completed my Masters Degree in Degree in Literacy Education (Birth - 12th Grade) at Elmira College in New York.

Additional biographical information

INSTAGRAM: @upperelementaryutopia