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📚 Reading Interventionist 📓 Structured Literacy 💪 Growth Mindset 😊 SEL 🧠 Scaffold & Support Learners 💙
I've been doing the teaching thing for 20+ years (what!) in all kinds of different positions: computer teacher, academic support/Title I, first grade teacher, and mostly as a reading interventionist in grades K-5. Along with developing small group lessons targeting the needs of struggling readers, I also provide classroom teachers with interventions and strategies that support their learners.
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Making Inferences Posters - Anchor Charts & Graphic Organizers
Making inferences is a skill that is challenging for many readers. These anchor charts or posters connect to inferencing mini lessons that you present to your students during whole group or small group instruction. These posters are a "think aloud" of the process of inferring while reading. Differentiated versions of the graphic organizers allow students to practice the inferencing skill during their independent reading. Our good modeling and explicit instruction will lead to some strong
2nd - 4th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.6
, RL.2.7
, RL.3.3
+4
Character Traits List by Categories
*List of character traits, organized by general categories. Students can determine which general category is most applicable to the character, and then select a trait that best suits him/her. *Blank chart with the categories so students can brainstorm their own word lists. *Graphic organizer in which students select a character trait and then write two pieces of text evidence that supports that trait. ☞ Would you like to create your own lists? Check out my Character Traits -- Alphabetical &
3rd - 5th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Character Traits List - Categorized Alphabetical & Shades of Meaning
Character Traits Synonym List 2.0, a great addition to any character analysis unit, includes an editable option! Suitable for grades 2-5, and potentially beyond.In this resource, there is a full page character traits alphabetical synonym list and a shades of meaning list. Perfect for a binder or folder. Next, there is an option for students to glue into their reading or writing notebooks. Finally, these all these lists are customizable and editable on Google Slides (TM)! Curate your own li
2nd - 5th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.SL.1
+4
Character Analysis - Feelings Lists & Graphic Organizers
Scaffolding reading comprehension, character analysis, and vocabulary development for learners. Helping students identify character feelings and then write about it as a reading response. Two different types of feelings lists/charts to support students with selecting the best, most precise vocabulary for describing the character's feelings: Character Feelings Alphabetical Synonym List and Shades of Meaning/Feelings List. Charts can be used during reading and writing. Students tuck them into t
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Hopes & Dreams for 2026 -- New Year's Goal & Resolution Activity
A 2nd & 3rd grade New Year's goal-setting and resolution activity, thinking about our hopes and dreams for 2026! Will be updated soon to include sheets for 2027! Includes: anchor charts defining the word 'resolution' and why we create themmany examples of resolutions in different forms, suiting a variety of learning stylesbrainstorming pages to help students develop their goalsseveral, differentiated written response pages with a choice in line-spacing and different wording (such as hopes and dr
1st - 4th
Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
Black History Month -- Famous African Americans Facts Journal
A Black History Month activity that can be used all month long, collecting facts and information about famous African Americans and celebrating their accomplishments and contributions. This is supplementary booklet to support teacher read alouds and videos. Each page contains two blank entries to write quick facts about the lives of two African Americans. Perfect for students in grades 1-4. Each journal contains: coverblank pageword bankvocabulary chart3 pages with 6 influential Black Ameri
1st - 4th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Author's Purpose Graphic Organizer/Worksheet
A simple graphic organizer that makes the student think about what lesson is the author trying to teach his audience as well as evidence from the book that supports that conclusion.
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2nd - 4th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
Social Emotional SEL Feelings Check-in Sheets for the Year
SEASONAL SOCIAL EMOTIONAL FEELINGS DAILY CHECK-INS FOR STUDENTS FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR! A foundational aspect of classroom management is developing a culture of positive social-emotional learning (SEL). One is way to incorporate SEL is to do a quick check-in with students, especially when they enter your classroom. Students begin their day or class period by writing the date and selecting the face that matches their current mood. Included in this product:Back-to-School themed emojis/faces
1st - 4th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Reading Comprehension Intervention Graphic Organizers, Activities & Vocabulary
This reading comprehension intervention bundle for fiction texts includes differentiated graphic organizers, reading response sheets, and anchor charts that support students in the following areas: Retelling & SummarizingTeaching SettingMaking InferencesFiction Text Response PromptsCharacter Feelings Lists & Graphic Organizers -- EditableCharacter Traits Alphabetical and Shades of Meaning Lists -- EditableBuying the bundle provides a savings of over *30%*! ***************************************
2nd - 5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
, RL.2.1
+12
Back to School Positive Classroom Culture -- Guidelines, SEL, and Growth Mindset
These posters, activities, and worksheets serve to establish and support your school and/or classroom culture at the beginning of the year. Best for grades 3-5. We have guidelines so that everyone learns in a safe environment (physical and emotional).Everyone works hard in this space (growth mindset).We celebrate successes and work through mistakes (growth mindset).There will be problems that will need to be solved, and the teachers and school leaders are here to support and guide us.There's a
3rd - 5th
For All Subjects
Classroom Rules & Expectations Posters - Positive Learning Guidelines
Back to School Classroom Rules -- Learning Guidelines Poster SetSet the tone for your classroom from the beginning of the year with 4 simple, positively stated rules (“guidelines”), each one on a separate sheet (color & printer friendly versions). Posters with concrete examples of behaviors for teaching each guideline.Two options for presenting to students and then brainstorming: (1) Frayer model: what does it look like, what does it sound like, what is not like (2) Posters with eac
3rd - 5th
Character Education, Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Thanksgiving Gratitude Writing Activity & Bulletin Board Display
🍁This low-prep Thanksgiving gratitude writing activity makes a beautiful class bulletin board! Wonderful for grades 2-5. ✏️Students have the option of selecting from a variety of quilt squares to write about what they are grateful for and an act of gratitude. Quilt squares can then be placed on display to create a classroom quilt! ⭐️This resource includes: 6 quilt squares with Thanksgiving/fall clipart.8 plain quilt squares, with options to draw what they’re grateful for in the corners.Bull
2nd - 5th
Writing
Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader - Reading Bulletin Board Set
Create a culture of reading in your classroom with this bulletin board or door decor set: Today a reader, tomorrow a leader!! This bulletin board set contains the letters, posters, and bookmarks for the phrase "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader!" There are two different fonts styles to suit the teacher styles and different grade levels. There are also circular picture frames so teachers have the option of using their student's pictures in the bulletin board. This set can be used as decor an
1st - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading
Teaching Setting, Gr. 2-4
This product contains mini lesson ideas and resources to teach setting, especially when students are having difficulty determining changes in the time and/or place of the story in longer texts. There is an anchor chart with the definition of the setting, a graphic organizer to brainstorm setting words, and a list of setting words for students who are struggling. This resource is aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
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2nd - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
Back to School SEL Social Emotional Learning Feelings Daily Check-In
BACK TO SCHOOL WITH SEL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS!A foundational aspect of social-emotional learning (SEL) is to check in with students, especially when they enter your classroom. Students begin their day by writing the date and selecting the face that matches their current mood. Included in this product:Worksheets with three designs — three different emojis : regular emojis, apples & pencils (back to school theme).Each design is differentiated to accommodate a variety of student needs and teache
1st - 4th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Social Emotional SEL Feelings Check-in Sheets for the Year
Venn Diagram Graphic Organizers & Templates -- Digital Option!
Here are differentiated Venn diagram graphic organizers that support students in organizing their ideas and text evidence when comparing and contrasting with maximum space for student writing! with and without lines, to suit your activity and your students’ needs. options for with and without name and date.an option of a shaded overlapping center as a visual cue that this section contains SIMILARITIES.triple Venn diagrams, again, as large as possible, so that they can fit maximum student writi
2nd - 12th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.5
Growth Mindset Alphabet, Vocabulary, Goal Setting, & Activities
Growth Mindset Alphabet, Growth Mindset Vocabulary & Word Bank, Growth Mindset ActivitiesAlphabet for classroom or bulletin board display: clean design, minimal ink, printer friendly option included (two options for the letter Q: Qq and Qu).Growth mindset word bank: alphabetized list of words that connect with developing and maintaining a growth mindset. Use this to develop your classroom community expectations while infusing vocabulary instruction (an integrated approach to instruction)!Blan
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Journal
A Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Journal that can be used all month long to collect facts and information about Spanish-speaking countries and famous Hispanic Americans. This is a supplementary booklet to support teacher read alouds and videos or independent research projects. Perfect for students in grades 2-4. This activity journal contains: YouTube (TM) video links for each Spanish-speaking countrycoverflags pageSpanish-speaking countries fact sheets: Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Colombia
2nd - 4th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Summer SEL Social Emotional Learning Daily Check-In
SEL DAILY CHECK-IN FOR STUDENTS WITH A SUMMER THEME!A foundational aspect of social emotional learning (SEL) is to check in with students, especially when they enter your classroom. Students begin their day or their learning session by writing the date and selecting the face that matches their current mood. Teachers can take a quick pulse of the class, potentially problem-solving issues before they arise. Included in this product:Worksheets with three designs — six different emojis : pineappl
1st - 4th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Social Emotional SEL Feelings Check-in Sheets for the Year
Winter SEL Social Emotional Learning Daily Check-In
SEL DAILY CHECK-IN FOR STUDENTS WITH A WINTER THEME!A foundational aspect of social-emotional learning (SEL) is to check in with students, especially when they enter your classroom. Students begin their day by writing the date and selecting the face that matches their current mood. Included in this product:Worksheets with three designs — three different emojis : gingerbread men, snowflakes & hearts (winter theme).Each design is differentiated to accommodate a variety of student needs and tea
1st - 4th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Social Emotional SEL Feelings Check-in Sheets for the Year
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📚 Reading Interventionist 📓 Structured Literacy 💪 Growth Mindset 😊 SEL 🧠 Scaffold & Support Learners 💙
I've been doing the teaching thing for 20+ years (what!) in all kinds of different positions: computer teacher, academic support/Title I, first grade teacher, and mostly as a reading interventionist in grades K-5. Along with developing small group lessons targeting the needs of struggling readers, I also provide classroom teachers with interventions and strategies that support their learners.
Teaching style
I believe that the teachers have a very challenging job, addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of children and guiding them towards independence.
Best Practices in Teaching:
*Social-Emotional Learning & strong teacher-student relationships
*Growth Mindset
*Science of Reading: direct, explicit, cumulative, multi-sensory phonics instruction & knowledge-building activities
*Differentiated & Scaffolded Instruction: Meeting students where they are and providing supports as necessary
I am constantly growing and learning about how kids learn best!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Education Support Professional of the Year -- 2017-2018
Additional biographical information
I love teaching children and how much they teach me. I could do without the rest of the nonsense.
I work with the most caring, creative, and innovative educators who have helped me grow as a teacher.
I am making a valiant effort to chronicle my teacher "adventures" and ideas in this blog: https://workshopclassroom.blogspot.com.
I *love* creating resources that help you and your students!
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