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$Math Reference Sheets (Mini Anchor Charts) - Junior$

Math Reference Sheets (Mini Anchor Charts) - Junior

By Swimming with the Rest of the School

I have put together a group of reference sheets that can serve as a mini anchor charts for their math toolkits, or for them to have as a part of a math center. They include each of the math strands (Geometry, Number Sense, Patterning and Algebra,

Subjects:

Algebra, Geometry, Place Value

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Posters, Centers

$3.25

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$Primary Math Word Wall - Canadian Version$

Primary Math Word Wall - Canadian Version

By Swimming with the Rest of the School

In this package there are for each of the 5 math strands word wall words with definitions and on some images to match. They are colour coded by strand and can work from Grades 1-3. A great addition to your classroom and to your math wall and word

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Word Walls, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.00

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What are Our Rights?

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This download includes a variety of stories that give the perspective of human rights in the world from a perspective of a kid. Some of the stories might be considered “too graphic” for some students but they are all written in kid-friendly

Subjects:

World History, Other (Social Studies - History), Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Summer Olympic Gym Centres

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16 Summer Olympic sport themed Gym/Fitness centres for Gym class. Can be used as rotations or whole class warm-ups. The sports include a diversity of different sports that are held during the Summer Olympics, targeting a variety of fitness needs.

Subjects:

Physical Education, Other (Specialty), Summer

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

$3.00

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$Junior Math Word Wall - Canadian Version$

Junior Math Word Wall - Canadian Version

By Swimming with the Rest of the School

In this package there are for each of the 5 math strands word wall words with definitions and on some images to match. They are colour coded by strand and can work from Grades 4-6. A great addition to your classroom and to your math wall and word

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Other (Math)

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Word Walls, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (0.64 MB)

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Telling Time Scoot

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This download includes a telling time scoot for 24 students that includes o'clock/at the hour, quarter to, quarter past and half past.

Subjects:

Measurement, Other (Math), Mental Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

$2.50

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Placemat for Three

By Swimming with the Rest of the School

Placemat for Three is a great graphic organizer for when working in groups. It prevents students from allowing one student to be the voice of the group and also also them to show their work and then also state their consensus. This version is

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

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

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Graphic Organizers

$1.00

Digital Download NOTEBOOK (0.02 MB)

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Winter Olympics Fitness Centers

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Included in this is a set of Winter Olympic Themed Fitness Centre activities. They include both olympic and para-olympic themed activities with illustrations done by myself. There are 12 centres total.

Subjects:

Physical Education, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Task Cards

$3.00

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Word Builders Packet

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Word Builders are a variety of individual letters like Boggle, but are able to be cut out and rearranged multiple times to create different words. Some of the letters can be used multiple times in different words. This can help students who need a

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Centers

$3.00

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Creative Movement Centre Cards

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These cards are aimed for a Primary/Junior (Grades 3 to 5) Creative Movement/ Dance unit in Phys.Ed. They cover the different parts of dance such as feet placements, arm movements and a little bit of hip hop. There are 8 different centres for

Subjects:

Physical Education, Dance

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Posters, Lesson

$5.00

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Learning Skills Posters

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It is based off of the Ontario curriculum and Growing Success document for Grades 4-6. It is intended to help students self-identify and understand Learning Skills and what they look like. For each Learning Skills checklists there are what this will

Subjects:

Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (0.35 MB)

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Primary Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers

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In this package there are two graphic organizers, one for generating and organizing ideas and then the second is mapping out the beginning, middle and end with the characters, setting, problem and solution. There are also picture and description

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$2.00

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Contractions Foldable

By Swimming with the Rest of the School

This is a great resource to help those struggling with the concept of contractions, or for those who are ESL students. It is foldable, meaning that you can cut out the strips and use them folding on the lines.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Early Intervention

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Flash Cards, Word Walls, Printables

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (0.35 MB)

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Writer's Workshop: Adventure Story Style

By Swimming with the Rest of the School

This set is a writer's workshop lesson that is based on creating an adventure story, there are handouts/resources included with checklists, graphic organizers and writing paper formats to help guide the students along in addition to the lesson plan.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Handouts, Lesson, Centers

$3.00

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Bubbles Bingo Dabber Letter Activity - Alphabetical

By Swimming with the Rest of the School

This alphabet activity allows students to work on letter recognition in a fun, engaging way by dabbing the letters with specific colours. This in turn also has them practice their knowledge of colours. This set is in alphabetical order. The other

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$3.50

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Writing Badges - Gamification for Writing

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This download includes a variety of badges that can help boost writing especially with reluctant writers. It is a fun way of using success criteria or a set of Good Writer skill with your students. It creates an element of gamification in your

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Assessment, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

$3.00

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Numeracy Bingo

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This download includes a variety of Bingo Card, which include 3 sets: base tens, ones/tens/hundred blocks, and numbers for a fun way to practice number sense skills. With each set are the calling cards to match. Each set has 4 different cards to

Subjects:

Numbers

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$3.00

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Bubbles Bingo Dabber Letter Activity

By Swimming with the Rest of the School

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$3.50

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Punctuation Pals: Learning about Punctuation the fun way!

By Swimming with the Rest of the School

This booklet includes a fun and interesting way of introducing kids to the different parts of punctuation from the basics of the period and comma to more complicated aspects like the colon and apostrophe. Using characters they explain how to use

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson, Centers

$5.00

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Write yourself a Love Letter: Setting and being able to Reflect on Goals

By Swimming with the Rest of the School

In this activity students will explore issues of goal setting, self esteem through writing a personal letter. This lesson has been aligned with the Ontario Language Arts and Health Curriculum for Grade 6. Lessons, planning questions and a letter

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Character Education, Writing

Grades:

6^th

Types:

Lesson, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.02 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am currently a Grade 4 teacher in Alberta. I am also the school's Technology Lead who runs training and manages our school's technology. I have been teaching since 2010. I have taught in Central Ontario and Northern Manitoba. I have taught Kindergarten to Grade 8 and Special Education. Check out my blog: www.msfiddler.wordpress.com

MY TEACHING STYLE

Go with the flow! Student voice is important! Student accountability for their actions is also important.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Apple Distinguished Educator SMART Exemplary Educator Class Dojo Ambassador and Mentor

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Graduated from Lakehead University with BA/ Bed in 2009. Received HBA in 2013. Have taken 10 Additional Qualifications through the Ontario Teacher Qualification system through OCT. I am self-taught when it comes to Edtech.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I blog at msfiddler.wordpress.com

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Environment, Social Studies, Civics, World History, Arts & Music, Physical Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (Specialty), Canadian History, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, General Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Dance, Valentine's Day, Place Value, Summer, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics