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Weather and Climate Vocabulary Worksheets - Find the Definition Gallery Walk

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Introducing the Weather and Climate Vocabulary Gallery Walk resource, a dynamic way to explore and master essential vocabulary related to the climate. This resource provides students with a comprehensive vocabulary word list featuring essential

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Earth Sciences, Geography

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RI.4.4, RI.5.4, RI.6.4, CCRA.L.6

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Long A Vowel Teams Cootie Catchers: Spelling Patterns A AI AY EA A_E EI EY EIGH

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Elevate your phonics teaching with the Long A Vowel Teams Cootie Catchers. This resource introduces an engaging and interactive approach to help your students master the long A sound through the graphemes a, ai, ay, ea, a_e, ei, ey, and eigh. These

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c...

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Digestive System Reading Passage: Color by Number | Comprehension & Text Marking

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Discover an exciting approach to learning about the digestive system with the Digestive System Reading Passage and Text Marking activity! This resource makes the topic come alive for students as they read a non-fiction passage, search for answers,

Subjects:

Health, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.6.2, RI.6.4

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AR Sound Cootie Catchers - A AL AR AU EAR | Fortune Teller Phonics Game

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Elevate your phonics teaching with the Phonics Cootie Catchers for AR sound words. This resource introduces an engaging and interactive approach to help your students master the AR sound through the graphemes a, al, ar, au, and ear. These cootie

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c...

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Ancient Egypt Vocabulary | Find the Definition Gallery Walk & Worksheet Activity

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Introducing the Ancient Egypt Vocabulary Gallery Walk resource, a dynamic way to explore and master essential vocabulary related to Ancient Egypt. This resource provides students with a comprehensive vocabulary word list, featuring essential terms

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Social Studies - History, Ancient History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RI.5.4, RI.6.4, RI.7.4, CCRA.L.6

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Water Cycle Vocabulary | Find the Definition Gallery Walk & Worksheet Activity

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Introducing the Water Cycle Vocabulary Gallery Walk resource, a dynamic way to explore and master essential vocabulary related to the water cycle. This resource provides students with a comprehensive vocabulary word list, featuring essential terms

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RI.4.4, RI.5.4, RI.6.4, CCRA.L.6

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Vowel Teams OI and OY Cootie Catchers | Vowel Combination Games for OY Sound

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Elevate your phonics teaching with the Phonics Cootie Catchers for OI and OY. This resource introduces an engaging and interactive approach to help your students master the OY sound through the graphemes oi and oy. These cootie catchers, also known

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c...

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Skeletal System Activity | Scavenger Hunt Review Game | Human Body Systems

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Are you searching for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about the skeletal system? Look no further than the Skeletal System Scavenger Hunt Review Game! This interactive resource encourages hands-on learning and student participation

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Health

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Games

$4.25

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Solar System Vocabulary | Find the Definition Gallery Walk & Worksheet Activity

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Introducing the Solar System Vocabulary Gallery Walk resource, a dynamic tool that facilitates a hands-on exploration of the celestial wonders in our solar system. This resource provides students with a comprehensive vocabulary word list featuring

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Science, Astronomy

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RI.4.4, RI.5.4, RI.6.4, CCRA.L.6

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Verb Game Escape Room Task Cards | Verb Tenses | Subject Verb Agreement

By Top Notch Teaching

Unleash a wave of excitement in your classroom with this Verb Game: Escape Room Task Cards. Elevate learning with movement, engaging challenges, and the captivating story, "The Heroic Verb Quest." This adventure entices students to unlock the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Test Preparation

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Games, Task Cards

CCSS:

L.4.1, L.5.1, L.6.1

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Digestive System Vocabulary Hunt | Human Body Systems

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Unlock the Fascinating World of Digestive System Vocabulary with the Digestive System Vocabulary Hunt! Engage your students in a dynamic exploration of the digestive system as they embark on an interactive journey through words and definitions. It's

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Health

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Games

$3.00

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Simple Machines Reading Passage | Color by Number | Comprehension & Text Marking

By Top Notch Teaching

Discover an exciting approach to learning about simple machines with the Simple Machines Reading Passage and Text Marking activity! This resource makes the topic come alive for students as they read a non-fiction passage, search for answers, and

Subjects:

Science, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.7.2, RI.7.4

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Explore Space with the Solar System Nonfiction Reading Passages Scavenger Hunt

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Dive into the realm of space science and nonfiction reading comprehension through an interactive and dynamic scavenger hunt experience. We understand the importance of nurturing strong reading skills and fostering an interest in the solar system,

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Games

CCSS:

RI.4.4, RI.5.4, RI.6.4

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Natural Disasters Vocabulary | Find the Definition Gallery Walk

By Top Notch Teaching

Step into an engaging world of learning with this innovative resource designed for students in grades 4 to 6. Dive into the realm of natural disasters vocabulary through an interactive and dynamic gallery walk experience. We understand the

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Posters

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Nouns Task Cards Escape Room | Types of Nouns | Proper and Common Nouns

By Top Notch Teaching

Ignite your classroom with excitement through the Nouns Task Cards Escape Room. Elevate learning with movement, engaging challenges, and the captivating story, "The Pirate's Noun Quest." This adventure entices students to unlock the ultimate code,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Games, Task Cards

CCSS:

L.4.1, L.5.1, L.6.1

$4.25

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Consonant Blends Phonics Bingo Games

By Top Notch Teaching

Engage your students in phonics practice with a fun and interactive spelling BINGO game that your students will LOVE. This Phonics BINGO resource is a great way to use spelling games to help your students master their phonics sounds and spelling

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Games, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.2, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.3, RF.1.2, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3b...

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Daily Writing Prompt Task Cards | Low Prep Journal Writing Center Activities

By Top Notch Teaching

Looking for a way to keep daily journal writing fun and engaging? Give these daily writing prompt task cards a try! Students will love choosing a card with a new writing prompt to guide their creative writing time. These cards are great for journal

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Homework, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

W.2.3, W.2.8, W.3.3, W.3.8, W.4.3, W.4.8, L.2.1, L.3.1, L.4.1

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Phonics Writing Prompts for OW OU | Writing Activities for Phoneme /ow/

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Your students will love these Phonics Writing Prompts for the ow sound. Filled with a variety of fun and engaging writing activities, your students won’t even realize how much practice they are getting with reading and spelling words with ow and ou.

Subjects:

Spelling, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

W.2.3, W.2.8, W.3.3, W.3.8, W.4.3, W.4.8, L.2.1, L.3.1, L.4.1

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Phonics Writing Prompts for the /s/ Sound | Reading Spelling Writing All-in-One!

By Top Notch Teaching

Your students will love these Phonics Writing Prompts for the /s/ sound. Filled with a variety of fun and engaging writing activities, your students won’t even realize how much practice they are getting with reading and spelling the /s/ phoneme.

Subjects:

Spelling, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.2.3, RF.3.3, RF.4.3, W.2.8, W.3.8, W.4.8, L.2.1, L.3.1, L.4.1

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Long I Phonics Writing Prompts | Guided Writing for Long I Words

By Top Notch Teaching

Help your students work on a variety of writing skills while also working on the Long I phoneme. These guided writing activities will have your students loving writing as they work on activities like writing a poem, a comic, an e-mail, or a

Subjects:

Spelling, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.2.3, RF.3.3, RF.4.3, W.2.8, W.3.8, W.4.8, L.2.1, L.3.1, L.4.1

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hi, I’m Mel! I am a primary school teacher and literacy specialist. I have been a teacher for 15+ years in Western Australia. It’s my passion to provide teachers with time-saving resources that help them thrive.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I have a particular interest in helping struggling readers and providing high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction to help kids flourish. I love being able to work with teachers and provide support. I have previously offered in-class coaching for graduate teachers and mentored teachers across a broad range of topics. I started my blog, Top Notch Teaching in 2012 because I knew so many teachers who were struggling to balance quality and excellence in teaching with time management. I hope, through my resources, to make it easier for you to balance the demands of being a teacher.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I graduated from my teaching degree with first-class honors. I also received the Miles Medal for Excellence in Education (dux of the year).

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I completed a Bachelor of Education (primary), first-class honors at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I live in Perth, Australia, with my husband, Stephen, and daughter, Emily. Emily is my inspiration and chief tester of many of the resources. She's fantastic at providing feedback from a kid's point of view, and she's always willing to try new things. My sister Amanda keeps me to task by editing products and managing my social media.