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STEM Novel Activity: The One and Only Ivan

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This project combines all four aspects of STEM.S: Animal HabitatsT: Zoo ResearchE: Planning a ZooM: Area and Perimeter Calculations for ZooDirections This project combines all 4 parts of STEM. It is separated into 2 lessons. Lesson 1 combines

Subjects:

Reading, Geometry, Environment

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Lesson

CCSS:

3.MD.C.5, 3.MD.C.5a, 3.MD.C.5b, 3.MD.C.6, 3.MD.C.7, 3.MD.C.7a, 3.MD.C.7b, 4.MD.A.3, 3.G.A.2, 4.G.A.2, RI.3.7...

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STEAM / PBL Quadrilateral City!

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

Quadrilateral CityQuadrilateral City is a STEAM Project Based Learning (PBL) activity where students are using skills from across the curriculum to design a town square, learn a quadrilateral song, guide book, and present a speech to the city

Subjects:

Geometry, Other (Math), Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Rubrics, Lesson

CCSS:

1.G.A.1, 1.G.A.2, 2.G.A.1, 2.G.A.2, 3.G.A.1, 4.G.A.2, 5.G.B.3, 5.G.B.4

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Pizza Box Equivalent Fractions Homework Project

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

In this activity, students will explore equivalent fractions through pizza creation. Students get to become a pizza chef and create their own pizza! They will decide how many pieces to divide it into, what toppings to add, and what fractions they

Subjects:

Fractions, Numbers, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Homework, Centers

CCSS:

3.NF.A.1, 3.NF.A.2, 3.NF.A.3, 4.NF.A.1, 4.NF.A.2, 5.NF.A.1, 5.NF.A.2, 5.NF.B.6

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The One and Only Ivan PPT for Vocabulary and Inferencing Skills

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

This PowerPoint was made to accompany the novel The One and Only Ivan. I broke the book up into sections, rather than chapters. **The introduction includes facts about gorillas, links to book trailers, and also a link to the nonfiction picture

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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$Candy Cane Math: Patterning, Graphing, Operations, & Coop$

Candy Cane Math: Patterning, Graphing, Operations, & Cooperative Learning

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

Candy Cane Math In this 3 day lesson, your students will practice: patterning, multiplication, addition, pictographs, bar graphs, subtraction, place value, and compare & contrast. Additionally, students will work cooperatively to show and

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Graphing, Winter

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities

$4.00

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Christmas Around the Regions of the USA

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

Are your students tired of Christmas Around the World? Christmas Around the Regions of the USA gives students an in-depth look into how Christmas is celebrated around the USA. Each region boasts a unique perspective and heritage. Each region has

Subjects:

U.S. History, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4

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Christmas Spelling Words Packet

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

This spelling packet includes 20 Christmas words and 6 practice pages. Skills practiced are unscramble, definitions, words in context, labeling, plural nouns, compound words, writing sentences, paragraph editing, and a fun word search.

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables

$2.00

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Ozobot Weather Map

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

This resource gives students a chance to send their Ozobot on a journey through different types of weather! Students will draw out the weather and select codes to match the weather. Included in the resource are teacher directions, student

Subjects:

Science, Computer Science - Technology, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$4.00

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Introduction to the Mystery Genre-PowerPoint

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

This PowerPoint explains vocabulary that is associated for the Mystery Genre. It can be used with any mystery book. This also teaches the students how to find clues and figure out which clues are red herrings. Additionally, it gives the students

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson, Centers

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Novel Study: Take a Giant Leap, Neil Armstrong

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

This is a literature packet to accompany the book, Take a Giant Leap, Neil Armstrong. This packet teaches students about biographies, text dependent questions, and timelines.

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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$3.00

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STEM Novel Activities: Stone Fox

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardiner is a classic tale of a Rocky Mountain legend featuring Little Willy and his dog Searchlight. In this pack, students will complete 4 STEM activities that go along with the novel. Students will: -Make a dog sled

Subjects:

Other (Math), Other (Science), Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities

$5.00

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Writing From 2 Sources: The PB&J Model

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

Are you looking for a resource to help prepare your students for standardized testing? The SBAC and PARCC require students to write answers to comprehension questions while quoting 2 different sources.This resource uses the analogy of a peanut

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.9, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.6, RI.5.9...

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$Math-or-Treat! Multi-Step Addition & Subtraction Practice$

Math-or-Treat! Multi-Step Addition & Subtraction Practice with a Halloween Twist

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

This file includes a bag label, 3 versions of multi-step story problems for differentiation, and a classroom sign. Students work in pairs to solve the story problems. Then they bring their cards to me. I have a bell for the kids to "ding." They

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

2.NBT.B.5, 2.NBT.B.6, 2.NBT.B.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.B.4, 5.NBT.B.7

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Relating Addition Doubles to Multiplication x2

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

This 4 page pack takes your students step by step learning how to relate addition doubles to multiplication. It also introduces the Commutative Property by having the students write the turn around facts. Additionally, there is a fun Roll a Double

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Graphing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

$3.00

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Informative, Opinion, Narrative Writing: Camping

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

In this file, there is a 2 page article on camping, vocabulary words, and 3 writing prompts. The students have an opportunity to explore one topic and write about it 3 different ways. Students will write a Narrative, Informational, and Opinion

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson

$2.50

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$GLOW! Math: A Fraction Review$

GLOW! Math: A Fraction Review

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

GLOW Math combines the fun of black lights and glow in the dark with reviewing the common core standards for fractions. In this file you will get 5 READY TO GO centers, a bonus center sign for technology, instructions, a supply list, and a student

Subjects:

Fractions, Word Problems, Place Value

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Centers

CCSS:

3.NF.A.1, 3.NF.A.2, 3.NF.A.3, 4.NF.A.1, 4.NF.A.2, 4.NF.B.3

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The One and Only Ivan Final Assessment and Project

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

In this file you will get a final assessment and a final project that can be used for display. Assessment: The assessment consists long answer types of responses, broken into 6 sections. The five sections are: Setting: The Big Top Mall, Bob

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.10, RL.5.10, W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.5...

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$GLOW Math! Bundle! Multiplication, Division, & Fractions!$

GLOW Math! Bundle! Multiplication, Division, & Fractions!

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

In this discounted bundle you will get all of the centers for multiplication, division, and fractions! GLOW Math combines the fun of black lights and glow in the dark with reviewing the common core standards for multiplication. In this file you

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Fractions, Word Problems

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Centers

$12.00

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$GLOW! Math: A Place Value and Rounding Review$

GLOW! Math: A Place Value and Rounding Review

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

This is an exciting, engaging way to review before your test! This place value and rounding review includes 5 centers. Skills that are reviewed are: expanded form, least & greatest, finding the halfway number, rounding to 10s & 100s, and

Subjects:

Numbers, Word Problems, Place Value

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Centers

CCSS:

2.NBT.A.1, 2.NBT.A.1a, 2.NBT.A.1b, 2.NBT.A.3, 2.NBT.A.4, 3.NBT.A.1, 4.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.A.3

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Beginning/End of the Year Dog Glyph

By Pencils Pupils and PAWS

This resource can be used at the beginning of the year as a "get to know you" activity and for building classroom climate. It can be used as an end of the year activity to look back and reflect on your year. This resource includes:-Glyph

Subjects:

Graphing, Other (Arts), Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have experience teaching grades Pre-k to 5th grade. The only grade I have not taught is 4th!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a hands-on teacher that prefers students to work individually, in pairs, and groups. Children need a variety of methods to learn how to be successful.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2009 Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year 2010 PAEMST -Mathematics 2016 Golden PRide

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A. Albertson College of Idaho- Elementary Ed M.S. Walden University- Reading

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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, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Other (Art), Computer Science, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Literature, Word Problems, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Mental Math, Winter, Decimals, Place Value, Informational Text, Coaching, Phonics