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Mel's Magnificent Mindbending Materials

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Video Game Development Timeline of Contributions 4000BC-present

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Career Training Instruction Video Game DevelopmentThis amazing timeline sums it all up - what inventions, countries, and technological feats brought us to video games?Organized for a visual learner with STEAM-minded categories, the Video Game

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Career and Technical Education, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

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Handouts, Excel Spreadsheets, Professional Development

$5.00

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STEM-Minded Technology Theme Poetry: ?'s + Writing 4 STEM-Minded Students

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For the STEM-Minded student, approaching literature can be challenging.This anthology of technology-themed poetry will cover the standards for exploring poetry: poetic analysis, poetry terms, short responses, writing prompts, and individualized

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.8.6, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.4...

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Goal Setting Pyramid - FULL PACKET

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The Goal Setting Pyramid is a super simplified way of going about creating what is needed to achieve a goal.Goals are difficult to achieve. There are plenty of resources out there, and this one is geared towards students. Goals need to be broken

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Handouts, Printables

$10.00

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Puppy Camp

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Do you know a child who LOVES puppies/dogs and everything having to do with them?Would you love a 5-day puppy-themed camp all included in one super simple packet that has all the games, songs, crafts, snacks and more planned out for you?Great! This

Subjects:

Other (Science), Physical Education, Summer

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

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Activities, Games, For Parents

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Stations of the Cross Coloring Page

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Follow the 14 Stations of the Cross with kids!During Lent, many families take their children to churches or outdoor stations of the cross, yet keeping attention during prayers is often a challenge for little ones.I give each of my children a 5-pack

Subjects:

Religion, Holidays/Seasonal, Easter

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

$1.15

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Goal Setting Pyramid for Students

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Want to know the simple formula for students to be able to self-identify a goal, set milestones, and determine actions? Grab this! This is just the printable. If you're interested in the soft copy or the process packet for working with a student or

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Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Point-of-View Cheat Sheet for Grades 2-6

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Point-of-View can be confusing. This very basic stick-figure cheat sheet helps students quickly reference whether a story is written in 1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person point-of-view. It explains the storyteller's relationship to the story and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar

Grades:

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

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Study Guides, Homeschool Curricula, Handouts

$1.25

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Simple Weather Tracker Bar Graph and Comparison Chart

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Beginner version. This tracks the x-axis and introduces a bar graph to K-2 in an easily identifiable manner. SEE Advanced Version for y-axis and additional labeling of bar graphs and additional graphs for data interpretation in upper level grades.

Subjects:

Graphing, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Laboratory, Centers

$0.97

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Goal Setting Pyramid - Filled Out

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Trying to help students achieve goals? This is a filled out version for a student in 5th grade. If you're interested in a blank printable or the development packet, see my store!

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Handouts, Printables

$3.00

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Aesop's Fables Analysis and Moral Character Questions

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Aesop's Fables bring children a short, clear tale that helps them develop moral character in a memorable tale with a concise moral. The loc.gov site has the collection of Aesop's Fables along with lovely illustrations. Teachers may use this resource

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$2.00

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First Communion Test Study Guide

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1st Communion Catechism Curriculum: Faith and Life Grade 2 We were given a paper study guide, but my son needed a ton of practice and he is certainly a very good tactile learner. I printed this out and placed in sheet protectors. My son used dry

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Religion

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2^nd

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

K-12 Computers/Technology 7-12 Tutoring Writing and Literature College and Community College Remedial Writing and English Literature and Writing I have taught at Northern Virginia Community College and Marymount University. I have taught at Catholic Schools, in Tutoring Companies, and with Homeschooled Students

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Traditional, Classical, Holistic, Student-led, and Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's - Double Major English Literature and English Writing, St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN 2003 Master's - Teaching English Literature and Writing, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 2006

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