I have a total of 27 years teaching experience . After I received my M.Ed. from the University of Florida (hence the name "HappyEdugator"), I began teaching in elementary school, where I taught pull-out remedial classes for grades 2-5 and a section of K-1. Then I taught Pre-K for 5 years, before I went up to Middle School, where I have been in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Last year, I went back to 1st grade in a private setting. I have traveled worldwide and am also fluent in Spanish.
I have a total of 27 years teaching experience . After I received my M.Ed. from the University of Florida (hence the name "HappyEdugator"), I began teaching in elementary school, where I taught pull-out remedial classes for grades 2-5 and a section of K-1. Then I taught Pre-K for 5 years, before I went up to Middle School, where I have been in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Last year, I went back to 1st grade in a private setting. I have traveled worldwide and am also fluent in Spanish.
Drama Playbill Project. A printable activity -This assignment gives instructions to students on how to write a playbill (an advertisement for a play) that includes the following: an illustrated cover with information about the performance and a picture illustrating the play's content,a summary of the play written to promote the play, an illustration of the setting, an explanation of the the theme, and a description of the main character. A rubric for evaluation is included. - HappyEdugator
I'm Done! What Will I Do Now? Editable Slide Set. PowerPoint slide poster set which can be printed or projected on your Smartboard. Five different background styles: Solid Blue, Chevron, Rainbow, Blue Sky, and White. Editable, so you can type what you want in the callouts. - HappyEdugator
Mother's Day Songs! Fun and easy to sing songs you can have kids learn to sing for Mother's Day! Great for circle time, or any time you want to add some fun to your day! Familiar tunes make these easy to remember. Enjoy! Slides can also be printed out and made into unique cards for Mom, or kids can learn serenade their mothers or even take video of themselves singing for Mom to make a unique keepsake for Mom.
3D Diorama Project. Use this project as a culminating activity for any unit of study in Reading, Social Studies, Science or Math. I like to use it after reading a class novel, but I have also used it in Social Studies after we studied a region or a country. Includes a student handout with directions and grading checklist, and detailed directions with photos. Thanks and enjoy! - Happyedugator
Planners: 2015 - 2016 Teacher Planner and Calendar. Back to school! Includes 2015 and 2016 Calendar, Agenda, Schedule, Daily planners, Lesson plan sheets, Assignment sheet, Substitute information, Seating charts, and more. Especially useful for middle school teachers at the beginning of the year. 19 pages to help you get organized for the new year. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Teacher Appreciation Goody Bag - Just print these notes off, add the goodies, and pass out to your teachers, colleagues, and team members to thank them for a job well done! Great for Teacher Appreciation Week or the End of the Year!
Goodies not included. :) Here is a list of what you will need:
Hershey’s Kiss
Snickers
Pencil
Paper Clip
Rubber Band
Lifesavers
Toothpick
Bubble gum
Put them all in a plastic zipper bag with one of these notes. Four notes to a page. Thanks and enjoy!
Mother's Day Gift - Flower Pot Craftivity. Make a mum for mom for Mother's Day! Print out flower parts and flowerpot on cardstock. Students can write adjectives that describe their Mom on the orange flower petals, then cut out the pieces and assemble by gluing the petals on to the flower center, and then adding the stem and leaves. Students can decorate the flowerpot with their name, pictures, stickers, glitter, etc. and then attach the flower to the flowerpot. After flower is dry, laminate or cover with clear contact paper for durability, and trim. Write a message to mom on the flower pot. Give to mom on Mother's Day to make her smile! Includes black and white pages, MOM or MUM for flower center, and a list of Mother's Day adjectives to help students choose the ones that best describe their mothers.
Digital Paper - Background Textures 3. High quality digital papers for your creations. 12 different styles of textured backgrounds.12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Background Crystals. High quality digital papers for your creations. 12 different styles of textured backgrounds.12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Background Textures 5. High quality digital papers for your creations. 12 different styles of textured backgrounds.12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Back to School. High quality digital papers for your creations. 12 different styles of Fall leaves backgrounds. Great for autumn or back to school. 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Snowflakes. 12 different styles. 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. High quality digital papers for your creations. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Fall Leaves. High quality digital papers for your creations. 12 different styles of Fall leaves backgrounds. Great for autumn or back to school. 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Background Watercolors. High quality digital papers for your creations. 12 different styles of textured backgrounds.12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Background Dots. High quality digital papers for your creations. 12 different styles of dot backgrounds.12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Paw prints. 12 different styles. 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. High quality digital papers for your creations. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Background Textures 2. High quality colorful digital papers for your creations. 12 different styles of textured backgrounds that are perfect for making backgrounds for product covers and classroom posters. .12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
Digital Paper - Background Textures 4. High quality digital papers for your creations. 12 different styles of textured backgrounds.12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator
March Craftivity: Lion and Lamb Mobile. Here comes Spring! Directions on how to make a cute mobile decoration for the Month of March with a lion face made from a paper plate, and cute little lambs that hang down made from Dixie cups, cotton balls, and pipe cleaners. March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, so the saying goes. Your students can take this mobile home and hang on their porch to catch the March wind.
- HappyEdugator
Open House - Parent Donation Cards and Teacher Wish List for Back to School! Put these colorful cards out for Parent Night. Ask for donations to your class with these cute cards. I have made a teacher supply request or teacher wishlist (editable for your specific needs) and a set of sixteen cards that you can print out as few of or as many of as you wish. Included are cards for:
Hand sanitizer, Facial tissue, Disinfecting wipes, Pencils,
Filler Paper, Pens, Markers, Glue or glue sticks, Crayons, Safety scissors, Highlighters, Mechanical pencils, Composition books,
Spiral notebooks, Replacement lead, Cap erasers
I have also included blank cards so you can add items desired that are not included in the list above.
You can put them out on a table for parents to pick up if they want to donate to your class. If you want to be really cute, punch holes in them, tie with ribbon or yarn, and hang on a little tree or jewelry tree in your room for parents to take what they want to donate. I have also included thank you cards. Print out and attach a mint! Have a great year! - HappyEdugator