I taught for four years in a private homeschool in SE Texas. I taught guitar, math, ELAR, history, apologetics, American Sign Language, and PSAT test prep. Then I resigned to be a stay-at-home wife and mom, and to homeschool my kiddos.
Remember September 11th by using this Color by Code teaching tool for your elementary or middle school students reviewing multiplication math facts. Students solve each math fact and color that area the matching color. What's Included?September 11th color by code multiplication math facts (4 pages)Coloring page (1 page)Teacher key (1 page)Blank version just for coloring or adding your own material (1 page)Blank version of a September 11th worksheet I used for another lesson... you can use this
This project and bulletin board can be used for ANY subject and ANY grade level but was specifically created for my ASL 1 class as a "getting to know you" activity for the first day of school. "It is in your hands to create a better world for those who live in it." -Nelson Mandela Students will decorate a hand cut out with things that describe them such as hobbies, interests, and favorite things. What's Included?Step-by-step instructions for students (1 page)Hand cut-outs of 2 different sizes (
This lesson and project was designed for my ASL 1 class, but can be used for ASL 1, 2, or 3. This download includes a Deaf Awareness Month Project (September) and Lesson Plan for junior high/middle school and high school students beginning ASL 1 for high school credit. (My objectives follow the TEKS for Texas but should be easily transferable to other state standards.). Students will be spending 3 class periods learning about and discussing important topics on Deaf awareness. They will take not
7th - 12th
American Sign Language, Social Studies, U.S. History
This ASL Jeopardy review game was created as a fun change of pace for my students. It can be used as independent practice, a review game, or an If Time Remains activity. My students loved it so much that it could also be used as an incentive for hard work and good behavior. I like to use review games for students to earn bonus points toward upcoming tests or projects. This game goes with my ASL Elementary Lessons 1-6 (see below in "You may also be interested in..." The game is editable. I do no
3rd - 6th
American Sign Language, Other (World Language), World Languages
American Sign Language Lesson 1 & 2 Introduction to ASL and Deaf Culture is a 2 lesson introduction designed especially for elementary students. Want to teach your 3rd-6th graders ASL? American Sign Language would be a great time filler, higher-order thinking exercise, or behavioral management activity. What to expect from this download?In this download, I have included 2 mini-lessons. Every time I teach ASL, no matter the grade level or age (kindergarten all the way to adults) I always start
3rd - 6th
American Sign Language, English Language Arts, Social Studies
Take an unexpected journey with your classroom this year! What's Included?Hobbit/Lord of the Rings FANTASTIC CLIP ART SET:3 unique boy hobbit designs of various ethnicities6 unique girl hobbit designs of various ethnicities1 Gandalf1 Angry Gandalf1 hobbit hole door1 ENTIRE HOBBIT HOLE EXTERIOR!Road sign with "Mordor," "Rivendell," and "The Shire"Terms of Use file (please read before using!)Hobbit/Lord of the Rings COLORING PAGES:1 Hobbit hole exterior coloring page with inspirational Tolkien q
This lesson and project was designed for elementary/early middle school students either learning sign language or just taking the time to learn about Deaf culture and awareness. This download includes several Deaf Awareness Month (September) acivities and lesson plans for elementary/early middle school students. Teachers can choose from several activities that will help students better understand what is it like to be deaf and how to be accommodating and fair to deaf peopls. This lesson can be
3rd - 6th
American Sign Language, Social Studies, U.S. History
American Sign Language Elementary Lesson 5 teaches ASL signs relevant to school such as subjects, supplies, etc. to elementary and middle school students. Want to teach your 3rd-6th graders ASL? American Sign Language would be a great time filler, higher-order thinking exercise, or behavioral management activity. Check your state standards. Some states allow elementary students to get a high school credit for foreign language. What's included:Teacher guide: 47 pages, direct instruction guidelin
3rd - 6th
American Sign Language, English Language Arts, World Languages
American Sign Language Elementary Lesson 4 teaches ASL days of the week, months of the year, elements of time (such as noon and morning), and seasons to elementary and middle school students. Want to teach your 3rd-6th graders ASL? American Sign Language would be a great time filler, higher-order thinking exercise, or behavioral management activity. Check your state standards. Some states allow elementary students to get a high school credit for foreign language. What's included:Teacher guide: 2
3rd - 6th
American Sign Language, English Language Arts, World Languages
What's Included?Hobbit/Lord of the Rings ULTIMATE CLASSROOM DECOR SET:1 editable door sign with HOBBIT HOLE EXTERIOR11 unique desk tag designscolor scheme: green and yellow6 unique girl hobbit designs of various ethnicities3 unique boy hobbit designs of various ethnicities2 desk tags with no hobbits (one yellow, one green)22 classroom supply labels with Gandalf and Bilbo (such as "pencils," "paper clips," "staples," etc.4 unique blank classroom supply labels with Gandalf and Bilbo16 blank classr
American Sign Language Elementary Lesson 3 teaches ASL ABCs, fingerspelling, and "Hi, my name is..." to elementary and middle school students. Want to teach your 3rd-6th graders ASL? American Sign Language would be a great time filler, higher-order thinking exercise, or behavioral management activity. What's included:Teacher guide: 28 pages, direct instruction guidelines/objectives/suggestions/etc., pre-/post-/formative assessments, anticipatory sets, closures, resources, etc.Notes for teachin
3rd - 6th
American Sign Language, English Language Arts, World Languages
Lesson 6 of ASL 1 for junior high/middle school and high school students beginning ASL 1 for high school credit. (My objectives follow the TEKS for Texas but should be easily transferable to other state standards.). Students will be learning ASL signs relating to the family, such as "mom," "dad," "sister," "brother," and how to describe your siblings in the Deaf Cultural way. I like to spend 4 class periods on each lesson (about 180 minutes total). Day 1: Guided Practice of the power point Day
7th - 12th
American Sign Language, Other (World Language), World Languages
What's Included?3 unique boy hobbit designs of various ethnicities6 unique girl hobbit designs of various ethnicities1 Gandalf1 Angry Gandalf1 hobbit hole door1 ENTIRE HOBBIT HOLE EXTERIOR!Road sign with "Mordor," "Rivendell," and "The Shire"Terms of Use file (please read before using!)Want my Hobbit/LOTR COLORING PAGES?Hobbit/Lord of the Rings COLORING PAGES:1 Hobbit hole exterior coloring page with inspirational Tolkien quote1 full size Gandalf coloring page4 girl hobbit full size coloring pag
This download includes Lesson 7 of ASL Elementary. Students will be learning helpful vocabulary – 63 words selected from the list of 100 most commonly used signs. Depending on your students age and ability level you may choose to only teach a handful of signs or you could spread this lesson out over many class periods. I teach these same 63 signs to my ASL 1 class every year and it was hard for me to choose what signs to delete because they are all so important/helpful, so I went ahead and kept
3rd - 6th
American Sign Language, Other (World Language), World Languages
American Sign Language Elementary Lesson 6 teaches colors and numbers 1-10 in ASL. You could split this lesson into two or keep it as one. The colors students will learn are: Red Orange Yellow Blue Green Purple Pink Gray White Black Brown Silver Gold Tan Rainbow Want to teach your 3rd-6th graders ASL? American Sign Language would be a great time filler, higher-order thinking exercise, or behavioral management activity. Check your state standards. Some states allow elementary students to get a h
3rd - 6th
American Sign Language, English Language Arts, World Languages
American Sign Language Elementary Lesson 11 teaches ASL emotion signs (such as happy, bored, and scared) to elementary and middle school students. Want to teach your 3rd-6th graders ASL? American Sign Language would be a great time filler, higher-order thinking exercise, or behavioral management activity. What's included:Teacher guide: 24 pages, direct instruction guidelines/objectives/suggestions/etc., pre-/post-/formative assessments, anticipatory sets, closures, resources, etc.Notes for teach
American Sign Language Elementary Lesson 10 teaches ASL food signs (such as taco, breakfast, and pancake) to elementary and middle school students. Want to teach your 3rd-6th graders ASL? American Sign Language would be a great time filler, higher-order thinking exercise, or behavioral management activity. What's included:Teacher guide: 28 pages, direct instruction guidelines/objectives/suggestions/etc., pre-/post-/formative assessments, anticipatory sets, closures, resources, etc.Notes for teac
I created this worksheet to help my ASL 1 students practice conversations that I knew students would probably be asked at a local Deaf chat/ice cream social. You can explain to students before they start the worksheet that many of these questions, such as "who is your ASL teacher?" are common "getting to know you" questions in the Deaf community when a hearing student joins a Deaf conversation. This worksheet was specifically created for ASL 1, but can easily be used for ASL 2 or 3 as a review
7th - 12th
American Sign Language, Other (World Language), World Languages
Remember September 11th by using this Color by Code teaching tool for your students reviewing parts of speech, addition math facts, and multiplication math facts. This product was created with elementary in mind but can be used for any grade to review parts of speech and/or multiplication math facts. What's Included?September 11th Color By Code Parts of Speech ReviewSeptember 11th Color By Code Kindergarten Addition Math FactsSeptember 11th Color By Code Multiplication / Division Math Facts Rev
This download includes Lesson 8 of ASL Elementary. Students will be learning signs for some of their favorite animals, such as "dog," "elephant," and "rabbit." Want to teach your 3rd-6th graders ASL? American Sign Language would be a great time filler, higher-order thinking exercise, or behavioral management activity. Check your state standards. Some states allow elementary students to get a high school credit for foreign language. What's included:Teacher guide: 32 pages, direct instruction gu
3rd - 6th
American Sign Language, Other (World Language), World Languages
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Experience
I taught for four years in a private homeschool in SE Texas. I taught guitar, math, ELAR, history, apologetics, American Sign Language, and PSAT test prep. Then I resigned to be a stay-at-home wife and mom, and to homeschool my kiddos.
Teaching style
Student-centered, fun, energetic. If they're not having fun, they're not truly learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year 2016-2017 School Year
My own education history
High School
Graduated Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
4-8 Pedagogy Degree, Certified in 4-8 ELAR and 4-8 Math
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Stay-at-home wife and mom; homeschool parent.
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