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I am a Nationally Board Certified Mid-Level Generalist and have been a teacher for 20+ years. I have always taught the sixth grade and just LOVE them! Prior to teaching I worked in the health insurance industry as a Marketing Representative. I love integrating technology into the curriculum as much as possible. My blog: yoursmarticles.com focuses on strategies for technology integration. Through conferences, seminars and training sessions I share my experience with other teachers as much as possible!
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Digital and Printable Paper Template Postcard EDITABLE
The 3-2-1 Postcard is a great reflective/summative piece for students after learning new concepts. Students create a postcard with 3 facts, 2 questions and 1 opinion about their experience and include an image suitable to their topic. Although the example here is specific to Ancient Egypt, the document is editable and can be changed to reflect ANY topic. Included in this product is a printable paper template with editable directions as well as a DIGITAL postcard template with an example and
3rd - 10th
Ancient History, Social Studies
Evidence Stems - Using Evidence in responses with an Animated Short
This worksheet is based on a COMPELLING animated short video titled Dreamgiver: https://vimeo.com/36833415. Your students will be MESMERIZED by this film!!This wordless video is a 6 minute story. A group of orphans sleep peacefully in an orphanage. Quietly the window opens and a mysterious creature with goggles and a notepad lands on the windowsill. This creature is the Dreamgiver. His job is to make dreams peaceful for sleeping children about a creature that provides dreams to children.The comp
3rd - 7th
English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing-Expository
Also included in: Animated Shorts for Reading Instruction - BUNDLE!! Distance Learning
Spring Circuit Stem Challenge
Paper circuitry is an AMAZING ways for students to practice their STEM (STEAM) skills and circuit projects are great additions to any Makerspace. This EDITABLE DOCUMENT provides a template, material list, content background, and step-by-step instructions to create a Daisy Circuit (series) project with LED lights. The project includes instructional objectives, background information and guided instruction with a template that allows students to guide themselves through this amazing project.
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Shamrock Circuit Stem Challenge
Paper circuitry is an AMAZING ways for students to practice their STEM (STEAM) skills and circuit projects are great additions to any Makerspace. This EDITABLE DOCUMENT provides a template, material list, content background, and step-by-step instructions to create a Shamrock Circuit project with LED lights.
The project includes instructional objectives, background information and guided instruction with a template that allows students to guide themselves through this amazing project. Allow s
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science)
Plicker Keeper Bulletin Board Set
This bulletin board is a print-and-go display for your Plickers. Simply print out the powerpoint file and assemble your board.
Mount each Plicker (link to codes from Plicker.com is provided) on a cardboard backdrop that makes the Plickers more durable AND easier to use. Each Plicker letter corresponds with a LARGER letter that is easier for students to grasp and see.
Plickers can be mounted on this board numerically for ease of use and out of the way storage. Encourage students to "Pluck T
1st - 12th
For All Subjects
Christmas Circuit Stem Challenge
Paper circuitry is an AMAZING ways for students to practice their STEM (STEAM) skills and circuit projects are great additions to any Makerspace. This EDITABLE DOCUMENT provides a template, material list, content background, and step-by-step instructions to create a Penguin Circuit project with LED lights that says, "It's penguining to look a lot like Christmas!"
The project includes instructional objectives, background information and guided instruction with a template that allows students to
3rd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Back to School - QR Code Hunt (EDITABLE)
Back to School? Are your students entering a new school?
This product is a template for you to follow to create your own 'Exploring Your School' Scavenger Hunt for Back to School or for students entering a new school. When you download this Word File, you will be able to edit it to customize it to your school. In this 'hunt' students are guided from one QR code to the next. Each code is placed next to an important feature of the school. The hunt serves to familiarize students with a new
3rd - 9th
Pinwheel Vocabulary Puzzle...Life Sized
Looking for the ultimate in cooperative learning? Try this pinwheel puzzle!! This customizable Powerpoint Template will allow you to insert 13 of your own vocabulary words/definitions to create a life sized puzzle for your students to solve! The puzzle is made up of 10 pieces that match up via the words/definition. The final shape of the puzzle is 2 x 5 with a border that is a single word that ties together all of the words/definitions with a common theme....but don't tell that to the studen
2nd - 12th
For All Subjects
Passport - Create your own
This is a passport template great for an international country study
3rd - 8th
Other (Social Studies)
Learning Targets
Use this printable file to display your weekly learning targets in your classroom.
1st - 8th
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Experience
I am a Nationally Board Certified Mid-Level Generalist and have been a teacher for 20+ years. I have always taught the sixth grade and just LOVE them! Prior to teaching I worked in the health insurance industry as a Marketing Representative. I love integrating technology into the curriculum as much as possible. My blog: yoursmarticles.com focuses on strategies for technology integration. Through conferences, seminars and training sessions I share my experience with other teachers as much as possible!
Teaching style
Unquestionably my teaching style is student-centered. Student inquiry and project based activities are my strengths coupled with technology integration.
Awards & shining teacher moments
FInd me on TikTok!! @MaryHoward118
Author: Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life
National Board Certified Teacher
2018 and 2020 NYS Teacher of the Year Finalist
Certified BrainPop Educator
Apple Teacher
Google Certified Teacher Level 2
Lee Bryant Outstanding Technology
Teacher of the year 2014-2015
Published in 2013 NYSMSA'S In Transitions journal
Published in AMLE Magazine
Published iBook on Student ENgagement
Presenter at ISTE, NYSMA, NYSCATE and many other conferences on technology integration
Author of Yoursmarticles.blogspot.com and yoursmarticles.com
My own education history
1991 Graduated from Michigan State University
2001 Obtained Masters Degree
and teaching certificate PRE-K through 6
60+ hours above masters credit
Additional biographical information
Mother of 3 sons (and a charming cavalier spaniel), runner and ice hockey player. I love my job and put all of my energy into doing what's best for students.
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