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The Best Part of Me {A Positive Self-Image Project}

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The Best Part of Me {A Positive Self-Image Project}: The Best Part of Me writing project is such an amazing way to build confidence in your students. It encourages a positive self-image by having your students write about the best part of

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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W.2.2, W.3.10, W.4.10

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Poetry Writing Unit: Book of Poems, Cinquain, Haiku, Acrostic, Color Poem

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If you're looking for introductory poetry lessons for elementary students, but don't know where to start, this resource is just what you need! This poetry unit was created to help you teach basic poetry to students in grades 2-6. It's such a fun

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English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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W.2.5, W.3.5, W.3.10, W.4.5, W.4.10, W.5.5, W.5.10, W.6.5, W.6.10

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Animal Diorama and Research Report {DIGITAL/PRINTABLE}

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Animal Diorama and Research Report - Project Pack! This Animal Diorama and Research Report is such a fun and engaging at-home project for your students! They will learn about an animal by creating a diorama of the animal's natural habitat. Students

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Visual Arts, General Science, Writing

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

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Ira Sleeps Over Lesson Plans & Activities

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As a teacher for over 20 years, I absolutely love the classics. Ira Sleeps Over has always been one of my favorite stories to read to my second graders! I've created this unit with lots of fun and engaging activities that are ready to

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Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

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2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, W.2.1, W.2.3, L.2.4a

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Animal Research Report Poster

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ANIMAL RESEARCH REPORT PRINTABLESThis download includes an Animal Research Report Poster for your students to complete with information and illustrations. It also includes differentiated writing templates for an animal research report.This page is

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Visual Arts, General Science, Writing

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Posters

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Word Work and Spelling Activities

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This spelling unit contains everything you love about my Spelling FREEBIE and MORE! Recently updated to include spelling lists of 10, 12, 15, and 20 words. This file also includes 12 spelling activity task cards! These are a great way for your

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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Back to School Activities - First Week of School - Beginning of the Year Bundle

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Back to School - First Week Activities for the Beginning of the Year!The beginning of the school year is full of excitement for our students, but planning the first week's activities can be stressful for teachers (on top of getting everything ready

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Reading, Writing, Back to School

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Thankful Turkey, Thanksgiving Activities, Thanksgiving Writing & Word Work

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This unit is such a fun way to celebrate and learn about Thanksgiving in your classroom! Your primary students will love all of the fun and engaging activities included in this resource! This unit focuses on the tradition of the Thanksgiving

Subjects:

Writing, Thanksgiving, Autumn

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.5, W.2.2, L.2.2, L.2.2e, L.2.5, L.2.5a

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Activity Pack

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This Literature Unit includes over 20 different activities for the story: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Perfect for sub plans or any time! Your students will love all of the fun, engaging activities including

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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My School Year Memories - A Layered Flip Book / Memory Book

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Your students will love creating these unique and adorable Memory flip books for any grade (1-3). It's a perfect activity for the end of the school year! This file contains 3 different templates for school year memory books. These

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Reading, Visual Arts, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Printables

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My Summer Vacation - Writing Activity {FREEBIE}

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What better way to start off the school year than to have students write about what they did over the summer? This FREEBIE includes a mini-poster for them to fill out and draw pictures to show what they did during their vacation. Also included are

Subjects:

Writing, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Printables

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Student Birthday Printables

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Are you looking for a fun and easy way to celebrate student birthdays in your classroom? Celebrating student birthdays has never been easier and more fun than with this rainbow-colored, vibrant, party-inspired birthday pack! This resource has

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Writing, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables

$5.00

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Star of the Week - Star Student

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⭐Star Student - Star of the Week - Student of the Week⭐If you've been wanting to do a Star Student in your classroom, but weren't sure what to do, this resource has everything you need! I have included instructions on how I do Star of the Week in

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Visual Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Worksheets, Printables

$5.00

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Carnival Themed Activity Pack - Center Activities for Grades 2-3

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The carnival has arrived! What could be a more fun way to wrap up the school year than with these fun and engaging literacy centers and activities with a carnival theme! This unit includes center activities as well as student printables. Literacy

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing

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2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Centers

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All About Me Book

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All About Me BookletAre you looking for a fun Back to School Activity to get to know your students? This file contains printables for your students to create their very own "All About Me" books. Templates included for a booklet with FULL size

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English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

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

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Activities, Printables

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Valentine's Day Activities, Candy Heart Graphing, Valentine's Day Packet

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Are you looking for the perfect resource that will help keep your students busy during the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day? This Valentine's Day Activity Pack is filled with over 50 printable pages for you to use in your classroom for February!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Valentine's Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

1.NBT.A.1, 1.NBT.B.3, 1.NBT.C.4, 1.OA.A.1, 2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2, 1.G.A.1, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7...

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Spring Literacy Center Activities and Printables

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Springtime is here! This unit includes lots of fresh and fun Language Arts activities for whole group mini-lessons, seat work, homework, and Vocabulary Development! It includes: Springtime Word Search Springtime ABC Order Springtime

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

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Summer Literacy Activities

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Summertime is right around the corner! This unit includes 20 different summer-themed activities that are a great way to end the school year and get your students excited about summertime! These printables can be used for literacy centers, seat

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Summer

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

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My Super Dad! Father's Day Printables

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This little Super Dad themed unit includes several fun and easy pages to complete with your students. They include: My SUPER Dad: p. 4 My Special Dad: p. 5 M Special Grandpa: p. 6 Acrostic Poem “FATHER” - p. 7 Acrostic Poem “DAD” - p.

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

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How to Catch a Leprechaun Activities - Vocabulary, Writing, and Word Work

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If you're looking for a fun and easy activity for St. Patrick's Day, this printable packet has just what you need to supplement the story How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace. Here's what you'll get:- Vocabulary Cards with definitions- Word

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.1.3, W.2.3, CCRA.W.3

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching elementary school since 2000, and have experience in all grade levels from Kindergarten through eighth grade. I've spent most of my career teaching second grade, and I absolutely love it!

MY TEACHING STYLE

As a teacher, I strive to make my lessons fun and meaningful for my students, while teaching valuable core curriculum at the same time!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (1999), Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Chapman University (2001), Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Chapman University (2008)

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