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Mastery Club Challenges for Fast Finishers Excellent Early Finisher Activities

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Do you have fast finishers who need enrichment activities? Challenge your early finishers to get their name on your Wall of Fame! It's the perfect self-led free time activity that you will use every year with huge success! Students LOVE choosing

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

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$Reference Sheets Math, ELA, Social Studies, Science Refere$

Reference Sheets Math, ELA, Social Studies, Science Reference Helpers & DIGITAL

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Give your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students the reference sheets they need to be independent learners with this bundled set of 4 subject reference helper charts. Use the DIGITAL Version for DISTANCE LEARNING or the PRINT version for making helper

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Special Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Study Guides, Internet Activities, Google Apps

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50 States File Folder Report a Guided State Research Project Passport to the USA

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This state project puts students in charge as they become the tourism director of a state, conduct research and convince others to visit their state. At the “Passport to the USA” celebration event, students collect state stamps and glue them into

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Printables

$17.00

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Biography Folder Report & Web Site Use - Biography Project - Print AND Digital

By Mrs Renz Class

Everything you need to teach biography research and writing is included for your third, fourth and fifth grade students. Students will beg to work on their biography reports and biography projects when they "become " the famous biography person

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.4, W.3.7, W.3.10, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.7, W.4.10, W.5.2, W.5.4, W.5.7...

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Quilt Block Fractions Math Activity Great for Oregon Trail Studies and Symmetry

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This set has 13 different quilt block fractions worksheets. These math coloring worksheets are hands-on, use manipulatives, and also come in SMART Board interactive format. A SMART Board is NOT needed to use the lessons but is sure is more exciting

Subjects:

Fractions, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Printables, Centers

$6.00

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Social Studies Reference Sheets USA Edition Gr 3-5 Print & Digital Helper Charts

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This is the ultimate set of social studies reference pages ready to print and glue onto a file folder to make an incredible 4 page reference tool for students in grades 3-5. The DIGITAL and PRINT versions are a lifesaver during distance learning.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Special Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$7.00

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Torn Edge Writing Paper - Pioneer & Old Fashioned Looking Writing Paper 42 pages

By Mrs Renz Class

Make student writing projects special with torn edge writing paper. This paper is perfect for your colonial studies and Oregon Trail or pioneer projects. The paper is formatted in 3 sizes with 2 border choices: Tall paper format - 8.5" x 11"

Subjects:

U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History), Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$5.00

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If You Lived in Williamsburg in Colonial Days NonFiction Comprehension Packet

By Mrs Renz Class

“…If You Lived in WILLIAMSBURG in COLONIAL DAYS” by Barbara Brenner, published by Scholastic (ISBN 0-590-92922-4), is a great non-fiction book for students to read to accompany your Colonial unit studies. Students enjoy the easy to read, colorful

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

$5.00

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ABCs of the Oregon Trail - Group or Individual Oregon Trail ABC Book Project

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This is a fun ABC's of the Oregon Trail book writing project that allows students to show what they have learned about the Oregon Trail and life along the trail. Students will keep track of words that they have learned as you teach about the Oregon

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Printables, Centers

$6.00

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Pioneer Fractions Lessons with an Apple Crisp Recipe Fun for Oregon Trail Study

By Mrs Renz Class

Students use fractions to increase a recipe in baking. You will take the apple crisp recipe and increase it so it might feed the entire class and if you choose to actually bake it, directions for baking in a Dutch oven or regular oven are

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Problem Solving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

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$Christmas Activities - Christmas Math, Language and Geogra$

Christmas Activities - Christmas Math, Language and Geography Print and DIGITAL

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Change things up during December with this FUN set of 12 days of Christmas math, language and geography activities designed as a December daily morning bell ringer, fast finisher activity, homework project, vacation packet, or center activity. The

Subjects:

Math, Geography, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

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$Oregon Trail Simulation that Uses Math Probability Skills$

Oregon Trail Simulation that Uses Math Probability Skills to Power the Wagons

By Mrs Renz Class

This is an Oregon Trail simulation with a math twist sure to help students learn about life along the Oregon Trail and the landmarks along the trail. Students work in groups and their wagon train will advance if they correctly solve the math

Subjects:

Social Studies - History

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Simulations

$10.00

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Scroll Border Writing Paper Set (65 pages) Lined & Unlined Writing Paper Options

By Mrs Renz Class

Here's a scroll bordered writing paper set great for projects that need a special border in various line spacing sizes to accommodate every student’s handwriting size.The set includes 65 pages of scroll bordered paper choices. There are primary

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Writing, Products For TpT Sellers

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$5.00

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Old Fashioned Writing Papers and Frames for Projects and Writing

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This is a great set of 10 old fashioned looking borders or frames that you can use for your history or social studies themed products. These are PNG images and work great for worksheet edges.There are 10 PNG images in 8.5" x 11" paper size: 4

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Products For TpT Sellers

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Not Grade Specific

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Clip Art

$3.00

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50 States Map Identification Task Cards - Identify the 50 States Task Cards

By Mrs Renz Class

Help students learn to identify the U.S. states on the U.S. map with this set of all 50 states with task cards! The task cards have a USA map with the state colored in. Students are asked to identify the name of each state using 4 multiple choice

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Task Cards

$3.00

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Presidents Posters - U.S. Presidents Wall Posters with Title Banners in 2 sizes

By Mrs Renz Class

Display these beautiful U.S. presidents posters in your classroom to teach the presidents and the terms they served. The USA president posters come in two sizes (full sheet and half sheet sizes) plus there's two title banners and a reference list

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Presidents' Day, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$7.00

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If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon Comprehension Packet Differentiated

By Mrs Renz Class

Students learn a lot about life on the Oregon Trail by reading the Scholastic book, “If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon” by Ellen Levine. This is a simple and effective comprehension packet that is differentiated to add page numbers for

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Reflective Journals for Teachers, Internet Activities, Printables

$6.00

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50 States Task Card BUNDLE (3 products) - Name the States, State ID, Capitals

By Mrs Renz Class

Use task cards to help students learn the 50 state names and shapes of the 50 states and the state capitals. This bundle includes 3 products priced to save money! See the individual product files to see everything included in this fun bundled

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Task Cards

$9.00

$7.00

Bundle

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$A Thanksgiving Meal Paid with Colonial Currency, 8-days Th$

A Thanksgiving Meal Paid with Colonial Currency, 8-days Thanksgiving Math

By Mrs Renz Class

Are you looking for an engaging set of math activities to use around Thanksgiving? Students will plan a Thanksgiving meal using the colonial menu from “Ye Olde Colonial Restaurant” and pay the bill with pounds, shillings, and pence. There are 8 days

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Social Studies - History, Thanksgiving

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$7.00

Digital Download PDF (28.12 MB)

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Mount Vernon Real Photo Slideshow and Tour George Washington's Estate

By Mrs Renz Class

Visit Mount Vernon, home of George Washington, virtually with this 50-slide PowerPoint slideshow of Mount Vernon and the estate grounds. You get a great overview of the entire estate grounds and some of the exhibits in the museum. I also created a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Presidents' Day

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

$7.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

You can rest assured that my teaching products are classroom-proven and designed to achieve high levels of success with ALL learners.

I'm proud to say I had an AMAZING 34-year career (now retired) teaching mostly 4th grade and middle school math in Oregon's public schools. I had large class sizes of 30+ students so using independent projects and activities was a lifesaver and gave students the opportunity to shine.

I also taught blend classes and 1st, 5th, 6th, high school at-risk computers, and served as our district's K-12 Academic Achievement Specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

♥ Project based learning gets students excited and actively engaged in their own learning.
♥ If you integrate real-life context with learning, students never have to ask, "When are we ever going to use this?" because they will KNOW.
♥ Teach each child as if s/he is gifted and talented. Students rise to our expectations. Encourage them to soar!
♥ High Expectations + High Standards = High Achievement

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

★ Disney Teacher Award Honoree, 2006
★ Microsoft's First Worldwide Innovative Teacher
★ Intel Innovative Teacher, 2005
★ JASON XV Teacher Argonaut, Panama, Dr. Robert Ballard's Expedition Team, 2004
★ Mount Vernon Teachers Institute Oregon Teacher, 2010
★ Mount Vernon Lesson Plan of the Year, 2010
★ OnPoint Credit Union Excellence in Education Award, 2011
★ Featured in the book, One-On-One with America's Most Inspiring Teachers, 2011
★ Featured in the book, Teaching with the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 2004
★ Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, Redmond, OR 2003

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education
• Standard Elementary Teaching Certificate
• Mathematics Endorsement through Algebra I
• Reading Endorsement

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

After retiring from teaching in Oregon, we moved to Vermont and are enjoying the beauty and history of New England. I enjoy kayaking, traveling, camping, and quilting.
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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Handwriting, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community