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Arkansas History Resources

By Creative Learning Ideas

These resources are perfect for introducing and reinforcing important concepts to our state. Included in the pack are resources, handouts, projects, PowerPoints, and quizzes for the 6 Natural Regions of Arkansas, the 3 main Indian Tribes of Arkansas

Subjects:

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

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$5.00

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Phonics First: Layers 1-4 Red Word Bundled Card Pack

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This set includes all the red words (sight words) from all four layers of the Phonics First program--an Orton-Gillingham certified product. These words are in order and ready to be printed and used either in a center, review, pocket chart, or word

Subjects:

Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Word Walls

$8.00

$6.00

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$Calendar Math Pattern Bundled Set$

Calendar Math Pattern Bundled Set

By Creative Learning Ideas

This bundled package includes all your favorite Calendar Math patterns, now in one convenient place. Patterns include: types of triangles, types of angles, types of lines, 2D shapes, 3D solids, add by 1, 10, 100, parts of a circle, growing

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

$16.00

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End of School Digital Escape Room: "Last Day Blues"

By Creative Learning Ideas

Everyone loves the book, “First Day Jitters” by Julie Danneberg, but did you know there was another book, “Last Day Blues”? This Escape Room plays off a few characters and events from the book “Last Day Blues” but it is NOT necessary to have read

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Summer, End of Year

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Games

$8.00

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Escape Room: Valentine's Day Love Spell

By Creative Learning Ideas

Have you enjoyed the fun of solving the puzzles and riddles associated with Escape Rooms and wanted a version for your students? Then, this is what you are looking for! An evil witch has cast a spell of sadness on the entire school, and it is up to

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities

$8.00

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Patricia Polacco Christmas Book Unit

By Creative Learning Ideas

This is the perfect Holiday Author Study. Included in this unit is a reproducible booklet for students to use as you read through the different picture books: An Orange for Frankie, Uncle Vova's Tree, Welcome Comfort, Christmas Tapestry, and the

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Handouts

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.77 MB)

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Fluency Game for Expression

By Creative Learning Ideas

"Can You Read it Like This?" is a great way to have students practice using expression while they read. This game incorporates high frequency phrases to build fluency in developing or struggling readers. Because students have to write a sentence

Subjects:

Reading, Other (ELA)

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.20 MB)

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Phonics First: Layer Two Red Words Card Pack

By Creative Learning Ideas

This set includes all the red words (sight words) from Layer Two of the Phonics First program--an Orton-Gillingham certified product. These words are in order and ready to be printed and used either in a center, review, pocket chart, or word wall.

Subjects:

Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Word Walls

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.25 MB)

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Folktale Reading and Writing Project

By Creative Learning Ideas

This pack includes resources to compare and contrast the themes among three different folktales: "Martina the Beautiful Cockroach" (Cuban Folktale), "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" (African Folktale), and "The Rough-Face Girl" (Native American

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Cultural Activities

$4.00

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Phonics First: Layer One Red Words Card Pack

By Creative Learning Ideas

This set includes all the red words (sight words) from Layer One of the Phonics First program. These words are in order and ready to be printed and used either in a center, review, pocket chart, or word wall. The words are typed in red and in a font

Subjects:

Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Word Walls

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.28 MB)

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Scientific Method: Gummy Bear Experiment

By Creative Learning Ideas

Need a fun, hands-on activity to introduce the Scientific Method? This activity is just what you need. Kids will love learning what happens to different types of gummy candy that are left in water over 24 hours! Use this experiment to meaningfully

Subjects:

Measurement, Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

$4.00

$3.00

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Reflective Narrative Unit for 3rd Grade

By Creative Learning Ideas

Writing can be hard...for students and teachers alike. This 5 week unit (with optional 6th week) breaks down an abstract writing task into manageable, concrete pieces with day by day lessons. Each week has specific objectives and tasks, along with

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Unit Plans

$8.00

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Word Study Year-Long Pack

By Creative Learning Ideas

This Word Study pack includes everything you need to teach roots, prefixes, and suffixes. There are 15 sets to be used for 2 weeks each (30 week long pack). Each set includes a root family, prefix family, and suffix family. Also included are parent

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Other (ELA)

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment, Flash Cards, Word Walls

$8.00

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Syllable Juncture Spelling Packet

By Creative Learning Ideas

These activities work great in rotations for students to practice their spelling words. Words come from Words their Way and are for the Syllable Juncture Stage. Activities included are word jumbles, words hidden in paragraphs that students must

Subjects:

Spelling

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (0.57 MB)

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United States Vacation: Escape Room

By Creative Learning Ideas

Do you love providing your students with authentic and hands-on ways to integrate reading, math, and social studies? This Escape Room kit has everything you need to host your own Escape Room experience in your classroom. The premise is that the

Subjects:

U.S. History, Geography, Critical Thinking

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Games

$8.00

Digital Download ZIP (4.00 MB)

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Question Sets Aligned with Decodable Stories from Phonics First

By Creative Learning Ideas

Do you use the "The Stories for Reading Practice" created by Phonics First to go with your phonics skill of the week? If so, these Google Slide question sets are the perfect resource to enhance your time with these texts. Skills practiced include

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Phonics

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Independent Work Packet

$6.00

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Animal Classification Activities and Research Projects

By Creative Learning Ideas

This packet includes activities and templates to teach students about the classification of vertebrates. Activities include anchor chart ideas, word walls, link to downloadable song, charade/pictionary cards, vertebrate matrix to classify animals

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

$5.00

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (1.30 MB)

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Parent Newsletter Template

By Creative Learning Ideas

Use this cute Parent Newsletter Template to engage parents in what's happening in your class each week. There is a spot for you to share comments, what's being covered in class, important dates and upcoming events, and a spot for a student

Subjects:

For All Subjects

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Classroom Forms, For Parents

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Puzzled Penguin Math Word Problems

By Creative Learning Ideas

Puzzled Penguin is a cute, little penguin who needs student's help in figuring out whether he has the right or wrong answer. Students respond to P. Penguin in a speech bubble and use words and numbers to justify their response back to him. Students

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Word Problems, Place Value

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

4.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.4

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$4.00

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$Rounding Notes for Math Journal$

Rounding Notes for Math Journal

By Creative Learning Ideas

Have students cut out these notes and glue in to their math journal when learning about rounding. Includes fill-in the blanks with simple vocabulary and steps for rounding a number. Also includes a cute picture to help concrete students visualize

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

CCSS:

4.NBT.A.3

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Digital Download PDF (0.07 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught 4th grade for 9 years before moving to an elementary building to serve as the Literacy Coach and ELL interventionist which I began doing in 2017.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in hands-on, active classrooms. As a fourth grade teacher, we did stations and rotations nearly every day. I love learning right along with my students and letting them have as much choice as possible.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I am a National Board Certified Teacher. I graduated high school as the Valedictorian of my class, and graduated college with a 4.0. I have recently enjoyed making videos that explain Phonemic Awareness skills from David Kilpatrick's book, "Equipped for Reading Success." These videos explain each level and allow students to practice along. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdXPky-LNzj5GWsvHuqeaQ6SdpkjgSFc-

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have my masters in reading and National Board certification.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love anything involving crafts, playing with my two dogs, or working in my garden.

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Social Studies, U.S. History, ELA Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Religion, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Place Value, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Phonics