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Beginning of Year Procedures using Kagan Strategies

By Mrs Banana Brownie

Kagan strategies promote cooperative learning. Why not create a cooperative learning environment from the first days of school? This editable PowerPoint includes ideas for beginning of year procedures while incorporating cooperative learning so

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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What Was The Gold Rush? Chapter work

By Mrs Banana Brownie

This is a digital resource for student and/or teacher use to support teaching and learning of the informational text What Was The Gold Rush? It includes activities and comprehension questions for each chapter. Use one resource or use them all! As a

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Social Studies - History), Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.7, RI.3.8, RI.3.9, RI.3.10, RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.6, RI.4.7, RI.4.8...

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Pitches STEM Activity

By Mrs Banana Brownie

This STEM activity sheet provides students with a work space to show and explain (through trial and error) how they create varying pitches. Two options are provided to maximize student choice and understanding of this concept. Option 1: Students use

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Science, Other (Music), Problem Solving

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

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Science STEM Activities: 4th Grade

By Mrs Banana Brownie

7 STEM activities provided to help students understand and apply their knowledge of 4th grade NGSS standards. The activities are broken down as follows: - 2 Physical Science (4-PS4-1, 4-PS4-2) - 2 Earth Science (two activities for 4-ESS3-2) - 3

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Biology, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

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4^th

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Projects, Activities, Centers

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4th Grade STEM Bundle

By Mrs Banana Brownie

13 STEM activities provided: - 1 for math (area/perimeter) - 2 for English/Language Arts - 7 for science (physical science, earth science, and life science) - 3 for holiday engineering activities All activities are aligned to 4th grade Common

Subjects:

Science, For All Subject Areas, Engineering

Grades:

4^th

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Task Cards, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

4.MD.A.3, RI.4.2, RI.4.7

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Thanksgiving STEM Activity - Hide the Turkey!

By Mrs Banana Brownie

1 STEM activity provided to help students understand and apply their knowledge of NGSS Life Science 3-LS4-2 and 4-LS1-1 standards and NGSS Engineering standard 3-5-ETS1-1. This activity involves creating a 3-dimensional environment to help hide a

Subjects:

Environment, Thanksgiving, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

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Holiday STEM Activities: 3rd-5th Grades

By Mrs Banana Brownie

3 STEM activities provided to celebrate three holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Valentine's Day. All activities are aligned to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade NGSS engineering standards. Add this STEM activity to what you're already teaching and doing

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Thanksgiving, Halloween, Valentine's Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Projects, Activities

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Layers of the Earth STEM

By Mrs Banana Brownie

When learning about the layers of the Earth, why not have students create it? This STEM activity challenges students to create an accurate 3-D model of the Earth. Editable!

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Other (Arts), Engineering

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Centers

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Get-To-Know-You Candle Glyph

By Mrs Banana Brownie

Need a birthday display for your classroom? Want a get-to-know-you activity for the beginning of the school year? Glyphs allow students to share information about themselves with visual representations. In this activity, students use different

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Class Job Classifieds & Application

By Mrs Banana Brownie

Tired of changing class jobs? Want to promote more student responsibility in your classroom in a real-world way? This class jobs packet offers: an application for students to complete, classifieds explaining job descriptions, a simple and

Subjects:

Life Skills, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Area & Perimeter STEM Activity

By Mrs Banana Brownie

1 STEM activity provided to help students understand and apply their knowledge of area by creating a table to fit all students in your class, then finding the area and perimeter. All activities are aligned to 3rd and 4th grade Common Core

Subjects:

Math, Measurement

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Centers

CCSS:

3.MD.C.5, 4.MD.A.3

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ELA Informational Text STEM Activities: 3rd and 4th Grade

By Mrs Banana Brownie

2 STEM activities provided to help students understand and apply their knowledge of ELA informational text standards. One activity involves creating a 3-dimensional structure in response to a text while the other requires students to add non-fiction

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.3.7, RI.4.2, RI.4.7

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Class Job Ads

By Mrs Banana Brownie

This PowerPoint provides a large visual of each class job (see Class Job Packet). It's editable and easy-to-use. Follows the same order as as Class Job Packet and explains responsibilities in easy-to-understand, bullet point format.

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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Reading Interest Survey

By Mrs Banana Brownie

What to get to know your students as readers better? This Reading Interest Survey is the perfect way to do just that. In 15 questions, it asks about student interests, past experience with literature, and perceived strengths/weaknesses as a

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Classroom Forms

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Organized Desk Poster

By Mrs Banana Brownie

Hang this in your classroom to help students visualize and remember what a clean desk looks like. Teach it once, refer to it throughout the school year!

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Management, For All Subjects

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Posters

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Beginning of Year STEM - Create a Robot

By Mrs Banana Brownie

If you love utilizing STEM or STEAM, why not start incorporating it during the first week of school? In this activity, each student creates a robot with moving parts to introduce themselves. This provides a great way for teachers to share and show

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Back to School, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

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Catch Up, Must Do, May Do Signs

By Mrs Banana Brownie

Early finishers? Not sure what to have them do? Use these visuals to keep a strong work ethic at all times in your classroom. "Catch Up" gives you a place to list work that was already due, "Must Do" work is for work that is current, and "May Do"

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've taught 5th grade for 6 years and am currently teaching 4th grade. I have experience and resources from working in Virginia (Standards of Learning) and in California (Common Core) and with NGSS Science standards. I'm passionate about working with technology and in developing STEM education.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I promote a collaborative, student-centered teaching environment. I incorporate technology, activities, and a variety of learning styles to meet the needs of all my diverse learners.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification (2016).

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and teaching certificates in Virginia and California.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have a supportive husband and a big extended family. I love to travel and, in doing so, I've had the opportunity to observe, learn, grow, and support teachers in Fiji, Thailand, and Belize (so far!).