Before completing a transition portion of an IEP, I would make sure that I had completed this elementary career interest inventory with the student. This allows me to ask them a line of questioning that allows me to better understand their interests. As I ask them the questions, I write down their responses, not only to see what area of career they would be interested in, but also to analyze their communication skills. As a general education teacher this is great to use for "College and Career
- Parent Retention Form (When family is not responsive to scheduling a meeting.) - Retention Recommendation positive and negative effects - Retention Referral Form
This is a good tool to use as a special education teacher or a general education teacher. This is a good way for me to better understand my students, and for the students to better understand their learning needs.
A bundle of beneficial charts and forms for K-6 guided reading. Reading levels / focus skills are aligned to Fountas and Pinnell. Provides a general or reasonable expectations for the school year. Provides great resources for teachers, students, and parents. Includes: Reading Level Communication Form Guided Reading Note Taking K-6 Guided Reading Student Progress Monitoring Forms K-6 Guided Reading Class Progress Monitoring Forms Reading Groups Organizing Form K-6 Teacher Bookmarks Blank K-6 G
180+ Days of Morning Meetings:180+ Days of projects, activities, literature, classroom collaboration, and discussion topics. All aligned to the 5 Social-Emotional Learning Components: Self-Awareness, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness, Self Management, and Responsible Decision Making. Great for grades K-6. Promotes healthy SEL development and classroom community. Easily adaptable to eLearning. Includes: - 180+ Days of Morning Meetings aligned to Social-Emotional Learning Components - Decision
180+ Days of projects, activities, literature, classroom collaboration, and discussion topics. All aligned to the 5 Social-Emotional Learning Components: Self-Awareness, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness, Self Management, and Responsible Decision Making. Great for grades K-6. Promotes healthy SEL development and classroom community. Easily adaptable to eLearning. Includes: - 180+ Days of Morning Meetings aligned to Social-Emotional Learning Components - Decision Making Graphic Organizers
Early Childhood Developmental Standards / skills from Infant to Kindergarten (Indiana Standards). This document provides a cohesive view of the development of a student from the infant stage to kindergarten in the following developmental categories: - English Language Arts / Written and Verbal Communication - Math - Social Emotional - Approaches to Play and Learning (Behavior) - Science - Social Studies - Creative Arts - Physical Health and Growth
Lesson Plans for 180+ Days of Morning Meetings. Morning Meetings follows the 5 Social-Emotional Learning Components: Self-Awareness, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness, Self Management, and Responsible Decision Making. Includes: - How to adjust to eLearning - Visuals - Project Ideas - Book Recommendations for each SEL Component and Holidays ** Check out Bundle!!! It includes more resources and visuals.
K - 6th
Character Education, Classroom Community, School Counseling
I have created and ILP (Individualized Learning Plan) Template. This is utilized for creating an individualized plan for English Language Learners. It is aligned to the WIDA requirements. The template is customizable so that you could add a school logo, or change standardized testing names. It was created with grade K-4 in mind. In the comments section I would type in progress monitoring data, goals for the student, and how many minutes the student would receive and in what LRE (least restri
My Thankful BookFor Grades K-3Great activity to discuss gratitude or prior to Thanksgiving break.2 leveled formats: list making and personal thankful book.Aligned with “The Thankful Book,” by Todd Parr.Aligned with the social-emotional component self-awareness.Thanksgiving ShoppingFor Grades 1-3Create a Dinner Menu.Find the Total Cost.Base 10 and money Representation “My Thanksgiving Shopping List” BookMy Thanksgiving DinnerFor Grades 2-4Create a Dinner Menu.Find the Total Cost.Plan out the timi
K-6 Guided Reading Focus Skills Charts. They are good to utilize in a guided reading binder, individual students, a whole class, or as a resource to share with parents. The focus skills are aligned with the Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading Levels. Included: - Kindergarten Blank Focus Skills Chart (5 pages) - First Grade Blank Focus Skills Chart ( 5 pages) - Second Grade Blank Focus Skills Chart (5 pages) - Third Grade Blank Focus Skills Chart (5 pages) - Fourth Grade Blank Focus Skills Chart
Activities that introduce Holidays Around the World to Grades 1-3. Great for in person or virtual instruction. Includes: Book Recommendations7+ Activity Ideas for each holiday “My Holidays’ Book.” Includes: Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Diwali, Las Posadas, St. Lucia, Day of Epiphany, Christmas in Germany, and Christmas in U.S.A.Flag coloring pages2 Venn Diagram Formats
During a time where many festivals, fairs, and public gatherings are cancelled due to COVID-19, I have created a fun Fair Activities that you can easily implement in the comfort of your own home. Activities are developmentally leveled for ages 1-6, but many games all ages would enjoy. I hope these activities bring you and your family JOY! Includes: - Activity Map - Food Ideas - Book Recommendations - Farm Visuals - 6 Activities - Additional Ideas
Responsible Decision Making is one of the 5 Social-Emotional Learning components. Decision Making is something that is difficult to teach, but should be discussed at home and in the classroom. These graphic organizers take students through the steps of making responsible decisions. Steps of Responsible Decision Making: 1. Identify the Problem 2. Analyze the Situation 3. Responsibility 4. Reflection Includes: - 3 graphic organizer formats aligned to different skill levels - editable for you
For Grades K-3Great activity to discuss gratitude or prior to Thanksgiving break.2 leveled formats: list making and personal thankful book.Aligned with “The Thankful Book,” by Todd Parr.Aligned with the social-emotional component self-awareness:
A student interest inventory is a wonderful tool to use when creating education plans. They help you better understand your students, provides you with an opportunity to evaluate communication and retrieval of information skills, and discover extrinsic motivators!
K-6 Guided Reading Focus Skills Charts. They are good to utilize in a guided reading binder, individual students, a whole class, or as a resource to share with parents. The focus skills are aligned with the Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading Levels. Included: - Kindergarten Blank Focus Skills Chart (5 pages) - First Grade Blank Focus Skills Chart ( 5 pages) - Second Grade Blank Focus Skills Chart (5 pages) - Third Grade Blank Focus Skills Chart (5 pages) - Fourth Grade Blank Focus Skills Chart (
Elementary Education
Special Education
ELL
Orton Gillingham Level 1
Mom of 3
Teaching style
Flexible, differentiation, diverse learning, workshop model, student choice, teaching the whole child.
My own education history
B.S. Elementary / Special Education,
Psychology of Human Development Minor,
English as a Second Language Certification,
Orton Gillingham Level 1Certification
CPI Certified,
First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
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